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Regional banks are benefiting from higher credit quality, but concerns about the mortgage market, commercial real estate, and regulation loom.
FedEx Ready to Deli...
109 Views 19:40:36 05/18/11
FedEx should be able to enhance margins from historical levels during the next two to three years, says Morningstar's Keith Schoonmaker.
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FedEx should be able to enhance margins from historical levels during the next two to three years, says Morningstar's Keith Schoonmaker.
Values in Railroad ...
92 Views 20:30:05 05/17/11
Railroads have seen remarkable margin improvement since the rail renaissance began, and we see some select opportunities amid the sector's bonds.
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Railroads have seen remarkable margin improvement since the rail renaissance began, and we see some select opportunities amid the sector's bonds.
Portfolio Makeover ...
79 Views 14:15:21 05/17/11
Morningstar's Christine Benz describes the process of assessing, testing, tweaking, and upgrading investment portfolios for specific goals.
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Morningstar's Christine Benz describes the process of assessing, testing, tweaking, and upgrading investment portfolios for specific goals.
A Better Business M...
105 Views 20:45:57 05/16/11
Some distributors could hold up nicely in an inflationary environment.
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Some distributors could hold up nicely in an inflationary environment.
Don't Go Overboard ...
81 Views 14:30:16 05/16/11
Morningstar's Eric Jacobson suggests taking a prudent approach for adding TIPS to a portfolio and setting the right expectations for how they'll perform.
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Morningstar's Eric Jacobson suggests taking a prudent approach for adding TIPS to a portfolio and setting the right expectations for how they'll perform.
The Price Is Right?
91 Views 20:15:27 05/13/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser looks at acquisition prices, pricing power, and attractive stock prices from the week's news.
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Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser looks at acquisition prices, pricing power, and attractive stock prices from the week's news.
Which Defense for R...
83 Views 16:00:51 05/13/11
Morningstar's Eric Jacobson sizes up some common tactics that active bond fund managers and investors are pursuing to protect against rising interest rates.
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Morningstar's Eric Jacobson sizes up some common tactics that active bond fund managers and investors are pursuing to protect against rising interest rates.
Our Top Auto Dealer...
89 Views 14:45:12 05/12/11
With auto sales rebounding, these dealers are best-positioned to take advantage, according to Morningstar's David Whiston.
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With auto sales rebounding, these dealers are best-positioned to take advantage, according to Morningstar's David Whiston.
Good Momentum for G...
80 Views 19:15:20 05/11/11
With tailwinds in its energy business and the ability to pass along cost increases to its customers, General Electric is poised to continue growing, says Morningst...
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With tailwinds in its energy business and the ability to pass along cost increases to its customers, General Electric is poised to continue growing, says Morningstar's Daniel Holland.
No Sign of Slowdown...
76 Views 14:30:49 05/11/11
High levels of merger and acquisition activity will be the big theme of year for biotech, says Morningstar's Lauren Migliore.
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High levels of merger and acquisition activity will be the big theme of year for biotech, says Morningstar's Lauren Migliore.
What to Expect for ...
77 Views 20:40:15 05/10/11
As the banking business changes, the best bank managers will change with it to preserve returns, says FBR's Dave Ellison.
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As the banking business changes, the best bank managers will change with it to preserve returns, says FBR's Dave Ellison.
What Attracted Berk...
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Lubrizol's niche market, the critical function of its products, and focus on service lead to better pricing power and stickiness, says Sanibel Captiva Trust's Pat ...
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Lubrizol's niche market, the critical function of its products, and focus on service lead to better pricing power and stickiness, says Sanibel Captiva Trust's Pat Dorsey.
Getting Active with...
74 Views 18:45:06 05/09/11
Buffett recommends index funds for the hands-off investor, but they can also serve the more tactically minded.
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Buffett recommends index funds for the hands-off investor, but they can also serve the more tactically minded.
Winters: The Great ...
72 Views 14:15:00 05/09/11
The Wintergreen manager says maturity and leverage will put a cap on U.S. returns; plus, why he shifted assets from Berkshire to Fairfax.
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The Wintergreen manager says maturity and leverage will put a cap on U.S. returns; plus, why he shifted assets from Berkshire to Fairfax.
Five Caution Signs ...
110 Views 20:35:43 05/06/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser is seeing some yellow flags in earnings, commodities, and retail sales.
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Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser is seeing some yellow flags in earnings, commodities, and retail sales.
A diversified portfolio including MLP, trust preferred, and mortgage-backed securities can return a decent yield in a market where traditional income sources are lacking, says Sanibel Captiva Investment Advisers' Pat Dorsey.