Oct. 15, 2009 (PR Newswire) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, will hold its fourth annual Stocks Forum in Chicago on Nov. 5-6, 2009, featuring discussions with Morningstar's equities strategists and analysts, along with executives from 18 companies respected by Morningstar equity analysts. CEOs of two of the companies presenting were recipients of Morningstar's CEO of the Year award in 2006 and 2007.
"Our stocks forum is a great opportunity for investors to engage with Morningstar's strategists and analysts, and hear their perspectives on the current market environment, emerging trends, investing strategies, and stock picks," said Catherine Odelbo, president of Morningstar's equity research group. "We're also looking forward to bringing together representatives from some of our favorite companies to share their insights about how they build durable competitive advantages and long-term value for their shareholders."
Nov. 4, 2009: Pre-Forum Workshops
At the pre-forum event held at Morningstar's new headquarters in Chicago, investors can choose from three different workshops, which will cover stock valuation, understanding options, and investing in options. The workshops are presented by Morningstar experts and attendees can obtain three hours of continuing education (CE) credits as granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. The three-hour workshops are offered at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Nov. 5, 2009: Invest With an Edge
The Stocks Forum kicks off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza in Chicago.
