The nation's housing market still may be struggling, but don't rule out investment opportunities in real estate. Last year, real estate investment trusts, as measured by the FTSE Nareit All REIT Index, gained 7.3%, more than three times the 2.11% return of the S&P 500.
Earnings per share of S&P 500 to reach eyepopping $115, says Cote: 'investor sentiment a contra-indicator'
Scott Schermerhorn, chief investment officer at Granite Investment Advisors, is so enamored with stock valuations in relation to the strength and direction of dividends that he believes portfolios should be tilted strongly in favor of stocks over bonds.
In a world of increasing uncertainty in which not everyone has amassed a nest egg big enough for retirement, financial advisers are doing a delicate dance: helping elderly clients embrace more investment risk while advising them to try to get by on less
If Ben Bernanke thought 2011 was challenging, wait until the presidential campaign heats up in 2012 and the rhetoric really starts to fly.
The housing market might be down, but that has not eliminated the $13 trillion mortgage marketplace, which is rich with investment opportunities.
Trust Company of America has hired industry veteran Bob Oros as vice president and national sales manager.
Plenty of less sizable businesses make substantial payouts to shareholders, says Heartland fund manager
When it comes to shareholder payouts, a trio of businesses stand out, says Goldman PM Troy Shaver
Survey reveals deep discontent with the president; onus placed on POTUS for stifling the economy
