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Emerging-markets consumer stocks are one of the few areas of long-term growth as the people are buying, eating, and drinking better, says Virtus Foreign Opportunit...
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Emerging-markets consumer stocks are one of the few areas of long-term growth as the people are buying, eating, and drinking better, says Virtus Foreign Opportunities manager Rajiv Jain.
The Friday Five - 6...
7 Views 20:30:38 06/14/13
Five stats from the Conference and the stories behind them: 10 more years of financial repression, three retirement train wrecks, 7% more dividends on the S&P, and...
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Five stats from the Conference and the stories behind them: 10 more years of financial repression, three retirement train wrecks, 7% more dividends on the S%P, and more.
Johnson: Consumers ...
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Household net worth is another data point to eclipse precrisis levels and points to further increases in spending despite sluggish income growth, says Morningstar'...
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Household net worth is another data point to eclipse precrisis levels and points to further increases in spending despite sluggish income growth, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
Rekenthaler: Money ...
4 Views 16:00:37 06/12/13
Regardless of which SEC money-fund reform gains approval, retail investors will still find safety in this asset class, says Morningstar's John Rekenthaler.
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Regardless of which SEC money-fund reform gains approval, retail investors will still find safety in this asset class, says Morningstar's John Rekenthaler.
Watch for Asset Blo...
3 Views 16:00:19 06/11/13
Investors should be cautious of rapid inflows into high-yield and bank-loan funds as managers could have difficulty putting excess money to work in high-conviction...
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Investors should be cautious of rapid inflows into high-yield and bank-loan funds as managers could have difficulty putting excess money to work in high-conviction ideas.
What's Propelling T...
3 Views 19:00:02 06/10/13
401(k) auto-enrollment and auto-escalation recently helped to propel target-date funds--the default choice in many plans--to record inflows.
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401(k) auto-enrollment and auto-escalation recently helped to propel target-date funds--the default choice in many plans--to record inflows.
The Friday Five - 6...
8 Views 20:00:37 06/07/13
Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: A big miss on Greek GDP, auto sales cruising along, and more.
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Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: A big miss on Greek GDP, auto sales cruising along, and more.
Johnson: May Jobs D...
6 Views 15:00:44 06/07/13
Last month's employment numbers showed a continued, steady improvement, but they weren't so strong that the Fed will feel forced to taper its easing programs, says...
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Last month's employment numbers showed a continued, steady improvement, but they weren't so strong that the Fed will feel forced to taper its easing programs, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
Stars Aligning for ...
8 Views 17:00:10 06/06/13
A better-than-expected April report and two consecutive months of mediocre ADP payroll data could make for an underwhelming government employment report on Friday.
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A better-than-expected April report and two consecutive months of mediocre ADP payroll data could make for an underwhelming government employment report on Friday.
5 Names From Our 5 ...
6 Views 16:00:56 06/04/13
Morningstar's Matt Coffina and Elizabeth Collins discuss how our moat committee distinguishes companies with moats, and they offer examples of stocks that carry th...
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Morningstar's Matt Coffina and Elizabeth Collins discuss how our moat committee distinguishes companies with moats, and they offer examples of stocks that carry these competitive advantages.
4 Hidden Risk Facto...
3 Views 15:00:01 06/03/13
Investors should dig into their bond portfolios to understand all the places their managers are hunting for yield, says Morningstar's Eric Jacobson.
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Investors should dig into their bond portfolios to understand all the places their managers are hunting for yield, says Morningstar's Eric Jacobson.
The Friday Five - 5...
4 Views 21:00:35 05/31/13
Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: Berkshire's buy, a boost for Costco, and more.
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Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: Berkshire's buy, a boost for Costco, and more.
Johnson: Bubble Tal...
4 Views 14:00:17 05/31/13
Worries that Fed policy has created massive asset bubbles aren't substantiated by the fundamentals, says Morningstar's director of economic analysis.
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Worries that Fed policy has created massive asset bubbles aren't substantiated by the fundamentals, says Morningstar's director of economic analysis.
The Friday Five - 5...
10 Views 20:00:32 05/24/13
Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: $3 trillion in stimulus (but how much more?), a $1 billion question mark at Yahoo, more.
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Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: $3 trillion in stimulus (but how much more?), a $1 billion question mark at Yahoo, more.
Johnson: Fed Still ...
10 Views 15:05:47 05/23/13
The Federal Reserve has leeway to remain stimulative, given lackluster economic growth amid current export and fiscal policy headwinds, says Morningstar's director...
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The Federal Reserve has leeway to remain stimulative, given lackluster economic growth amid current export and fiscal policy headwinds, says Morningstar's director of economic analysis.
Gaffney: Get Away F...
3 Views 14:00:33 05/21/13
Given valuations and where interest rates are headed, you don't want a lot of market risk now, says Eaton Vance Bond manager Kathleen Gaffney.
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Given valuations and where interest rates are headed, you don't want a lot of market risk now, says Eaton Vance Bond manager Kathleen Gaffney.
Investors would lose money in munis if interest rates rise, and on the flip side, could also lose money if a souring economy worsens an already dire fiscal situation, says the Doubleline manager.