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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.
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.
Answering Your Ques...
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Morningstar's Eric Jacobson responds to reader concerns about fixed income in the current low-rate environment, touching on duration, whether to sell holdings, the...
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Morningstar's Eric Jacobson responds to reader concerns about fixed income in the current low-rate environment, touching on duration, whether to sell holdings, the idea of moving into cash, and more.
Guideposts in an Un...
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Investors can do more harm than good when they start reacting to what they think might happen in a period of substantial uncertainty, says Vanguard's Joel Dickson.
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Investors can do more harm than good when they start reacting to what they think might happen in a period of substantial uncertainty, says Vanguard's Joel Dickson.
Pulling Back or Pus...
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We got news of both progress and backpedaling this week, reports Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser.
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We got news of both progress and backpedaling this week, reports Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser.
Measuring the Fisca...
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Morningstar's Bob Johnson details the components of the upcoming so-called fiscal cliff, suggests a possible smaller-cliff scenario, and weighs the potential econo...
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Morningstar's Bob Johnson details the components of the upcoming so-called fiscal cliff, suggests a possible smaller-cliff scenario, and weighs the potential economic impact of both.
How Secure Is ADT's...
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Recent spin-off ADT has broad market share and solid competitive advantages, but several big-name telecom players also have their eyes set on the security space.
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Recent spin-off ADT has broad market share and solid competitive advantages, but several big-name telecom players also have their eyes set on the security space.
Volpert: Diminishin...
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Ken Volpert, head of Vanguard's Taxable Bond Group argues that the Fed's earlier stimulus efforts were much more effective than "QE3" is going to be, and also disc...
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Ken Volpert, head of Vanguard's Taxable Bond Group argues that the Fed's earlier stimulus efforts were much more effective than "QE3" is going to be, and also discusses why we're likely to go over the fiscal cliff--for a little while.
Big Pharma Dividend...
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Pharmaceutical firms' lower-than-historical valuations and high-margin, patent-protected products are positive signs for investors seeking more yield.
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Pharmaceutical firms' lower-than-historical valuations and high-margin, patent-protected products are positive signs for investors seeking more yield.
Today's Most Domina...
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All asset classes are currently being driven by central bank policy measures, and understanding the risks are critical for portfolio construction, says PIMCO's Vin...
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All asset classes are currently being driven by central bank policy measures, and understanding the risks are critical for portfolio construction, says PIMCO's Vineer Bhansali.
Is the Stock Market...
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There is a much higher probability of at least temporarily going over the cliff than is appeared to be baked into stock prices, says BlackRock iShares global head ...
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There is a much higher probability of at least temporarily going over the cliff than is appeared to be baked into stock prices, says BlackRock iShares global head of investment strategy Russ Koesterich.
Will They or Won't ...
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Policymakers and corporate leaders arrived at decision points this week.
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Policymakers and corporate leaders arrived at decision points this week.
Are Fundamentals Fi...
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Some quirks boosted the September employment report, but several factors--including higher wages and a construction upturn--suggest tailwinds for further improveme...
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Some quirks boosted the September employment report, but several factors--including higher wages and a construction upturn--suggest tailwinds for further improvement ahead.
Sonders: Baby Boome...
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A closer look at the echo boom and younger generations requires investors to take a more balanced view on the potential future effect of demographics on the market...
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A closer look at the echo boom and younger generations requires investors to take a more balanced view on the potential future effect of demographics on the markets, says Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders.
Tax Talk: What to D...
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Christine Benz answers reader questions about how to handle dividend payers in light of potential 2013 tax increases.
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Christine Benz answers reader questions about how to handle dividend payers in light of potential 2013 tax increases.