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Market Reaction to Pearson Poor Sales is Overblown say Analysts
Equity analysts are downgrading Pearson shares following a poor quarter for sales - but say narrow moat suggests problems are more cyclical than structural
Smith & Nephew Ripe for Takeover Bid say Analysts
As the market moves gradually toward more vendor consolidation, equity analysts say they would not be surprised to see Smith & Nephew pair up with another competitor
3 Overvalued Stocks that have Made Great Gains
THE VALUE INVESTOR: These three stocks are trading at significantly more than their fair value according to Morningstar analysts. Is it time to trim profits?
Hobson: Pick Companies, Not Countries Or Sectors
THE WEEK: Morningstar columnist Rodney Hobson - usually a man of UK equities - discovers there is plenty to be cheery about across the Channel in Europe
3 Top Rated Funds for Ethical Investors
Socially responsible investments have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past five years. To mark Ethical Investment Week we highlight the best sin-free equity funds
3 Trusts that have Grown Dividends for Decades
Looking for income-paying investments for your retirement portfolio? Morningstar senior fund analyst David Holder picks three closed-end funds which are dividend heroes
Why Invest in Closed-end Funds?
The closed ended nature of trusts allows the fund manager the flexibility to manage a fixed pool of assets largely free from the distractions of investor inflow and outflows
Fidelity's Nicholls: Don't Ignore China's State-run Stocks
Investors should not write off China's state owned enterprises, says Fidelity's Dale Nicholls - they offer investors potential for profit despite their public sector status
What Does the China Presidential Visit Mean for UK Investors?
MARKET REACTION: Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Britain. What are the aims of this trip and how will his policies affect private investors?
European Banks are "Last Cheap Stocks", says Schroders
Investors in European markets have to choose between cyclical risk or valuation risk says Schroder's James Sym - and the economic recovery means cyclical is a better bet