Igor Stravinsky-In Memorium Dylan Thomas: Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night (1954) - Peter Alexander Neumayer tenor - Columbia Chamber Ensemble - Igor Strvisnsky

Igor Stravinsky set one of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas' poems for his memorial piece,which he conducted himself.The Coumbia Chamber Ensemble was called that from 1962-1971,when it was associated with Columbia University in New York.It is now called The Group for Contemporary Music.

Private Bank Views 2:Fixed Income Prospects

Asset prices are higher because the Federal Reserve is flooding the market with liquidity,said Michael Brandes,Global Head of Fixed Income Strategy at Citi Private Bank.We're still bullish on fixed income.We look at corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities,or MBS,where we've seen very good returns.The fact that it's open ended is key.That creates the impact.
We do like dividend-paying stocks.The default risk is low and fundamentals are strong for high yield debt.MBS also offer some spread.
We are very cautious about Europe.There are a lot of concerns about the banking system and other risks on the continent.You want to be cautious about what you buy.
All this liquidity is going to help fundamentals.Fundamentals are still strong and demand is still strong.
Michael Brandes is on the Global Investment Committee at Citi Private Bank.He has a BA from the State University of New York and an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business.

A Columbia University View:Occupy Wall Street and Beyond

The uncertainty is huge,notes Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs.Will the euro survive?Will Europe survive?We shouldn't underestimate how deep we've gotten ourselves into this bind we're in right now.
What's happening at the Occupy Wall Street protests is happening all over the world.Those kids are saying it's global.From the Arab Spring to Tel Aviv to Chile,they're saying we need help;we don't have the future.
We need to be attentive to the 99%.The inequality in this country is out of control.We've been on an economic path that's not working.That top 1% is gonna have to do more,in Dr.Sachs' opinion.
Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit said he would be happy to speak with the protesters.Their concerns are very understandable.
The protesters are active in nearly 200 U.S. cities now.In a recent poll,40% of those in the upper income bracket expressed support for the protesters-the most support of any bracket.
Dr.Sachs is Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia,which aims for a sustainable earth,and is a special advisor to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
Citigroup(C)

Newsletter Editor Favors Hong Kong

Mark Skousen,PhD,editor of the subscription newsletter Forecasts&Strategy,is in a bullish investing mood.Dr.Skousen is fully invested now.He likes the low interest rate and low inflation environment,as well as the Federal Reserve's easy money policy.It's an opportunity to take advantage of a unique situation,in his view.
Dr.Skousen favors the iShares Hong Kong exchange-traded fund,among others.Hong Kong is the center of growth in Asia,he points out.The fund is trading at only fifteen times earnings,so he thinks it's a good buy.It also pays a 3% dividend,the economist notes.
Mark Skousen was a CIA economic analyst from 1972-75,and has taught at Columbia University.A frequent guest on business television,he started his newsletter in 1980 and has written more than 24 books.
iShares Hong Kong fund(EWH)