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Recently featured stock, bond and fund articles, selected by our financial news editors
A recovery may come quicker than you think
- By Greg Ip,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 12/23/2020
The Covid-19 pandemic caused one of the most unique recessions on record. But its very nature suggests that the economy may quickly bounce back this year.
Portfolio strategies for the savvy investor
- Various News Sources
- - 01/06/2021
Learn how to boost your portfolio by using this investing strategies guide of hand-picked articles to help you make smart investing decisions.
7 long-term stocks for a Buffett-like portfolio
- By Joel Baglole,
- InvestorPlace
- - 12/17/2020
‘Buy and hold’ has been a mantra for legendary investor Warren Buffett. These seven stocks, many of which he owns, could be good candidates to keep close for some time.
- By Anne Kates Smith, Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA, James K. Glassman,
- Kiplinger
- - 12/22/2020
One of the biggest investing themes this year will be the recovery. These 21 names could all show gains as the economy bounces back from the pandemic.
These cloud shares could climb higher
- By Faisal Humayun,
- InvestorPlace
- - 12/18/2020
Cloud computing has been a key sub-sector for tech investors, and its growth potential could be far from over. These three names may be market leaders to watch.
Mutual Funds & ETFs
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Thinking small for a consumer rebound
Consumer discretionary shares tend to do well when the economy recovers. The sector has seen some big shifts, though, which could make smaller stocks more attractive. -
Finding overlooked opportunities in midcaps
With mega-cap tech stocks crowding the spotlight, mid-cap shares have not been getting attention they may deserve. Here are a few things for investors to keep in mind. -
One of the biggest investing themes this year will be the recovery. These 21 names could all show gains as the economy bounces back from the pandemic.
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7 funds for a new approach to bonds
Bond yields are near all-time lows, so investors may want to rethink their strategy and consider medium- and short-term index funds. Here are seven candidates to consider.
Stocks
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On the hunt for profit and dividend growth
Income seekers don’t always have to sacrifice steady earnings growth for rising payouts. These six dividend-paying stocks could reward investors on both fronts. -
7 value stocks to consider for 2021
A resurgence in the value sector may be setting the stage for greater growth this year. These seven names may look like bargains based on their projected profits. -
10 stocks that may have potential for 2021
With markets hovering around record highs, this could be the year that value investors get their moment. Many of these 10 names could be bargains for your portfolio. -
Thinking small for a consumer rebound
Consumer discretionary shares tend to do well when the economy recovers. The sector has seen some big shifts, though, which could make smaller stocks more attractive.
Bonds
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7 funds for a new approach to bonds
Bond yields are near all-time lows, so investors may want to rethink their strategy and consider medium- and short-term index funds. Here are seven candidates to consider. -
What bonds are saying about inflation
The fixed-income markets point to higher inflation expectations. But some bond strategists say a rebound is not a great cause for concern. Here’s why. -
Building a bond ladder with ETFs
With rates so low, fixed-income investors have to get more creative. Exchange-traded funds can give a new twist to the old-school technique of bond laddering. -
Why bonds may deliver next year
The Fed has a message for the markets: Expect more of the same. That was good for bonds in 2020, and it may bode well for more positive returns in the coming year.
Investing Strategies
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On the hunt for profit and dividend growth
Income seekers don’t always have to sacrifice steady earnings growth for rising payouts. These six dividend-paying stocks could reward investors on both fronts. -
7 value stocks to consider for 2021
A resurgence in the value sector may be setting the stage for greater growth this year. These seven names may look like bargains based on their projected profits. -
10 stocks that may have potential for 2021
With markets hovering around record highs, this could be the year that value investors get their moment. Many of these 10 names could be bargains for your portfolio. -
Thinking small for a consumer rebound
Consumer discretionary shares tend to do well when the economy recovers. The sector has seen some big shifts, though, which could make smaller stocks more attractive.
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