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Why Japan looks tempting

Barron's
Anthony Cragg, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Asia Pacific Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the performance and outlook of stocks in Asia.

Emerging-market stock dividends closing gap with developed world

Dow Jones Newswires
Jerry Zhang, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Emerging Markets Equity Fund, was quoted in an article regarding several emerging-market companies' ability to pay dividends thanks to faster growth and relatively healthy balance sheets.

Wells Fargo optimistic about economic recovery

BankInvestmentConsultant.com
Chief Equity Strategist John Lynch, Chief Portfolio Strategist Brian Jacobsen, and Chief Fixed-Income Strategist Jim Kochan were quoted in an article discussing their optimistic outlook on the economic recovery.

Dow erasing '10 loss as S&P 500 tops moving average fuels bulls

Bloomberg News
Chief Equity Strategist John Lynch was quoted in an article regarding the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index's rally on Monday, July 26.

Americans' credit scores hit new lows

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Chief Portfolio Strategist Brian Jacobsen was quoted in an article discussing how the credit scores of millions of Americans have fallen to new lows.

Americans' credit scores hit new lows

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Chief Portfolio Strategist Brian Jacobsen was quoted in an article discussing how the credit scores of millions of Americans have fallen to new lows.

Stocks on brink of breakout, profits key

Reuters
Chief Portfolio Strategist Brian Jacobsen was quoted in an article regarding his outlook on the U.S. market.

Stock buying hits bull market record at mutual funds

Bloomberg News
Chief Equity Strategist John Lynch quoted in an article on how mutual funds, pensions and endowments have been favoring equities amid the bull market, setting record highs.

How to pick a target-date fund

The Wall Street Journal
Jim Lauder, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds, was quoted in an article highlighting the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds family performance.

Manpower going strong amid woes; Company's earnings double, a hopeful sign for job market

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Chief Portfolio Strategist Brian Jacobsen was quoted in an article regarding unemployment in the U.S. and the potential impact it could have on the economy.

U.S. debt prices slip ahead of supply announcement

Reuters
Chief Fixed-Income Strategist Jim Kochan was quoted in an article regarding the decline in U.S. Treasury debt prices on Thursday.

Goldman sells bonds as yields drop to lowest in six years

Bloomberg News
Chief Fixed-Income Strategist Jim Kochan was quoted in an article on how Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs bonds were highly traded by dealers yesterday, as yields on company debt fell to their lowest in six years.

The Completion of the Wells Fargo Advantage and Evergreen Mutual Funds Mergers

The Funds Management Group’s announcement on Tuesday, July 20, regarding the completion of the merger of Wells Fargo Advantage and Evergreen fund families was covered by the Associated Press, Ignites.com, CharlotteObserver.com, and InvestmentNews.com.

Home building slides in June; Only Green Bay shows monthly gain

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article discussing new-house sales in the Milwaukee metro area.

Credit markets stage post-holiday comeback; volatility remains a concern

Debtwire
Margie Patel, manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Capital Builder Fund and Wells Fargo Advantage Diversified Income Builder Fund, was quoted in an article discussing the performance of the credit markets.

Steady as she goes for Wells fund

Investor's Business Daily
Ann Miletti, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Common Stock Fund, was featured in a profile highlighting her investment strategy, stockpicking process and the Fund's performance.

Technology stocks cheapest to S&P 500 as UBS sees gains

Bloomberg News
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article discussing technology stocks.

Wells Fargo Advantage Fund hones exit strategy

Dow Jones Newswires
Tom Ognar, manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund, was featured in a "Tip Sheet" profile discussing his investment strategy, a three-step process of searching for growth, deciding if it is sustainable and then assessing if the market has under-appreciated its value.

Stocks, at crossroads, turn to earnings

Reuters
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the potential impact second-quarter earnings could have on the stock market.

Break free of your bonds!

Barron's
Chief Fixed-Income Strategist Jim Kochan was quoted in an article regarding the potential risks bond-investors should be aware of.

Private-sector jobs see slow growth for June | Sluggishness taints recovery as stimulus winds down

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the U.S. Labor Department's June report, which was released on Friday, July 2.

Plodding steps toward recovery

Dow Jones Newswires
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in a "Market Talk" article discussing his view on June's jobs report.

Dow drops 268 on bad news | Worries about confidence, China, Europe's debt send markets reeling

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of stocks on Tuesday, June 29.

Staving Off Top-Staff Turnover Takes the Spotlight

Ignites.com
Wells Fargo Advantage Funds was highlighted in an article discussing how important it is for companies to build strong leadership and training programs in order to retain top employees and ensure growth.

Americans tighten their wallets | Northwestern Mutual survey finds a conservative shift

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding a study released by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, which shows that Americans have become more conservative about managing their money.

Investors Looking Past Red Flags in Muni Market

The Wall Street Journal
Lyle Fitterer, head of the Wells Capital Management Municipal and Customized Fixed Income teams, was quoted in an article about how investors continue to invest in municipal bonds, ignoring signs of risk and potential challenges in the municipal bond market.

Ticker takes it in the chops | Wisconsin Ticker Rough month for state companies

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of stocks in the Wisconsin Ticker in May, a Bloomberg News program that tracks over time a hypothetical $1,000 investment in shares of the state's public companies.

Shareholder Activists Set to Drill Oil Companies

Bloomberg Businessweek
Lloyd Kurtz, senior portfolio manager with Nelson Capital, manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Social Sustainability Fund, was quoted in an article about the potential impact BP's oil spill in the Gulf could have on the environmental and safety compliance measures other energy companies will have to disclose to investors.

School Specialty, based in Greenville, takes a hit

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article discussing his outlook for School Specialty, a provider of educational products and equipment for pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade market.

Before Buying a Target-Date Fund; Here are five key questions to ask. Sure, it's easy to select an all-in-one fund geared to a year you might retire in. But what exactly are you getting?

The Wall Street Journal
The Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds Family and the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2010 were mentioned in an article regarding the five questions investors should ask before choosing a target date fund.

Mortgage payments still hard to make | Joblessness helps push foreclosures 5% higher

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding unemployment and foreclosures in Wisconsin in May.

Bank borrowing costs, Spain's rating fall

Reuters
David Sylvester, head of Wells Capital Management money-market funds, was quoted in an article discussing the potential higher resets on Libor this week and his current confidence in owning debt issued by euro zone banks.

Treasuries Climb as Losses in Stocks, Euro Boost Refuge Appeal

Bloomberg News
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of Treasuries on Tuesday, May 18.

How to profit from the sovereign debt crisis; If U.S. debt levels have you worried, there are ways to put your money to work

MarketWatch.com
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article on how investors can gain from the sovereign debt crisis.

Greenville's School Specialty squeezed by education spending cuts

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the impact reductions in education spending are having on School Specialty, a provider of educational products and equipment for pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade market.

Treasuries Decline as U.S. Economy Adds More Jobs Than Forecast

Bloomberg News
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article about the decline in Treasuries after the Labor Department reported an unexpected surge in job growth.

An alarming ride on Wall Street Uncertainty, Greece's plight factor in turbulent trading

The Boston Globe
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of the stock market on Thursday, May 6, which tumbled nearly 1,000 points before rebounding to a loss of 3.2 percent for the trading day.

Money market funds cautious on European debt fears

Reuters
David Sylvester, head of Wells Capital Management money-market funds, was quoted in an article regarding the impact the sovereign debt crisis in Europe had on money market funds on Friday, May 7.

The Unseen Figures of Your Funds; Portfolio managers get the spotlight, but fund directors are ultimately responsible for seeing that investors are well served. Some critics say they aren't doing their job.

MarketWatch.com
The Wells Fargo Advantage Funds was mentioned in an article about the role fund directors play in overseeing the funds and protecting investors' best interests. Wells Fargo Advantage Funds was mentioned as one of the 10 largest fund companies that require directors to invest in the funds they oversee.

Stock markets drop seen as bump in road to economic rebound

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the decline in stocks on Tuesday, April 27, which experts don't believe will impact the economy's road to recovery.

Treasuries Rally the Most This Year After Greece Cut to Junk

Bloomberg News
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the rally of Treasuries this year as demand increased after Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services lowered its long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings on Greece.

Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business

The San Francisco Business Times
Karla Rabusch, president of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, was named one of the "Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business."

U.S. companies bringing production back home

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article discussing how the implementation of lean manufacturing or efficiency principles into production is benefiting U.S. manufacturers.

Municipal Bond Ratings Shift Means Big Changes, Over Time

The Wall Street Journal
Lyle Fitterer, head of the Wells Capital Management Municipal and Customized Fixed Income teams, was quoted in an article regarding the possible impact of a new ratings system for municipal bonds on state and local governments.

Wisconsin Legislature's proposed tax credits for state businesses seen as double-edged sword

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding Wisconsin Legislature's proposed tax credits for state businesses, which lawmakers view as a helpful way to stimulate business investments in a down economy.

Some Target-Date Funds Adjusting After Criticism

The New York Times
The Wells Fargo Advantage Target Date Funds Family was mentioned in an article regarding our announcement to reduce the expense ratio for institutional target-date funds in October 2009.

Dow hovers near 11,000

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday, April 9, which almost hit 11,000.

With target funds, you set it and forget it; Just determine a retirement date, and the fund will do the rest

USA Today
In an article discussing what investors should look for in a target date fund, the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target 2020 Fund^SM was highlighted as one of the five largest 2020 funds that has a five-year record.

Easter fills retail baskets; Holiday's early arrival boosts March sales, but April may suffer as a result

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the significant increase in retail sales in March, which gave retailers the largest same-store sales gain for March in a decade.

Opinions Mixed on Recalibrations

The Bond Buyer
Lyle Fitterer, head of the Wells Capital Management Municipal and Customized Fixed Income teams, was quoted in an article regarding the municipal bond market's potential reaction during the transition phase of rating score changes implemented by Fitch Ratings and Moody's Investors Service.

The New Basics: Making Target-Date Funds Live Up to Their Mission

The Wall Street Journal
The Wells Fargo Advantage Target Date Funds^SM Family and the Wells Fargo Advantage Target Date 2010 Fund^SM were mentioned in an article regarding the past performance of target date funds and how regulators and fund companies are working to ensure the purpose of target date funds is achieved.

U.S. cable companies see future in business services

Reuters
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the strong competition U.S. cable companies are facing, which is forcing cable operators to turn to small to mid-sized business sectors to seek growth.

Volatility drives MBS demand

FinancialTimes.com
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the impact volatility has on mortgage-backed securities in the marketplace.

Portugal rating cut adds to pressure on euro

FinancialTimes.com
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the impact a credit downgrade for Portugal and uncertainty over an aid package for Greece had on the euro, which fell to a 10-month low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, March 24.

Treasuries Fall as Global Stock Gains Diminish Refuge Appeal

Bloomberg
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the decline in U.S. Treasuries on Wednesday, March 10.

Stocks roar back, but economy has far to go. A year after trough, doubt slows recovery

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of stocks over the past year and the challenges the broader economy still faces.

The Case for Bonds

Barron's
Chief Fixed-Income Strategist Jim Kochan was quoted in an article discussing fixed-income investments.

Treasuries Advance as Bernanke Says Rates Likely to Remain Low

Bloomberg
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the rise in Treasuries on Wednesday, February 24, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke about interest rates.

Greece raises new worries in U.S. corporate bond market

Reuters
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article discussing the potential impact Sovereign debt concerns could have on the U.S. corporate bond market.

Bonds up as soft CPI follows soothing Fed comments

Reuters
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the rise of U.S. Treasuries on Friday, February 19.

Fed see slow job recovery into 2012

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article discussing the minutes from January's Fed meeting.

U.S. bonds fall after Fed minutes, econ data

Reuters
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the decline of U.S. Treasury debt prices on Wednesday, February 17.

Flexibility Fuels This Wells Fargo Fund

Investor's Business Daily
Tom Ognar, portfolio manager of Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund, was featured in a fund profile, which focused on Tom's investment approach, stock selection process and the Fund's performance.

Slow Track, Steady Gains; Talking With James P. Lauder, Manager, Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds

Barron's
Jim Lauder, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Dow Jones Target Date Funds, was the subject of a feature article, which highlighted Jim's experience, credible investment strategy and the target date funds' portfolio composition and performance. The article also noted that Morningstar analyst Harry Milling calls Jim's funds "a solid option for the conservative investor."

Riskier Than Expected, Funds for Novices Get Revamped

The Wall Street Journal
The Wells Fargo Advantage Target Date Fund Family was mentioned in an article on how fund companies are reallocating their target date fund portfolios in order to reduce risk and lower fees.

Bonds rise on Jan job loss, sovereign anxiety

Reuters
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of U.S. Treasuries on Friday, February 5.

Investors dazed by week of turmoil

FinancialTimes.com
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article discussing investors' focus on the tumultuous performance of the market.

Stocks tumble on worries about jobs, European debt

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of stocks on Thursday, February 4, which was the worst single-day sell-off for the Dow Jones Industrial Average in almost 10 months.

Economic downturn created surge of bankruptcy filings in Wisconsin in 2009

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article discussing the increase in northeastern Wisconsin residents who filed for bankruptcy in 2009 amid the economic downturn.

Bonds stumble as data renew inflation jitters

Reuters
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of theWells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article regarding the performance of U.S. Treasuries on Monday, February 1, after a report showed significant growth in manufacturing, which expanded at its fastest rate since 2004.

The New Champs "Mutual Fund Family Rankings"

Barron's
Barron's published its annual fund family survey, ranking the investment performance of the top mutual fund complexes, including the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds^®.

The rankings are based on asset-weighted returns of all funds for each firm, which have been adjusted to exclude 12b-1 fees and sales charges. The survey utilizes Lipper data as of 12/31/09, with results reported in three timeframes: one-, five-, and 10-year returns.

For the one-year standings, Wells Fargo placed 21st out of 61 firms. Boosting Wells Fargo’s overall one-year rank were our standings in the U.S. equity and tax-exempt bond categories, both of which improved more than 30 positions to place in the top quintile. Wells Fargo’s U.S. equity ranking improved to 11th and tax-exempt bond ranking improved to 14th. Wells Fargo’s world equity ranking was 34th.

For the five-year standings, Wells Fargo was ranked 24th in 2009 out of 54 firms.

For the ten-year rankings, Wells Fargo was ranked 29th out of 48 firms.

Toyota's massive recall has many hoping new car buyers switch to American-made vehicles

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding Toyota's recall, which many hope will motivate buyers to consider American-made vehicles.

Icahn Bonds Slumping as BMW Yield Spreads Widen: Credit Markets

Bloomberg News
Jay Mueller, portfolio manager of the Wells Fargo Advantage Short-Term Bond Fund and the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund, was quoted in an article analyzing the credit markets.

Leaders & Laggards

The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal highlighted one Wells Fargo Advantage Fund as a “Leader” for its ten-year annualized returns (includes share prices and reinvested dividends) as of December 31, 2009.

• The Wells Fargo Advantage Small Cap Value Fund, Investor Class, was recognized as a Ten-Year Best-Performing stock fund.

Strength of the economic recovery and stock markets growth uncertain

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article discussing the outlook for the economy and stocks in the new year.

Modest commercial, industrial growth expected in 2010 for the Fox Valley

The Appleton Post-Crescent
Brian Jacobsen, chief portfolio strategist, was quoted in an article regarding the outlook for the economy for the Fox Valley in 2010.