Q: Could you fill me in on the prospects for shares of Cablevision Systems Corp.? R.L., via the Internet A: The media company that owns Madison Square Garden, Radio City...
Q: I have had shares of Fidelity Magellan Fund for years. Is the fact that it is open again to new investors making any difference? F.R., via the Internet A:...
Q: I have shares of Fidelity Trend Fund, which don't seem all that great. Should I hold on? R.C., via the Internet A: The most important recent event at this...
Q: Any information about long-term prospects for our General Motors Corp. stock would be appreciated. F.R., via the Internet A: "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?" was the longtime...
Q: Will my shares of Tyson Foods Inc. be doing any better? R.J., via the Internet A: Because the nation's largest meat producer ranks second domestically in both chicken processing...
Q: Please explain prospects for Oakmark Fund, which doesn't seem to be what it once was. M.C., via the Internet A: Sometimes, bad things happen to good portfolio managers. Consumer...
Q: Do the shares of MasterCard Inc. still have potential, or have they already had their pop? M.L., via the Internet A: A financial-services firm avoiding fallout from the credit...
Q: What do you think of the prospects for Artisan International Fund? Is it a good international choice? M.A., via the Internet A: Fund manager Mark Yockey's ability to discern...
Q: Can my shares of Comcast Corp. continue to do well? F.C., via the Internet A: Cable is an industry that tends to hold up well in a difficult economy...
Q: Is the MFS Value Fund a good investment? It has been recommended. L.M., via the Internet A: It is a consistent blue-chip value fund that doesn't get into restructuring...