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Morningstar Reports U.S. Mutual Fund Asset Flows for February 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 2:41PM CDT
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today reported estimated U.S. mutual fund asset flows for February 2014. Investor confidence continued to drive inflows during the month. Long-term mutual funds attracted $45.5 billion, topping January inflows of $40.9 billion. Improvements in taxable- and municipal-bond fund flows boosted overall flows; both category groups saw their strongest monthly intakes in nearly one year. Morningstar estimates net flow by computing the change in assets not explained by the performance of the fund. Click here for a full explanation of Morningstar's methodology.
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for COMM 2014-BBG Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (COMM 2014-BBG)
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 10, 12:57PM CDT
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction COMM 2014-BBG Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (COMM 2014-BBG). The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of March 10, 2014.
Morningstar Publishes 2013 Global Flows Report
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 06, 10:23AM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today published its second annual Global Flows Report. The research report examines 2013 mutual fund and exchange-traded fund asset flows in five key markets--Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States--and provides a worldwide overview of these and other markets in which Morningstar tracks fund performance and assets.
Morningstar Announces Winners of the Hong Kong Fund Awards 2014
Marketwire - Thu Mar 06, 5:00AM CST
Morningstar Asia Limited, a subsidiary of independent investment research provider Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), today announced the winning funds and fund houses of the Morningstar Hong Kong Fund Awards 2014.
Equity Funds Shift into High Gear in February, Morningstar Canada Data Show
CNW Group - Tue Mar 04, 6:00AM CST
After starting the year with lacklustre returns in January, mutual funds in Canada that invest in equities shifted into high gear in February, posting strong gains. All but one of the 22 Morningstar Canada Fund Indices that measure the aggregate returns of equity funds were up during the month, with 17 of the indices increasing by 3% or more. Fixed income funds, which recorded big gains in January, were relegated to the bottom of the returns table but remained in positive territory last month, according to preliminary performance numbers today released by Morningstar Canada.
Morningstar Equity Analysts Publish Framework for U.S. Natural Gas Production; Identify Key Growth Drivers and Companies Poised to Benefit
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 03, 8:24AM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, has published its latest report exploring the future of U.S. natural gas production, including the key growth drivers, a bottom-up forecast through 2015, the intersection of supply and demand, and investment considerations for equity shareholders.
Calvin Wong Named Chief Credit Officer of Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 25, 9:58AM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today announced that Calvin Wong, 55, has joined the company as chief credit officer. Wong is responsible for enhancing the internal control structure for ratings by reviewing rating methodologies and criteria, supporting credit rating model review processes, and overseeing the development of rating criteria. Wong is based in New York City and reports to Vickie Tillman, president of Morningstar Credit Ratings.
Morningstar Names Heather Brilliant and Mark Roomans Co-CEOs of Morningstar Australasia, Anthony Serhan Becomes Managing Director of Research Strategy, Asia-Pacific
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 20, 6:13PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced that Heather Brilliant, CFA, currently global director of equity and corporate credit research, and Mark Roomans, currently chief operating officer of Morningstar Europe, have been named co-chief executive officers of Morningstar Australasia Pty Limited in Sydney, effective April 1. Anthony Serhan, CFA, currently chief executive officer of Morningstar Australasia, has been named managing director of research strategy, Asia-Pacific for Morningstar's global Research group. Brilliant and Roomans will manage the business together throughout 2014, and Brilliant will become sole CEO in 2015.
Morningstar to Hold Free Conference for Individual Investors on March 22
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 20, 8:35AM CST
Analysts from Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, and other top personal finance experts will help investors create and implement a better investment plan on Saturday, March 22, 2014, during the company's annual online conference for individual investors. The conference is a webcast that will be available on Morningstar.com®, the company's investor website, at no cost to registered participants.
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for GS Mortgage Securities Corporation Trust 2014-NEW, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-New (GSMS 2014-NEW)
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 10:47AM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction GS Mortgage Securities Corporation Trust 2014-NEW, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-NEW (GSMS 2014-NEW). The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 19, 2014.
Morningstar, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 17 Cents Per Share
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 14, 2:01PM CST
The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share. The dividend is payable April 30, 2014 to shareholders of record as of April 11, 2014.
Acetone (DMK): 2014 World Market Outlook and Forecast up to 2018
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 13, 1:02PM CST
Research and Markets
Morningstar Reports U.S. Mutual Fund Asset Flows for January 2014
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 13, 12:18PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today reported estimated U.S. mutual fund asset flows for January 2014. Traditionally a strong month for flows as investors contribute to IRAs and invest bonus money and firms make 401(k) contributions, January saw long-term mutual funds collect new assets of $39.2 billion. Stock funds garnered inflows of $28.6 billion, their strongest monthly intake since January 2013. Municipal-bond funds saw their first monthly inflows since last February. Morningstar estimates net flow by computing the change in assets not explained by the performance of the fund. Click here for a full explanation of Morningstar's methodology.
Liberator Medical Reports Revenue of $18.6 Million for Its Fiscal First Quarter Ended December 31, 2013
Marketwire - Wed Feb 12, 7:03PM CST
Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: LBMH) today announced the financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2013. Financial highlights are summarized below:
Morningstar, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2013 Financial Results
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 3:05PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 financial results. The company reported consolidated revenue of $180.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, a 5.8% increase from $170.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consolidated operating income was $41.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 6.7% compared with $39.3 million in the same period a year ago. Net income from continuing operations was $31.3 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared with $27.8 million, or 58 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2012.
BioLife Solutions Announces 2013 Full Year Results Driven by Product Adoption in Regenerative Medicine
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 12:59PM CST
BioLife Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: BLFSD), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary clinical grade hypothermic storage and cryopreservation freeze media and precision thermal shipping products for cells and tissues ("BioLife" or the "Company"), today announced 2013 financial results and a business update.
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for CSMC Trust 2014-SURF Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-SURF (CSMC Trust 2014-SURF)
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 12:24PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction CSMC Trust 2014-SURF Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-SURF (CSMC Trust 2014-SURF). The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 12, 2014.
A Quest for Dividend Growth with this Dividend King
Michael Weber, Investing, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 10, 11:31AM CST
Coca-Cola Company is one of those companies that dividend growth investors drool over. The company has been paying out increasing dividends each year for over 50 years. Its products are sold everywhere, through one of the best distribution networks...
Vanguard's Real Estate Fund Rules the Roost -- For Now
at The Street - Mon Feb 10, 9:23AM CST
In recent years, the low-cost index fund has topped active managers in real estate.
Scott Wentsel Named Chief Investment Officer, Americas for Morningstar Investment Management
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 07, 9:36AM CST
Scott Wentsel, CFA, CFP®, has been appointed to the new role of chief investment officer, Americas, for Morningstar Investment Management, a unit of Morningstar, Inc. As CIO, Wentsel will be responsible for leading the investment management teams in the Americas. He will also contribute to Morningstar's global investment management committee, policies, capabilities, and thought leadership. Based in Chicago, Wentsel reports to Daniel Needham, Morningstar's global chief investment officer.
Morningstar Reports U.S. Mutual Fund Asset Flows for February 2014
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 2:41PM CDT
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today reported estimated U.S. mutual fund asset flows for February 2014. Investor confidence continued to drive inflows during the month. Long-term mutual funds attracted $45.5 billion, topping January inflows of $40.9 billion. Improvements in taxable- and municipal-bond fund flows boosted overall flows; both category groups saw their strongest monthly intakes in nearly one year. Morningstar estimates net flow by computing the change in assets not explained by the performance of the fund. Click here for a full explanation of Morningstar's methodology.
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for COMM 2014-BBG Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (COMM 2014-BBG)
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 10, 12:57PM CDT
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction COMM 2014-BBG Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (COMM 2014-BBG). The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of March 10, 2014.
Morningstar Publishes 2013 Global Flows Report
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 06, 10:23AM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today published its second annual Global Flows Report. The research report examines 2013 mutual fund and exchange-traded fund asset flows in five key markets--Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, and the United States--and provides a worldwide overview of these and other markets in which Morningstar tracks fund performance and assets.
Morningstar Announces Winners of the Hong Kong Fund Awards 2014
Marketwire - Thu Mar 06, 5:00AM CST
Morningstar Asia Limited, a subsidiary of independent investment research provider Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), today announced the winning funds and fund houses of the Morningstar Hong Kong Fund Awards 2014.
Equity Funds Shift into High Gear in February, Morningstar Canada Data Show
CNW Group - Tue Mar 04, 6:00AM CST
After starting the year with lacklustre returns in January, mutual funds in Canada that invest in equities shifted into high gear in February, posting strong gains. All but one of the 22 Morningstar Canada Fund Indices that measure the aggregate returns of equity funds were up during the month, with 17 of the indices increasing by 3% or more. Fixed income funds, which recorded big gains in January, were relegated to the bottom of the returns table but remained in positive territory last month, according to preliminary performance numbers today released by Morningstar Canada.
Morningstar Equity Analysts Publish Framework for U.S. Natural Gas Production; Identify Key Growth Drivers and Companies Poised to Benefit
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 03, 8:24AM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, has published its latest report exploring the future of U.S. natural gas production, including the key growth drivers, a bottom-up forecast through 2015, the intersection of supply and demand, and investment considerations for equity shareholders.
Calvin Wong Named Chief Credit Officer of Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 25, 9:58AM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today announced that Calvin Wong, 55, has joined the company as chief credit officer. Wong is responsible for enhancing the internal control structure for ratings by reviewing rating methodologies and criteria, supporting credit rating model review processes, and overseeing the development of rating criteria. Wong is based in New York City and reports to Vickie Tillman, president of Morningstar Credit Ratings.
Morningstar Names Heather Brilliant and Mark Roomans Co-CEOs of Morningstar Australasia, Anthony Serhan Becomes Managing Director of Research Strategy, Asia-Pacific
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 20, 6:13PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced that Heather Brilliant, CFA, currently global director of equity and corporate credit research, and Mark Roomans, currently chief operating officer of Morningstar Europe, have been named co-chief executive officers of Morningstar Australasia Pty Limited in Sydney, effective April 1. Anthony Serhan, CFA, currently chief executive officer of Morningstar Australasia, has been named managing director of research strategy, Asia-Pacific for Morningstar's global Research group. Brilliant and Roomans will manage the business together throughout 2014, and Brilliant will become sole CEO in 2015.
Morningstar to Hold Free Conference for Individual Investors on March 22
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 20, 8:35AM CST
Analysts from Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, and other top personal finance experts will help investors create and implement a better investment plan on Saturday, March 22, 2014, during the company's annual online conference for individual investors. The conference is a webcast that will be available on Morningstar.com®, the company's investor website, at no cost to registered participants.
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for GS Mortgage Securities Corporation Trust 2014-NEW, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-New (GSMS 2014-NEW)
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 10:47AM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction GS Mortgage Securities Corporation Trust 2014-NEW, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-NEW (GSMS 2014-NEW). The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 19, 2014.
Morningstar, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 17 Cents Per Share
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 14, 2:01PM CST
The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share. The dividend is payable April 30, 2014 to shareholders of record as of April 11, 2014.
Acetone (DMK): 2014 World Market Outlook and Forecast up to 2018
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 13, 1:02PM CST
Research and Markets
Morningstar Reports U.S. Mutual Fund Asset Flows for January 2014
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 13, 12:18PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today reported estimated U.S. mutual fund asset flows for January 2014. Traditionally a strong month for flows as investors contribute to IRAs and invest bonus money and firms make 401(k) contributions, January saw long-term mutual funds collect new assets of $39.2 billion. Stock funds garnered inflows of $28.6 billion, their strongest monthly intake since January 2013. Municipal-bond funds saw their first monthly inflows since last February. Morningstar estimates net flow by computing the change in assets not explained by the performance of the fund. Click here for a full explanation of Morningstar's methodology.
Liberator Medical Reports Revenue of $18.6 Million for Its Fiscal First Quarter Ended December 31, 2013
Marketwire - Wed Feb 12, 7:03PM CST
Liberator Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: LBMH) today announced the financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2013. Financial highlights are summarized below:
Morningstar, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2013 Financial Results
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 3:05PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 financial results. The company reported consolidated revenue of $180.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, a 5.8% increase from $170.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consolidated operating income was $41.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 6.7% compared with $39.3 million in the same period a year ago. Net income from continuing operations was $31.3 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared with $27.8 million, or 58 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2012.
BioLife Solutions Announces 2013 Full Year Results Driven by Product Adoption in Regenerative Medicine
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 12:59PM CST
BioLife Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: BLFSD), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary clinical grade hypothermic storage and cryopreservation freeze media and precision thermal shipping products for cells and tissues ("BioLife" or the "Company"), today announced 2013 financial results and a business update.
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for CSMC Trust 2014-SURF Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-SURF (CSMC Trust 2014-SURF)
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 12:24PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction CSMC Trust 2014-SURF Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2014-SURF (CSMC Trust 2014-SURF). The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 12, 2014.
A Quest for Dividend Growth with this Dividend King
Michael Weber, Investing, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 10, 11:31AM CST
Coca-Cola Company is one of those companies that dividend growth investors drool over. The company has been paying out increasing dividends each year for over 50 years. Its products are sold everywhere, through one of the best distribution networks...
Vanguard's Real Estate Fund Rules the Roost -- For Now
at The Street - Mon Feb 10, 9:23AM CST
In recent years, the low-cost index fund has topped active managers in real estate.
Scott Wentsel Named Chief Investment Officer, Americas for Morningstar Investment Management
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 07, 9:36AM CST
Scott Wentsel, CFA, CFP®, has been appointed to the new role of chief investment officer, Americas, for Morningstar Investment Management, a unit of Morningstar, Inc. As CIO, Wentsel will be responsible for leading the investment management teams in the Americas. He will also contribute to Morningstar's global investment management committee, policies, capabilities, and thought leadership. Based in Chicago, Wentsel reports to Daniel Needham, Morningstar's global chief investment officer.
