With GameStop, Hedge Funds Might Enjoy the Last Laugh
If stock prices become irrational, hedge funds rather than individuals stand to benefit.
Markets
Market Indexes
Name
|
Value
|
Graph
|
Change
|
Change %
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Market | Closed | 9,500.39 |
181.53
|
−1.87%
|
| U.S. Mid Cap | Closed | 12,614.43 |
211.81
|
−1.65%
|
| U.S. Small Cap | Closed | 12,322.33 |
245.85
|
−1.96%
|
| DJIA | Closed | 29,982.62 |
620.74
|
−2.03%
|
| S&P 500 | Closed | 3,714.24 |
73.14
|
−1.93%
|
| NASDAQ | Closed | 13,070.70 |
266.46
|
−2.00%
|
U.S. Barometer Closed
Gainers, Losers, Actives
Equity Name
|
Price Change
|
Percent Change
|
|---|---|---|
| AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc Class A |
4.54
|
52.06%
|
| Nokia Oyj ADR |
0.14
|
−3.03%
|
| Apple Inc |
5.13
|
−3.74%
|
| American Airlines Group Inc |
0.93
|
−5.14%
|
| General Electric Co |
0.41
|
−3.70%
|
| BlackBerry Ltd |
0.54
|
−3.69%
|
| NIO Inc ADR |
1.36
|
−2.34%
|
| Ford Motor Co |
0.20
|
−1.87%
|
| Bank of America Corp |
0.67
|
−2.19%
|
| Vaxart Inc |
3.06
|
34.30%
|
News
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- Chevron Posts Quarterly Loss to Cap Worst Year Since 2016 — 3rd Update | Dow Jones
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- Unemployment Rate Seen Holding at 6.7% — Data Week Ahead | Dow Jones
- Stocks Extend Fall as GameStop Frenzy Continues | Dow Jones
Features
25 Picks Based on Experts' Forecasts
Experts think international stocks are attractive. Here are some of Morningstar's best ideas for non-U.S. equity exposure.
The Best Core Stock Funds
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3 Attractive Funds for an IRA
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WEEKEND UPDATE
The Weekly Wrap: The Pushback for Farewell, Mutual Funds and Protecting Your Portfolio from Volatility
We recap the week on Morningstar.com and note the most popular stocks, funds, and exchange-traded funds.
The Week Ahead: Google, Amazon, and Pfizer to Report Earnings
Other big names in the energy and healthcare sectors are on the calendar for the week ahead as well.
EARNINGS UPDATES
T. Rowe Price Enters 2021 With Record AUM
We're increasing our fair value estimate for the wide-moat asset manager.
After a Tough Year, McDonald's Shares Look Compelling
We think the wide-moat company offers investors an attractive risk-reward proposition at current prices.
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Morningstar's Guide to Market Volatility
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Morningstar's Guide to Stock Investing
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When Diversification Backfires
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Morningstar's Guide to Life-Stage Investing
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Rethinking Your Financial Goals After 2020's Wallop
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Economic Outlook: We Remain Optimistic for a Rapid Recovery
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What History Can Teach Us About the Post-COVID Economy
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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Herd Immunity to End Pandemic
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A Fine Choice for Small-Value Believers
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The Best Core Stock Funds
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Rocketing Stocks Short-Sheet Long-Short Equity Funds
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T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth's Manager to Retire
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Morningstar's Guide to Target-Date Investing
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How to Build an Online Brand Using Social Media
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How to Add Impact Investing to Client Portfolios Through CDFI Loans
These loans can steer money to communities and causes that clients care about.
Financial Services Conferences Have a Diversity Problem
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3 Strategies to Guide Indecisive Clients
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Building a Niche Advisory Firm From the Ground Up
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Guess What? It May Actually Be Different This Time
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Find the Right Investments for Your Retirement Portfolio
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