HAUKE: Media darlings aren’t always the best stocks
It is interesting that the sectors in the stock market that are doing the best today are fairly boring industries like basic materials and industrial stocks.
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HAUKE: When others panic, think about investing
It is at times like this that it pays to have a little historical perspective, a touch of experience and a steady demeanor.
Foundation defends risky, stock-heavy strategy
The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis is an aggressive supporter of charities that serve people with HIV and AIDS, but that aggression—in the form of a risky investment strategy and big payouts—almost led to its demise.
SKARBECK: Japan’s rebuilding effort offers bargain opportunities
Economically, the next couple of quarters will be tough for Japanese citizens. But we wouldn’t bet against their resolve to rebuild their country.
HAUKE: Oil prices a problem that could burst bubble
We know that, combined with all the other factors, a 25-percent jump in energy prices is something to be at least a little concerned about.
SKARBECK: Reaching too far for yields may have consequences
Investors eager to capture return are frequently attracted to investments that offer high yields. But before leaping into them, they should remember the useful idiom: “There is no free lunch.”
HAUKE: Unrest around the world has roots in one thing
Just about every country in the world, with the exception of Australia, is strapped for cash.
New York Stock Exchange parent to be acquired
The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange says it has agreed to combine with the operator of the Frankfurt stock exchange, Deutsche Boerse.
HAUKE: Now may not be best time for emerging markets
Emerging market stocks have underperformed U.S.-based stocks for almost 18 months now, and the signs don’t look that good going forward.
Repeated price cuts take glow off Endocyte IPO
New investors got in for $6 a share—which is less than the average price paid by prior investors, a regulatory filing reveals.
SKARBECK: If consultants take over, ownership is relinquished
Unfortunately, there are numerous examples of mishap when the investment decision-making process is farmed out.
Analyst says spurned Simon still has plenty of potential
Simon Property Group Inc. used multibillion-dollar buyouts to become the nation’s largest public real estate company. So should investors be worried its last two acquisition bids have gone bust?
Money flowing to international markets
Booming growth, rising middle classes are attracting investors.
Arts endowments bouncing back
The stock market’s recovery has lifted endowments that provide major support to local arts groups, but managers are keeping the conservative attitude they were forced to adopt two years ago.
HAUKE: Internet sites make splash without public markets
There is an interesting twist to all these newly discovered pots of Internet gold. They are not public, but almost anyone can buy stock in these companies in the private market if you hunt around enough.
Indiana-based mutual funds stage comeback
Funds ride resurgent market after taking a beating in the financial crisis.
Baby boomers near 65 with retirements in jeopardy
Starting in January, more than 10,000 baby boomers a day will turn 65, but many are facing a personal finance disaster just as they’re hoping to retire.
Naysayers place big bet HHGregg will stumble
Traditional analysts are high on the electronics retailer, but short-sellers, those who profit when a stock falls instead of rises, couldn't disagree more.
HAUKE: Federal Reserve remains on dangerous course
The debate over whether we even need a central bank—which is what the Fed is today—began shortly after the founding of our country.
Local firm set to launch two more mutual funds
Founded in 2005, The Archer Funds will now have three mutual funds to offer clients. It is among just a handful of locally based firms that markets its own mutual funds.