Amey Stone
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Corporate Bonds: Beware of Good Times
Returns have been solid, prices have risen and demand has been high. But investors should realize how quickly the tide could turn. → Read More
Simon Property Stands Out in a Malled Sector
CFRA Research credits SPG with a "superior balance sheet, diverse tenant base, and top operating metrics." It also boasts a 4.4% dividend yield. → Read More
‘Sloppy Uptrend’ for Yields, Says Strategas
Higher wages and an apparent bottoming in inflation pave the way for higher rates in the fourth quarter. → Read More
Market Hungry for 10-Year Treasuries Yielding 2.3%
The strong demand from investors indicates yields are unlikely to rise much more. → Read More
Fed’s Evans Is ‘Nervous’ About Low Inflation
With Evans expressing concern about low inflation, Treasury yields dipped Wednesday morning. → Read More
A Junk Bond Expert Takes In ‘Junk’
Fridson generally recommends the new play, but notes some errors, like way overstating the size of Rockefeller's fortune. → Read More
Philip Morris Stock Could Pack On 22%
Philip Morris shares have risen sharply in the past two days and have more room to run, says Wells Fargo. → Read More
Small Business Confidence Falters
The NFIB's index slipped to 103 when a reading of 105 was expected. It's still higher than before the election. → Read More
Nice Analogy for Potential Problem With Passive ETFs
Portfolio manager Nat Beebe likens flows into popular ETFs to a hose filling a pool. → Read More
Week Ahead: Fed Minutes, Consumer Prices
There's no bond trading Monday, but Wednesday and Friday reports may move markets. → Read More
Puerto Rico Needs a Plan
After President Trump’s suggested Puerto Rico’s $74 billion in debt would be wiped out, bonds took a hit. What’s next? → Read More
ESG Investing? Don’t Forget About Bonds
When it comes to investing with ESG criteria, stocks get most of the attention. But ESG investors may find bonds a better way to go. These funds are a start. → Read More
Next Quarter’s Dividend Hikes Today: Starbucks, Nike and More
Research firm IHS Markit sees dividend hikes coming from some large companies that are popular with investors. → Read More
Valeant: Still Deep in Junk Territory
S&P affirmed its single-B credit rating for Valeant. That's a very low rating. → Read More
CenturyLink-Level 3 Gains DOJ Approval; Why Shares Aren’t Up More
Investors are expecting the deal to go through, but are skeptical management will maintain the dividend after it does. → Read More
What About Leveraged Loan Closed-End Funds? 2 Picks
Investors need to choose carefully among floating rate funds. One fund manager has two closed-end funds he likes. → Read More
Will MLPs Retain Tax Favored Status?
Tortoise thinks MLPs may qualify for proposed new lower rates for pass-through income. → Read More
Beware the Risks of Floating-Rate Funds
Beware the risks of floating-rate funds: High yields can blind income seekers to the dangers of these below-investment-grade investments. → Read More
WSJ: Trump Meets With Warsh About Top Fed Job
The 10-year Treasury yield jumped 3 basis points to 2.33% after news broke. → Read More
Fridson: Even Junk Bond Volatility Is Extra Low
Junk bonds have risen in price the past two months, but their spread over Treasuries has barely budged. → Read More