To that end, it announced a number of partnerships with big consumer brands, including InterContinental Hotel Group, Bass Pro Shops and Shell Oil.

WSJ: Global growth boosts MasterCard 4Q net income

Under the Obama plan, dozens of Aegis vessels will eventually be upgraded to defend against the full range of ballistic threats, including intercontinental-range missiles.

FORBES: Can U.S. Defenses Cope With North Korea's Missiles?

Of the 112 holdings in Federated InterContinental, 20 are China plays, including multinationals with growing markets in the country.

FORBES: Stephen Roach Says China To Rebound This Year - Report

Technology firms logged 26 IPOs, including the biggest two deals by venture-backed companies last year: the stock debut of Intercontinental Exchange and OptionsXpress.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Technology firms logged 26 IPOs, including the biggest two deals by venture-backed companies last year: the stock debut of Intercontinental Exchange and OptionsXpress (nasdaq: OXPS - news - people ).

FORBES: It's Not 1999 Anymore