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Investing Insights: Year in Funds, Tax Reporting Missteps
Investing Insights: Year in Funds, Tax Reporting Missteps Christine Benz: Hi, I’m Christine Benz for Morningstar.com. The year 2018 ended on a sour note, and most mutual fund categories ended the year in the red. Joining me to provide a recap of the past yea… Continue reading at morningstar.com Are age-based funds protecting U.S. investors […]
Here are the new ‘Dogs of the Dow,’ a simple investing strategy that beat the market last year
Here are the new ‘Dogs of the Dow,’ a simple investing strategy that beat the market last year The “Dogs of the Dow” beat the market in 2018, down only 1.5 percent. The dogs would have done much better in 2018 without General Electric’ 57 percent decline. International Business Machine, Exxon M… Continue reading at […]
A down year for mutual funds, especially at tax time
A down year for mutual funds, especially at tax time You will never go broke paying taxes. A good friend and fellow adviser likes to remind clients of that at this time of year. The idea, of course, is if you owe taxes on your investments, it’s because … Continue reading at startribune.com VMLY&R wins […]
Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to send hundreds of emails about government business last year
Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to send hundreds of emails about government business last year Using personal emails for government business could violate the Presidential Records Act … Comey’s controversial decision to hold a news conference a few months before the election to announce his c… Continue reading at washingtonpost.com California Inc.: Retailers […]
3 Large-Cap Pharma Stocks to Watch Out for This New Year
3 Large-Cap Pharma Stocks to Watch Out for This New Year We have therefore identified three Large Cap stocks based on a favorable combination of a solid … the Denmark-based global healthcare company and a leader in the worldwide diabetes market. Shares of the company have surged 51.2% in a year’s time. Continue reading at […]
2015 Was the Worst Year for S&P 500 Earnings Since the Crisis
2015 Was the Worst Year for S&P 500 Earnings Since the Crisis The final big company to release last year’s earnings is heavily-shorted GameStop, which reports fourth-quarter results after the close Thursday. No matter the result, the S&P 500 is sure to see earnings contract for the full year for the first time … Continue […]
Shorting Russia Stocks Three Times Among Best ETF Bets This Year
Shorting Russia Stocks Three Times Among Best ETF Bets This Year One of the best ways to make money in U.S. exchange-traded funds this year has been to bet against Russia. The Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3x Shares, which makes a leveraged investment against Russian equities that essentially triples the wager, has … Continue reading […]