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In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the market’s response to new developments in the Iran war. They speculate what the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy may be for the rest of the year and whether this week’s inflation reports will drive more market volatility. They explain why Anthropic’s Mythos model only makes cybersecurity stocks more attractive and whether the worst is behind for Nike. Tune in to find out if Carnival or McCormick are stocks to buy after making news last week. Small-cap stocks have held up relatively well in 2026, but are conditions right for the outperformance to continue? They close with several at-risk stocks to sell in the face of higher inflation. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome   00:01:37 The market’s response to the latest events in the Iran war and whether the Federal Reserve is more likely to raise interest rates or cut them this year. 00:08:56 If this week’s inflation reports will stoke volatility in the market. 00:14:25 Are cybersecurity stocks facing a new risk? 00:16:05 What to make of updates from Nike NKE, Carnival CCL, and McCormick MKC. 00:20:36 Whether small-cap stocks can continue to outperform in 2026. 00:26:21 At-risk stocks to sell before inflation heats up. Read about topics from this episode.  Register for Dave's Q2 Market Outlook webinar. Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   If you would like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what economic and earnings reports to keep an eye on during this shortened trading week. Chewy’s stock skyrocketed after earnings last week; tune in to find out if the stock is a buy after the runup. They examine market valuations heading into the second quarter, revealing whether now is the time for investors to increase their exposure to US stocks. They also unpack which investment styles look most attractive today, as well as which sectors to take profits in and which sectors to invest the proceeds in. They explain why Crowdstrike isn’t a top pick among cybersecurity stocks today. This week’s stock picks feature five undervalued stocks that Morningstar’s analysts like at the start of the second quarter. Episode Highlights  What to watch in the earnings reports from Nike NKE and McCormick MKC this week. Is Chewy CHWY a buy after its stock pop?  Heading into the second quarter, should investors overweight US stocks? Which sectors to sell and which sectors to buy today. Market trends to monitor in the months ahead. Stock picks: undervalued stocks Morningstar’s analysts like. Read about topics from this episode.  Register for Dave's Q2 Market Outlook webinar. Read Dave’s complete archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.  You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar). Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the market’s latest response to the ongoing war in Iran and explain what oil futures are telling investors. They unpack what’s going on in fixed income globally and whether the worst is yet to come in the private credit market. Tune in to find out just how big Morningstar’s fair value increase is on Micron after earnings and what drove an upgrade in Nvidia’s fair value, too.  Speaking of fair value changes, the co-hosts answer a viewer question about why Oracle’s ORCL fair value has moved around so much lately. They wrap up with some attractive stocks to buy of companies that are brand powerhouses. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:32Updates on the market’s response to the ongoing war and what oil markets are telling us. 00:11:26 What to watch in the US bond market today and what may be next for private credit. 00:17:25 Why to monitor international bonds. 00:21:16 Micron reported blowout results. Nvidia issued a stunning outlook for Blackwell and Rubin AI products. Why isn’t the market impressed? 00:33:12 Stock picks: top stocks with powerful brands to invest in. Read about topics from this episode.  US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in March Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Morning Filter podcastwe’re bringing you a bonus episode from another Morningstar podcast: Investing Insights. Every Friday, host Ivanna Hampton sits down with investment experts across Morningstar to discuss their latest research.  On this episode: The stock market has cooled on stocks caught up in the whirlwind of artificial intelligence. Fears over whether AI will disrupt a variety of sectors have triggered big sell-offs. Morningstar equity analysts have investigated 132 companies to determine whether that’s the case. They have concluded that AI is not a universal destroyer. The team thinks investors should sort through the wreckage and find newly cheap companies with enduring competitive advantages. Eric Compton, director of equity research for the technology sector at Morningstar, tells you where to look. Read the Moat Ratings Guidebook Amid AI Disruption.  Episode Highlights:  00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:28 What are Moats, and How Does Morningstar Use Them? 00:04:11 In-Depth Analyst Review of 132 Companies 00:06:27 Why Cybersecurity Holds Up 00:10:02 Why Design Software Looks Resilient 00:13:10 How Financial Data Benefits From AI 00:15:32 Finding Opportunity After AI Selloffs Subscribe to Investing Insightswherever you get your podcasts. We’ll be back on Monday with a new episode of The Morning Filter.    Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this bonus episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-host Dave Sekera talks with Morningstar senior analyst Malik Ahmed Khan about cybersecurity stocks. They discuss which cybersecurity segments are driving the industry’s growth and whether consolidation will play out in the industry. Tune in to find out what key risks the industry is facing today—and why AI isn’t one of them. They unpack what it takes for cybersecurity companies to carve out economic moats and why so many of them earn wide economic moat ratings from Morningstar. They cover key differentiators among the biggest cybersecurity names. They close with a conversation about the three cybersecurity stocks that look most attractive today. Episode Highlights    00:00:00 Welcome 00:03:36 Which segments in cybersecurity are growing the fastest—and why that matters. 00:05:11 The case for cybersecurity stocks now. 00:08:50 The impact AI may have on cybersecurity companies and their economic moats. 00:22:48 How cybersecurity companies differ from each other. 00:24:43 The best cybersecurity stocks to invest in today. Read about topics from this episode.  Moat, Valuation, and Uncertainty Changes as We Reassess Our Cybersecurity Coverage With AI In Mind Anthropic’s Claude Code Security Release Is Not Bad News for Cyber Stocks Palo Alto Earnings: We See Continued Traction on Platformization   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what the oil futures chain is telling investors today and the impact an extended conflict could have on the consumer, the economy, and Fed policy. They also cover what to watch for from this week’s Fed meeting and why to watch Micron Technology’s earnings. They unpack new research from Morningstar about AI disruption and economic moats and walk through economic moat downgrades on Adobe ADBE, Salesforce CRM, and ServiceNow NOW. Tune in to find out why Microsoft’s economic moat looks AI resilient and which two companies’ competitive advantages should be strengthened by AI. They discuss Oracle’s ORCL pop after earnings, some things that stood out from earnings season, and whether Campbell’s CPB is a buy after reporting. This week’s stock picks are all companies whose wide moat ratings look solid in the face of AI disruption and whose stocks are undervalued. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome  00:04:10 What impact the Iran War may have on the consumer, the economy, and Fed policy this year.  00:08:55 Why to watch Micron Technology’s MU earnings this week.  00:14:43 3 big companies that’ll be disrupted by AI—and why Microsoft MSFT isn’t one of them.  00:23:09 Takeaways from earnings season.  00:35:14 Stock picks: 5 AI-resilient companies whose stocks look undervalued.   Read about topics from this episode.  What AI Means for Software Companies’ Moats US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in March Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the impact the war in Iran has had on the markets so far and how a prolonged conflict could impact inflation and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate stance. They cover what the war means for oil stocks, defense stocks, and other industries. On the earnings front, they unpack results from Okta OKTA and Marvell Technology MRVL and dissect Morningstar’s upgrade on Crowdstrike. Is now a back-up-the-truck moment for Broadcom’s stock? Tune in to find out. They answer a viewer’s question about how to know when it’s time to sell a stock. And they discuss a trio of stocks to sell that look overpriced today and three stocks to buy instead that look attractive.   Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome 00:02:09 What impact the war in Iran is having on the US stock market—and what it might mean for inflation and the Fed’s next move.  00:05:43 Is it too late to buy defense and oil stocks?  00:14:52 Whether Broadcom AVGO is a buy after earnings and key takeaways from the recent results of other technology companies.  00:18:52 A deep dive into Crowdstrike’s CRWD big upgrade.  00:23:13 How to position a stock portfolio after the market’s rotation. 00:27:11 Knowing when it’s time to sell a stock—or at least begin scaling back.  00:32:17 Overvalued stocks to sell and undervalued stocks to buy instead. Note: In the March 9, 2026, episode of The Morning Filter titled 3 Stocks to Sell and 3 Stocks to Buy Instead, we removed the commentary about private credit as a percentage of base management fees because we are unable to determine equivalent comparisons across alternative asset managers.   Read about topics from this episode.  US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in March Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar). Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this bonus episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-host Susan Dziubinski talks with Morningstar senior analyst Gregg Warren about Berkshire Hathaway now that Warren Buffett has stepped down as CEO. They cover where new CEO Greg Abel might focus his efforts first, how likely it is that Berkshire will make an acquisition in the near future, and why the firm won’t pay a dividend any time soon. They also discuss if Berkshire will offload its big stake in Kraft Heinz, if the firm is likely to sell more of its stake in Apple AAPL and Bank of America BAC, and which stocks might be cut from its public portfolio. Is Berkshire still a good stock to buy today without Buffett in charge? Tune in to find out. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome 00:07:42 What new Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A BRK.B CEO Greg Abel may do differently. 00:09:30 Berkshire will probably bail on Kraft Heinz KHC. Here’s which other stocks it might sell. 00:22:25  The acquisition that Berkshire Hathaway should make. 00:28:24 Why Berkshire stillwon’t pay a dividend despite its massive cash hoard. 00:31:25 Whether Berkshire Hathaway stock is a agood investmenttoday.   Read about topics from this episode.  Berkshire Hathaway: Greg Abel Goes Conservative With His Debut Annual Letter to Shareholders Berkshire Hathaway Earnings: Cash Hits Record $373 Billion on Mostly Solid Results Across the Firm Berkshire Hathaway: Apple and BofA Sales Fund Purchases of Chevron, Chubb, NYT, Domino’s, and Lamar https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/berkshire-hathaway-apple-bofa-sales-fund-purchases-chevron-chubb-nyt-dominos-lamar   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.   Love The Morning Filter? Help us make the show even better by taking this quick survey.   You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Morning Filter, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss which economic and earnings reports to keep an eye on this week. They cover new research about whether Nvidia can continue its winning ways, if Salesforce is a buy after earnings, and what to make of the AMD/Meta Platforms deal. Tune in to find out which stock saw a big cut in its fair value estimate last week and how to think about Diageo DEO after its dividend reduction.  They unpack what’s going on in the private credit market and what lessons can be found in the Blue Owl mess. Value stocks are outperforming: They talk about a handful that still look relatively attractive and why. Episode Highlights  00:06:45 Why we’ll be watching the earnings reports from Broadcom AVGO, Marvell Technology MRVL and two cybersecurity companies. 00:13:17 Whether Nvidia NVDA looks like a buy after its earnings beat and forecast hike. 00:18:43 Who wins in the Advanced Micro Devices AMD/Meta Platforms META deal. 00:23:20 The fallout from Blue Owl OWL and the increasing risk in the private credit market. 00:29:46 30:34 What takeover talk for PayPal PYPL may mean for its stock. 00:32:35 Value stocks are back. Here’s why we think these five value stocks to buy have more room to run. Read about topics from this episode.  Private Credit Quality Continues to Weaken Why AI Worries About Software Are Hitting Private Credit Alternative Asset Managers: Blue Owl Disclosure Drives Share Prices of Alternative Managers Lower US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in February Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.  Love The Morning Filter? Help us make the show even better by taking this quick survey. You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Morning Filter, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack what the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Trump Administration’s emergency tariffs may mean for markets. They also discuss whether the AI-fueled stock market selloff has gone too far and where the opportunities may lie for investors today. They discuss if Nvidia’s earnings report this week can lead to a recovery in AI-related stocks and if earnings releases from Salesforce CRM or Workday WDAY could lift their struggling stocks. Tune in to find out what to make of Walmart’s WMT results, plus what Kraft Heinz’s KHC breakup flip-flop and Elliot’s investment in Norwegian Cruise Lines NCLH may mean for their stocks.  They reveal which rallying hardware stocks look at risk. And this week’s stock picks are five companies whose stocks have suffered exaggerated pullbacks and that look like attractive stocks to buy before they recover. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Good Morning! 00:01:15 What the Supreme Court’s ruling against some Trump tariffs may mean for investors. 00:07:54 Where the stock market’s AI fears are justified—and where they’re overblown. 00:14:03 Whether Nvidia’s NVDA earnings release could revive the AI trade. 00:23:16 The hardware stocks to avoid. 00:28:22 Stock Picks of the Week: stocks that sold off too much and now look like bargains. Read about topics from this episode.  US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in February Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    Love The Morning Filter? Help us make the show even better by taking this quick survey.   You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) andon LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Morning Filter, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss whether last week’s software stock selloff was overdone and if the AI trade is dead. They cover why Zimmer Biomet ZBH and Applied Materials AMAT are earnings reports to watch and what this week’s CPI numbers could mean for the market. Tune in to find out if Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon.com AMZN, Advanced Micro Devices AMD, or Palantir PLTR are stocks to buy after earnings—and which stock just received a 78% fair value upgrade from Morningstar.They review Dave’s latest stock market outlook and whether there’s any opportunity left in small-cap stocks after their run-up. They close with four stock picks that currently trade at big discounts now but that may not be for long.Episode Highlights 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:58 Software Stocks & The AI Trade 00:07:58 On Radar: CPI & Earnings Reports 00:11:14 Latest: GOOGL, AMZN, Outlook 00:27:01 Stock Picks of the Week Read about topics from this episode. US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in FebruaryRead Dave’s complete archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this bonus episode of The Morning Filter podcast, host Susan Dziubinski talks with Morningstar chief Europe markets strategist Michael Field about international investing. They discuss the market outlook for Europe this year and whether European stocks have any gas left in the tank after outperforming in 2025. Tune in to find out which European countries and sectors look most attractive from a valuation perspective today. They wrap up with three stock picks to buy in 2026 for the long term. 00:00:00  Welcome 00:01:50  2026 Market Outlook: Europe00:03:42  Will European Stocks Outperform This Year?00:07:35   Attractive Sectors to Invest In Today00:14:13   Stock Picks for the Long Term Read about topics from this episode. Best International Companies to Own: 2026 EditionWatch Michael Field's 2026 Outlook WebinarRead Dave’s complete archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss whether investors should or shouldn’t worry about the declining US dollar. They also break down tech’s wild earnings last week: Tune in to find out if Microsoft MSFT, Meta Platforms META, Apple AAPL or ServiceNow NOW are stocks to buy today—and whether Tesla TSLA finally looks attractive after Morningstar’s big fair value upgrade. They share what to watch in the upcoming earnings reports from Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon.com AMZN, and some notable consumer defensive companies this week. Small-cap stocks are having a moment: The co-hosts discuss whether the rally can continue. They close the episode with three small-cap stocks to buy that look undervalued now.Episode Highlights 00:00:00 Welcome00:06:10 Earnings on Tap: GOOGL, AMZN & More 00:11:16 New Research on MSFT, META, TLSA, AAPL 00:25:27 Audience Question: ADBE & APH 00:28:37- Stock Picks of the Week  Read about topics from this episode. The Best ETFs to Ride the Small-Cap Stock RallyMorningstar's Company Earnings HubRead Dave’s complete archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of The Morning Filter marks the podcast’s third anniversary. Hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski reveal how the stock picks from the podcast’s first episode have performed and share which ones are still attractive stocks to buy today. They also discuss an under-discussed risk factor that contributed to market volatility last week. And they welcome special guest (and Fed watcher) Sarah Hansen to preview this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and parse what to watch for from the Fed this year. It’s a big earnings week ahead: Tune in to find out what to look for as Microsoft MSFT, Meta Platforms META, Apple AAPL, and Tesla TSLA (among others) report. They cover key takeaways from big bank earnings, whether Netflix NFLX is a buy after reporting, which stock received a 38% fair value estimate increase last week and what to make of Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B possibly offloading its stake in Kraft Heinz KHC.Episode Highlights 00:00:00 Welcome00:09:01 On radar: Fed Meeting00:15:07 Earnings Watch: MSFT, META, AAPL, More00:23:10 Updates on Megabanks, NFLX, TSM, KHC00:33:17 Stock Picks of the WeekRead about topics from this episode. What’s Next for the Fed in 2026?Morningstar's Company Earnings HubRead Sarah Hansen’s full archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all  Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more from Susan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski preview the December inflation numbers coming out this week and cover which other economic reports to watch. They discuss valuations of the big banks reporting in the next few days—including JP Morgan JPM, Bank of America BAC and Citigroup C—and expectations for earnings. President Trump wants to increase the defense budget; tune in to find out what that may mean for popular defense stocks like Lockheed Martin LMT, Northrop Grumman NOC, and others. Dave shares his stock market outlook for 2026, including whether investors should overweight stocks today or pull back, which parts of the market are undervalued, and what risks could contribute to market volatility this year. They wrap the episode with stock picks to buy in January that Morningstar’s analysts like. Episode Highlights 00:00 Welcome 05:59 Watching Inflation, Retail Sales, Bank Earnings 15:39 Updates on STZ and Defense Stocks 26:07 2026 Stock Market Outlook 38:32 Stock PicksRead about topics from this episode. Register for Dave's 2026 Outlook Webinar. https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/webinars/quarterly-economic-outlookRead Dave’s complete archive. https://www.morningstar.com/people/david-sekera Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details.  Read more from Susan and Dave:Susan Dziubinski https://www.morningstar.com/people/susan-dziubinskiDave Sekera https://www.morningstar.com/people/david-sekera Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski recap volatile 2025 and preview what may lie ahead in 2026. They discuss what to watch this week, including the earnings report from stock pick Constellation Brands STZ. They unpack Morningstar’s recent 50% fair value increase on Micron Technology MU stock, review results from Darden Restaurants DRI and FedEx FDX, and discuss whether Novo Nordisk NVO or Eli Lilly LLY is the better obesity drug stock to buy today. Dave shares some of his favorite resources for stock investors. They close with a discussion about stocks that make good core holdings: Tune in to learn which five core stocks look like attractive buys in the new year. Episode Highlights 00:00 Welcome01:16 2025 Market Recap 21:20 Micron’s Big Fair Value Increase 32:34 Top Resources for Stock Investors 39:05 Core Stocks to Buy and Hold Read about topics from this episode. December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment OpportunitiesRead Dave’s complete archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all  Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more fromSusan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera.Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski take a look back at some of their best and worst stock buy and sell calls of 2025. Although Morningstar’s approach to stock investing is decidedly long term, they discuss why reviewing stock pick hits and misses each year on the podcast is nonetheless important.They end wrap this week’s episode with four undervalued stock picks from 2025 that still look attractive heading into the new year. Episode Highlights 00:00:00  Welcome00:01:25  Morningstar’s Stock Picking Strategy00:06:03 How Our Stocks to Buy Did00:38:10 How Our Stocks to Sell Did00:46:38 Cheap Stock Picks for 2026 Read about topics from this episode. December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment OpportunitiesRead Dave’s complete archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all  Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more from Susan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera.Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what’s next after the Federal Reserves 25-basis-point interest rate cut and which economic reports could move the market this week. Tune in to find out why to keep an eye on the earnings reports from Micron Technology MU, FedEx FDX, and Darden Restaurants DRI and whether Marvell Technology MRVL remains a stock to buy after a tough week. They unpack new earnings reports from Oracle ORCL, Adobe ADBE, and Costco COST, among others. And this week’s picks are stocks to put on a watch list to buy on weakness. Episode Highlights 00:00 Welcome 01:07 Fed Meeting Recap 04:35 On Radar: Economic Reports, Earnings 12:05 Updates on ORCL, MRVL, ADBE, COST 29:00 Stocks to Buy on Weakness Read about topics from this episode. December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment OpportunitiesRead Dave’s complete archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all  Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more from Susan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera.Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and why to watch the earnings reports from Costo COST, Cambell’s CPB and Adobe ADBE this week. Tune in to find out which cybersecurity stocks are buys after earnings and whether Marvell Technology MRVL or Salesforce CRM remain top picks. They unpack the market’s current valuation: Are stocks overpriced, underpriced, or fairly valued today? This week’s stock picks are high-quality wide moat stocks to buy that can upgrade an investment portfolio in 2026. Episode Highlights 00:00 Welcome 00:59 On Radar: Fed Meeting, Earnings 08:51 New Research: Cybersecurity Firms, MRVL, More 19:16 Updated Stock Market Outlook 27:01 Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Read about topics from this episode. December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment Opportunities Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more from Susan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera.Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, several undervalued stocks to buy with stable dividends. In this special episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-host Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar columnist Dan Lefkovitz to take a deep dive into dividend stock investing today. They discuss what’s caused U.S. dividend stocks to lag this year while international dividend stocks have outperformed. Tune in to find out why the stock buyback boom is bad news for dividend seekers and what metrics investors should look at if they want to avoid dividend cuts.They name drop a few undervalued stocks that Morningstar thinks have stable dividends, cover why dividend growth stock investing is underappreciated, and close with a discussion about whether dividend stocks are poised to outperform in 2026. Episode Highlights 00:01:16 Dividend Stock Performance: 2025 Recap00:06:59 What the Buyback Boom Means for Dividend Investors00:13:06 3 Ways to Spot a Dividend Cut Early00:17:50 Dividend Growth Stocks: Why Bother? Read about topics from this episode. Stock Buybacks Are Booming in 2025. That’s Bad News for Dividend InvestorsThe Surprising Truth About Dividend Growth StocksNot All Dividend Stocks Are Safe. Here’s How to Avoid Dividend TrapsWhy International Dividend Stocks Have Pulled Ahead Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=enLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more from Susan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera.Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.