Investing Ideas
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News Article
Consider these S&P 500 index funds
- By Ellen Chang,
- U.S. News & World Report
- - 06/28/2019
Investing in the S&P 500 can make a lot of sense for your portfolio: It’s a benchmark index that is broadly diversified. These seven funds approach it from different angles.
News Article
Finding growth with small caps
- By Nicholas Jasinski,
- Barron's
- - 06/20/2019
Many smaller companies aren’t familiar to investors, but for two growth-stock pickers, the right names will become well-known. They think these five small caps have big potential.
News Article
- By Will Ashworth,
- Kiplinger
- - 06/20/2019
When a growth company has a slow period, investors tend to get jittery. You can help ease some of that tension by diversifying your holdings through these ETFs.
News Article
- By Jeff Reeves,
- U.S. News & World Report
- - 06/21/2019
Every stock on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rewards investors with a dividend, but some more than others. These 10 names all have yields above 3%.
News Article
Tech leads the way into the back half of 2019
- By Noel Randewich,
- Reuters
- - 06/28/2019
Despite trade-war turbulence, tech shares have been some of Wall Street’s top performers as investors bank on lower interest rates and a resolution between the U.S. and China.
Mutual Funds & ETFs
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Marija Veitmane, senior multi-asset strategist at State Street, believes that the U.S. consumer is still strong, which provides solid support for continuing to invest in U.S. stocks.
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Q2 earnings will test the market rally
It’s earnings season again, and U.S. companies could report their biggest profit contractions in a while. Even more important will be what they have to say about future results. -
What you should know about bond ETFs
Investors who are worried about the global economy are pouring money into bond funds. The reason may be simple, but the market for the ETFs is not. Here’s how to navigate it. -
The furor over buybacks may be misguided
Critics of share repurchase programs say they benefit only wealthy shareholders, but a closer look may show the practice has a long history of keeping management in check.
Stocks
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Marija Veitmane, senior multi-asset strategist at State Street, believes that the U.S. consumer is still strong, which provides solid support for continuing to invest in U.S. stocks.
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Preferred stocks: 8 proven performers
There are four main types of preferred stock. Here's a look at eight noteworthy picks in each category. -
Q2 earnings will test the market rally
It’s earnings season again, and U.S. companies could report their biggest profit contractions in a while. Even more important will be what they have to say about future results. -
Whether or not it’s time to de-risk
With stocks making double-digit gains already this year, the potential for further growth may be diminishing. Investors may want to get more defensive, but also allow for growth.
Bonds
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What the bond market signals about the global economy
Mark McCormick, global head of FX strategy at TD Securities, discusses the global economy, central banks and his thoughts on whether investors are overly bullish on bonds. -
What you should know about bond ETFs
Investors who are worried about the global economy are pouring money into bond funds. The reason may be simple, but the market for the ETFs is not. Here’s how to navigate it. -
Why bonds could catch up with stocks
With stocks going up and bond yields falling, Jurrien Timmer of Fidelity Investments says the current environment is conducive to the two securities realigning again. -
Every stock on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rewards investors with a dividend, but some more than others. These 10 names all have yields above 3%.
Investing Strategies
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Answer Jeopardy!'s trickiest investing questions
Try your hand at answering these nine investing-related Jeopardy! game show clues. -
Tallbacken Capital Advisors CEO Michael Purves shares his thoughts on whether investors are too pessimistic about earnings.
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Financials present investment opportunity during subdued inflation
Hilary Kramer, chief investment officer at Kramer Capital Research, discusses U.S. inflation, the Fed and where she's finding opportunity. -
Whether or not it’s time to de-risk
With stocks making double-digit gains already this year, the potential for further growth may be diminishing. Investors may want to get more defensive, but also allow for growth.
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