Corporate earnings grew in the latest quarter, but most of the growth resulted from cost-cutting measures. For most, sales and revenue did not grow. But companies can't grow forever by cutting costs so, is there revenue growth in the future and if so, where? And which companies will capture it? Here with some answers is Thomas J. Pence, CFA. Tom is Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager for Wells Capital Management's Fundamental Growth Equity Team. He manages several funds: the Wells Fargo Advantage Discovery, Enterprise, Endeavor Select, and Capital Growth Funds.

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Peter Nulty sat down with a panel of portfolio managers to discuss big economic topics of the day. In this video podcast we bring you excerpts of Peter's interview with Jay Mueller, CFA and Portfolio Manager for Wells Capital Management's Fixed Income team. Jay manages the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund. Jay offers his opinions and outlook with, as Peter puts it, "rare clarity".

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What's up with the buck? Or should we say down with the buck? The dollar is getting weaker versus other major currencies, and that may be driving up the price of gold and oil. What else is it doing? Should I be worried as an investor, as a consumer, as an American? Here with some answers is Nick Bennenbroek, Head of Currency Strategy for Wells Fargo Foreign Exchange. Nick also hosts the Wells Fargo FX Express(TM) podcast.

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Gold is hitting record prices, but can it last and is there still opportunity, er, gold in them thar hills? Here with some answers is Bobby J. Chen, CFA and Product Specialist for Wells Capital Management's Value Equity Team. Bobby is part of the investment team led by Charles Rinaldi, portfolio manager on the Wells Fargo Advantage Small Cap Value and Wells Fargo Advantage Small/Mid Cap Value Funds.

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Wall Street is always worried about something, and right now the big three jitter generators are the double dip, the federal stimulus, and the feeble dollar. Should we be worried? Here with some answers is Jim Kochan, Senior Investment Strategist & Head of Investment Research with Wells Fargo Funds Distributor.

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Many parts of the economy are still struggling, but global sales of semiconductor chips surged 5.4% last month. What's going on in technology? Some in the industry call it "budget flush," and it could spell opportunity. Here to explain is Walter C. Price, CFA, Portfolio Manager with RCM Capital Management, a subadvisor to Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.

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The video game industry used to be front page news as every five years or so game consoles would make a quantum leap in speed and quality. Kids of all ages lined up around the block to get the latest and greatest game technologies, and investors put their money down on the best stocks. But lately, the cycle of ever better technologies seems to have missed a beat. What's up? Entertainment games are bigger than the movie business, but is there still growth and opportunity in video games? Here with some answers is Ann Miletti, Portfolio Manager on Wells Capital Management's Core Equity Team. Ann manages the Wells Fargo Advantage Opportunity and Common Stock Funds.

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In today's challenging economy, changing jobs is a major reality for many people. With that, there are old retirement plans to think about, too. If you are between jobs, or have landed a new one, you have choices for what to do with the 401(k) you had with your previous employer. Here to discuss five options are Cori Bucher and Nick Larson, financial consultants with Wells Fargo Funds Distributor.

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Money funds have been the preferred safe haven for many investors throughout the recent financial crisis. But now that the crisis is easing, what's a good first step out of the haven? Here with some answers is Jay N. Mueller, CFA and Portfolio Manager for Wells Capital Management's Fixed-Income team. Jay manages the Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities and Short-Term Bond Funds.

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Asset allocation, the long-time stalwart of investing and cornerstone of modern portfolio management theory, has been called into question as even well-diversified portfolios have fallen to market losses. And as markets turn upwards, some fault asset allocation for missed gains. Is asset allocation all mixed up? Here with his thoughts is Douglas Beath, he's one of three portfolio managers for Wells Capital Management's WealthBuilder Portfolios.

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