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Chicago-based Morningstar, Inc. is a world-leading provider of independent investment research. investing, finance, christine benz, josh peters, options trading, morningstar, stocks, mutual funds, etfs, economic analysis, investment ideas, independent investment advice, bonds, retirement, ira, 401k no Morningstar david.chung@morningstar.com no 2012 Morningstar, Inc.investing, finance, christine benz, josh peters, options trading, morningstar, stocks, mutual funds, etfs, economic analysis, investment ideas, independent investment advice, bonds, retirement, ira, 401kBusiness/InvestingSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with ODEOSubscribe with Podnova Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:18 -0500 first-day-pop-doesnt-spell-longterm-success-for Jeremy Glaser and James Krapfel Recent tech IPOs have had great first days, but performance has lagged since then, says Morningstar's James Krapfel. Recent tech IPOs have had great first days, but performance has lagged since then, says Morningstar's James Krapfel. no 5:06 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120515_ipomarket_podcast.mp4 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:27 -0500 prescriptions-for-the-financially-well-and-unwell Christine Benz Santa Clara University professor and author Meir Statman says some retirees have coping mechanisms and family networks for support, while others may need more than a nudge to reach retirement success. Santa Clara University professor and author Meir Statman says some retirees have coping mechanisms and family networks for support, while others may need more than a nudge to reach retirement success. no 12:03 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120507_statman_podcast.mp4 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500 bond-liquidity-storms-in-the-forecast Christine Benz and Eric Jacobson Money has been quickly pouring in to and out of risk assets in the bond markets recently, making for a volatile ride. Money has been quickly pouring in to and out of risk assets in the bond markets recently, making for a volatile ride. no 10:14 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120425_ej2_podcast.mp4 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:19 -0500 merk-us-investors-too-exposed-to-the-dollar Terry Tian When U.S. policymakers get the 'incentive' from the bond market to address the current deficits, the U.S. dollar may be under far more severe pressure than the euro currently is, says currency fund manager Axel Merk. When U.S. policymakers get the 'incentive' from the bond market to address the current deficits, the U.S. dollar may be under far more severe pressure than the euro currently is, says currency fund manager Axel Merk. no 8:18 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120509_merk_podcast.mp4 Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:45 -0500 facebook-a-future-advertising-force Jeremy Glaser and Rick Summer Morningstar's Rick Summer sees Facebook and Google dominating the Internet advertising market as Facebook finds better ways to monetize its massive user base. Morningstar's Rick Summer sees Facebook and Google dominating the Internet advertising market as Facebook finds better ways to monetize its massive user base. no 6:28 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120515_facebook_podcast.mp4 Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:36 -0500 whos-checking-out Jason Stipp and Jeremy Glaser Some high-profile exits in international and corporate news are worth checking into, says Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser. Some high-profile exits in international and corporate news are worth checking into, says Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser. no 7:41 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120517_fridayfive_podcast.mp4 Fri, 18 May 2012 10:30:44 -0500 us-economy-holds-its-own Jason Stipp and Bob Johnson Data this week--including tamer overall inflation and stable year-over-year retail sales growth--show the U.S. economy is still progressing despite overseas woes. Data this week--including tamer overall inflation and stable year-over-year retail sales growth--show the U.S. economy is still progressing despite overseas woes. no 10:18 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120516_bob_podcast.mp4 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:35:35 -0500 top-5-issues-on-buffetts-plate-1 Jason Stipp A string of disappointments and difficulties led to sour results for some, but not all, newsmakers this week, reports Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser. A string of disappointments and difficulties led to sour results for some, but not all, newsmakers this week, reports Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser. no 5:31 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120510_fridayfive_podcast.mp4 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:12 -0500 consumers-not-spent-out-yet Jason Stipp and Bob Johnson Employment improvement, cooling commodity inflation, and lower interest on debt should allow consumer spending to sustain its moderate growth trajectory, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson. Employment improvement, cooling commodity inflation, and lower interest on debt should allow consumer spending to sustain its moderate growth trajectory, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson. no 11:47 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120509_bob_podcast.mp4 Thu, 10 May 2012 10:30:02 -0500 auto-recovery-revving-up Jeremy Glaser and David Whiston After a few false starts, the auto industry is finally hitting a setback-free recovery in 2012, according to Morningstar's Dave Whiston. After a few false starts, the auto industry is finally hitting a setback-free recovery in 2012, according to Morningstar's Dave Whiston. no 5:28 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120507_whiston_podcast.mp4 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:30:16 -0500 an-investors-blueprint-for-mortgagebacked-bonds Christine Benz and Eric Jacobson Morningstar's Eric Jacobson outlines the fundamentals and key risk factors investors should know about this huge part of the bond market. Morningstar's Eric Jacobson outlines the fundamentals and key risk factors investors should know about this huge part of the bond market. no 9:53 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120425_ej1_podcast.mp4 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:30:52 -0500 dodge-cox-makes-the-case-for-nokia Laura Lallos Nokia's valuation today reflects extreme skepticism that the company will successfully transition to a new operating system using the Windows platform, says Dodge & Cox manager Diana Strandberg. Nokia's valuation today reflects extreme skepticism that the company will successfully transition to a new operating system using the Windows platform, says Dodge & Cox manager Diana Strandberg. no 6:21 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120501_dc2_podcast.mp4 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:08 -0500 a-few-dark-clouds-over-omaha Jeremy Glaser European banks, energy policy, financial risk models, political gridlock, and tepid real economic growth were among the downsides discussed at Saturday's Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. European banks, energy policy, financial risk models, political gridlock, and tepid real economic growth were among the downsides discussed at Saturday's Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. no 4:41 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120505_bearemy_podcast.mp4 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:36 -0500 berkshire-meeting-underscores-firms-strength Jeremy Glaser Morningstar's Gregg Warren and Paul Larson share their biggest takeaways from the Berkshire annual meeting. Morningstar's Gregg Warren and Paul Larson share their biggest takeaways from the Berkshire annual meeting. no 5:34 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120505_wrapup_podcast.mp4 Fri, 04 May 2012 17:35:35 -0500 top-5-issues-on-buffetts-plate Jason Stipp Berkshire's cash stake, Buffett's politics, the housing market, succession, and more will be on the menu at this weekend's annual shareholder meeting. Berkshire's cash stake, Buffett's politics, the housing market, succession, and more will be on the menu at this weekend's annual shareholder meeting. no 8:40 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120503_fridayfive_podcast.mp4 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:47 -0500 can-anything-up-the-tempo-on-employment-growth Jason Stipp Despite month to month volatility, the employment growth trend has been very steady (if uninspiring). Despite month to month volatility, the employment growth trend has been very steady (if uninspiring). no 11:48 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120504_jobs_podcast.mp4 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:45:51 -0500 dont-expect-a-berkshire-dividend-anytime-soon Jeremy Glaser and Drew Woodbury A dividend would be a good way to return capital to shareholders, says Morningstar's Drew Woodbury, but Buffett's reluctance means investors shouldn't hold their breath for one. A dividend would be a good way to return capital to shareholders, says Morningstar's Drew Woodbury, but Buffett's reluctance means investors shouldn't hold their breath for one. no 4:51 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120426_brk_podcast.mp4 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:30:35 -0500 more-downside-than-upside-potential-in-april-emplo Jason Stipp April employment numbers--due on Friday--face some headwinds, including moderation after a strong January and February and anemic big company hiring. April employment numbers--due on Friday--face some headwinds, including moderation after a strong January and February and anemic big company hiring. no 9:48 http://morningstarvideo.edgesuite.net/us/podcast/video/120502_jobs_podcast.mp4 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:30:04 -0500 larson-watch-for-these-3-hot-berkshire-topics Jeremy Glaser and Paul Larson Expect plenty of discussion of succession, politics, and dividends at the 2012 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, says Morningstar's Paul Larson. Expect plenty of discussion of succession, politics, and dividends at the 2012 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, says Morningstar's Paul Larson. no 5:15 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120424_brk2_podcast.mp4 Tue, 01 May 2012 14:30:49 -0500 a-great-time-for-leverage Jeremy Glaser and Cara Esser As interest rates remain very low, leveraged CEFs are apt to see solid returns, but Morningstar's Cara Esser points out what to keep in mind before investing. As interest rates remain very low, leveraged CEFs are apt to see solid returns, but Morningstar's Cara Esser points out what to keep in mind before investing. no 5:56 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120419_cef_podcast.mp4 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:30:02 -0500 buffett-raises-guardrails-for-successor Jason Stipp and Pat Dorsey By investing in high-quality, but capital-intensive, businesses, Buffett might be trying to prevent his successor from making a big mistake, says Sanibel Captiva's Pat Dorsey. By investing in high-quality, but capital-intensive, businesses, Buffett might be trying to prevent his successor from making a big mistake, says Sanibel Captiva's Pat Dorsey. no 7:51 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120420_dorsey2_podcast.mp4 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:15 -0500 housing-market-taps-on-the-door-to-recovery Jason Stipp and Bob Johnson Home price, new home, and pending home sales data this week show strong signs we're turning a corner. Home price, new home, and pending home sales data this week show strong signs we're turning a corner. no 9:05 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120427_bob_podcast.mp4 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:30:47 -0500 whos-eating-crow Jason Stipp and Jeremy Glaser Some marketwatchers could have reasons to reconsider following earnings reports, Fed statements, and other news this week. Some marketwatchers could have reasons to reconsider following earnings reports, Fed statements, and other news this week. no 6:08 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120426_fridayfive_podcast.mp4 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:00:11 -0500 a-study-guide-for-student-loans Adam Zoll and Mark Kantrowitz Financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz discusses the importance of prioritizing federal loans over private lenders and offers guidelines for reducing future student debt. Financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz discusses the importance of prioritizing federal loans over private lenders and offers guidelines for reducing future student debt. no 9:23 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120412_college_podcast.mp4 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:00:14 -0500 apple-has-great-quarter-but-margins-arent-sustai Jeremy Glaser and Michael Holt As the tech giant expands into emerging markets with lower-priced products, profitability will likely get squeezed, says Morningstar's Michael Holt. As the tech giant expands into emerging markets with lower-priced products, profitability will likely get squeezed, says Morningstar's Michael Holt. no 5:06 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120424_aapl_podcast.mp4 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:00:04 -0500 where-to-invest-your-tax-refund-check Jason Stipp and Christine Benz Get a refund priority checklist and a few fund ideas from Morningstar director of personal finance Christine Benz. Get a refund priority checklist and a few fund ideas from Morningstar director of personal finance Christine Benz. no 7:46 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120418_christine_podcast.mp4 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:40 -0500 whats-driving-investors-away-from-actively-manage Christine Benz and Kevin McDevitt A desire for more control over asset allocation, disappointment with performance, and a sharp focus on fees may be behind the shift toward passive equity funds. A desire for more control over asset allocation, disappointment with performance, and a sharp focus on fees may be behind the shift toward passive equity funds. no 8:13 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120418_flows_podcast.mp4 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:15:01 -0500 will-investors-hold-on Jason Stipp and Jeremy Glaser Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser sizes up investor reactions following news this week from the tech sector, Berkshire Hathaway, B of A, the housing market, and Amex. Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser sizes up investor reactions following news this week from the tech sector, Berkshire Hathaway, B of A, the housing market, and Amex. no 5:35 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120419_fridayfive_podcast.mp4 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:30:37 -0500 read-past-the-quirks-in-consumer-spending-reports Jason Stipp and Bob Johnson Morningstar's Bob Johnson explains why the various consumer spending reports show different levels of growth--and what each one is really indicating today. Morningstar's Bob Johnson explains why the various consumer spending reports show different levels of growth--and what each one is really indicating today. no 8:52 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120418_bob_podcast.mp4 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:30:11 -0500 jobs-act-bad-news-for-ipo-investors Jeremy Glaser and Heather Brilliant New legislation will make it easier for startups to raise capital, but looser regulations on disclosure and research will make the IPO market less attractive for investors, says Morningstar's Heather Brilliant. New legislation will make it easier for startups to raise capital, but looser regulations on disclosure and research will make the IPO market less attractive for investors, says Morningstar's Heather Brilliant. no 4:04 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120416_brilliant_podcast.mp4 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:57 -0500 slott-most-better-off-with-a-roth-ira Christine Benz The Roth IRA is typically a more powerful choice than the traditional IRA, especially for younger investors, says retirement expert and author Ed Slott. The Roth IRA is typically a more powerful choice than the traditional IRA, especially for younger investors, says retirement expert and author Ed Slott. no 6:21 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120413_slott1_podcast.mp4 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:00:23 -0500 are-stocks-now-safer-than-bonds Jeremy Glaser Morningstar's Heather Brilliant says the risk/reward profile for bonds is no longer in investors' favor, and stocks still offer better return potential despite the recent runup. Morningstar's Heather Brilliant says the risk/reward profile for bonds is no longer in investors' favor, and stocks still offer better return potential despite the recent runup. no 6:12 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120405_brilliant_podcast.mp4 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0500 getting-the-picture Jason Stipp and Jeremy Glaser Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser reports on the latest developments for Facebook, the labor market, digital media, and Best Buy. Morningstar markets editor Jeremy Glaser reports on the latest developments for Facebook, the labor market, digital media, and Best Buy. no 7:04 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120412_fridayfive_podcast.mp4 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:15:25 -0500 widemoat-search-business-still-googles-growth-en Jeremy Glaser The search giant's first-quarter results underscored the fact that even with Android's explosive growth, Google's bread and butter remains its still-fast-growing advertising business, says Morningstar's Rick Summer. The search giant's first-quarter results underscored the fact that even with Android's explosive growth, Google's bread and butter remains its still-fast-growing advertising business, says Morningstar's Rick Summer. no 6:20 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120412_goog_podcast.mp4 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:30:06 -0500 are-big-companies-holding-back-the-employment-reco Jason Stipp Outsourcing, international hiring, and new technologies are keeping a lid on big U.S. company employment growth, but large firms are still playing a role in the job recovery. Outsourcing, international hiring, and new technologies are keeping a lid on big U.S. company employment growth, but large firms are still playing a role in the job recovery. no 7:54 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120411_bob_podcast.mp4 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:30:59 -0500 is-there-a-good-way-to-invest-in-natural-gas-with Mike Rawson Value investors interested in taking a position in beaten-down natural gas have to deal with the contango headwind. Value investors interested in taking a position in beaten-down natural gas have to deal with the contango headwind. no 8:15 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120404_etf_podcast.mp4 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:30:21 -0500 spring-clean-your-portfolio Jason Stipp Morningstar's Christine Benz says investors should clean up excessive interest rate risk, overexposure to high-flying sectors, pricey funds, and unnecessary overlap. Morningstar's Christine Benz says investors should clean up excessive interest rate risk, overexposure to high-flying sectors, pricey funds, and unnecessary overlap. no 8:00 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120404_christine_podcast.mp4 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:00:19 -0500 is-the-tepid-job-report-a-gamechanger Jason Stipp Although the pullback in March job growth was bigger than expected, don't write off the employment market recovery just yet. Although the pullback in March job growth was bigger than expected, don't write off the employment market recovery just yet. no 14:58 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120406_jobs_podcast.mp4 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:00:32 -0500 whodunit Jason Stipp Morningstar markets investigator Jeremy Glaser sizes up the primary suspects behind this week's headlines. Morningstar markets investigator Jeremy Glaser sizes up the primary suspects behind this week's headlines. no 5:53 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120405_fridayfive_podcast.mp4 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:00:53 -0500 take-care-with-core-bond-exposure Christine Benz Core bond funds have cut their interest-rate sensitivity relative to their benchmark, and Morningstar's Eric Jacobson says the dramatic changes in correlations have skewed common metrics, such as beta. Core bond funds have cut their interest-rate sensitivity relative to their benchmark, and Morningstar's Eric Jacobson says the dramatic changes in correlations have skewed common metrics, such as beta. no 9:42 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120326_ej2_podcast.mp4 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:30:24 -0500 where-the-credit-markets-are-heading Jeremy Glaser Investors in short- to medium-term corporate bonds will probably be fairly rewarded over the near term, says Morningstar's Dave Sekera. Investors in short- to medium-term corporate bonds will probably be fairly rewarded over the near term, says Morningstar's Dave Sekera. no 6:11 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120330_credit_podcast.mp4 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:00:20 -0500 3-economic-worries-that-neednt-be Jason Stipp Higher gas prices, a moderate slowdown in China, or a tick up in interest rates don't spell doom for the U.S. economy, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson. Higher gas prices, a moderate slowdown in China, or a tick up in interest rates don't spell doom for the U.S. economy, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson. no 8:25 http://bitcast-g.bitgravity.com/morningstar/us/podcast/video/120328_bob_podcast.mp4 Morningstar.comnonadultGet stock, fund, and ETF picks, plus weekly market insights, investing tips, and exclusive fund manager interviews from Morningstar’s director of equity research, director of personal finance, and stock and fund analyst team.