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Dividend Growth Sends Strong Signal

Published on March 11, 2011 By Wall Street Journal

Companies that hike their dividend payout are sending a strong signal of financial health, says Robert Zagunis, co-manager of the Jensen Portfolio. He talks with Jonathan Burton about stocks with attractive dividend profiles.

Recalling March 9; Predicting 2011

Published on March 8, 2011 By Wall Street Journal

Financial advisers Josh Brown, Chris Cordaro and Jonathan Kass recall
the March 9th lows of 2009, share the lessons they learned from that day
and give their predictions for the rest of 2011. Dow Jones Wealth
Adviser’s Veronica Dagher reports.

Investment Advisers Bullish on Large-Cap Stocks

Published on March 7, 2011 By Wall Street Journal

Independent investment advisers are putting more money into large-cap U.S. stocks and turning away from bonds, says Bernie Clark, head of Schwab Advisor Services. Jonathan Burton reports.

Worry About the Fed, Not Inflation

Published on March 4, 2011 By Wall Street Journal

Federal Reserve policy, not inflation, should be investors’ top concern, says Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab & Co. With the U.S. economy on the mend, the Fed should end its bond-buying program. Jonathan Burton reports.

Buying What Emerging-Market Consumers Want

Published on January 27, 2011 By Wall Street Journal

Growing middle classes in China, India and Brazil are creating new opportunities, but some short-term headwinds are pressuring consumer-focused stocks in these and other countries, according to David Ruff, co-manager of Forward International Dividend F…

Fund Firms Fight to Cut ETF Fees

Published on December 30, 2010 By Wall Street Journal

The biggest providers of exchange-traded funds and index funds are battling to cut management expenses to the bone, according to Matt Hougan of researcher IndexUniverse.com, who says it’s a classic price war. Jonathan Burton reports.

Market Mantras Might Melt Your Money

Published on November 25, 2010 By Wall Street Journal

Many investors hold on to time-honored seasonal patterns and urban legends during tough times. But these market “truisms” are anything but true this year. WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng explains why to Simon Constable.

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