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Do Investors Really "Follow the Herd"... And Do They Have To?
There is plenty of evidence to show that people in crowds-or individuals who participate in a collective activity-do indeed "herd." But this doesn't make us all dumb animals. If anything, what matters most is your position in the herd: Being in the front, center or rear makes all the difference.

So where's your position? And is it where you should be?

Financial Market Outlook
What's Up With Oil?
Is it fundamentals, or speculation? Are oil prices in the stratosphere because demand is outstripping supply, or because short-term financial interests are temporarily at play? The answer seems to be "both," with a degree of interplay that makes divining the outcome even tougher than usual.

Human Resources
Baby Boomer Brain Drain Looms
More companies are hatching plans to compensate for the impending crush of retirements by senior executives. Will they be able to put a dent in a potentially ruinous problem?

Sales & Marketing
The Hard Sell: How to Market Products That Are No Longer Popular
Changing markets and socio-political trends can make once-popular products difficult to market. This exploration into several products that have experienced downturns can yield invaluable lessons for your business.

Trends & Technology
Transform Treasury Through Portal Technology
The traditionally time consuming manual investment process is ripe with opportunities for re-engineering in today's era, where corporations strive for maximum efficiency and sound compliance. What are the implications for a broader use of Internet technology?

Women Business Owners
The Best, The Brightest
Every month, National City  taps the brightest minds to find valuable information designed specifically for women business owners-addressing their unique concerns, providing business management tips, offering inspiration and more.

Read and sign-up for our magazine Insights for Women in Business, click here!

Business Banking
Need to Succeed? Check Here!
Our Business Resource Center is a treasure trove of information, advice and resources to help you prosper. Check out the latest things to help you manage your business.

Private Client Group
The A.R.T. of Investing
See how the A.R.T. of Investing (After-tax returns, Risk control and Time horizons) fits into your personal investment strategy. Our CIO and Equity Research team provide timely market commentary, financial articles and more.