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3 Unloved, High-Yielding Stocks Surging 4:25
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Opinion Journal: Obama's Missing Workers 2:37
4:20 a.m. Oct. 11, 2016
- By Brendan Sheehan
Big investors have a different take on CEO pay than Nobel-winning academic theories Investors think executive compensation has become increasingly disconnected from companies’ real performancePay packages have increased, but investors think executive compensation has become increasingly disconnected from the real performance of companies.
8:51 a.m. Oct. 9, 2016
- By Philip van Doorn
Veteran dividend stock fund manager says it’s time to be very careful Don’t commit cash you might need to use within the next five years, says John Carey of Pioneer InvestmentsDon’t commit cash you might need to use within the next five years, says John Carey of Pioneer Investments.
7:43 a.m. Oct. 8, 2016
- By Ryan Vlastelica
New rule may create a $10 trillion ETF juggernaut by 2020 New rules expected to accelerate shift into low-fee, index ETPs, including ETFsThe Department of Labor’s “fiduciary rule” was designed to help retirement savers, but one of the biggest beneficiaries might be exchange-traded funds.
12:45 p.m. Oct. 7, 2016
- By Robert Powell
Retirement newsWomen who take breaks early in their careers face a potential retirement savings shortfall of up to $1.3 million dollars, research finds.
8:31 a.m. Oct. 7, 2016
- By Steve Goldstein
Fed indicator puts recession odds at 19-month lowThe U.S. economy as of September had a 12% chance of entering a recession in the next 12 months, according to an indicator compiled by the Federal Reserve.
7:51 a.m. Oct. 7, 2016
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Three reasons the hedge-fund industry lost its wayThe hedge-fund industry has exploded over the past 20 years, but recent returns suggest that their whole reason for being may have been lost in the process.
5:17 a.m. Oct. 7, 2016
- By Conrad de Aenlle
Investors seeking income can find it in emerging-market bonds Tapping a relative fountain of yield in a thirsty worldEmerging market debt is an attractive source of income for investors who are scraping for yield, writes Conrad de Aenlle.
3:33 p.m. Oct. 6, 2016
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This week’s Mutual Funds and ETF storiesHuge ego drives stock-picking superstars, but their overconfidence often derails them — and their shareholders.
9:00 a.m. Oct. 6, 2016
- By Howard Gold
Huge egos undermine star fund managers Bruce Berkowitz, a one-time ‘Fund Manager of the Decade,’ crashes and burnsBruce Berkowitz, a one-time ‘Fund Manager of the Decade,’ crashes and burns, writes Howard Gold.
7:56 a.m. Oct. 6, 2016
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This is the next ‘fat pitch' S&P 500 tradeOther investor sentiment indicators aren't quite as bearish as the AAII survey, nevertheless, investor sentiment — and the wink-of-the-eye contrarian notion that the market tends to punish the “crowded trade” — suggests that the next 'fat pitch' trade may be to buy stocks.
6:31 a.m. Oct. 6, 2016
- By Michael Brush
5 gold stocks favored by fund managers today If the U.S. economy softens, many of the forces hurting gold will reverse themselvesIf the U.S. economy softens, many of the forces hurting gold will reverse themselves, writes Michael Brush.
4:20 a.m. Oct. 6, 2016
- By Joseph Adinolfi
Investors piled into ETFs during Q3 The third quarter saw one of the highest inflows on record Investors moved an astonishing $92 billion into exchange-traded funds in the third quarter, one of the highest-ever quarterly totals, as U.S. stocks climbed to new records.
11:45 a.m. Oct. 5, 2016
- By Rachel Koning Beals
How falling oil can sully bonds outside of the energy sector New York Fed researchers explain oil’s spillover effect on market dynamicsWhen oil prices were dropping, the yield spread—which compares the yields between typically lower-rated, thus riskier, bonds to higher-rated bonds—gaped higher for non-energy bonds, too. That was a surprise to financial markets and to New York Federal Reserve researchers who took a deeper look at the counterintuitive market movement.
7:25 p.m. Oct. 4, 2016
- By Andrea Coombes
Retirement planning for womenWomen face particular challenges when planning for retirement. The good news is that women tend to invest and save in a way that bodes well for their retirement success.
6:38 p.m. Oct. 4, 2016
- By Jonathan Burton
How to buy mutual fundsYou can’t control everything about funds, but you can manage expenses, risk, manager tenure and tax-efficiency.
2:48 p.m. Oct. 4, 2016
- By Robert Powell
How to manage your 401(k) to ensure your retirement doesn’t stinkWhen it comes to investing the money in your 401(k), or any similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, there’s plenty to consider. Let’s make it easy.
2:32 p.m. Oct. 4, 2016
- By Rachel Koning Beals
How to buy bondsHow much of an investment plan should be allocated to fixed income? Here’s what to watch out for when buying bonds.
1:10 a.m. Oct. 3, 2016
- By Michael Sincere
Be on guard for an ‘October surprise’ that sinks stocks 8 reasons why a typically volatile month for the market looks no different nowOctober typically is a volatile month for stocks, and this time looks no different, writes Michael Sincere.
1:08 a.m. Oct. 3, 2016
- By Jeff Reeves
These 5 rock-solid dividend stocks yield 3% or more Focus on companies that share their wealth generouslyIncome-seeking investors would do well to consider shares of these stable earners, writes Jeff Reeves.
8:31 a.m. Oct. 2, 2016
- By John Coumarianos
Your 401(k) retirement plan could be fueling insane executive pay Investment firms’ potential conflict of interest with companies that hire themBig investment companies vie for the 401(k) business of the firms whose stock they own, writes John Coumarianos.
7:01 a.m. Oct. 2, 2016
- By Philip van Doorn
Weekend roundup: Deutsche Bank’s threat to the world economy | Merkel’s latest blunder | Stumpf’s clawback Here are MarketWatch articles to read this weekendHere are MarketWatch articles to read this weekend
2:54 p.m. Sept. 30, 2016
- By Dana Mattioli
Diamondback Energy nears deal to buy Silver Hill Energy Partners Deal could value Silver Hill at $2.5 billionDiamondback Energy Inc. is nearing a deal to buy Silver Hill Energy Partners, the latest in a rush by oil producers to acquire drilling land in West Texas.
12:50 p.m. Sept. 30, 2016
- By Nate Wenner
The ABCs (and XYZs) of successful retirement withdrawal strategiesRetirement distribution planning should be an ongoing, iterative process that can help you determine how to utilize your assets as an income stream.
12:40 p.m. Sept. 30, 2016
- By Robert Powell
Retirement newsIn a recently released white paper, analysts suggest defined-contribution plan participants may have to increase their savings rate to adjust for future market expectations in order to realize their target replacement income goal.
9:49 a.m. Sept. 30, 2016
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Keeping expenses low is only one part of a successful financial plan 15 recommendations for investors - part 2In the second of a three-part series, here are an additional five recommendations to simplify investing and enhance the likelihood of achieving your long-term financial goals.
3:33 p.m. Sept. 29, 2016
- By MarketWatch
This week’s Mutual Funds and ETF storiesMake smart investment decisions from conviction, rather than being convinced that you’re so smart.
7:08 a.m. Sept. 29, 2016
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Charley Ellis gives the simple reasons index investing winsProponents of active management are investors of a certain age who have done well at it in the past. I'm not going to deny that active once worked fine, only that it doesn't work anymore, except for a tiny fraction of highly unusual investors.
1:56 a.m. Sept. 29, 2016
- By Chana R. Schoenberger
How much can grandparents contribute to a 529? Experts answer this and other questions about strategies for college savingsPaying for college is a topic that continues to intrigue readers, and the rules could confuse anyone.
8:47 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016
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5 higher-yielding ETFs for conservative investorsIt’s no secret that with bond yields in the tank, investors are scouring the globe looking for higher yield, often times taking risks that if they looked a little harder, they wouldn’t necessarily have to take.
3:46 a.m. Sept. 28, 2016
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China's Postal Savings Bank flat in market debutHONG KONG--The world's biggest initial public offering this year limped out of the starting gate, managing to close slightly up with help from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. traders tapped to support its shares.
12:50 p.m. Sept. 27, 2016
- By Richard Eisenberg
The best new personal finance apps and sites Help for car buyers and investors, plus a chatbot crazeNot long ago, new personal finance apps and sites were all the rage. They’d help you size up your finances and manage your debt. Now it’s a whole new game.
12:06 p.m. Sept. 27, 2016
- By Joseph Adinolfi
How much of America do foreigners really own?Bureau of Economic Analysis data on foreign ownership of U.S. assets may be surprising to some.
2:03 a.m. Sept. 27, 2016
- By Lingling Wei
How China matters to your 401(k) China’s markets are exerting themselves on the U.S. and other global marketsZhou Ping, a Shanghai-based asset manager, finds himself increasingly fielding this question from across the Pacific: How does China matter to my 401(k)?
4:28 a.m. Sept. 24, 2016
- By Philip van Doorn
How to buy low and sell really high in the stock market The Jensen Quality Growth Fund’s secret: It rarely sells its holdingsThe Jensen Quality Growth Fund’s secret: It rarely sells its holdings, writes Phil van Doorn.
2:18 a.m. Sept. 24, 2016
- By Chuck Jaffe
How to choose ETFs to get better returns Don’t expect too much from ‘smart-beta’ and other trendy new productsInvestors should be careful not to expect too much from trendy ETFs, writes Chuck Jaffe.
12:45 p.m. Sept. 23, 2016
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A financial plan to help you simplify and succeed 15 recommendations for investors - part 1Strategies to reach your goals.
12:45 p.m. Sept. 23, 2016
- By Robert Powell
Retirement newsA new white paper from Vanguard researchers provides a helpful framework for investors to consider as they look to turn an equity investment portfolio into a sustainable and consistent source of income.
5:06 p.m. Sept. 22, 2016
- By MarketWatch
This week’s Mutual Funds and ETF storiesGloom about the U.S. economy and the financial markets after the November election is being unduly influenced by headlines.
12:53 p.m. Sept. 22, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
Here’s some perspective on the U.S. national debt as it approaches $20 trillionThe U.S. national debt is closing in on $20 trillion. That’s $20 thousand billion. Or $20 million million. If you stacked 20 trillion worth of thousand-dollar bills, it would supposedly reach something like 1,200 miles high. If you lived to be 80 years old, you’d have to spend about $700 million a day to run out of money.
9:24 a.m. Sept. 22, 2016
- MarketWatch.com
Ellis, Bogle agree that investing fees are the problemThe father of index funds and the former chair of the Yale endowment agree: High fees do not mean high returns.
