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Index funds can be a good way to invest. But they do have drawbacks says Ralph Mennicken, Covestor's chief investment officer, in a Fox Business interview.

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Index funds can be good, but are not always right

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 24, 2012

UPS saw double-digit declines in exports from Asia to the U.S. and Europe. It's one more worrying sign about the health of the global economy.

Outlook

UPS report fans more economic worries

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 24, 2012

Moody's lowered outlook of Germany's AAA-rating puts even more pressure on Angela Merkel as next-steps for Greece get closer to crunch time.

Outlook

Moody’s does Merkel no favors

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 24, 2012
Lower energy prices and European stability should lift markets later this year

A policy response to the European crisis and lower energy prices will improve economic conditions in the second half of 2012.

Strategies

Lower energy prices and European stability should lift markets later …

by Gerry Sparrow
Published July 24, 2012

Piper Jaffray's Munster sees 20%-plus revenue growth for Apple over the next three years. His share price target: $910 from about $600 now.

Outlook

Two brilliant analysts discuss Apple’s future: Android and entropy are …

by Xavier Brenner
Published July 24, 2012
Uncertainty ahead, but here’s reason for optimism

Ultimately I believe that solutions will be found, compromises made, and the animal spirits of capitalism will overcome governmental ineffectiveness.

Strategies

Uncertainty ahead, but here’s reason for optimism

by Eric Linser
Published July 23, 2012
Manager DeShurko undeterred by Mickey Ds miss

Dividend and Income Plus investment model manager Bill DeShurko is not deterred by McDonald’s earnings miss and still thinks it is a long-term value.

Outlook Strategies

Manager DeShurko undeterred by Mickey Ds miss

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 23, 2012

McDonald's (MCD) shares, held in 11 different Covstor models, are trading lower following the company's Q2 earnings miss. Here's the latest:

Outlook

Widely held McDonald’s misses earnings

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 23, 2012

U.S. market volatility jumps to July highs amid new economic worries from Europe and China. What you need to know:

Outlook

Market update: Stocks hit hard on Europe, China concerns

by Michael Tarsala
Published July 23, 2012

Spreads of Spanish debt relative to Germany have widened out to record highs.

Outlook

EU sovereign spreads: Spain looking particularly ugly

by Bespoke Investment Group
Published July 22, 2012

See for yourself if the punishment was actually painful or puny.

Outlook

World’s largest corporate fines, visualized as percentage of profits

by Interactive Advisors
Published July 22, 2012
Why vice stocks can deliver sinfully delightful returns

Vice investments tend to outperform the broader markets by a significant margin over the long haul.

Strategies

Why vice stocks can deliver sinfully delightful returns

by Charles Sizemore
Published July 20, 2012

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