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Even more seasoned investors can inadvertently water down their carefully planned portfolios, says Morningstar's Christine Benz.
Transocean's Macond...
81 Views 14:00:05 08/02/11
Short-term risks exist for the off-shore rig supplier, but longer-term we think its business is in for smoother sailing.
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Short-term risks exist for the off-shore rig supplier, but longer-term we think its business is in for smoother sailing.
Has Citigroup Put t...
82 Views 19:20:08 08/01/11
Morningstar's Jim Leonard explores how well Citi has managed to clean up its balance sheet since the depth of the crisis.
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Morningstar's Jim Leonard explores how well Citi has managed to clean up its balance sheet since the depth of the crisis.
Investors Shy Away ...
88 Views 16:15:53 08/01/11
Morningstar's Kevin McDevitt examines where, and why, investors were pulling money out of the market in June.
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Morningstar's Kevin McDevitt examines where, and why, investors were pulling money out of the market in June.
Best of Times, Wors...
79 Views 21:00:34 07/29/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser says GDP, housing, and corporate earnings tell a tale of two recoveries.
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Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser says GDP, housing, and corporate earnings tell a tale of two recoveries.
2Q GDP: Down But No...
91 Views 16:00:10 07/27/11
A tough quarter for autos will pressure Friday's GDP number, but growth should recover in the second half, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
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A tough quarter for autos will pressure Friday's GDP number, but growth should recover in the second half, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
Forced Hands
77 Views 21:00:21 07/22/11
Action may need to come sooner than later at Clorox, E*Trade, Apple's rivals, Boeing, and the Beltway.
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Action may need to come sooner than later at Clorox, E*Trade, Apple's rivals, Boeing, and the Beltway.
Will a Medco/Expres...
156 Views 21:40:24 07/21/11
Shareholders would be well-served by the pharmacy benefit managers' merger, but regulators are unlikely to sign off on it, says Morningstar's Matt Coffina.
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Shareholders would be well-served by the pharmacy benefit managers' merger, but regulators are unlikely to sign off on it, says Morningstar's Matt Coffina.
Using Alternatives ...
89 Views 14:45:03 07/21/11
ETF analyst Tim Strauts explains how fixed-income alternatives could buffer your portfolio in a rising rate environment, or offer more equitylike exposure with les...
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ETF analyst Tim Strauts explains how fixed-income alternatives could buffer your portfolio in a rising rate environment, or offer more equitylike exposure with less volatility.
Munger's Unminced W...
99 Views 19:00:03 07/20/11
At a recent Q&A, Charlie Munger spoke plainly about lifelong learning, the Greece crisis, and accountants, and also offered clues about Berkshire's valuation, repo...
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At a recent Q%A, Charlie Munger spoke plainly about lifelong learning, the Greece crisis, and accountants, and also offered clues about Berkshire's valuation, reports Sanibel Captiva Trust's Pat Dorsey.
Weaker Dollar, Supp...
95 Views 15:15:14 07/20/11
With a recent decline in oil prices, inflation pressure should ease a little bit, says JPMorgan's Deepa Majmudar.
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With a recent decline in oil prices, inflation pressure should ease a little bit, says JPMorgan's Deepa Majmudar.
Apple Shares Still ...
85 Views 21:45:43 07/19/11
Competitive threats and CEO succession questions shouldn't worry Apple investors, says Morningstar's Joe Beaulieu.
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AllianceBernstein's Michael Brooks on state budget gaps, growth concerns, the possibility of default, and the pension problem.
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Morningstar's Bob Johnson on the effect of discounts, higher-end consumers, and high gas prices on the sustainability of consumer spending.
Five PR Problems
110 Views 21:00:52 07/15/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser on spin control issues at News Corp, Netflix, and the Federal Reserve, among others.
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Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser on spin control issues at News Corp, Netflix, and the Federal Reserve, among others.
Upside Remains for ...
85 Views 14:00:44 07/15/11
Impressive second-quarter results underscore the tech giant's ability to keep growing its core search business, says Morningstar's Rick Summer.
Morningstar's Christine Benz says investors should clean up excessive interest rate risk, overexposure to high-flying sectors, pricey funds, and unnecessary overlap.