The Morning Filter

Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.

5 Stocks to Buy Before the Fed Cuts Interest Rates

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski catch up on tons of economic news, covering everything from tariffs to inflation to jobs—and whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its September meeting.They unpack Morningstar’s fair value increase on Nvidia’s NVDA stock after earnings, whether Marvell Technology MRVL is still a buy after issuing so-so guidance, and if it’s time to throw in the towel or back up the truck on Bath & Body Works BBWI stock. They share Morningstar’s take on stocks in the news, including whether Kraft Heinz KHC stock is a buy ahead of the company’s split and if Alphabet’s GOOGL stock still looks attractive after the company skirts a breakup in its antitrust case.They’ll also discuss Dave’s latest stock market outlook and his stocks to buy before the next Fed meeting. Episode highlights: Tariffs, Inflation, Jobs & The Fed  New Research on NVDA, KHC, GOOGL, More  Updated Stock Market Outlook  Stocks to Buy Before the Fed Meeting Read about topics from this episode. Read Dave’s stock market outlook: Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in SeptemberLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Read the full earnings reports for Kraft Heinz, Alphabet, Nvidia, and Marvell.  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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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! 

09-08
53:45

5 Stocks to Buy Before Their Big Discounts Disappear

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski catch up on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks from Jackson Hole and the latest tariff news. A couple of economic reports bear watching this week, including the latest PCE figures. And while Nvidia’s NVDA upcoming results could move the market, a few less dominant but still interesting tech companies are reporting this week, too.They provide Morningstar’s latest take on in-the-news stocks Intel INTC and Walmart WMT and discuss whether the stock of Unitedhealth Group UNH is appealing after Berkshire Hathaway’s BRK.A BRK.B sizable investment. And tune in to find out why now may be a good time to consider small cap stocks and which five stocks to buy before their big discounts vanish. Episode highlights: Fed Takeaways & Tariff Updates Is NVDA a Buy Before Earnings? New Research on PANW, AMAT, WMT Stocks to Buy Trading at Big Discounts Read about topics from this episode. Follow Morningstar’s coverage of earnings season: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in StocksGoing Into Earnings, Is Nvidia Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued? Read the full earnings reports for UnitedHealth, Intel, and Walmart.   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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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! 

08-25
38:56

The Biggest Risk Investors Face Today

This week on The Morning Filter podcast, we have a special episode for our audience. Usually, Susan Dziubinski sits down every Monday morning with Morningstar’s chief U.S. market strategist Dave Sekera to talk about the week ahead.But we’ve got something a bit different for you on the podcast this week. Instead of our usual deep dive into the market and stocks, we’re taking a step back to look at the big picture of investing: things like how to build a smart portfolio, avoid common investment mistakes, and time-tested principles to invest by.Our special guest is Christine Benz. Christine is Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning. She’s also the host of The Long View podcast and author of the book How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful and Wealthy Retirement.  Episode highlights: What you need to know from stocks to bonds, and core investments to dividend payers Things you shouldn’t overlook in retirement and tips for setting yourself up for successIs “set it and forget it” is a good way to invest in today’s market? Read about topics from this episode. Tune in to The Long View podcast.Access Christine Benz’s article and video archive on Morningstar.com.Order a copy of Christine’s book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful and Wealthy Retirement.Register for the 2025 Bogleheads Conference.Watch the How to Retire podcast, a companion podcast to the How to Retire book. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!

08-18
39:16

5 Stocks to Buy Before They Become Expensive

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, David Sekera and Susan Dziubinski chat about whether U.S. stocks are overvalued, which types of stocks—growth or value—look more attractive right now, and if it might be time for investors to ease up on buying stocks.They also cover where things stand on tariffs and which economic and earnings reports to watch this week, unpack new Morningstar research about high-profile companies like Palantir and Eli Lilly after earnings, and revisit a few former stock picks, identifying which ones are still stocks to buy today.This week’s picks are all undervalued stocks from sectors that look overpriced. Episode highlights: On Radar: Inflation & Earnings New Research on PLTR, LLY, Others Is the Stock Market Overpriced Today? Undervalued Stocks to Buy Read about topics from this episode. Follow Morningstar’s coverage of earnings season: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in StocksRead Dave’s new stock market outlook: August 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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! 

08-11
44:16

5 Cheap Stocks to Buy in August

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, David Sekera and Susan Dziubinski catch up on which countries have and haven’t inked trade deals with President Trump and speculate whether the Fed will or won’t cut interest rates in September. They also discuss which company earnings to watch this week (Eli Lilly LLY is one) and recap how several former stock picks look after earnings. They cover new research from Morningstar about four members of the Magnificent Seven that reported earnings last week—including the one that got a 20% fair value upgrade after earnings. And this week’s stock picks include a handful of undervalued stocks with significant upside potential. Episode highlights: The Fed: Will They or Won’t They in September?Company Earnings to Watch This Week New Research on MSFT, META, AAPL, AMZN & More Undervalued Stocks to Buy Read about topics from this episode. Follow Morningstar’s coverage of earnings season: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Read the full earnings reports for Microsoft, Meta, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Kraft Heinz, and Boeing. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!

08-04
43:43

3 Stocks to Buy and 3 Stocks to Sell After Earnings

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, David Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack the busy week ahead for investors. They cover pivotal economic events, including the looming tariff deadline, the Fed meeting, a crucial inflation report, and the latest jobs numbers. Plus, they preview the Magnificent Seven stocks reporting earnings this week—Microsoft MSFT, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN and Meta Platforms META—and revisit some former stock picks reporting soon, too.They reveal whether Tesla TSLA or Alphabet GOOGL are good investments given their latest guidance. And they wrap things up with a list of stocks investors should consider buying and selling post-earnings.Episode highlights:On Tap: Tariffs, The Fed, Inflation & JobsMag Seven Earnings We’re WatchingNew Research on Tesla, Alphabet & OthersStocks to Buy and Sell After EarningsRead about topics from this episode.Follow Morningstar’s coverage of earnings season: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in StocksRead the full stock analyst reports for Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, and Alphabet.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/morningstar...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/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!

07-28
38:21

3 Stocks to Buy That Are Beating the Market

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, David Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack the latest inflation numbers and debate whether the numbers will influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this month. They also discuss which company earnings reports matter this week (hint: Tesla TSLA and Alphabet GOOGL top the list) and which stocks look attractive after reporting last week. They cover key takeaways from bank earnings, fair value estimate changes for Nvidia NVDA and Advanced Micro Devices AMD, and what Morningstar thinks of the possible breakup at Kraft Heinz KHC, too.  Dave’s stock picks this week are a trio of names that’ve outperformed the market during the past year yet still look undervalued today.  Episode highlights:  Our Take on Inflation & Fed ImpactWhat We’re Watching: TSLA & GOOGL EarningsWhich Stocks Look Like Buys After Earnings?Cheap Stocks That Are Beating the MarketRead about topics from this episode.  Read Dave’s 3Q Stock Market Outlook: Q3 2025 Stock Market Outlook: After the Rally, What’s Still Undervalued?Follow Morningstar’s coverage of earnings season: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in StocksRead the full analyst earnings reports for Johnson & Johnson, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and JPMorgan Chase.   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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!  

07-21
39:26

5 Stocks to Buy Before Wall Street Catches On

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski catch up on tariff and economic news and preview bank earnings. They also discuss what to watch for when Johnson & Johnson JNJ reports this week, whether Constellation Brands STZ remains a stock to buy after earnings, and if former stock pick Fluor FLR is still attractive after its recent price gains.Plus, they review Dave’s Q3 2025 Stock Market Outlook and reveal which of Morningstar analysts’ top picks for the quarter he likes best. Episode highlights: Tariffs & Jobs & Inflation, Oh My! Bank Earnings Preview 3Q 2025 Stock Market Outlook Great Stocks Getting Overlooked Today Read about topics from this episode. Read Dave’s 3Q Stock Market Outlook: https://www.morningstar.com/markets/q3-2025-stock-market-outlook-after-rally-whats-still-undervaluedSee all of Morningstar’s analyst picks for 3Q 2025: https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/33-undervalued-stocks-2Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/morningstars-guide-investing-stocksHere Are the Sectors and Industries That Are Vulnerable if Reciprocal Tariffs Come Back https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/here-are-sectors-industries-that-are-vulnerable-if-reciprocal-tariffs-come-back 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!  

07-14
46:32

3 Core Stocks Every Investor Should Own

This week’s episode of The Morning Filter was taped at the 2025 Morningstar Investment Conference. Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss Dave’s process for finding new stock picks each week, including what screens he maintains and what data points he considers. They also cover how to tweak your stock allocation based on market valuations and review a few must-own core stocks. Finally, they answer audience questions about Morningstar’s approach to valuing companies, how to invest during a period of geopolitical and policy uncertainty, and which companies stand to benefit most from artificial intelligence. Episode highlights: Tips for Generating New Stock Ideas How to Tilt Your Stock Allocation The Core Stocks Everyone Should Own Top Ways to Invest in AI Today Read about topics from this episode. Register now to watch Dave’s comprehensive 3Q 2025 Outlook webinar on Thursday, July 10, at 11 am CT, 12 pm ET. Insights from the 2025 Morningstar Investment Conference: 2025 Morningstar Investment Conference: How to Invest Today 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!    

07-07
33:08

6 Stocks to Buy in July for the Long Term

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski share which economic report is a must-watch-for during this shortened trading week. They also discuss whether FedEx FDX or Carnival CCL are stocks to buy after earnings, review news from Novo Nordisk NVO and Amgen AMGN about their obesity drugs, and take a deep dive into Morningstar’s outlook for Blackrock BLK.Plus, they talk about what 2025 has taught investors so far, and Dave shares a half dozen eclectic stock picks to consider heading into the third quarter. Episode highlights: The One Economic Report to Watch This Week Are These Stocks in the News Buys? Investments Lessons from 2025 So Far Stocks to Buy Now & Hold for the Long Term Read about topics from this episode. Register now to watch Dave’s comprehensive 3Q 2025 Outlook webinar on Thursday, July 10, at 11 am CT, 12 pm ET. Find out what Dave’s top dividend stock picks are for the rest of 2025: 10 Top Dividend Stocks for 2025Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!               

06-30
35:35

4 Cheap Stocks to Buy Before They Turn Around

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski review last week’s Fed decision and dot-plot update, discuss which economic and earnings reports to watch this week, and share what they learned about the consumer after digesting last week’s earnings reports from Lennar LEN, Darden DRI, and Kroger KR.They also cover whether Meta Platforms META, Marvell Technology MVRL, or Advanced Micro Devices AMD are stocks to buy today after popping last week. And one of Dave’s stock picks this week is a Warren Buffett favorite. Episode highlights: Fed Reaction & Inflation Stocks in the NewsShould You Stick to a Market Weighting in Stocks?Undervalued Stocks to Buy Before They Rebound Read about topics from this episode. Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in StocksRead Dave’s latest stock market outlook: June 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: Has the Storm Passed? Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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! 

06-23
36:07

5 Rallying Stocks to Buy in June While They’re Still Undervalued

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates any time soon and which company earnings to watch for in the week ahead. They also talk about Adobe’s results, takeaways from Apple’s WWDC event, and other stocks in the news. And they welcome special guest Damien Conover, Morningstar director of US Equity Research, who covers which sectors and industries are most vulnerable to tariffs. Episode highlights: Why Good Inflation Numbers Won’t Spur the Fed to Act Which Stocks in the News Look Attractive? Tariffs & Trade Deal Stock Picks Stocks That Are Rallying & Have More Room to Run Read about topics from this episode. Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in StocksRead Dave’s latest stock market outlook: June 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: Has the Storm Passed?Find out which sectors and industries would be hurt most by tariffs, according to Morningstar: Tariffs Would Likely Hit These US Stock Sectors the Hardest Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!  

06-16
41:02

3 Stocks to Buy and 3 Stocks to Toss Before the Market Storm

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Morningstar’s Susan Dziubinski and David Sekera sift through last week’s employment numbers, discuss the economic and earnings reports to watch this week, and explain how investors should be thinking about their portfolios during what Sekera calls an “eye of the hurricane” period for stocks.They also recommend stocks to buy and sell during the market calm and share whether Dollar General DG, Dollar Tree DLTR, and Crowdstrike CRWD are attractive investments after earnings. Episode highlights: 2:11 What New Jobs, Inflation Numbers Mean for Markets 16:40 Should You Underweight Stocks Today? 24:01 An Overlooked Summer Stock to Invest In 26:57 Stocks to Buy & Sell Before the Storm Hits Read about topics from this episode. Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in StocksRead Dave’s latest stock market outlook: June 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: Has the Storm Passed? Morningstar’s take on CRWD and DG after earnings:Dollar General Earnings: Results Shine on Same-Store Sales GrowthCrowdStrike Earnings: Vendor Consolidation Drives Upside as Outage Impact Dissipates Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!            

06-09
39:56

5 Oversold Stocks to Buy Before They Break Out

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.  On This Week’s Episode: What’s Next with Tariffs Economic & Earnings Reports to Watch New Research on NVDA, Cybersecurity Stocks, More Oversold Stocks to Buy for Summer Read about topics from this episode. Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!           

06-02
36:06

5 Stocks to Buy to Profit from Trump’s Trade Deals

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.  Key Takeaways: Our Read on Inflation Watching NVDA, HD, Others Ahead of Earnings Should You Buy REITs Today? Stock Picks of the Week   Read about topics from this episode. Read Dave’s latest Stock Market Outlook: May 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: Eye of the HurricaneKeep track of earnings at Morningstar’s earnings hub: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!

05-19
27:41

3 Stocks to Sell and 3 Stocks to Buy Instead

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.  Key Takeaways: On Radar: Inflation, Earnings New Research on AMD, NVO, GOOGL, Others Should You Overweight Stocks Today? 3 Stocks to Sell and 3 Stocks to Buy Read about topics from this episode. Read Dave’s latest Stock Market Outlook: May 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: Eye of the HurricaneKeep track of earnings at Morningstar’s earnings hub: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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! 

05-12
42:40

5 Stocks to Buy in May and Hold for the Long Term

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Plus, Morningstar strategist and Berkshire analyst Gregg Warren is joining the show this week to share some highlights from Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 annual meeting. Key Takeaways: On Radar: The Fed, Earnings Takeaways from Berkshire Hathaway’s Meeting New Research on MSFT, APPL, AMZN, META, More Stock Picks of the Week Read about topics from this episode. Keep track of earnings at Morningstar’s earnings hub: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!

05-05
42:04

4 Stocks to Buy Before They Rally Further

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Key Takeaways:1. On Radar: PCE & Jobs Report2. Big Tech & Other Earnings on Tap3. New Research on TSLA, GOOGL, More4. Stock Picks of the Week Read about topics from this episode. Keep track of earnings at Morningstar’s earnings hub: Company Earnings Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. Follow us on social media. Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarkets Dave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekera Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!

04-28
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4 Long-Term Stocks to Buy on the Dip

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Key Takeaways: 1:43 Key Earnings We’re Watching 7:49 New Research on NVDA, AMD, JNJ, More 13:50 Is the Market Undervalued? 17:01 Stock Picks of the Week  Read about topics from this episode. Keep track of earnings at Morningstar’s earnings hub: Company EarningsLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!

04-21
27:19

4 Core Stocks to Buy and Hold During Tariff Turbulence

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Key Takeaways: Market Recap & Valuations Today What to Expect During Earnings Season New Research: Cybersecurity Stocks, META & GOOGL Stock Picks of the Week Read about topics from this episode. Visit Morningstar’s content hub on tariffs, the economy, and the stock market: Morningstar’s Take on Tariffs: Stock Impacts, Portfolio Tips, and MoreLearn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing: Morningstar’s Guide to Investing in Stocks Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. 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/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 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!

04-14
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