Andrew Leckey

Q. Franklin Growth Fund was recommended to me. Is it a worthwhile investment? K.T., via the Internet A. Talk about staying power: This fund's portfolio manager, Jerry Palmieri, has been...

Q. My shares of Lockheed Martin Corp. have done well, but I wonder whether it can continue to depend on strong defense spending. K.T., via the Internet A. The world's...

Q. I am a conservative investor and would like your opinion of Pioneer Fund. A.J., via the Internet A. Its philosophy should be right up your alley. John Carey, the...

Q. Why hasn't Eli Lilly & Co. stock performed better? It's a big retirement holding of mine. R.C., via the Internet A. Although the pharmaceutical giant will continue to be...

Improper behavior carries financial and career consequences. Potential success of the coming film "Apocalypto" about ancient Mayan civilization, directed by Mel Gibson, has been endangered by his highly publicized tirade....

Q. What's your opinion of Artisan International Value Fund? It hasn't been around too long, I realize, but I have heard good things. C.R., via the Internet A. So far,...

Q. I thought Target Corp. was such a great company. Why haven't my shares done better this year? K.L., via the Internet A. The nation's second-largest discount retailer is a...

Q. Could you please tell me if you think Calamos Growth and Income Fund is a good investment? R.P., via the Internet A. This Naperville-based fund was hit hard in...

Q. I think it is great the way my Exxon Mobil Corp. shares have been doing, but it seems like this can't last. Should I continue to hold? K.V., via...

Q. Investing in gold seems to make sense these days. What's your opinion of Fidelity Select Gold Fund? C.L., via the Internet A. Remember that with this fund you'll be...