Morningstar Inc (MORN) 78.24 $MORN
Morningstar declares $0.19 dividend
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MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 19 Cents Per Share
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 1:26PM CST
The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today declared a quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share. The dividend is payable April 30, 2015 to shareholders of record as of April 10, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Reports U.S. Mutual Fund and ETF Asset Flows for January 2015
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 10:15AM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today reported estimated U.S. mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) asset flows for January 2015. With the exception of U.S. equity funds, all active Morningstar category groups had positive flows for the first month of the year, led by municipal-bond and sector-equity funds. Passive funds, with inflows of $26.1 billion, outpaced active funds, which took in $470 million in January, and taxable-bond funds led passive offerings with inflows of $10.9 billion. Morningstar estimates net flow for mutual funds by computing the change in assets not explained by the performance of the fund and net flow for ETFs by computing the change in shares outstanding.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
14.8% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Morningstar Call (MORN)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 13, 9:26AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) on January 27th, 2015 at $66.29. In approximately 2 weeks, Morningstar has returned 14.78% as of today's recent price of $76.08.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Earnings Signal an Improving Financial Market
Lee Samaha, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Feb 12, 4:15PM CST
It's been a pretty good few years for the financial services industry, with rising equity markets and loosening credit markets creating favorable conditions for asset managers, brokerages, financial advisors, and the like. Therefore, it's no surprise...
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar posts 4Q profit
Automated Insights - Wed Feb 11, 5:12PM CST
CHICAGO (AP) _ Morningstar Inc. (MORN) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $31.5 million.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar sees strong revenue growth, slows spending
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MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar beats by $0.05, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 3:45PM CST
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2014 Financial Results
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 3:03PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 financial results. The company reported consolidated revenue of $196.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, an 8.8% increase from $180.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Consolidated operating income was $46.6 million, an increase of 11.2% compared with $41.9 million in the same period a year ago. Net income was $31.5 million, or 71 cents per diluted share, compared with $31.3 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar to Hold Free Online Conference for Individual Investors on March 21
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 8:54AM CST
Individual investors will learn strategies for building better portfolios from Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN) analysts and other investing specialists on Saturday, March 21, 2015, during the company's annual online conference. The Individual Investor Conference is a free webcast and features a variety of analysts regularly seen on Morningstar.com®, the company's investor website.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Upgrades Analyst Rating for Four U.S. Funds, Downgrades Five Funds in January
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 10, 9:31AM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, has announced a summary of Morningstar Analyst Rating(TM) changes for U.S. funds that occurred in January 2015. The Morningstar Analyst Rating for funds represents Morningstar's conviction in the fund's ability to outperform on a risk-adjusted basis over the long term. The five-tiered, qualitative Morningstar Analyst Rating scale has three positive levels, indicating Morningstar Medalists--Gold, Silver, and Bronze--in addition to Neutral and Negative ratings.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2015-C21, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates (MSBAM 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates)
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 09, 12:05PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2015-C21, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates (MSBAM 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates). The collateral supporting MSBAM 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates consists of a single fixed-rate, interest-only mortgage loan secured by the borrower's leased fee interest in a multitenant office building located in Washington, D.C. The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 9, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC Removes Ocwen Financial Corporation from Alert and Lowers Operational Risk Assessment Rankings
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 06, 12:04PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today removed Ocwen Financial Corporation (OFC) from Alert and lowered its four operational risk assessment rankings as a result of continuing regulatory scrutiny and allegations of improper servicing practices. Morningstar lowered its residential non-prime servicer, residential prime servicer, and residential special servicer rankings for Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC to 'MOR RS3' from 'MOR RS2' and lowered its residential vendor ranking for Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to 'MOR RV3' from 'MOR RV2.'
OCN: 9.10 (+0.09), MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-ASHF, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-ASHF (BAMLL 2015-ASHF)
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 04, 1:11PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-ASHF, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-ASHF (BAMLL 2015-ASHF). The collateral supporting BAMLL 2015-ASHF consists of a single floating-rate, interest-only mortgage loan secured by the borrower's fee simple and leased fee interests in a portfolio of eight hotels located in six states. The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 4, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for COMM 2015-3BP Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-3BP (COMM 2015-3BP)
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 04, 10:58AM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction COMM 2015-3BP Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-3BP (COMM 2015-3BP). The collateral supporting COMM 2015-3BP consists of a single fixed-rate, interest-only mortgage loan secured by the borrower's fee simple interest in Three Bryant Park, a 1.2 million-square-foot Class A office tower in New York City. The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 4, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Falling Loonie Boosts Foreign Equity Funds in January, Morningstar Canada Data Show
CNW Group - Tue Feb 03, 6:00AM CST
Mutual funds in Canada that invest in foreign stocks posted healthy gains in January, in large part because of the Canadian dollar's sharp drop against most major world currencies. The falling loonie was also indirectly responsible for the strong results of fixed-income funds during the month. Thirty-seven of the 42 Morningstar Canada Fund Indices, which measure the aggregate returns of funds in various standard categories, increased for the month of January, according to preliminary data today released by Morningstar Canada.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C27, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-C27 (JPMBB 2015-C27)
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 30, 12:00PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C27, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-C27 (JPMBB 2015-C27). The collateral supporting JPMBB 2015-C27 consists of 44 mortgage loans secured by 91 commercial real estate properties. The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Jan. 30, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar for Advisors App Allows Advisors to Engage with Clients Anywhere
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 28, 9:05AM CST
Morningstar, Inc., (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today launched an app for iPad that helps advisors interact with clients and monitor and analyze their investments using Morningstar data and tools on the go. The new Morningstar for AdvisorsSM App is a free mobile companion to Morningstar OfficeSM and Morningstar® Advisor WorkstationSM, the company's portfolio analysis and investment research platforms for financial advisors.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar's 2014 U.S. Fixed-Income Fund Manager of the Year Winner Seeks Enhanced Returns Beyond U.S. Treasuries
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 28, 8:30AM CST
After leading the Western Asset Management Core and Core Plus team to a top honor from Morningstar, Inc., Chief Investment Officer Ken Leech and Portfolio Manager Carl Eichstaedt believe that while rates may be at or near historic lows, global markets continue to offer significant opportunities for fixed-income investors.
LM: 57.84 (-0.25), MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Announces 2014 U.S. Fund Manager of the Year Award Winners
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 21, 12:09PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced its 2014 U.S. Fund Manager of the Year award winners. The winners will be featured in live segments on CNBC this afternoon. The awards acknowledge managers who not only delivered impressive performance in 2014, but who have also shown excellent long-term risk-adjusted returns and have been good stewards of fund shareholders' capital. This is the 28th year Morningstar has presented Fund Manager of the Year awards.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar declares $0.19 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 1:31PM CST
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 19 Cents Per Share
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 1:26PM CST
The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today declared a quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share. The dividend is payable April 30, 2015 to shareholders of record as of April 10, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Reports U.S. Mutual Fund and ETF Asset Flows for January 2015
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 10:15AM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today reported estimated U.S. mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) asset flows for January 2015. With the exception of U.S. equity funds, all active Morningstar category groups had positive flows for the first month of the year, led by municipal-bond and sector-equity funds. Passive funds, with inflows of $26.1 billion, outpaced active funds, which took in $470 million in January, and taxable-bond funds led passive offerings with inflows of $10.9 billion. Morningstar estimates net flow for mutual funds by computing the change in assets not explained by the performance of the fund and net flow for ETFs by computing the change in shares outstanding.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
14.8% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Morningstar Call (MORN)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 13, 9:26AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Morningstar (NASDAQ:MORN) on January 27th, 2015 at $66.29. In approximately 2 weeks, Morningstar has returned 14.78% as of today's recent price of $76.08.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Earnings Signal an Improving Financial Market
Lee Samaha, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Feb 12, 4:15PM CST
It's been a pretty good few years for the financial services industry, with rising equity markets and loosening credit markets creating favorable conditions for asset managers, brokerages, financial advisors, and the like. Therefore, it's no surprise...
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar posts 4Q profit
Automated Insights - Wed Feb 11, 5:12PM CST
CHICAGO (AP) _ Morningstar Inc. (MORN) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $31.5 million.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar sees strong revenue growth, slows spending
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 3:58PM CST
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar beats by $0.05, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 3:45PM CST
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2014 Financial Results
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 3:03PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 financial results. The company reported consolidated revenue of $196.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, an 8.8% increase from $180.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Consolidated operating income was $46.6 million, an increase of 11.2% compared with $41.9 million in the same period a year ago. Net income was $31.5 million, or 71 cents per diluted share, compared with $31.3 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar to Hold Free Online Conference for Individual Investors on March 21
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 8:54AM CST
Individual investors will learn strategies for building better portfolios from Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN) analysts and other investing specialists on Saturday, March 21, 2015, during the company's annual online conference. The Individual Investor Conference is a free webcast and features a variety of analysts regularly seen on Morningstar.com®, the company's investor website.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Upgrades Analyst Rating for Four U.S. Funds, Downgrades Five Funds in January
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 10, 9:31AM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, has announced a summary of Morningstar Analyst Rating(TM) changes for U.S. funds that occurred in January 2015. The Morningstar Analyst Rating for funds represents Morningstar's conviction in the fund's ability to outperform on a risk-adjusted basis over the long term. The five-tiered, qualitative Morningstar Analyst Rating scale has three positive levels, indicating Morningstar Medalists--Gold, Silver, and Bronze--in addition to Neutral and Negative ratings.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2015-C21, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates (MSBAM 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates)
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 09, 12:05PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2015-C21, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates (MSBAM 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates). The collateral supporting MSBAM 2015-C21, Class 555 Certificates consists of a single fixed-rate, interest-only mortgage loan secured by the borrower's leased fee interest in a multitenant office building located in Washington, D.C. The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 9, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC Removes Ocwen Financial Corporation from Alert and Lowers Operational Risk Assessment Rankings
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 06, 12:04PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today removed Ocwen Financial Corporation (OFC) from Alert and lowered its four operational risk assessment rankings as a result of continuing regulatory scrutiny and allegations of improper servicing practices. Morningstar lowered its residential non-prime servicer, residential prime servicer, and residential special servicer rankings for Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC to 'MOR RS3' from 'MOR RS2' and lowered its residential vendor ranking for Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to 'MOR RV3' from 'MOR RV2.'
OCN: 9.10 (+0.09), MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-ASHF, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-ASHF (BAMLL 2015-ASHF)
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 04, 1:11PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-ASHF, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-ASHF (BAMLL 2015-ASHF). The collateral supporting BAMLL 2015-ASHF consists of a single floating-rate, interest-only mortgage loan secured by the borrower's fee simple and leased fee interests in a portfolio of eight hotels located in six states. The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 4, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for COMM 2015-3BP Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-3BP (COMM 2015-3BP)
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 04, 10:58AM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction COMM 2015-3BP Mortgage Trust, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-3BP (COMM 2015-3BP). The collateral supporting COMM 2015-3BP consists of a single fixed-rate, interest-only mortgage loan secured by the borrower's fee simple interest in Three Bryant Park, a 1.2 million-square-foot Class A office tower in New York City. The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Feb. 4, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Falling Loonie Boosts Foreign Equity Funds in January, Morningstar Canada Data Show
CNW Group - Tue Feb 03, 6:00AM CST
Mutual funds in Canada that invest in foreign stocks posted healthy gains in January, in large part because of the Canadian dollar's sharp drop against most major world currencies. The falling loonie was also indirectly responsible for the strong results of fixed-income funds during the month. Thirty-seven of the 42 Morningstar Canada Fund Indices, which measure the aggregate returns of funds in various standard categories, increased for the month of January, according to preliminary data today released by Morningstar Canada.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Credit Ratings Assigns Preliminary Ratings for JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C27, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-C27 (JPMBB 2015-C27)
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 30, 12:00PM CST
Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC today assigned preliminary ratings for the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C27, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2015-C27 (JPMBB 2015-C27). The collateral supporting JPMBB 2015-C27 consists of 44 mortgage loans secured by 91 commercial real estate properties. The preliminary ratings are based on information known to Morningstar as of Jan. 30, 2015.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar for Advisors App Allows Advisors to Engage with Clients Anywhere
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 28, 9:05AM CST
Morningstar, Inc., (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today launched an app for iPad that helps advisors interact with clients and monitor and analyze their investments using Morningstar data and tools on the go. The new Morningstar for AdvisorsSM App is a free mobile companion to Morningstar OfficeSM and Morningstar® Advisor WorkstationSM, the company's portfolio analysis and investment research platforms for financial advisors.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar's 2014 U.S. Fixed-Income Fund Manager of the Year Winner Seeks Enhanced Returns Beyond U.S. Treasuries
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 28, 8:30AM CST
After leading the Western Asset Management Core and Core Plus team to a top honor from Morningstar, Inc., Chief Investment Officer Ken Leech and Portfolio Manager Carl Eichstaedt believe that while rates may be at or near historic lows, global markets continue to offer significant opportunities for fixed-income investors.
LM: 57.84 (-0.25), MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
Morningstar Announces 2014 U.S. Fund Manager of the Year Award Winners
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 21, 12:09PM CST
Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced its 2014 U.S. Fund Manager of the Year award winners. The winners will be featured in live segments on CNBC this afternoon. The awards acknowledge managers who not only delivered impressive performance in 2014, but who have also shown excellent long-term risk-adjusted returns and have been good stewards of fund shareholders' capital. This is the 28th year Morningstar has presented Fund Manager of the Year awards.
MORN: 78.24 (+2.16)
