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Put Your Money Into These 4 Asset Managers

Sometimes, the best opportunities in mutual funds are in the stocks of the companies issuing them. These four various-sized asset managers are the cream of the crop.

6 Companies Increasing Dividends

A global banking giant, a large regional financial and a couple REITs were among six companies to make dividend investors a little happier this week.

The Revised Coffee-Can Portfolio: What’s in Store for 2013

My twisted version of the simple yet effective 'coffee can' long-term portfolio finished out 2012 a winner. Here's what lies ahead in 2013.

5 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five Capital Markets stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Capital Markets stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating.

Are Asset Managers Doomed to the Dustbin of History?

What does the rapid growth of the ETF industry mean for second-tier mutual fund companies? The short answer: nothing good.

7 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of seven Capital Markets stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

The New Coffee-Can Portfolio: July Update

In April, we created our own tweaked version of Morningstar's extreme buy-and-hold portfolio -- swapping out a few holdings. So, how's it doing? Let's take a look.

Invest in the Future: T. Rowe Price Dividend Stock Analysis

T Rowe Price is in the business of managing money, and with a baby-boomer generation working hard to retire, the potential for dividend growth at TROW is strong

5 High-Yielding ETFs Paying Fat Dividends

These 5 high-yield dividend ETF's thow off income to investors and are an outstanding way to work your income portfolio

3 Stocks to Add to the Coffee-Can Portfolio

Here's a twist on Morningstar's extreme buy-and-hold portfolio, with three different stocks you should consider.

16 Companies Increasing Dividends

Amgen, Boeing and Pfizer are among the week's top payout performers. Other big names include Ingersoll-Rand, Nucor and Host Hotels.

Asset Managers: A Potential Contrarian Opportunity in 2012

Solid balance sheets, great profit margins, crummy valuations and even high dividends -- all these attractive traits belong to one beaten-up sector.

Blackstone Trades in Poisoned Waters

Blackstone Group has a history of cynical deals and poor fiscal management -- if you want to own an asset manager, seek higher ground.