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Justin Daniel Lawlor

Alumnus Rizzo speaks about John Hancock; Gives advice to students

November 4, 2010 Features

Written By: Justin Daniel Lawlor John Hancock Funds, LLC, where I recently had the opportunity to spend three months as a summer intern, manages more than 240 retail and institutional mutual funds. These funds span across the equity, fixed income, currency, lifecycle and alternative asset classes, and total to just under 200-billion dollars in assets. [...]

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Wealthy not all they’re cracked up to be; how to achieve true happiness

October 28, 2010 News Briefs

Written By: Justin Daniel Lawlor Wealthy people, who are defined as having a net worth greater than one million, are arguably the most comfortable people in the world. And as long as the old axiom “Money can’t buy happiness” holds true, it ensures that these individuals have the highest probability of reaching the promised land [...]

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A colossal conflict of interest & you, the investor

October 21, 2010 Marketplace

Written by: Justin Daniel Lawlor Conflict of interest (noun): A conflict between the private interests and the official or professional responsibilities of a person in a position. I am not referring to Goldman’s role as CDO market makers, but rather to the recurring dilemma that many of us face as business students and future financial [...]

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A Traditionalist in a Teen’s Body

April 22, 2010 Op-Ed

Written by: Justin Daniel Lawlor As hard as it is to admit, in the past couple of months I have grown increasing resentful toward technology. And I know, that’s a bold statement. I feel somewhat like an out of touch parent or a stubborn elderly folk who claims technology is simply a fad for the [...]

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Short selling: Not a practice for the faint of heart

December 3, 2009 Marketplace

Written by: Justin Daniel Lawlor Typically, investors profit when a stock appreciates in price. But this is one of the biggest fears of the short seller. Selling shares of stock short is a fairly simple concept: investors attempt to profit as the price of a stock declines. It is the exact opposite of “going long,” [...]

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The billionaire in action: Buffett continues to wow fellow investors

November 12, 2009 Marketplace

Written by: Justin Daniel Lawlor Warren Buffett, the second richest man in the world and chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., turned 79 this past August. But clearly, age alone will not slow this man down. Buffett continues to lead, learn, invest, and actively manage Berkshire’s extensive portfolio of insurance, specialty jewelry and clothing, [...]

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The Trading Room is an extremely valuable asset at Bentley

November 5, 2009 Marketplace

Written by: Justin Daniel Lawlor I’m sure that most of us remember our first tours of Bentley’s campus as either a prospective first year or transfer undergraduate students.

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Hot stock tip: Open your eyes to what’s around you

October 22, 2009 Marketplace

Written by: Justin Daniel Lawlor As Warren Buffett would say, “If you don’t understand it, don’t do it.”

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Even at the college level, start planning for retirement

October 8, 2009 Marketplace

Written by: Justin Daniel Lawlor Everyone wants to retire to a life of leisure and financial stability. After all, the “American Dream” must end in some manner. You work hard, buy a home, establish credibility through merit, raise a family, and at sixty-five you retire to a beach house, careless days of golf, and freedom [...]

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A modern banking recap: Bailed-out, acquired, or bankrupt

October 1, 2009 Marketplace

Written by: Justin Daniel Lawlor One year ago, in the month of September of 2008, the financial landscape as we knew it was completely reformed. If there was one word to describe the events of last September, it would be pandemonium. Within a four day time frame, from September 15-18, Merrill Lynch was sold to [...]

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