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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...
1 Views 21:30:31 10/23/12
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...
2 Views 22:00:54 10/19/12
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...
8 Views 15:00:35 10/19/12
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 ...
8 Views 15:00:57 10/18/12
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.
Three Things to Wat...
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Investors should keep tabs on a few key indicators as Vanguard switches the benchmarks for 22 of its index funds.
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Investors should keep tabs on a few key indicators as Vanguard switches the benchmarks for 22 of its index funds.