Saturday, July 06, 2013
READING INDICATORS
With weak business investment and government cutbacks, the consumer and housing sectors will be the two main legs of growth in the current economy's unbalanced stool, writes Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
VIDEO REPORT
Financial expert Michael Kitces details the pros, cons, and trade-offs of common longevity-planning strategies as well as tips for how retirees can be realistic about their life expectancies.
PERSPECTIVES: Knowledge@Wharton
Panelists at the Wharton Global Forum debate the lessons learned and potential risks still lurking in the global financial system.
VIDEO REPORT
Morningstar's top strategists discuss their tips for investing in a rising-rate environment, where equity values lie, and some of their favorite investment ideas right now in this special midyear roundtable.
WHAT YOU'RE READING
The week's top articles, videos, news, and reports.
VIDEO REPORT
Although June payroll gains were better than recent averages and hourly wages rose, the report was not entirely upbeat, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.
VIDEO REPORT
Morningstar's Heather Brilliant says investors could see a lot of market volatility this upcoming earnings season, but that could make for tremendous buying opportunities of quality names.
ETF SPOTLIGHT
While its complexity should give investors pause, this ETF attempts to improve on the traditional passive approach to value investing.
CEF WEEKLY
Yes, and here's why.
VIDEO REPORT
Financial-planning expert Michael Kitces cautions retirees about holding too much cash in their portfolios, as simple rebalancing of stocks and bonds can provide needed income.
FUND TIMES
Plus, new lead managers for 2 Mairs & Power funds, ORIX to buy 90% of Robeco, and more.
VIDEO REPORT
The outcome of the Detroit's distressed-debt situation could be a litmus test for how other municipalities nationwide move forward with their payment obligations.
PERSPECTIVES: PIMCO
Should you as a bond investor jump overboard? We don't think so--and not because we want to keep you on board, writes the PIMCO manager.
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