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Though dividend payments in the U.S. have been lackluster for years, recent trends, particularly in the tech sector, could turn the tide, says Sanibel Captiva Inve...
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Though dividend payments in the U.S. have been lackluster for years, recent trends, particularly in the tech sector, could turn the tide, says Sanibel Captiva Investment Advisers' Pat Dorsey.
Soaring or Sinking?
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This is not the kind of earnings season investors have gotten used to, but some companies are faring better than others.
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This is not the kind of earnings season investors have gotten used to, but some companies are faring better than others.
Bogle: U.S. Retirem...
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Vanguard founder Jack Bogle warns of the significant problems in the defined-benefit and defined-contribution spaces and suggests solutions to get retirement plann...
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Vanguard founder Jack Bogle warns of the significant problems in the defined-benefit and defined-contribution spaces and suggests solutions to get retirement planning back on track.
Apple's Valuation S...
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Despite a mixed bag in the tech giant's fiscal first quarter, the firm's growing earnings power makes Apple shares attractive, says Morningstar's Brian Colello.
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Despite a mixed bag in the tech giant's fiscal first quarter, the firm's growing earnings power makes Apple shares attractive, says Morningstar's Brian Colello.
Diagnosing the Earn...
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Earnings disappointments so far have largely been tied to overseas--not U.S.--weakness, as well as sector-specific issues, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
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Earnings disappointments so far have largely been tied to overseas--not U.S.--weakness, as well as sector-specific issues, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
These ETFs Are a Go...
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Eye-popping yields are scarce for many bond ETFs, but Morningstar's Sam Lee points out some attractive funds that focus on corporates, emerging markets, and Europe.
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Eye-popping yields are scarce for many bond ETFs, but Morningstar's Sam Lee points out some attractive funds that focus on corporates, emerging markets, and Europe.
How Will the Electi...
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Morningstar's Matt Coffina breaks down how Republican or Democratic control in Washington each has its own positives and negatives for the health-care sector.
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Morningstar's Matt Coffina breaks down how Republican or Democratic control in Washington each has its own positives and negatives for the health-care sector.
Bogle's Outlook for...
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The Vanguard founder expects muted returns of less than 5% for stocks and 0% for bonds after inflation.
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The Vanguard founder expects muted returns of less than 5% for stocks and 0% for bonds after inflation.
Have Questions Abou...
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Morningstar's Russ Kinnel tackles common questions related to our qualitative fund ratings system and details how Morningstar's analysts help investors with a spec...
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Morningstar's Russ Kinnel tackles common questions related to our qualitative fund ratings system and details how Morningstar's analysts help investors with a specific rating.
Ketterer: We're Tak...
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Following stocks' year-to-date run, the Causeway manager says there's no reason to stick one's neck out.
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Following stocks' year-to-date run, the Causeway manager says there's no reason to stick one's neck out.
Why It Pays to Shop...
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With double-digit increases looming for most Part D premiums, Morningstar columnist Mark Miller urges seniors to examine their options to ensure they are in the op...
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With double-digit increases looming for most Part D premiums, Morningstar columnist Mark Miller urges seniors to examine their options to ensure they are in the optimal drug plan for 2013.
GE Keeps Sharpening...
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The near-term outlook for GE is good, but investors should wait for a bigger margin of safety in the shares before jumping in, says Morningstar's Daniel Holland.
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The near-term outlook for GE is good, but investors should wait for a bigger margin of safety in the shares before jumping in, says Morningstar's Daniel Holland.
Tech Takeaways From...
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Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser digs into Microsoft's weak quarter, Google's unwelcome surprises, and brick-and-mortar retailers' continuing battle agains...
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Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser digs into Microsoft's weak quarter, Google's unwelcome surprises, and brick-and-mortar retailers' continuing battle against their cyber rivals.
Are Big Banks a Bar...
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Leadership changes and litigation risk should not scare investors away from financials, as quarterly results show that several names are currently a fairly good de...
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Leadership changes and litigation risk should not scare investors away from financials, as quarterly results show that several names are currently a fairly good deal, says Morningstar's Jim Sinegal.
Consumers Show Some...
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Even excluding special factors, recent retail sales data suggest we have seen sharp improvement, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
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Even excluding special factors, recent retail sales data suggest we have seen sharp improvement, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
Breaking Down This ...
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Morningstar's Laura Lutton details the new ratings system used for 529 college-savings plans, what analysts look for in the plans, and improvements in the 529 indu...
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Morningstar's Laura Lutton details the new ratings system used for 529 college-savings plans, what analysts look for in the plans, and improvements in the 529 industry.
The market was a selective shopper this week, latching onto the notion of more stimulus, but hesitating to buy into the Spanish bank bailout and cutbacks at Nokia.