Friday, January 27, 2012
STOCK STRATEGIST
But we think the market has failed to recognize the potential.
CLOSED-END FUND WEEKLY
Comparing the performance of unleveraged municipal CEFs with that of open-end funds shows that the CEFs outperform over the long run.
STOCK ANALYST NOTES
High commodity costs, foreign exchange headwinds, and overly aggressive price actions assailed Procter & Gamble's results in the second quarter.
FUND MANAGER Q&A
BlackRock's Rick Rieder touches on what still has yet to be addressed in the eurozone and where he's investing in sovereign risk.
VIDEO REPORT
The PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond manager says a growth slowdown and resultant move by central banks have made the team more optimistic on duration. Plus, he explains the fund's focus on bank bonds.
FUND TIMES
Plus, Fairholme's Berkowitz will defend stock picks and more.
IMPROVING YOUR FINANCES
It's a useful starting point for retirement planning, but it's crucial to understand the assumptions behind it.
ETF INVESTING
Correlations have increased across the market, but a few bastions of diversification remain.
PERSPECTIVES: PIMCO
Record levels of corporate high-yield debt and leveraged loans outstanding in the U.S. and Europe, together with a modest economic growth outlook and more limited access to capital, are laying the groundwork for an escalation in distressed activity.
STOCK ANALYST NOTES
Morningstar's Adam Fleck notes that quarterly declines seen in 3M's display and graphics and electronics units have tended to lead weakness in the other segments in the past.
BOND STRATEGIST
As investors focus on individual credit quality, they like what they see.
CEF INVESTING
A recent change in strategy includes the addition of riskier assets into the portfolio, providing the fund with more income-generation potential.
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