The markets are set to open with frayed nerves

Plus: Spiking demand for U.S. Treasuries, dodging corporate taxes, the A,B,C's of liquid alts, risk-adjusted sector performance, and boning up on your Cinco De Mayo history

May 5, 2014 @ 8:00 am (Updated 8:35 am) EST

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Buckle in for a bumpy Monday as global equity markets shake off the weekend with a grumpy reaction to the latest Chinese manufacturing data and whatever else can justify a move toward the exits. U.S. markets poised to open lower
Increased demand for long-term U.S. Treasuries has little to do with yield and little to do with a flight to safety. You can blame it on new rules to address pension fund shortfalls. Downward pressure on yields
As U.S. companies continue to reincorporate abroad we might want to start taking a closer look at the real driving force: a punishing corporate tax code. Why tax reform is so important
You can try and ignore it, but liquid alternatives are not going away any time soon. With that in mind, here's a basic primer on how to guide your clients through the space. Where to focus
Taking a gander at this year's sector performance on a risk-adjusted basis. Spoiler alert, utilities rule the day. What has and has not worked so far this year
A novice's guide to Cinco De Mayo. It's not just an excuse to line up tequila shots

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