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Healthy Entrance
By Janet LevauxStocks in health care, including biotech and pharmaceuticals, are poised for higher levels in 2008 - thanks to present valuations, developing pipelines and acquisition horizons,...
February 01, 2008
Still Hope for 2008The world is a different place than it was just a few weeks ago. The Fed has reduced rates by 1.25% in this short period, in reaction to a weak economy and big losses in the banking sector. What does the market hold for investors now?
February 01, 2008
Behind the Numbers with Sam StovallSam Stovall, S&P's chief economic strategist, says he has a neutral exposure to stocks, with an overweight in international. "We have split up the 60%...
February 01, 2008
When Value Means GrowthIn the process of screening the equity universe for possible inclusion in the Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, manager Michael Carmen considers a company's earnings potential...
February 01, 2008
Are Active ETFs on the Horizon?According to a late November SEC filing, PowerShares Capital Management could be gearing up to launch four actively managed exchange-traded funds:o PowerShares Active AlphaQ Fundo...
February 01, 2008
Investor InfluenceAs part of our interview with Michael Carmen, we asked if there's been an investor who has been a particular influence or mentor in his...
February 01, 2008
Go AnywhereBy now advisors have heard the hue and cry of many experts imploring them to move away from value investing and into growth investing, and...
January 02, 2008
A Bad Omen for StocksFor the first time since 1997, domestic equities lost ground in the last three months of the year. While this outcome is certainly not unexpected given the problems in subprime mortgages, corporate credit, and housing, both the holiday mindset and end of year buying typically propel stocks higher in the...