Investing Insights

The Dow is at all-time high levels, but Morningstar's Mike Holt says buying opportunities still exist across all sectors and emphasizes the importance of individual stock selection.

Technological and industrial innovation are laying the foundation for a surge in growth in the United States, according to University of Chicago professor emeritus Marvin Zonis.

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: The Dow hits a new high, potential M&A deals continue, Dell's buyout gets activist pushback, and more.

February’s better-than-expected jobs report highlights the possibility that the Fed could end its expansionary policy as soon as this year, says Morningstar’s Bob Johnson.

Friday's job report is unlikely to show that the payroll tax-cut expiration has thrown off the job market's slow but steady recovery, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.

St. Louis Fed economist Kevin Kliesen weighs the tailwinds of consumer spending, a housing recovery, and corporate cash hoards against the headwinds of increased payroll taxes and slowing income growth.

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: the $85 billion sequester, two divergent same-store sales stories, and more.

Morningstar's Bob Johnson puts the $85 billion of spending cuts into short- and long-term perspective.

Looking to fully fund an IRA for the 2012 tax year? Get a shortlist of ideas from Morningstar strategists Heather Brilliant, Russ Kinnel, Sam Lee, and Josh Peters.

With more firms decreasing (or eliminating) their payouts, DividendInvestor editor Josh Peters highlights what investors should look for to ensure stable, long-term dividend income.

Doug Shadel of the AARP provides a detailed outline of common scams and tactics con men use, reasons investors fall for them, and tips so that you don't become a victim of financial fraud yourself.

After a period of relative calm, the Italian elections and fight over the sequester underscore some of the structural problems facing the global economy; investors should be prepared for volatility, says Morningstar's Jeremy Glaser.

Although the two office-supplies companies could realize meaningful cost synergies, the combined firm would still face enormous competitive pressures, says Morningstar's Liang Feng.

The final piece of U.S. airline consolidation should allow the industry to practice more rational pricing and generate profits in the years to come, says Morningstar’s Basili Alukos.

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: Fed's $40 billion bond buys in question, Wal-Mart's worrisome 1% same-store sales growth, and more.