Prudential Financial Inc

We turn to the Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index for stock ideas.

Automotive, tech, and healthcare earnings are out this week as are several Fed reports.

Silver-rated Causeway Global Value’s contrarian approach has thrived over the long-term.

Major competitive and regulatory developments with asset managers prevail, while interest rates are a key trend for financials in general.

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

The market’s view of the insurer’s turnaround efforts is too skeptical.

Morningstar analyst Michael Wong examines the impact on the financial sector.

The Department of Labor's proposed rule could affect around $3 trillion of client assets and $19 billion of revenue at full-service wealth management firms.

Insurance might be one of your better options for funding a long-term care need, but shopping smart is critical in the troubled LTC insurance market.

A lot, actually. This automaker has tremendous upside as it fights industry headwinds and transforms itself into a global presence.

This type of insurance is pricey, but Medicaid is an imperfect fallback plan.

With the U.S. market for life insurance mature, firms are increasingly looking to Asia for growth, says Morningstar's Drew Woodbury.

Despite improved financial strength, we still view the industry unfavorably.

After a big bounce in 2009, Bill Miller's Capital Management Value Trust is behind again.

Royce has gotten bigger without giving up its autonomy.

Without additional structural reform among troubled governmental entities, we expect only a brief respite before the next crisis.

A tough competitive environment and exposure to market fluctuations make life insurance firm bonds less stable than many investors believe.

We think steering clear is the best approach for long-term investors.

Plus, FDIC-insured 529 bill moves through U.S. Congress.

Stocks are mostly flat for Monday. Ben Bernanke will testify on unwinding the Fed balance sheet.