by Ridgeworth InvestmentsState and local governments are no doubt facing unprecedented budgetary challenges, but headlines in early 2011 may have overstated the situation. Although it is true that real estate valuations remain depressed, federal stimulus… more »

An analysis of mid-caps relative to other capitalization segments reveals the continuing strength of mid-caps as part of a diversified investment portfolio. Mid-caps have provided consistent outperformance relative to large caps and small caps and better risk/return relationships. more »

Through many market cycles dividend paying stocks have outperformed stocks with no dividends. more »