The muni market has seen a strong recovery since 2009, though these tax-advantaged products are much safer in some regions than others, says Morningstar's Jeff Westergaard.
Morningstar's Rick Summer sees Facebook and Google dominating the Internet advertising market as Facebook finds better ways to monetize its massive user base.
Investors should resolve to tune out the political news, buckle up for more volatility, be wary of IPO hype, and not stretch for yield, says Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser.