Stocks
The stock market news and analysis you need to know when developing, monitoring and adjusting client portfolios.
May 01, 2005
The Promise of Micro CapsWhen it comes to investing, few asset classes evoke more enthusiasm and consideration than micro-cap stocks. While the historically strong performance of micro-cap stocks make...
April 01, 2005
Behind the Numbers, with Stuart schweitzerJPMorgan Asset Management's global markets strategist explains his allocations simply. "We remain of the view that stocks will outperform bonds and cash," he says, adding...
March 11, 2005
Shawn Price of Touchstone Large-Cap Growth FundS&P Rank: 5 Stars No Risky Businesses
March 03, 2005
The Risks of ConventionDespite the promise of high profit margins in a business that is growing like wildfire, why are some traditional advisory firms steering clear of alternative investments?
March 01, 2005
Behind the Numbers, with Mark BalasaThe spokesman for the Alpha Group explains that while the group collectively sees more positives than negatives in the stock market, it's unlikely that its...
February 15, 2005
Richard Cervone of Putnam Tax-Smart Equity FundS&P Rank: 5 Stars Tax-Aware Fund Seeks Good Fundamentals First
February 15, 2005
Fund in Focus: Northern Small-Cap Value FundRobert Bergson, lead manager since July 2001 S&P Rank: 4 Stars Programmed for Value
February 15, 2005
James Margard of Rainier Small/Mid-Cap Equity FundS&P Rank: 3 Stars Growth at a Very Reasonable Price
February 01, 2005
What January Effect?The markets got off to a surprisingly bad start in 2005. Last month's 5% drubbing of the Nasdaq Composite was the worst January return since 1990, and the second worst in the history of the index. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones index didn't fare much better.
February 01, 2005
Gold Dominates Materials FundsWhile managers of materials funds may invest in a variety of industries, including steel, glass, paper, and forest products, the volatile gold and metal mining...