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Morningstar Upgrades 5 Funds, Downgrades 7 and Puts 3 Under Review
By Bernice NapachThe new Morningstar analyst ratings included only one upgrade to Gold.
January 09, 2017
FHA to Cut Fees, Lowering Rates for First-Time Home BuyersThe change, which Trump could reverse when he takes office, reduces annual insurance premiums by 0.25%.
January 08, 2017
ProShares, UBS Launch 2 Oil-Linked ETNs: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Thornburg launched its first liquid alternative fund.
January 05, 2017
Out With the Old, In With the Young: Vanguard Launches 2065 FundTodays 18-year-olds starting at their first job with their first 401(k) have a new retirement option.
January 04, 2017
3 Investment Ideas for 2017: Searching for Alpha for January 2017While the animal spirits certainly have more tricks up their sleeves, there will be opportunities to add to the stellar gains of 16.
January 04, 2017
Harvard Academic Sees Debt Rout Worse Than 1994 'Bond Massacre'Bond market is confronting the "perfect storm," says Paul Schmelzing, and debt investors face a multi-year period of sustained losses.
January 03, 2017
Solar Power Poised to Become Lowest Cost Energy Option Almost EverywhereSolar power now cheaper than coal in many markets, a distinction will spread to most countries within the decade, says Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
January 03, 2017
SEC Issues DOL Fiduciary Rule Guidance for Mutual FundsThe guidance helps funds streamline the process of offering certain fee structures designed to achieve level compensation.