Morningstar News Archive - Yahoo! Finance

Hancock Funds CEO To Step Down

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:52:00 +0000

A search for a successor should be completed by July.

Investors Appear to Have Pushed the Pause Button in April

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Taxable bond flows eased last month as investors pared their long-term commitments.

Go Global With Low-Volatility Equities

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

IShares' global low-volatility ETF comes of age.

Pioneer Drops Cullen as Subadvisor

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:45:00 +0000

Vanguard closes a high-yield fund, Oppenheimer merges away lackluster offerings, and more.

Do You Know What Your Dividend-Focused Fund Owns?

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Once a rarity, tech stocks are more common in funds with above-average yields.

The Moral of J.P. Morgan's Derivative Debacle

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

We should not blame derivatives for the J.P. Morgan loss any more than one would blame an insurance policy when a reckless driver has an accident.

ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 Stand Apart From Peers

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The newly independent firms have enticing dividend yields, but upside potential for their share prices is questionable.

The Not-So-Secret Sauce in Equal Weighting

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Equal-weighting strategies can hold appeal, but only if you understand the risk you are taking.

Noteworthy Players in the Foreign Small/Mid-Cap Blend Group

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The new category's roster contains many intriguing options.

Is Your Fund Loaning Out Its Shares?

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Securities lending to short sellers and others can help mutual funds lower expenses, but it's not without risk.

Why U.S. Auto Sales Are Still Too Low

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Natural disasters delayed the recovery in 2011, but we do not see many impediments in 2012.

Letter to SEC: Retirement-Fund Investors Need More Details

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Target-date funds should use graphics and data to better explain their investments.

Window to Keep Greece in Euro Closing

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Greece's exit from the euro is not a done deal, but the chances of it staying in the common currency are getting slimmer by the day.

Facebook Poised for Massive Growth

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The social-networking giant's trove of data on its users is its ace in the hole as the firm races to develop new revenue streams.

How Facebook Dug Its Wide Moat

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Facebook has a wide economic moat based on its 'social graph,' communications layer, and competitively advantaged platform for brands, application developers, and advertisers.

A 'Sandwich Generation' Couple Checks Their Retirement Readiness

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

With retirement 10 years away, streamlining and adding to bonds are key priorities.

A Least-Bad Option for Foreign Developed Equity Exposure

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Large-cap U.K. stocks have good exposure to faster-growing emerging markets, have a defensive tilt, and are trading at attractive valuations.

Leuthold Manager Dies

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:35:00 +0000

Plus, DWS talks break down and more.

Lifting the Curtain on Changes at American Funds Bond Fund of America

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Recent changes to this fund's portfolio manager structure shows much tinkering going on.

Frugal Couple Plots Their In-Retirement Portfolio Withdrawals

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

On the to-do list: getting ready for RMDs and taking steps to deploy a huge cash stake.

A Young Couple Kicks Their Financial Plan Into High Gear

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

A stock-heavy mix makes sense, but too much company stock can spell trouble.

How Facebook Will Sneak Into Your ETFs

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Facebook will be added to the holdings of several of these ETFs soon. Other funds, however, won't be graced with the presence of the social-networking giant for weeks--or months--to come.

Well-Managed Con-way Is on the Right Road

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Rate growth will slow, but should remain a tailwind.

Mind If I Borrow Your Shares?

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Under margin account rules, brokerages may loan out customer shares to cover other customers' short sales.

Creating a Portfolio That Will Weather the Storms

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

A couple seeks guidance on their retirement portfolio's longevity and asset allocation.