THE FRIDAY FIVE
Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser sizes up the big talk on recessions, EU stress tests, housing, cap-and-trade, and BP's conference call this week.
CEF WEEKLY
These closed-end funds can boost income for risk-tolerant investors.
FUND TIMES
A look at the fund's largest positions and notable new stakes, including Morgan Stanley.
VIDEO REPORT
There are sensible alternatives to these poorly used investments, says Morningstar's director of personal finance.
STOCK STRATEGIST
The offshore drilling firm's profit potential and its prudent approach to the future make us think its shares are a risk worth taking.
Portfolio Planning
IMPROVING YOUR FINANCES
How likely are you to need it, and what kind of coverage should you buy?
The Economy
PERSPECTIVES: Merk Funds
The crisis is dead! Long live the crisis!
Stocks & IPOs
PERSPECTIVES: Invesco
The markets were ripe for a meaningful pullback, and recent events have given it a little push toward sobriety.
Funds
FUND SPY
Wild category ranking changes belie the consistency of these funds.
ETFs and CEFs
CEF SPECIALIST
Another month, another master limited partnership closed-end fund.
Market Barometer
Lg
Md
Sm
Value—Growth
Day Return
+1.25%
0
-1.25%
1Wk Return
+1.25%
0
-1.25%
1Mo Return
+4%
0
-4%
3Mo Return
+8%
0
-8%
1Yr Return
+20%
0
-20%
3Yr Return
+20%
0
-20%
1Wk1Mo3Mo1Yr3Yr
Jul 30
Market Consensus
2.5%
Actual
2.4%
Market Consensus
1.1%
Actual
1.8%
Market Consensus
0.5%
Actual
0.5%
Jul 30
Market Consensus
56.3
Actual
62.3
Market Consensus
67.5
Actual
67.8
Market Consensus
-0.8%
Actual
Market Indexes
DJIA
10,487
19.6
0.2%
S&P 500
1,105
3.2
0.3%
NASDAQ
2,259
7.0
0.3%
Russell 2000
654
3.4
0.5%
$1,181.00
1.08%
Aug 10
$78.84
0.61%
Sep 10
$4.91
1.80%
Sep 10
Maturity
%Yield
6 Month
0.20
2 Year
0.59
5 Year
1.70
10 Year
3.03
30 Year
4.08
1 Yr Ago
Last Close
Data as of last close
  
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