Northern Trust Corp

Nothing in this quarter's results compels us to revise our long-term views, but we did change some fair value estimates.

Ariel International's manager discusses why she emphasizes downside protection and what the market is getting wrong about many of the largest companies.

Several cases can be made for buying what seem to be fairly valued high-quality stocks.

We think this trust bank can expand margins over time, but shares look overvalued today.

The bank is on the right path.

Most of the increase appears already baked into stock prices, although opportunities still exist.

Investors are overly concerned about the potential impact of falling oil prices and turmoil in Russia on the banks that we cover.

In today's market, we think careful stock-picking will be rewarded. Plus, we look at the impact of rising interest rates on banks and of ETFs on the traditional asset management industry.

Some will benefit more than others from higher interest rates, but for the most part, those future gains are already priced into their shares.

Why we see it as today's most attractive trust bank.

These wide-moat firms offer above-average payouts and will likely see higher returns during the next several years as rates rise.

A higher-than-necessary expense ratio holds this Silver-rated fund back.

Morningstar's Elizabeth Collins discusses the index's selection process and highlights one of the recent additions.

Columbia files to launch active ETFs, Eagle secures new team, the SEC backs off money fund reforms, and more.

Franklin Resources fills void left by a manager's death, Vanguard's Sauter retires, and more.

Hennessy buys FBR, Miller takes another step toward retirement, and more.

Europe's troubles are casting a dark cloud on the financial sector, but several catalysts for higher stock prices could be on the horizon.

Assets remain low, but interest abounds, and a game-changer is ahead.

While equity markets tumbled, credit markets worked to maintain their position.

Over the near term, we expect credit spreads to continue to tighten, but longer term, we see possible unintended consequences from the Fed's recent actions.