Andrew Leckey

Q. I've been looking at Fidelity Value Fund. What is your opinion of it? P.R., via the Internet A. It's a solid fund emphasizing mid-cap value stocks, a popular category...

Each year we pose that question to a group of investment and economic experts. Although the concerns of last year's group about rising interest rates were warranted, the economy managed...

Q. I've owned Motorola Inc. shares for five years. I've been happy with them for a while, but remember when they weren't so hot and worry if this could happen...

Q. What's the better choice as an investment, Barnes & Noble Inc. or Borders Group Inc.? --K.R., via the Internet A. Barnes & Noble stock is having a better year,...

Q. I read and hear much bad and good news about Wal-Mart Stores Inc. these days, but what are prospects for its shares? --A.N., via the Internet A. It's easy...

Q. I've owned shares of Walgreen Co. in my individual retirement account for a number of years. Are they still a good investment? --J.T., via the Internet A. They remain...

After the 100th hour of discussion of what Ben Bernanke will do if he becomes Federal Reserve chairman, my brain shut down. It is enforcing an all-cranium moratorium on speculation...

Q. I own shares of Best Buy Co. and wonder, with all the talk about lower consumer confidence, whether I should keep them. Is this a good investment? --J.T., via...

Q. I have been an investor in Yahoo Inc. for five years. I'd like to know what current problems are holding back its stock price. --R.V., via the Internet A....

Q. What does the future look like for my shares of Nike Inc.? J.T., via the Internet A. This global company, which commands about 37 percent of the athletic footwear...