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SAC, U.S. to Unveil Record Insider Pact

Hedge-fund group SAC Capital Advisors LP and federal prosecutors in Manhattan are expected to announce a record insider-trading settlement Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Under the deal, the firm run by Steven A. Cohen is expected to agree…

Breaking Into Cybersecurity

This Friday November 1st, we will be pitching a cyber security stock known as CHKP.  In the article below you can read about CHKP and other competitors.  It is a fascinating growth industry and should be a great addition to…

Home Sales Hit Highest Level Since 2007

Sales of previously owned homes rose unexpectedly in August to the highest level since 2007 as potential buyers rushed to lock in deals before mortgage rates increased further. But the industry’s trade group warned that home sales could slow in…

Markets’ Nervousness Over Tapering Ebbs

Some investors are betting stock and bond prices will continue their smooth sailing even as the Federal Reserve prepares to potentially trim its monetary stimulus. Investors widely expect the Fed to say Wednesday it will reduce its $85-billion-a-month bond-buying program…

Welcome!

Welcome to Lafayette College Investment Club! The Lafayette Investment Club is a unique club for the fact that it is entirely student-run and actively manages a real money portfolio worth around $400,000. With investing experience ranging from “no experience, but…