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Jack Shannon, senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses how often active fund managers succeeded in picking top stocks. He also explains whether this information can help investors find better funds.Are Fund Managers Good at Making Big Stock Bets?Fund Managers’ Hit RatesActive Fund Managers’ vs. Passive Index Fund Managers’ Stock Picking Performance How an Active Mutual Fund Can Underperform Despite Holding Winning StocksHigh Hit Rates and Topping the IndexWhen High Hit Rates Matter More or LessCan Investors Set It and Forget It?Do-it-Yourself Investors Looking for Funds with High Hit Rates Read about topics from this episode. Mutual Fund Managers Are Wrong More Than They’re Right Mutual Fund Manager Stock Hit Rates Betting Big on Stocks Rarely Beats Boring Investing 10 Stocks the Best Fund Managers Have Been Buying What to watch from Morningstar.Is There a New Leader in the AI Race? BOXX ETF: Cash-Like Returns Without the Tax Bill Active ETFs: What Investors Need to Know What a Strong Economy Now Means for the Rest of 2024 Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonJack Shannon Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc. markets reporter talks about what is driving the AI market rally, and what’s next for AI and the Fab Five. Sean Dunlop, a senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, explains how AI can innovate the restaurant industry. Travis Miller, energy and utilities strategist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses how utilities are powering AI through data center demand. Should the AI Market Rally Broaden Its View?Who Is Driving the Fab Five’s Success?Will NVIDIA Remain the Leader in the Artificial Intelligence Race?Tech Companies Struggling to Keep Up with the Fab FiveAI OutlookCan AI Speed Up Tech Evolution?How Digital Adoption Can Grow Bottom Lines Restaurant Industry Forecast for 2024Utilities Stocks: When Will the Market Give the Sector Some Respect? Where Do Utilities Fit Into AI Growth? Read about topics from this episode. These Stocks Are (Still) Powering the Bull MarketAI Is Booming, but Consumer Spending Is Slowing. Which Will Prevail in the Stock Market?Should You Buy and Hold an Artificial Intelligence Portfolio?Which AI Stocks Are Turning Hype Into Revenue?Utility Stocks: When Will the Market Give the Sector Some Respect? What to watch from Morningstar.4 Reasons Why the Stock Market Has Delivered Impressive PerformanceInherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDsShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing OpportunitiesAI Can Help Restaurants Innovate, But Will It Deliver Profits? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonSarah HansenSean DunlopTravis Miller Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Manager research analyst Lan Tran with Morningstar Research Services breaks down the strategy of the Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF, how investors can take advantage of what it has to offer, and whether this fund is worth the hype.What Makes BOXX ETF Stand Out What is a Box Spread? Tax Advantages Is BOXX ETF Delivering on its Promises?Will BOXX ETF Attract Investors If Cash Yields Drop?How Investors Can Take Advantage of BOXX ETFWill There Be More ETFs Like BOXX?Key Takeaways Read about topics from this episode. This Bond ETF Promises T-Bill Returns Without Taxable IncomeAlpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETFA Tax-Aware Alternative to CashHow to Maximize the Tax Efficiency of ETFsThe Real Tax Magic of ETFs What to watch from Morningstar.Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?How to Find a Great Dividend FundSPY Vs VOO: Which of Warren Buffett’s Two ETFs Are a Better Bet?Why are Active ETFs Everywhere, and Are Investors Abandoning Mutual Funds? Read what our team is writing:Lan Anh TranMargaret Giles Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morningstar Research Services’ Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America; Ryan Jackson, senior manager research analyst; and Daniel Sotiroff, senior manager research analyst discuss what’s driving the rapid of growth active ETFs and how their tax efficiency and lower costs make them an easy win for investors. The team joins host Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc. markets reporter, at the 2024 Morningstar Investment Conference.Active vs Passive ETFsWhat’s Driving the Growth of Active ETFs?Why Some Active ETFs Are More Successful Than OthersActive ETFs that Managers Have Shied Away FromWho Should Invest in Active ETFs?Misconceptions About Active ETFsTop-Rated Active ETFsWhat’s Next for Active ETFs? Read about topics from this episode. Morningstar's Guide to US Active ETFsActive ETFs are Soaring. Should You Invest?3 Great Active ETFs for Bond InvestorsThe Best Active ETFs to BuyHere’s Why Active ETFs Are So Hot Right NowHow to Choose Great ETFs for the Long Term What to watch from Morningstar.4 Reasons Why the Stock Market Has Delivered Impressive PerformanceShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing OpportunitiesCovered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?How to Find a Great Dividend Fund Read what our team is writing:Sarah HansenBryan ArmourRyan JacksonDaniel Sotiroff Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Lauricella, Morningstar’s global markets editor and Smart Investor newsletter editor, discusses how a strong economy has defied expectations, why it’s still worthwhile to invest in bonds, and what to watch for in the second half of 2024.How is the Market Reacting to the Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Forecast?Will the Economy Get a Soft Landing?Nvidia is Driving the Stock Market’s Bull RunNvidia Stock Outlook Why We’re Seeing More Stock Splits in 2024New Dividends From Mega-Cap Tech Companies What Could Provide a Lift to the Bond Market?Why Investors Should Still Own Bonds Key Takeaways Read about topics from this episode. Subscribe to Smart InvestorA Cautious Fed Eyes Just One Rate Cut In 2024 These Stocks Are (Still) Powering the Bull MarketWhat Does Nvidia’s Stock Split Mean for Investors? Job Gains Surged Again In May, Dashing Hopes of a Sustainable Slowdown It’s Been a Terrible Time for Bonds. Here’s Why You Should Own Them What to watch from Morningstar.4 Reasons Why the Stock Market Has Delivered Impressive Performance Why More Diversification Doesn’t Mean Better ReturnsInvest in SpaceX Alongside Elon Musk? Why This Closed-End Fund Is Not Worth the RideMaximize Credit Card Points for Better Trips and Rewards Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonTom Lauricella Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc. markets reporter, discusses why the stock market is up today and what could cause it to fall. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, explains why he thinks the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates more than once in 2024.Should You Invest in Spot Ether ETFs?Lululemon on Track Despite Slowdown in AmericasThe Fed’s Inflation Outlook Is a Little Too PessimisticGood News from the Fed’s New Inflation ReportWill the Fed Cut Interest Rates in 2024?How Investors Can Interpret the Fed Lifting its Long Run Interest RateWhy Are Stocks Hitting Record Highs How the Growing US Economy Has Supported Stocks Impressive Performance Is Inflation Finally Trending Down Again?Why Wall Street’s View of the Fed is ChangingWill Record Profits During Company Earnings Continue?What Risks Could Cause the Stock Market to Fall? Read about topics from this episode. Spot Ether ETFs: Should You Invest? Lululemon Earnings: On Track to Meet Expectations Despite Slowdown In Americas A Cautious Fed Eyes Just One Rate Cut In 2024 Why Stocks Are Hitting Record Highs—and What Could Send Them Back to Earth What to watch from Morningstar.Why More Diversification Doesn’t Mean Better Returns Invest in SpaceX Alongside Elon Musk? Why This Closed-End Fund Is Not Worth the RideMaximize Credit Card Points for Better Trips and RewardsInherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDs Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonSarah HansenPreston Caldwell Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist for Morningstar Inc, discusses why the classic 60/40 investment strategy beat a more diversified portfolio in 2023, and the positive that can come from interest-rate pivots.The Benefits of Portfolio Diversification How Does the 60/40 Portfolio Hold Up Against a Portfolio with More Asset Classes?Why the Well-Diversified Portfolio Struggled in 2023Is it Worth it to Invest Beyond the 60/40 Portfolio?Why Interest Rate Pivots Are Painful and EncouragingIs There an Interest Rate Pivot Right Now?Do Bonds Still Provide a Diversification Benefit?Which Bonds are the Best Portfolio Diversifiers?The Role of Cash in an Investment PortfolioKey Takeaways Read about topics from this episode. How Did Diversified Portfolios Hold Up in 2023? Why Simpler Has Been Better for Portfolio Diversification How Rising Interest Rates Change the Relationship Between Stocks and Bonds Which Bonds Provide the Biggest Diversification Benefit? Top 10 Things to Know About Building a Diversified Portfolio What to watch from Morningstar.Invest in SpaceX Alongside Elon Musk? Why This Closed-End Fund Is Not Worth the Ride Maximize Credit Card Points for Better Trips and RewardsInherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDsShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing Opportunities Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonAmy Arnott Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack Shannon, senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about the mania around Destiny Tech 100 and how much investors are paying to own the closed-end fund compared with what it’s worth. Margaret Giles, Morningstar Inc editor, discusses how life-stage investing can help pre-retirees and retirees map their priorities.Nvidia’s 10-for-1 Stock SplitTarget’s Weak Sales and Declining Market ShareVanguard’s New CEO Starting Soon Investing for Each Life StageFinancial Priorities When You Approach RetirementWhy Investors Should Think About Withdrawal Sequencing During Pre-RetirementWhy Retirees Struggle to Start Tapping Into Their PortfoliosFinancial Priorities When You RetireWhat Investors Need to Know About Destiny Tech100 Closed-End Funds vs Open-End FundsWhy Destiny Tech100’s Net Asset Value Premium is “Insane”Should Investors Own Destiny Tech100 Over Other Mutual Funds with Startup Stocks?Key Takeaways for Investors Read about topics from this episode. Nvidia Earnings: AI Demand Smashes Expectations Again Target Earnings: Margins Hold Up, but Top Line Constrained by Weak Discretionary Spending Vanguard Chooses an Outsider as Its New CEO An Investing Guide for Every Life Stage The Bucket Investor’s Guide to Setting Retirement Asset Allocation DXYZ: This Closed-End Fund Is Not Destiny’s Child What to watch from Morningstar.Maximize Credit Card Points for Better Trips and Rewards Inherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDsShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing OpportunitiesMagnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonMargaret Giles Jack Shannon Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Harrell is the editor of Morningstar’s DividendInvestor newsletter. He’s also a miles and points enthusiast. He shares what he’s learned from his credit card points journey, including that miles and points aren’t so-called free money.Credit Card PointsHow Do Travel Credit Cards Work?Why Did Credit Card Companies Start Offering Rewards?Why Have Credit Card Programs Become a Part of Airlines' Business Models?Could Credit Card Companies Pull Back on Rewards?Surcharges with Credit CardsWhat is the Cost of Points and Miles?Should You Spend to Earn Rewards Without Paying Off Your Credit Card Bill Each Month?Spending vs Splurging What to Know Before Researching Credit Card Rewards Recommendations to Maximize Credit Card Rewards Read about topics from this episode. 4 Lessons from My Credit Card Points and Miles JourneyWhy Do I Need a Credit Card?Best Financial-Services Companies to Own What to watch from Morningstar.Inherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDsShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing OpportunitiesMagnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet?Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denise Appleby, IRA Quick Reference Guide author known as The IRA Whisperer, clears up the confusion about what the IRS waived concerning inherited IRAs in 2024. Travis Miller, energy and utilities strategist for Morningstar Research Services, talks about how the artificial intelligence boom is driving data center demand. He also points to 2 cheap utility stocks expected to benefit. Disney’s Improved Streaming Results Uber’s Strong Financial Results in 2024Palantir’s Performance Led by AI PlatformOpportunities with Artificial Intelligence and Utility StocksUtility Stocks: When Will the Market Give the Sector Some Respect?Where Do Utilities Fit into AI Growth?How Higher For Longer Interest Rates Could Affect Utilities Utility Stock Picks New Rules for Inherited IRAsWithdrawals from Inherited IRAs and the 10-Year RuleImportant Distinction About What the IRS Waived in 2024Tax Implications for Inherited IRAs Will the IRS Suspend the Withdrawal Penalty for Inherited IRAs in 2025? Read about topics from this episode. Disney Earnings: Improved Streaming Results Come at the Expense of Continued Linear Weakness Uber Earnings: Network Effect Continues to Drive Profitable Growth for Uber Palantir Earnings: AI Platform Drives Strong Start to 2024 Utility Stocks: When Will the Market Give the Sector Some Respect? IRS Extends Waiver of Excise Tax for Inherited IRAs, but Not RMDs What to watch from Morningstar.Short-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing Opportunities Magnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet?Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?Make These Investing Moves Now for a Better Tax Day in 2025 Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonTravis Miller Denise Appleby Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, discusses how today’s market volatility could benefit investors who are focused on long-term investing. Mark Miller, Retirement Reboot author, calls the Medicare changes in 2024 at the pharmacy counter “the best news that few people seem to know about.” Apple’s Weak 2024 but Optimism for 2025Amazon’s Impressive First QuarterEli Lilly’s Better-Than-Expected Q1Medicare's Falling Prescription Costs Why Are Medicare Prescription Costs Dropping?How Spending Caps Affect SeniorsExpanded Access to Federal Assistance for Low-Income SeniorsWill Interest Rates Stay Higher for Longer?How Have Interest Rates Weighed on Stocks?How Fewer Interest Rate Cuts Could Benefit InvestorsKey Takeaway Read about topics from this episode. Apple Earnings: A Weak 2024, but Optimism for 2025Amazon Earnings: AWS Growth Accelerates and Profit Margins ImproveEli Lilly Earnings: Strong Weight-Loss Drug Sales Expand MarginsI’m 65 and Still Working. Should I Enroll in Medicare?What Hot Inflation and Delayed Rate Cuts Mean for Investors What to watch from Morningstar.Magnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet?Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?Make These Investing Moves Now for a Better Tax Day in 20253 Cheap Stocks to Watch in the Fight Over Sports Streaming Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonMark MillerSarah Hansen Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, explains why Apple and Tesla are diverging from the rest of the Magnificent Seven stocks. Also, details into a first ever dividend from Alphabet. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses why the Federal Reserve left higher interest rates in place and is changing its bond holdings.Alphabet’s First DividendBoeing’s Focused on Recovering from Past MistakesGeneral Motors Strong Start to 2024The Magnificent Seven Stock DivergenceApple’s Fallen from Last Year’s Rally How Apple Could Reverse the SlideWhy Investors Are Changing Their Minds About TeslaMorningstar’s Outlook for TeslaHigher Interest Rates Stick Around Read about topics from this episode. Alphabet Shares Surge on Strong Earnings, Dividend SurpriseBoeing Earnings: Paying for Mistakes Made Long Ago, Taking Back the Factory FloorGM Earnings: Strong Start to 2024 Is Good Sign for Rest of the YearMagnificent No More? Apple and Tesla Stocks Are Weighing on the MarketWith Sticky March PCE Inflation, When Will the Fed Hit Its 2% Target? What to watch from Morningstar.Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?Make These Investing Moves Now for a Better Tax Day in 20253 Cheap Stocks to Watch in the Fight Over Sports StreamingHow to Find a Great Dividend Fund Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonSarah HansenPreston Caldwell Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Netflix’s Incredible First Quarter United Flew Just Above Morningstar’s Expectations An Investing Guide for Every Life StageWhat is Life-Stage Investing?Early Career AccumulationWhen Would Roth Accounts Make Sense for an Investor?Why Mid-Career Accumulation Can Be More ComplicatedFinancial Priorities of Mid-Career AccumulatorsCovered-Call ETFs and Passive Strategies How Do Covered Call and Buffer ETFs Work?Which Kind of Investors Are These Strategies Designed For?Downsides to Buffer ETFs and Covered Call ETFs?Tax ConcernsWhat ETF Fees Are Costing Investors? Read about topics from this episode. Register for the Morningstar Investment Conference!An Investing Guide for Every Life StageAn Investing Road Map for Early Career AccumulatorsAn Investing Road Map for Midcareer AccumulatorsActive ETFs are Soaring. Should You Invest?Should You Own a Covered-Call ETF Like JEPI? What to watch from Morningstar.Make These Investing Moves Now for a Better Tax Day in 20253 Cheap Stocks to Watch in the Fight Over Sports StreamingHow to Find a Great Dividend FundThe 4% Retirement Rule is Just a Starting Point Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonMargaret GilesBryan Armour Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sheryl Rowling, editorial director for financial advice for Morningstar Inc, talks about four strategies to practice tax-efficient investing all year. Morningstar Sustainalytics’ director of stewardship Jackie Cook discusses three climate change resolutions this proxy-voting season, including one on Bank of America’s ballot.Tesla Appears It’s Focusing on ProfitsJPMorgan Chase Keeps Outlook SteadyClimate Change Resolutions During Proxy-Voting SeasonTax-Efficient Investing: 4 Moves to Make NowRead about topics from this episode. Tesla: Staff Reduction Confirms Our View of Focus on Profits In 2024JPMorgan Earnings: Bumper Profits Driven by Strong Net Interest Income and Trading Revenue4 Climate Votes That Matter in This Year’s Proxy-Voting SeasonWhat to watch from Morningstar.3 Cheap Stocks to Watch in the Fight Over Sports StreamingHow to Find a Great Dividend FundThe 4% Retirement Rule is Just a Starting PointNew Dividend Stocks: Can Meta and Salesforce Help Revive the Classic Strategy?Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonJackie CookSheryl Rowling Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Dolgin, senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about why companies are focusing on sports streaming as competition heats up. Plus, the path they could take to improve their financial situations.Netflix’s Dominance Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s New Sports-Focused Streaming ServiceHow Companies Can Expand into StreamingThe Role of Sports in StreamingNBA TV DealWhy are Apple and Amazon Tough Competitors?Streaming Services With Compelling Growth Stories Streaming Company Stock Picks Read about topics from this episode. Morningstar MagazineParamount and Warner Bros. Discovery: Uncertainty Surrounds Customer Choices for StreamingDisney Earnings: Lots of Good, Especially for the Flashy Metrics, but Underlying Issues RemainNetflix Earnings: Performance and Outlook Impressive, but Subscriber Growth Should Moderate What to watch from Morningstar.How to Find a Great Dividend FundThe 4% Retirement Rule is Just a Starting PointNew Dividend Stocks: Can Meta and Salesforce Help Revive the Classic Strategy?Self-Made Millionaire Tori Dunlap Embraces Mission to Make Women Rich Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonMatthew Dolgin Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Sotiroff and Todd Trubey, senior manager research analysts for Morningstar Research Services, discuss what makes a great dividend fund, the trade-offs that are costing some investors, and the risks to watch for.Dividend Income, Dividend Growth, and Dividend Income and GrowthDividend Fund RisksShould Dividend Yield Be a Top Priority? Dividend Funds vs Passive Options What Advantage Do Actively Managed Funds Have Over Broadly Diversified Passive Funds?How to Find a Great Dividend FundPassively Managed Dividend Fund PicksActively Managed Fund Picks Read about topics from this episode. What Makes a Great Dividend Fund?3 Great International Dividend ETFs for 2024The Best Dividend Funds What to watch from Morningstar.The 4% Retirement Rule is Just a Starting PointNew Dividend Stocks: Can Meta and Salesforce Help Revive the Classic Strategy?Self-Made Millionaire Tori Dunlap Embraces Mission to Make Women RichWhat’s Surprising Some Retirees About Their Social Security Benefits? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonDaniel SotiroffTodd Trubey Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Rekenthaler, vice president of research for Morningstar Research Services, explains how Morningstar’s study confirmed the 4% retirement rule and discusses why it’s important for new retirees to be flexible with their spending.Six Retirement Withdrawal Strategies that Stretch SavingsWhat Has Changed with Retirement Withdrawal Rates?Trade Offs to a Conversative Start with Your PortfolioRisks and Benefits of Changing a Portfolio’s Stock AllocationFlexible Spending Strategies The Role of Guaranteed IncomeKey Takeaways Read about topics from this episode. Six Retirement Withdrawal Strategies that Stretch SavingsMorningstar’s Retirement Income Research: Reevaluating the 4% Withdrawal RuleThe Good News on Safe Withdrawal RatesThe Best Flexible Strategies for Retirement Income What to watch from Morningstar.New Dividend Stocks: Can Meta and Salesforce Help Revive the Classic Strategy?Self-Made Millionaire Tori Dunlap Embraces Mission to Make Women RichWhat’s Surprising Some Retirees About Their Social Security Benefits?SPY Vs VOO: Which of Warren Buffett’s Two ETFs Are a Better Bet? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonJohn Rekenthaler Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Harrell, editor of Morningstar DividendInvestor newsletter, explains why some income-focused investors may skip adding two new dividend stocks, Meta and Salesforce, to their portfolios. Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, talks about why he expects more rate cuts than the Federal Reserve’s projections.Adobe’s Strong Q1 & Disappointing ForecastDo Salesforce and Meta Pay Dividends?Meta and Salesforce New Dividends What Can Meta and Salesforce Shareholders Expect?Will Meta and Salesforce Diversify the Pool of Dividend-Paying Stocks?Mega-Cap Stocks and Dividend InvestingWhy We Think 5 Interest-Rate Cuts Are Coming in 2024Will Interest Rates Drop in 2024?When Will the Fed First Cut Interest Rates?Federal Reserve’s Longer-Term Outlook Read about topics from this episode. After Earnings, Is Adobe Stock a Buy, Sell, or Fairly Valued? What Stock Investors Need to Know About Meta’s New Dividend Salesforce Earnings: Firm Declares a Dividend Fed on Track for June Rate Cuts and More What to watch from Morningstar.What’s Surprising Some Retirees About Their Social Security Benefits?SPY Vs VOO: Which of Warren Buffett’s Two ETFs Are a Better Bet?Walmart Stock Split and Earnings Are Coming Up. What to Expect.Should You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonPreston Caldwell David Harrell Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tori Dunlap, the author of Financial Feminist, talks about why women should stop feeling guilty about their spending and why they should keep their finances separate from their partner’s.Her First $100KLoud BudgetingWhy We Spend and How to Not Feel Guilty About ItShould You Rent or Buy a Home?Women’s Economic EmpowermentFinancial Education as ProtestMaking More Women RichHow to Be Fearless When It Comes to MoneyRead about topics from this episode. The C-Suite Gender Pay Gap Persists. It’s Not About Pay Discrimination. Women Get Less Support Than Men For Key Board Roles The Percentage of Female Fund Managers Is Almost Exactly Where It Was 20 Years Ago What to watch from Morningstar.What’s Surprising Some Retirees About Their Social Security Benefits?SPY Vs VOO: Which of Warren Buffett’s Two ETFs Are a Better Bet? Walmart Stock Split and Earnings Are Coming Up. What to Expect.Should You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Miller, author of Retirement Reboot, explains why Social Security benefits are taxable, and how a bill aiming to eliminate taxes on Social Security would pay for the program. Read more about these topics from this episode.Salesforce Earnings: Firm Declares a Dividend https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/salesforce-earnings-firm-declares-dividendSnowflake Earnings: Revenue Outlook Disappoints; New CEO Taking Over https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/snowflake-earnings-revenue-outlook-disappoints-new-ceo-taking-overMacy’s Earnings: Another Strategic Plan Is Unveiled, but Sales Growth Elusive https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/macys-earnings-another-strategic-plan-is-unveiled-sales-growth-elusiveSocial Security Is Taxable? Don’t Be Caught Off Guard. https://www.morningstar.com/retirement/social-security-is-taxable-heres-how-determine-what-you-owe What to watch from Morningstar.SPY Vs VOO: Which of Warren Buffett’s Two ETFs Are a Better Bet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVXw2Ih6qYHow to Get the Most Out of Your Bond Investments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNnt-eBXojgShould You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now? https://youtu.be/ltcMHu3RYYk?si=lfCgPUcU5Fvg19Uj When Will the Fed Finally Cut Rates? https://youtu.be/CcbUDKtnzNQ?si=n5Z2kbuHPPgW6CCNCould Company 401(k)s Go the Way of IBM? https://youtu.be/QAxokyStJ3o?si=_18V0O8syb1otbor Read what our team is writing: Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Walmart shares are overvalued, but Nvidia and Home Depot are fairly valued. Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway released its 13F for Q42023, and only two ETFs were on it – one of them earns the coveted Gold rating. Walmart’s Q4 Exceeded ExpectationsNvidia’s Stellar Quarter and AI DemandHome Depot Felt Macro Pressures in Q4Berkshire Hathaway Releases Its 13FSPY and VOOPeople and Process Pillar RatingsWhy Does Vanguard Have a Better Rating?Structural Differences Between SPY and VOOOutlook for Vanguard in 2024Vanguard’s 2024 International Business OutlookAdvice in 2024 Read about topics from this episode. Walmart Earnings: Low Prices Winning Over Customers, Who Are Spending More Nvidia Earnings: Revenue Boom Fuels AI Hype Home Depot Earnings: Prudently Navigating Macro Pressures With Strategic Execution Berkshire Hathaway 13F Filing: More Sells Than Buys in Quieter Q4Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Still Sets a High Bar for Index-Tracking What’s in Store for Vanguard’s Funds, ETFs, and More in 2024 What to watch from Morningstar.Walmart Stock Split and Earnings Are Coming Up. What to Expect.Should You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now?When Will the Fed Finally Cut Rates?Could Company 401(k)s Go the Way of IBM? Read what our team is writing:Ruth Saldanha Mo'ath Almahasneh Daniel Sotiroff Susan Dziubinski Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maciej Kowara, strategist for Morningstar Research Services, and Alec Lucas, director of manager research for Morningstar Research Services, talk about what surprised them about their research about bond investments.Typical Bond PortfolioHow to Create Portfolio Optimized for Best Risk-Adjusted ReturnsSharpe-Optimized Portfolio Bank Loans and Corporate BondsWhy Should Investors Trust This Portfolio?Risk-Adjusted Portfolio vs. 60/40 PortfolioHow Investors Can Use Our ResearchWhat Could Go Wrong with a Risk-Adjusted Portfolio? Read about topics from this episode. How to Invest Better With Bonds3 Bond Funds for All Yield SeasonsThe Best Bond ETFs What to watch from Morningstar.Walmart Stock Split and Earnings Are Coming Up. What to Expect.Should You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now?When Will the Fed Finally Cut Rates?Could Company 401(k)s Go the Way of IBM? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonMaciej KowaraAlec Lucas Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noah Rohr, equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, explains how Walmart’s stock split will work, and what he’s looking for in the retailer’s earnings report. Sylvester Flood, senior product manager for Morningstar Inc, tells Ruth Saldanha, editorial manager for Morningstar Research Inc, why the demand for spot bitcoin ETFs is expected to grow. Disney’s Climbing Margins in Q1Ford’s Cutting Costs After UAW StrikeCVS 2024 Outlook TrimmedWalmart Stock SplitWhy Is Walmart Splitting Its Stock?Will This Stock Split Help Investors?What to Look for in Walmart’s Earnings Walmart Stock Spot Bitcoin ETFsHow Much Money Went Into The Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch?ETF FlowsHow to Calculate ETF Flow NumbersNew Net Money vs. Flow from One ETF to Another‘Easy Button’ for Advisors Investing in Bitcoin Read about topics from this episode. Disney Earnings: Lots of Good, Especially for the Flashy Metrics, but Underlying Issues Remain Ford Earnings: Pricing Eases UAW Strike Damage CVS Earnings: Outlook Trimmed Due to Elevated Medical Utilization In Medicare Advantage Business Walmart Earnings: Top Line Expands as Consumers Seek Value Amid Tighter Economic ConditionsSpot Bitcoin ETFs Are Here. Should You Invest? What to watch from Morningstar.Should You Bet on Online Gambling Stocks Now?When Will the Fed Finally Cut Rates?Could Company 401(k)s Go the Way of IBM?Why Now Is the Time for Value Investing Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonNoah Rohr Ruth Saldanha Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Wasiolek, a senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses the exciting opportunity to invest in gambling stocks. Larry Swedroe, author and Morningstar contributor, explains why chasing market performance and factoring in political beliefs into investing decisions can cost investors.Meta’s First DividendBoeing on Pause for Quality ControlNovo Nordisk’s Strong Sales in Q4The Gaming Industry and Online Gambling Flutter on the NYSEFanDuel vs. DraftKingsOnline Sports BettingGambling Stocks3 Investing Lessons Investors Can Start Practicing TodayDon’t Go Chasing Market PerformanceWhy Do We Diversify?Do Your Political Beliefs Influence How You Invest? Read about topics from this episode. Meta Earnings: Strong Ad Growth, First Dividend Supercharge Stock Price Boeing Earnings: Quality Puts a Pause on 737 MAX Expansion Novo Nordisk Earnings: Strong Outlook Supported by Expanding Pipeline DraftKings Earnings: Robust Sales and Profit Outlook Dealt as Platform Wins With Customers 12 Lessons the Market Taught Investors in 2023 What to watch from Morningstar.When Will the Fed Finally Cut Rates? Could Company 401(k)s Go the Way of IBM?Why Now Is the Time for Value InvestingAI Can Help Restaurants Innovate, But Will It Deliver Profits? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton Dan Wasiolek Larry Swedroe Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Interest rates could likely be coming down, we discuss when, and we also talk about how much an ETF costs. And as the Magnificent Seven results start to roll in, are some of these stocks a buy?00:33 Tesla’s Slower Growth in 202401:37 Verizon’s Strong Q402:36 Netflix’s Booming Subscriber Growth03:31 The Total Cost of Owning an ETF04:19 Why Do the Costs of ETFs Vary?04:49 How Should Investors Measure ETF Holding Costs? 05:39 Tracking Costs vs Tracking Error06:21 What Are Transaction Costs?06:51 Holding Costs vs Transaction Costs07:45 Fed Unlikely to Cut Interest Rates in March, but What About May? Read about topics from this episode. Tesla Earnings: Slower Growth Expected in 2024 Verizon Earnings: Stellar Cash Flow and Pricing Discipline Bode Well Netflix Earnings: Performance and Outlook Impressive, but Subscriber Growth Should ModerateWhat Is the Total Cost of Owning an ETF? When Will the Fed Start Cutting Interest Rates? What to watch from Morningstar.Could Company 401(k)s Go the Way of IBM? Why Now Is the Time for Value InvestingAI Can Help Restaurants Innovate, But Will It Deliver Profits?Betting Big on Stocks Rarely Beats Boring Investing Read what our team is writing:Ruth Saldanha Zachary Evens Preston Caldwell Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Rekenthaler, vice president of research for Morningstar Research Services, discusses IBM’s 401(k) plan change and why many workers would want something similar. Nic Owens, an industrials equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about how Boeing’s 737 safety issues affect the company’s outlook and stock.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s Improved OutlookCitigroup’s Disappointing Q4BP’s New CEOIBM Retirement Accounts IBM’s Retirement Benefit Account vs 401(k) Match PlanWhy Did IBM Switch from a 401(k) Match to the Retirement Benefit Account?Advantages and DisadvantagesWill Other Companies Follow IBM’s Lead?Boeing’s Manufacturing FlawsFAA Safety Alert Targets Older Boeing 737s How Is Boeing Improving Safety Standards?Boeing Stock OutlookRead about topics from this episode. Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings: Upbeat Guidance and Lower 2024 Capital Expenditure Encouraging Citigroup Earnings: Turnaround Remains Complex, Expense Management Is Promising Despite Trimming Some Targets, BP Still Holds One of the More Aggressive Transition StrategiesBoeing: We Quantify the Fallout from 737 Manufacturing Defects Between $1 and $30 Per ShareHas IBM Built the Next Generation’s 401(k) Plan? What to watch from Morningstar.Why Now Is the Time for Value InvestingAI Can Help Restaurants Innovate, But Will It Deliver Profits?Betting Big on Stocks Rarely Beats Boring Investing5 Pieces of Good News for Investors as 2023 Wraps Up Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonJohn Rekenthaler Nicolas Owens Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, talks about different scenarios that could provide a boost to value investing in 2024. Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America for Morningstar Research Services, explains why spot bitcoin ETFs are the best option on the fund market for bitcoin investors.00:45 BlackRock’s Earnings Surpassed Morningstar’s Expectations01:48 Coinbase Benefits from Higher Trading Revenue02:58 Should You Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs?03:36 Spot Bitcoin ETF vs Bitcoin Futures ETF05:05 Bitcoin Risks to Investors06:15 What Investors Should Consider Before Buying a Spot Bitcoin ETF08:51 Could Value Stocks Take the Lead in 2024?09:57 Value Stocks vs Growth Stocks10:54 Opportunities for Investors11:54 Are Value Stocks Making a Comeback?Read about topics from this episode. BlackRock Earnings: GIP Acquisition Provides a Boost to Improving AUM Growth Forecast Is Coinbase Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued? Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Here. Should You Invest? Will Value Stocks Take the Lead In 2024? What to watch from Morningstar.AI Can Help Restaurants Innovate, But Will It Deliver Profits? Betting Big on Stocks Rarely Beats Boring Investing 5 Pieces of Good News for Investors as 2023 Wraps Up Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett Built Berkshire Hathaway to Thrive After They’re Gone Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonSarah Hansen Bryan Armour Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Dunlop, an equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about how some restaurants are using artificial intelligence to tailor their menus to customers’ tastes and whether tip-flation is here to stay. Tech and the Restaurant Industry Can AI Speed Up Tech Evolution?How Digital Adoption Can Grow Bottom Lines"Tipflation” FrustrationLoyalty Programs Lead to Higher Customer SpendingSocial Media and Advertising Buzz Restaurant Industry Forecast for 2024Restaurant Stock Opportunities Read about topics from this episode. Toast Earnings: Shares Fall on Lofty Expectations and Slowing Restaurant Sales and Are Now CheapRestaurant Brands Earnings: Global Systemwide Sales Growth Encouraging, Modest Development HiccupYum Earnings: Digital Strength and Value Orientation Should Defend Results Despite Tough BackdropWendy’s Earnings: Solid Digital and International Progress Encouraging; Shares Slightly Cheap7 Charts On the AI Stock Boom One Year After ChatGPT’s LaunchWhere Are the Growth Opportunities in AI Investing? What to watch from Morningstar.Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett Built Berkshire Hathaway to Thrive After They’re GoneWhy are Active ETFs Everywhere, and Are Investors Abandoning Mutual Funds?Timing the Market Doesn’t Work — We Did the MathMake the Most of Your HSA Benefits and Investments in 2024 Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonSean Dunlop, CFA Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack Shannon, a senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, explains why some active fund managers’ bets on their highest conviction stock picks paid off, but their portfolio performance may not have shown it.What is a “Big Bet”?Active Managers Are Increasing Their Big BetsDid Big Bets Help or Hurt Portfolios?Wagering and the Magnificent SevenCan Market Concentration Explain Big Bets?Best and Worst Bets Over the Last 25 YearsDid Winning Stock Pickers Beat The Benchmark Again?Key Takeaway for Investors Read about topics from this episode. The Best and Worst Mutual Fund Bets of the Past 25 YearsHow Have the Magnificent Seven’s Earnings Been Looking?Here’s Why Active ETFs Are So Hot Right NowLarge-Growth Active Fund Managers Have Faced an Uphill Battle10% Stock Weights Are No Longer Shocking for Funds. Should They Be? What to watch from Morningstar.Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett Built Berkshire Hathaway to Thrive After They’re GoneWhy are Active ETFs Everywhere, and Are Investors Abandoning Mutual Funds?Timing the Market Doesn’t Work — We Did the MathMake the Most of Your HSA Benefits and Investments in 2024 Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonJack Shannon Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Lauricella, Morningstar Inc’s global markets editor and Smart Investor newsletter editor, discusses some of this year’s biggest headlines including the Federal Reserve signaling an end to hiking interest rates, the bond market’s performance, and the AI boom.What to Expect from the Fed in 2024Inflation and Housing Dropping Bond Yields The Magnificent Seven StocksNvidia Stock vs Cisco StockWho Is Next to Benefit from AI?Outlook for Obesity Drug Stocks The Bond Market in 20232024 Outlook Read about topics from this episode. Fed Inches Closer to 2024 Rate CutsHow Have the Magnificent Seven’s Earnings Been Looking?Nvidia 2023 vs. Cisco 1999: Will History Repeat?7 Charts On the AI Stock Boom One Year After ChatGPT’s LaunchObesity Drug Stocks: Where to Invest NowThe 4 Biggest Market Stories of 2023 — and What’s Next in 2024 What to watch from Morningstar.Why are Active ETFs Everywhere, and Are Investors Abandoning Mutual Funds?Timing the Market Doesn’t Work — We Did the MathMake the Most of Your HSA Benefits and Investments in 2024Headwinds Hold Airlines Back, But Check Out These Travel Stocks for the Holidays Read what our team is writing:Tom LauricellaIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, discusses why optimism and worry loom over the holiday shopping season. Gregg Warren, strategist for Morningstar Research Services, talks about how Munger’s passing will impact Berkshire and his outlook for the company. He also shares one of his favorite quotes from the sharp-witted investing legend. Instacart’s CompetitionLululemon’s Q3 Beats Morningstar’s ExpectationsHoliday Shopping Season and Consumer SpendingRetailers’ MoodSales ExpectationsHow the Loss of Charlie Munger Could Impact Berkshire HathawayCharlie Munger & Warren Buffett Laid the Groundwork for a Successful TransitionMorningstar’s Outlook on Berkshire Hathaway’s StockHow Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett Inspired InvestorsFavorite Charlie Munger Quote Read about topics from this episode. Instacart: Market Dominance at Risk With Heightened CompetitionLululemon Earnings: Strong Momentum Leading Into a Competitive Holiday PeriodNovember Jobs Report Shows Steady Strength In HiringMarkets Brief: Why Investors Should Pay Extra Attention to Shopping Trends This HolidayWhy Berkshire Hathaway’s Success Will Continue After Charlie Munger ... and Warren Buffett What to watch from Morningstar.Why are Active ETFs Everywhere, and Are Investors Abandoning Mutual Funds?Timing the Market Doesn’t Work — We Did the MathMake the Most of Your HSA Benefits and Investments in 2024Headwinds Hold Airlines Back, But Check Out These Travel Stocks for the Holidays Read what our team is writing:Sarah HansenGreggory WarrenIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With interest rates likely to stay on the higher side, investors should realize that there is money to be made in rates staying higher for longer, and we have three ETF picks that could help you do just that. Timestamps:Salesforce’s Strong QuarterIntuit’s Solid Top and Bottom LinesSnowflake’s Mixed Quarter ResultsWhat is Driving Interest in Active ETFs?Why Are There Such High ETF Flows?Are Active Investors Leaving Mutual Funds for Active ETFs?Advantages of Active ETFs Disadvantages of Active ETFsHow to Decide Between ETFs, Mutual Funds, or a Passive Strategy 3 ETFs That Benefit From Higher Interest Rates Read about topics from this episode. Salesforce Earnings: MuleSoft Shines In Another Overall Good Quarter Intuit Inc Snowflake Earnings: Long-Term Upside Is Far From Melting Here’s Why Active ETFs Are So Hot Right Now What to watch from Morningstar.Timing the Market Doesn’t Work — We Did the Math Make the Most of Your HSA Benefits and Investments in 2024 Headwinds Hold Airlines Back, But Check Out These Travel Stocks for the Holidays Higher Bond Yields and Interest Rates Are Here to Stay Read what our team is writing:Ruth Saldanha Ryan Jackson Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Fleck, director of research for ratings and ESG for Morningstar Research Services, explains why market-timing underperforms a hands-off strategy. Leslie Norton, editorial director for sustainability for Morningstar Inc., discusses what to expect at COP28 and the global push to net zero.NVIDIA’s Outstanding Fiscal Q3 Revenue Cisco’s Gloomy Full-Year OutlookShopping Boosted Walmart’s Q3, But Uncertainty Remains Going into HolidaysWhat Investors Should Pay Attention to From the United Nations Climate Change Conference The Paris Agreement Calls for Progess Check at COP28What Are Governments Doing About Rising Global Temperatures?Who’s Leading and Lagging in Becoming Net-Zero? Investment Opportunities in Clean Energy TransitionShould Investors Focus on Time in the Market?Does Market Timing Work?Market Signals for InvestorsMarket Timing vs. Buy And HoldWhy The Portfolio That Relies on the Market Timing Underperforms Remembering Charlie Munger Read about topics from this episode. Nvidia Earnings: Predictably Outstanding Results; Strong Forward Guidance Cisco Earnings: Still Like Long-Term Opportunity Despite Lowered Outlook Walmart Earnings: Top Line Expands as Consumers Seek Value Amid Tighter Economic Conditions Staying Invested Beats Timing the Market—Here’s the Proof What Does a Warmer Future Mean for Oil & Gas Stocks? 12 Lessons on Money and More From Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger What to watch from Morningstar.Make the Most of Your HSA Benefits and Investments in 2024 https://youtu.be/2zPAQcSf0Pw?si=CjJyf5pTlHTMBWRDHeadwinds Hold Airlines Back, But Check Out These Travel Stocks for the Holidays https://youtu.be/Dd1H9tQ8Hp8?si=VaX9p-aDIpajlKGJHigher Bond Yields and Interest Rates Are Here to Stay https://youtu.be/cmcvJ2BY6_g?si=HpvsruSUlXgO4D3MNew iShares Target-Date ETFs Provide Different Retirement Saving Path https://youtu.be/thAqOc8pokY?si=prbOtZ-x18rO81XZ Read what our team is writing:Leslie Norton Adam Fleck Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Margaret Giles, Morningstar Inc editor, discusses how to use HSA benefits and the 2024 HSA contribution limits. Greg Carlson, Morningstar Research Services senior manager research analyst, talks about who Morningstar has ranked the top HSA providers for spending and investing. What is an HSA?HSA vs. FSAHSA Limits Are Increasing in 2024How To Maximize the Triple tax BenefitHow to Switch an HSA ProviderWhat to Look for When Shopping for a Health Savings AccountBest HSAs for SpendingBest HSAs for Investing Read about topics from this episode. What Happens to Your HSA in Retirement?What Can My HSA Be Used For?Can You Save Too Much in a Health Savings Account?The Best HSA Providers of 2023 What to watch from Morningstar.New iShares Target-Date ETFs Provide Different Retirement Saving Path5 Scary Stocks for You to Avoid This HalloweenNavigating Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024Falling Mutual Fund and ETF Fees a ‘Big Win for Investors’ Read what our team is writing:Margaret GilesGreg CarlsonIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nic Owens, industrials equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses how Southwest is preparing to avoid another holiday travel meltdown, the airline industry’s outlook for ticket prices, and what travel stocks to check out.Uber’s Profit and Demand Cruised AheadRoblox Reported Rise in Global Growth Kellanova Benefitted From Higher Prices Holiday Travel Season and North American AirlinesHow Southwest Airlines is Preparing for the HolidaysWhat We Can Expect From Travel Demand and Ticket PricesWill a Low-Cost Airline Fail in 2024?Travel Stocks to Consider This Holiday SeasonInflation News: Cooler Report Opens Door to Interest-Rate Cuts in 2024 Read about topics from this episode. Uber Earnings: The Platform Is More Easily Attracting Demand and Supply; Shares Remain UndervaluedRoblox Earnings: Strong User Growth and Cost Leverage Bode Well for 2024Kellanova CoA Cheap Dividend Stock That’s 30% Undervalued and Yields Above 4%Southwest Airlines Earnings: Cutting Valuation to $19 From $36 on Yields, Expenditure, and RiskUnited Airlines Earnings: Cost Growth Portends Industry Drama as CEO Predicts a ShakeoutWhy We Expect Inflation to Fall in 2024 What to watch from Morningstar.Higher Bond Yields and Interest Rates Are Here to StayNew iShares Target-Date ETFs Provide Different Retirement Saving Path5 Scary Stocks for You to Avoid This HalloweenNavigating Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024 Read what our team is writing:Preston CaldwellNicolas OwensIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah Hansen, Morningstar Inc markets reporter, explains the new normal of bond yields and interest rates and where investors can find fixed-income opportunities. Adam Fleck, director of research for ratings and ESG for Morningstar Research Services, discusses how companies with union workers can compete against non-union firms.Apple’s Solid Fiscal Fourth QuarterEli Lilly’s Diabetes Drug Lift in Q3McDonald’s Is Resilient Under Inflation Pressure‘Higher for Longer’ EraTight vs. Loose Financial Conditions'Higher-for-Longer' Side Effects Fixed-Income Market Opportunities for InvestorsAre Labor Unions Bad for Business?Risks and Benefits of a Unionized WorkforceCan Unionized Companies Compete with Non-unionized Companies?GM, Ford, and Stellantis Uncertainty Ratings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Megan Pacholok, Morningstar Research Services senior manager research analyst, discusses BlackRock’s iShares target-date ETFs and how they compare to their mutual fund siblings. Amazon Impressed in Q3Google Ad Rebound Lifts Alphabet Visa Benefits from Travel Bounce BackBlackRock’s Bring Back Target-Date ETFsChanges to the ETF SpaceWhat is BlackRock Offering? ETFs vs. Mutual FundsCan BlackRock’s Targeted ETFs Be a Part of 401(k)s?Is BlackRock Successful?Fed Focused on Higher for Longer, But Rate Cut Talk Likely Coming Read about topics from this episode. Amazon Earnings: E-Commerce Improves, AWS Stabilizes, and Margins Surge https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1187599/amazon-earnings-e-commerce-improves-aws-stabilizes-and-margins-surgeAlphabet Earnings: Google Search and YouTube Are Strengthening, and Cloud Is Likely to Accelerate https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1186708/alphabet-earnings-google-search-and-youtube-are-strengthening-and-cloud-is-likely-to-accelerateVisa Earnings: Quarter Largely Maintains Recent Trends https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1186842/visa-earnings-quarter-largely-maintains-recent-trendsA New Era for Retirement Savings https://www.morningstar.com/funds/new-era-retirement-savingsFed Meeting: Rates Held Steady, But Options Open for One More Hike https://www.morningstar.com/economy/fed-meeting-rates-held-steady-options-open-one-more-hike What to watch from Morningstar.Falling Mutual Fund and ETF Fees a ‘Big Win for Investors’ https://youtu.be/gt9PTjD4RLE?si=jUqZZhqJ6BT1MhTXTikTok: Risky Tax Advice and Supersize Valuations https://youtu.be/nkufuIPIW8M?si=6avg_v6D7zLDRGaAPayment Pause Ends: Student Loan Expert Shares Repayment Tips https://youtu.be/wVr-_KOM3Qw?si=GtSJQNVoPsbXDHiaUAW Strike Raises Investor Risks https://youtu.be/D-fkLxPeVVI?si=HxF5jUQPju2AJmDt Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2399/ivanna-hamptonMegan Pacholok https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2320/megan-pacholokPreston Caldwell https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2047/preston-caldwell Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Morningstar Research Services’ equities strategist Eric Compton talks about the U.S. banking sector after earnings, and we talk to Dave Sekera, the chief U.S. market strategist for Morningstar Research Services, about scary stocks. Tesla’s Q3 Took a HitNetflix’s Strong Subscriber GrowthUnited Airlines Predicts Airline Industry Changes 5 Scary StocksWhat Makes These Stocks So Scary?What If You Own Scary Stocks The Year of Tech Supply Chain and XPO StockAdvertising and Content TechEducation Sector in ChinaThe Most Overvalued Stock How Often Investors Should Check on Stocks in Their PortfoliosWhat’s Going on in the Banking Sector?Big and Regional Banks Q3 EarningsWhat is Net Interest Income?Regulatory Risk and Interest Rate RiskBank Stock Picks Read about topics from this episode. Tesla Earnings: Price Cuts Weigh on Margins While Cybertruck Launch Officially ScheduledNetflix Earnings: Stellar Results Show Durable Strengths but Also Some Tailwinds That Should SubsideUnited Airlines Earnings: Cost Growth Portends Industry Drama as CEO Predicts a Shakeout2 Big Tech Stocks to BuyQ4 Stock Market Outlook: Equities Undervalued After RetreatWhat Rising Bond Yields Mean for Q3 Bank Earnings What to watch from Morningstar.Falling Mutual Fund and ETF Fees a ‘Big Win for Investors’TikTok: Risky Tax Advice and Supersize ValuationsPayment Pause Ends: Student Loan Expert Shares Repayment TipsUAW Strike Raises Investor Risks Read what our team is writing:Ruth SaldanhaDavid SekeraIvanna HamptonEric Compton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Miller, “Retirement Reboot” author, explains the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and why timing is important when signing up for Medigap.Ryan Jackson, Morningstar Research Services manager research analyst, discusses how most actively managed funds outperformed their average passive peer over a 12-month period. itigroup Q3 Earnings Crushed EstimatesStrong Travel Demand Lifted Delta’s Q3 EarningsSocial Security and Medicare in 2024The New Social Security COLA2024 COLA and Retiree’s BudgetsTraditional Medicare vs. Medicare AdvantageWill Medicare Prescription Drug Prices Fall?Actively-Managed Funds vs. Passive Index FundsWhat Drove the Active Fund Rebound?Active Fund Managers’ Outperformance How to Choose a Winning Active Fund Read about topics from this episode. Citigroup Earnings: Revenue Growth Is Working, but We Won’t Know About Expenses Until 2024Delta Earnings: Higher Structural Costs Will Lead to New Equilibrium; Fair Value Down $1 to $40I’m 65 and Still Working. Should I Enroll in Medicare?Should You Delay Taking Social Security Benefits?Social Security for Beginners, Part I2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and DeductiblesActively Managed Funds Surprise in Market ReboundLarge-Growth Active Fund Managers Have Faced an Uphill BattleWhen It Comes to Passive Bond ETFs, the Devil Is in the Details What to watch from Morningstar.Falling Mutual Fund and ETF Fees a ‘Big Win for Investors’TikTok: Risky Tax Advice and Supersize ValuationsPayment Pause Ends: Student Loan Expert Shares Repayment TipsUAW Strike Raises Investor Risks Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonRyan JacksonMark Miller Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America at Morningstar Research Services, discusses how investors and financial advisors are pushing down mutual fund and ETF fees.Fund Fees History Fund Flow TrendsFalling Fund Fees What is Happening with Retirement Accounts?Is There a Shift in the Financial Advice Industry?Why Investors May Not See Savings What is a ‘Greenium’?Vanguard Wins Cheapest Average Fund FeesHow Low Can Fund Fees Go?Two Fund Picks Read about topics from this episode. Morningstar's U.S. Fund Fee StudyCan Vanguard Still Compete on Fees?The Link Between Flows and Fund RatingsWhen Should You Own the Underlying Components Rather Than a Fund-of-Funds? What to watch from Morningstar.Payment Pause Ends: Student Loan Expert Shares Repayment TipsUAW Strike Raises Investor Risks3 of the Best Robo-Advisors, and One of the WorstStocks to Consider as the U.S. Pushes to Reclassify Cannabis Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonBryan Armour Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tax expert Ed Slott explains why following some tax advice on TikTok could lead to an IRS audit. Jack Shannon, Morningstar Research Services’ senior manager research analyst, pits the valuation of privately held ByteDance against publicly traded rivals Meta and Snap.How are Companies like ByteDance Valued?Why Valuations MatterByteDance and Tech’s 2023 RallyTikTok, Meta, and Snap TikTok’s Business RisksThe “Unicorn of all Unicorns”IRS Releases Memo About TikTok TrendAudit Warning What the TikTok Trust Promoters Are Getting WrongHow to Protect Yourself Read about topics from this episode. How Mutual Funds Are Valuing TikTok, Twitter, and Other Private Companies https://www.morningstar.com/funds/how-mutual-funds-are-valuing-tiktok-twitter-other-private-companiesThe Best and Worst Mutual Fund Bets of the Past 25 Years https://www.morningstar.com/funds/best-worst-mutual-fund-bets-past-25-yearsIRS Chief Council Memo https://www.irs.gov/pub/lanoa/am-2023-006-508v.pdf What to watch from Morningstar.Payment Pause Ends: Student Loan Expert Shares Repayment Tipshttps://youtu.be/wVr-_KOM3Qw?si=GtSJQNVoPsbXDHiaUAW Strike Raises Investor Risks https://youtu.be/D-fkLxPeVVI?si=HxF5jUQPju2AJmDt3 of the Best Robo-Advisors, and One of the Worst https://youtu.be/BSoSdJdUFKU?si=4K7BciRIHIq7Run9Stocks to Consider as the U.S. Pushes to Reclassify Cannabis https://youtu.be/fME1Oyit2CY?si=XbvRY1fz-etDjn4o Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2399/ivanna-hamptonJack Shannon https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2372/jack-shannon Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Betsy Mayotte, founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, explains the benefits of federal student loan repayment plans, and the loophole that makes Parent Plus loans eligible for the SAVE plan. New-Home Sales Have Remained ResilientFedEx Missed Morningstar’s ExpectationsMicrosoft’s Activision Blizzard Buyout Student Loan Repayments and “The Institute of Student Loan Advisors”How To Prepare for Student Loan Payments Younger Borrowers vs. Older BorrowersShifting Student DebtRisks of Defaulting on Federal Student Loan Debt in RetirementThe SAVE Repayment PlanWhat Rising Bond Yields Mean for Investors Read about topics from this episode. Incentives and Speculative Building Have Boosted New-Home Sales; We Now See More Starts in 2023FedEx Earnings: Global Package Demand Still Sluggish, but Ground Margins ImpressActivision Blizzard: Sale to Microsoft Will Likely Close in OctoberStudent Loan Repayments Are Back. What Does That Mean for Your Financial Plan?Information on Limited Forgiveness Opportunities and Repayment Restart What to watch from Morningstar.UAW Strike Raises Investor Risks3 of the Best Robo-Advisors, and One of the WorstStocks to Consider as the U.S. Pushes to Reclassify Cannabis“Ripped Off” to a “Better Deal” – How Investors Fared Since the Market-Timing Scandal Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Also, why Morningstar thinks the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates earlier than projected.Dave Whiston, U.S. autos equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, says the demands from the UAW strike could bankrupt the Big Three automakers.Apple’s Innovation in Q3Smucker’s is Growing Its Snacking PortfolioMorningstar Expects More Deals from Disney An Unprecedented UAW StrikeWhat are the UAW Strike Counteroffers? Advantages and Disadvantages of a Standup StrikeWould Meeting the Strike’s Demands Make the Big Three Automakers Less Competitive?UAW Strike Risks to Investors15:54 Ford and GM Stocks17:21 We Expect Faster Pace of Interest-Rate Cuts Than the Fed Read about topics from this episode. Disney and Charter: A New Carriage Agreement Points to Improved Content Strategies https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1180340/disney-and-charter-a-new-carriage-agreement-points-to-improved-content-strategiesQualcomm: Supply Agreement With Apple Doesn’t Alter Our Long-Term Valuation https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1180169/qualcomm-supply-agreement-with-apple-doesnt-alter-our-long-term-valuationSmucker: Price Paid for Hostess Looks Fair, but Past Execution Mistakes Worry Investors https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1180281/smucker-price-paid-for-hostess-looks-fair-but-past-execution-mistakes-worry-investorsWhat the First-Ever UAW Strike at All 3 Detroit Automakers Could Mean https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/what-first-ever-uaw-strike-all-three-detroit-automakers-could-meanWhen Will the Fed Start Cutting Interest Rates? https://www.morningstar.com/markets/when-will-fed-start-cutting-interest-rates What to watch from Morningstar.3 of the Best Robo-Advisors, and One of the Worst https://youtu.be/BSoSdJdUFKU?si=4K7BciRIHIq7Run9Stocks to Consider as the U.S. Pushes to Reclassify Cannabis https://youtu.be/fME1Oyit2CY?si=XbvRY1fz-etDjn4o“Ripped Off” to a “Better Deal” – How Investors Fared Since the Market-Timing Scandal https://youtu.be/yqmEo6PN7V0?si=hpAqff9EiQ2EEI2-Economy Outshines ‘Uneventful Earnings' https://youtu.be/SCR-epYX0ts?si=MQWffECd7EFSGj1l Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2399/ivanna-hamptonPreston Caldwell https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2047/preston-caldwellDavid Whiston https://www.morningstar.com/authors/766/david-whiston Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morningstar Research Services’ Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist, and Gabe Denis, senior manager research analyst, discuss how the lines are blurring between robo-advisors and traditional financial advisors. Timestamps:What's a Robo-Advisor?Investor Benefits From Robo-AdvisorsDid 2022 Stand Up Against 2023?Tax Loss HarvestingLimitations of Digital Investment AdviceRobo-Advice vs. Human AdviceRobo-Advisor FeesThe Best Robo-Advisors Advisors of 2023Schwab Intelligent PortfoliosFidelity GoVanguard Robo-AdvisorThe Worst Robo-Advisor Read about topics from this episode. The Best Robo-Advisors of 2023What Is a Robo-Advisor?Should You Be Using a Robo-Advisor?Are Robo-Advisors Worth Your Investment? What to watch from Morningstar.Stocks to Consider as the U.S. Pushes to Reclassify Cannabis“Ripped Off” to a “Better Deal” – How Investors Fared Since the Market-Timing ScandalEconomy Outshines ‘Uneventful Earnings'Microsoft Bets Big on AI: What Investors Should Know, Part Two Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonAmy C. ArnottGabriel Denis Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Morningstar Inc’s investment specialist Susan Dziubinski highlights three dividend stocks, while Kristoffer Inton, consumer equity strategist at Morningstar Research Services, talks all the latest developments in the cannabis space.Salesforce Soared Among the CloudsUnited Auto Workers Vote to Approve a StrikeBest Buy’s Better Q2Cannabis Stocks Slow Growth HHS Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis Canadian Cannabis Companies Cannabis Stocks Look Cheap Cannabis Stock Outlook Read about topics from this episode. Salesforce Earnings: Strong Margins, Share Buybacks, CRPO Growth Drive Good QuarterUAW Strike Likely at Stellantis, and Striking All the Detroit Three at Once Is PossibleBest Buy Earnings: Solid Quarter Overshadowed by Weak Industry Environment; Shares Remain CheapCannabis Shares Rally On Recommendation for Less Stringent Prohibition What to watch from Morningstar.Economy Outshines ‘Uneventful Earnings'Microsoft Bets Big on AI: What Investors Should Know, Part TwoMicrosoft Bets Big on AI: What Investors Should Know, Part OneInterest-Rate Forecast: What’s Next? Read what our team is writing:Ruth SaldanhaKristoffer IntonSusan DziubinskiDave Sekera Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Russ Kinnel, director of manager research for Morningstar Research Services, talks about the 2003 mutual fund scandal that resulted in allegations of market-timing and late trading. He also discusses increased transparency and lessons for investors. Timestamps:00:44 Will Investors Try Birkenstock on For Size?02:04 NVIDIA’s Sky-High Performance03:32 Mutual Fund Scandal’s 20th Anniversary22:19 5 Stocks to Sell Before Labor Day Read about topics from this episode. Birkenstock IPO: Will Investors Find the Price Uncomfortable?After Nvidia Stock’s Huge Rally, 6 Key Things to Watch in Q2 EarningsAfter Earnings, Is Nvidia Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?The 5 Biggest Mutual Fund Rating Upgrades of 20233 High-Dividend Stocks to Avoid5 Stocks To Buy as Q2 Earnings Season Wraps Up What to watch from Morningstar.Economy Outshines ‘Uneventful Earnings'Microsoft Bets Big on AI: What Investors Should Know, Part TwoMicrosoft Bets Big on AI: What Investors Should Know, Part OneInterest-Rate Forecast: What’s Next? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonRussel KinnelDavid Sekera Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode notes: In today’s episode, Tom Lauricella, Morningstar Inc’s chief markets editor, talks about the strong economy and where investors can find some opportunities.Timestamps:Earnings Season TrendsApple and Amazon EarningsWhat Did We See from the Banks in Q2?Key Trends and the U.S. Economy Will There Be a Recession? Inflation TrendsFed and Interest Rates OutlookStock Market OutlookNear-Term Stock OutlookWhat Headwinds Could the Stock Market Face?Takeaways forrom 2023 Read about topics from this episode. July Jobs Report Suggests Economy on Track for ‘Immaculate Disinflation’Markets Brief: Is the Stock Rally Broadening?July CPI Report Cements Improved Inflation Picture5 Stocks To Buy as Q2 Earnings Season Wraps UpThe Stock Market Is Now Fairly Valued. Here’s What to Do Next. Subscribe to Smart Investor! [IH1] What to watch from Morningstar.Microsoft Bets Big on AI: What Investors Should Know, Part TwoMicrosoft Bets Big on AI: What Investors Should Know, Part OneInterest-Rate Forecast: What’s Next?What To Do With Your Cash Right Now Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonTom Lauricella Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/@Jessica Bebel Nice touch! Thanks for including. [IH1] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this two-part episode, Dan Romanoff, a senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about Microsoft’s AI advantage and its closest competition. Timestamps:Big Tech and AIWhat Gives the More Established Companies an Edge?Small Companies and AIWhat’s Next for Microsoft and AI?How to Integrate AIWill People Have to Pay to Interact With for Artificial Intelligence?AI Hype vs. AI RealityWill Google Be Next to Lead the AI Race? The Chase in the AI RaceMicrosoft Stock Outlook Read about topics from this episode. After Earnings, Is Microsoft Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?Microsoft and AI: Believe the Hype?Microsoft Earnings: Solid Performance, With Azure Strength Offset by Margin Pressure in 2024Before Investing in AI Stocks, Consider ThisMicrosoft Stock vs. Alphabet Stock: Which Is a Better Buy? What to watch from Morningstar.Interest-Rate Forecast: What’s Next?What To Do With Your Cash Right NowNasdaq 100 Rebalance: What It Means for Your PortfolioHiring a Financial Advisor? Honesty Counts (With Yourself, Too) Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonDan Romanoff Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

: In this two-part episode, Dan Romanoff, a senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about Microsoft’s AI advantage and its closest competition. Timestamps:OpenAI’s Origin Story OpenAI Dropped ChatGPT-4Microsoft and Open AI PartnershipWhat is AI’s Market Size?NVIDIA’s Role in Microsoft's AI Read about topics from this episode. After Earnings, Is Microsoft Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?Microsoft and AI: Believe the Hype?Microsoft Earnings: Solid Performance, With Azure Strength Offset by Margin Pressure in 2024Before Investing in AI Stocks, Consider This What to watch from Morningstar.Interest-Rate Forecast: What’s Next?What To Do With Your Cash Right NowNasdaq 100 Rebalance: What It Means for Your PortfolioHiring a Financial Advisor? Honesty Counts (With Yourself, Too) Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonDan Romanoff Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Preston Caldwell, senior U.S. economist for Morningstar Research Services, explains why he thinks the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates and when he expects the cuts to start. Meta’s “App-y” FamilyMicrosoft’s Strong Q4Barbie Boost Could Fall Interest Rates OutlookWill There Be Future Interest Rate Hikes?Inflation Is FallingThe Economy is StrongHow Long Will Economic Growth Last?When Will the Fed Start Cutting Interest Rates?Retiring Earlier Than Expected? How to Manage Your Finances Read about topics from this episode. After Earnings, Is Meta Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?Microsoft Earnings: Solid Performance, With Azure Strength Offset by Margin Pressure in 2024When Will the Fed Start Cutting Interest Rates?Fed’s Powell Talks Tough After Rate Hike, But a Pause Seen Likely From Here4 Financial Tasks You Shouldn’t Put Off What to watch from Morningstar.What To Do With Your Cash Right NowNasdaq 100 Rebalance: What It Means for Your PortfolioHiring a Financial Advisor? Honesty Counts (With Yourself, Too)Firing Your Financial Advisor? When To Stay, When To Go Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonPreston CaldwellChristine BenzSusan Dziubinski Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.