Andrew Leckey

Q. As a shareholder, can I realistically expect things to get any better at Yahoo Inc.? C.G., via the Internet A. Time might not be on Chief Executive Jerry Yang's...

Q. What do you think of Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund? My financial adviser says it has had good results. P.K., via the Internet A. This fund travels to the beat...

Q. What do you think of my shares of Finish Line Inc.? Will the company's recent acquisition help or hinder it? A. Success doesn't always breed success. The giant footwear...

When history repeats itself in the stock market, investors dutifully follow the script. The villain this year is the subprime mortgage situation, and the temporary hero is the Federal Reserve....

Q. I'm being told that Electronic Arts Inc. has great prospects, but its stock hasn't been all that great. What do you think? S.R., via the Internet A. It reigns...

Q. Is Baron Small Cap Fund still as good as it ever was? R.H., via the Internet A. It still seeks growth in non-traditional areas and tends to be light...

Q Can I expect my shares of Sara Lee Corp. to show improvement in the near future? R.F., via the Internet A This global food, beverage and household products company,...

Q. What are your expectations for my shares of Kellogg Co.? It is a longtime holding. C.M., via the Internet A. The world's largest cereal-maker has powerful brands and a...

Q. I would like to know if my shares of Wendy's International Inc. will continue to grow in my IRA. C.M., via the Internet A. The nation's third-largest hamburger chain...

Q. Eaton Vance Utilities Fund was recommended to me. What are its prospects? A. Changes in the utilities industry have meant change for this dividend-focused fund. Utility-stock valuations have escalated...