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[LESS INFO] 81 VIEWS | ADDED 16:00:50 12/13/11
Serving a naturally limited market can be a source of competitive advantage, or economic moat, says Morningstar's Paul Larson.
Consumer Tailwinds ...
75 Views 17:00:43 12/12/11
Improving employment trends, moderating commodity prices, and an inability to defer some purchases any longer have been bolstering consumer spending, says Mornings...
[LESS INFO] 75 VIEWS | ADDED 17:00:43 12/12/11
Improving employment trends, moderating commodity prices, and an inability to defer some purchases any longer have been bolstering consumer spending, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
Smooth Sailing or S...
68 Views 20:29:57 12/09/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser examines what the week's headlines suggest about employment, China, autos, and more.
[LESS INFO] 68 VIEWS | ADDED 20:29:57 12/09/11
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser examines what the week's headlines suggest about employment, China, autos, and more.
What's the Rush in ...
80 Views 22:00:31 12/02/11
It was a hurry-up week as central banks rushed to action, American Airlines dashed to bankruptcy court, and AT&T scrambled to save a merger deal.
[LESS INFO] 80 VIEWS | ADDED 22:00:31 12/02/11
It was a hurry-up week as central banks rushed to action, American Airlines dashed to bankruptcy court, and AT%T scrambled to save a merger deal.
Morningstar's Bob Johnson and Vishnu Lekraj dig into November's job gains, the notable unemployment rate drop, and whether further employment stimulus is needed.
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Morningstar's Bob Johnson and Vishnu Lekraj dig into November's job gains, the notable unemployment rate drop, and whether further employment stimulus is needed.
Look Beyond CEF Dis...
58 Views 15:00:51 12/02/11
The discount a CEF is trading at versus its net asset value is only the starting point to creating a successful portfolio, says CLC Management's Tony Cutinelli.
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The discount a CEF is trading at versus its net asset value is only the starting point to creating a successful portfolio, says CLC Management's Tony Cutinelli.
Job Market Getting ...
83 Views 20:00:17 12/01/11
Recent positive data in employment is more than an anomaly, say Morningstar's Bob Johnson and Vishnu Lekraj.
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Recent positive data in employment is more than an anomaly, say Morningstar's Bob Johnson and Vishnu Lekraj.
Strayer: Demand for...
97 Views 16:00:47 12/01/11
Hope for economic security continues to drive working adults to post-secondary education, says Strayer CEO Rob Silberman.
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Hope for economic security continues to drive working adults to post-secondary education, says Strayer CEO Rob Silberman.
FedEx: Cautious Opt...
81 Views 18:00:39 11/30/11
FedEx's Jeff Smith on the recent growth of the firm's Ground segment, gaining an edge in less-than-truckload, and the firm's expectations for economic growth.
[LESS INFO] 81 VIEWS | ADDED 18:00:39 11/30/11
FedEx's Jeff Smith on the recent growth of the firm's Ground segment, gaining an edge in less-than-truckload, and the firm's expectations for economic growth.
Fidelity's Sommer: ...
73 Views 20:30:04 11/29/11
The muni market still faces challenges, but with careful research and disciplined risk control, muni investors have plenty of opportunity, says Fidelity's Mark Som...
[LESS INFO] 73 VIEWS | ADDED 20:30:04 11/29/11
The muni market still faces challenges, but with careful research and disciplined risk control, muni investors have plenty of opportunity, says Fidelity's Mark Sommer.
With CLASS Act Dism...
70 Views 16:00:42 11/29/11
Morningstar's Christine Benz offers tips for determining if private insurance is right for you.
[LESS INFO] 70 VIEWS | ADDED 16:00:42 11/29/11
Morningstar's Christine Benz offers tips for determining if private insurance is right for you.
A Short Week That W...
80 Views 16:00:26 11/28/11
Morningstar's Bob Johnson offers his read on this week's downwardly revised GDP data, consumer incomes and expenditures, jobless claim trends, and more.
[LESS INFO] 80 VIEWS | ADDED 16:00:26 11/28/11
Morningstar's Bob Johnson offers his read on this week's downwardly revised GDP data, consumer incomes and expenditures, jobless claim trends, and more.
Black Friday Picks ...
92 Views 20:30:33 11/25/11
Investors should steer their carts down the dividend, international, and muni aisles, says Morningstar's Christine Benz.
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Investors should steer their carts down the dividend, international, and muni aisles, says Morningstar's Christine Benz.
A Less-Jolly Holida...
74 Views 16:00:23 11/25/11
Holiday retail sales growth should decelerate this year as consumers' pent-up demand is tempered by uncertainty over the markets and stagnant wage growth, says Mor...
[LESS INFO] 74 VIEWS | ADDED 16:00:23 11/25/11
Holiday retail sales growth should decelerate this year as consumers' pent-up demand is tempered by uncertainty over the markets and stagnant wage growth, says Morningstar's R.J. Hottovy.
Building a Moat Aro...
65 Views 15:00:33 11/24/11
Realty Income focuses on prudent underwriting, portfolio diversification, a low dividend payout ratio, and low leverage to maintain a consistent and growing divide...
[LESS INFO] 65 VIEWS | ADDED 15:00:33 11/24/11
Realty Income focuses on prudent underwriting, portfolio diversification, a low dividend payout ratio, and low leverage to maintain a consistent and growing dividend, says CFO Paul Meurer.
Case for Higher Ene...
91 Views 17:00:41 11/23/11
Energy equities actually have a higher correlation to the equity market as a whole rather than to the price of oil, says PIMCO CommoditiesPlus manager Nick Johnson.
[LESS INFO] 91 VIEWS | ADDED 17:00:41 11/23/11
Energy equities actually have a higher correlation to the equity market as a whole rather than to the price of oil, says PIMCO CommoditiesPlus manager Nick Johnson.