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Investing Insights

Summary: Get stock, fund, and ETF picks, plus weekly market insights, investing tips, retirement advice, and exclusive fund manager interviews from Morningstar’s director of equity research, director of personal finance, and stock and fund analyst team. Chicago-based Morningstar, Inc. is a world-leading provider of independent investment research.

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 Johnson: Bubble Talk Overblown | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:24

Worries that Fed policy has created massive asset bubbles aren't substantiated by the fundamentals, says Morningstar's director of economic analysis.

 The Friday Five - 5/24/13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:06

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: $3 trillion in stimulus (but how much more?), a $1 billion question mark at Yahoo, more.

 Johnson: Fed Still Has Room to Run | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:33

The Federal Reserve has leeway to remain stimulative, given lackluster economic growth amid current export and fiscal policy headwinds, says Morningstar's director of economic analysis.

 Gaffney: Get Away From Market Risk Now | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:20

Given valuations and where interest rates are headed, you don't want a lot of market risk now, says Eaton Vance Bond manager Kathleen Gaffney.

 The Friday Five - 5/17/13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:18

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: falling sales for Wal-Mart, rising hopes for Google, and a tremendous jump in Japan.

 6 Reasons to Check Your Expectations for the Economy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:09

Why Morningstar's Bob Johnson is not the most optimistic guy on the street.

 401(k) Pros and Cons | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:39

These plans offer investors many benefits in saving for retirement, but they also have their drawbacks.

 The Friday Five - 5/10/13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:31

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: no magic in Dow 15,000, 10% growth for a content king, Windows 8.1, and more.

 What's Holding Employment Back? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:30

It's no secret the job market recovery has been sluggish, but the culprits might surprise you.

 Tech Firms Look for Ways to Use All That Cash | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:22

This quarter's distributions to shareholders are not a flash in the pan, says Morningstar's Grady Burkett. This quarter's distributions to shareholders are not a flash in the pan, says Morningstar's Grady Burkett.

 Buffett's Succession Plan Should Have Little Downside | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:54

Although the public is still uncertain who will succeed the Oracle, the split-up of the chairman, CEO, and investment roles likely won't alter Berkshire's overall strategy.

 A Cap on Tax-Sheltered Account Size? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:09

Morningstar's Christine Benz comments on the Obama budget proposal to cap retirement account sizes and shorten distribution periods for non-spouse IRA beneficiaries. Plus, get recent news on 401(k) rollover trends and rising concerns in the long-term care industry.

 The Friday Five - 4/19/13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:04

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: the 18% dent in gold, the disappointing data on earnings, and more.

 The Friday Five - 4/5/13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:15

Five stats from the market and the stories behind them. This week: Japan's 2% target, the 88,000-job disappointment, and the 20 million Facebook phones that will never be.

 March Jobs Disappointing, But No Game Changer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:45

Although March employment was weak, we're still within a generally steady--albeit slow--longer-term employment growth trend, says Morningstar's Bob Johnson.

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