15/12/2011 | 10:03 AM  The main issue in 2012 will be the onset of recession in Europe and how the situation is handled, says Ian Huntley, so the defensive, income-producing strategy remains in place.

15/12/2011 | 10:03 AM  While 2011 has been a challenging year, Morningstar’s Ross Bird points out that there are definitely some opportunities for the investor who is willing to exercise a bit of patience.

15/12/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar analysts take a look at what to expect from the resources, banking, mining services, telco and retail sectors in the coming year.

14/02/2012 | 10:08 AM  

10/02/2012 | 10:03 AM  In this report, Morningstar analysts examine their picks of the small-cap crop that are expected to outperform over the long term.

25/01/2012 | 10:03 AM  

25/01/2012 | 10:03 AM  While there is a lot to like about these two big banks, they still have their differences and may actually appeal to different types of investor.

25/01/2012 | 10:03 AM  When it comes to production reports from the Aussie resources majors it is easy to miss the forest for the trees, as Morningstar's Mark Taylor explains.

25/01/2012 | 10:03 AM  In a world where finding a finding a sector that produces consistent growth is becoming increasingly difficult, these healthcare stocks may be worth a look.

20/01/2012 | 10:03 AM  While the outlook is for further takeover activity in the small-cap space in the coming year, investors should maintain their focus on companies with solid fundamentals.

13/01/2012 | 10:03 AM  A difficult business environment presents some challenges.

15/12/2011 | 10:03 AM  While many investors' concerns about Australian bank stocks may be valid, Morningstar analysts still maintain the banks are a strong investment proposition.

9/12/2011 | 10:03 AM  

9/12/2011 | 10:03 AM  

2/12/2011 | 10:03 AM  The two-speed economy continues to hamper the local shipping sector, and airline investing has proven not to be pastime for the faint of heart.

25/11/2011 | 10:03 AM  

25/11/2011 | 10:03 AM  Advertising revenues continue to migrate from print to online, but this auction and classifieds site has other attractive attributes.

18/11/2011 | 10:03 AM  The full-year results from the "big three" did not disappoint, and the strong dividend growth is an overwhelming vote of confidence by the banks in their earnings forecasts.

17/11/2011 | 10:03 AM  In this report, we present investors with a list of stocks that offer secure, strong dividend yields.

11/11/2011 | 10:03 AM  Advertising budgets are feeling the domino effect, as weak consumer sentiment continues to flow through the retail industry.

11/11/2011 | 10:03 AM  We put the telco sector under the microscope and find value at both the bigger and smaller ends of the spectrum.

27/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  The outlook for construction activity is hardly sanguine, which is unfortunate given the ripple-like effects across the economy.

27/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  While mining services companies offer indirect exposure to resource and energy sector growth, there is also a level of risk.

28/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  

26/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  While no major surprises are expected when the "big three" report their annual results, dividend growth is unlikely to disappoint.

20/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  Confidence towards riskier parts of the AREIT sector remains fragile and ongoing volatility is likely, Morningstar analysts say.

20/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  Orica and Incitec Pivot are reaping the benefits of strong commodities demand and the outlook for the two companies is reasonably positive.

20/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  A shift towards imports of steel-making materials by China and India augurs well for Australia and its miners.

18/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar's Ross Bird explains how changing consumer attitude and spending platform will challenge the role of the traditional discretionary retailer.

18/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  Equity prices are now looking attractive for the long-term, patient investor, writes Morningstar's Ross Bird.

6/10/2011 | 10:03 AM  In this report, Morningstar's David Walker gives investors an introduction to reinsurance and its purposes.

30/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  While an improvement in some cyclical factors could be positive for AREITs over the short to medium term, the sector still faces a number of structural headwinds.

30/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  The portfolio puts in a solid performance, despite volatile and weak markets, with demonstrated earnings resilience.

30/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  Despite commodity prices showing signs of following the rest of the world into the abyss, there is no need to panic. Just steel your nerves.

29/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  

23/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar analysts illustrate what has long been suspected - the Australian banks' exposures to PIIGS countries are nil at best and immaterial at worst.

23/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar expects a return to strong earnings growth for the sector after it was hurt by some well-flagged issues.

23/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  With large, readily expandable and low-cost assets, the attractiveness of the big miners is understandable. But which is the superior investment?

16/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar analysts illustrate the underlying strength of the Australian banks amid the current economic doom and gloom.

8/09/2011 | 10:03 AM  Resilient earnings performance despite headwinds.

25/08/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar senior equities analyst James Cooper provides investors with some interesting income stock propositions.

11/08/2011 | 10:03 AM  But it is possible this panic could get sillier, writes Huntleys' Your Money Weekly editor Ian Huntley.

10/08/2011 | 10:03 AM  The current rallies in global stockmarkets are rapidly rectifying what to my mind was simply an overblown panic, writes Huntleys' Your Money Weekly editor Ian Huntley.

8/08/2011 | 10:03 AM  Huntleys' Your Money Weekly editor Ian Huntley offers investors a handful of stocks currently representing good value amid the recent gloom.

23/06/2011 | 10:03 AM  While the search for security and a decent return can be a volatile exercise, Ian Huntley reminds investors of the value to be found when panics pull markets lower.

23/06/2011 | 10:03 AM  While there may be a few more "elephants in the room" weighing on investment sentiment, Morningstar's Ross Bird points out that Australian companies are in pretty good shape.

23/06/2011 | 10:03 AM  Negative sentiment towards the banks is overcooked, the peak oil argument has legs, while caution towards the discretionary retail sector remains, Morningstar analysts say.

11/08/2011 | 10:03 AM  Forget FY11 - rebound expected in FY12.

10/08/2011 | 10:03 AM  Key traits such as strong balance sheets and higher occupancy rates put Aussie trusts in a good position to weather the latest global storm, Morningstar's Scott Courtney says.

5/08/2011 | 10:03 AM  Unfavourable market conditions are increasing earnings pressure.

14/07/2011 | 10:03 AM  The implications of the government's proposed carbon tax are complex, to say the very least. Morningstar's Ross Bird looks at some impacts and trends that may emerge over time.

29/07/2011 | 10:03 AM  

7/07/2011 | 10:03 AM  While some of these canine quadrupeds may change their behaviour for the better and while some may just need a vet, others may have a hard time finding a loving home in any portfolio.

5/07/2011 | 10:03 AM  Plenty of action awaits the A-REIT sector going forward, with M&A activity continuing and several projects being dusted off, but use caution when it comes to retail.

30/06/2011 | 10:03 AM  

17/06/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar senior equities analyst Peter Rae introduces the inaugural list of our favoured Small Cap picks, and explains the selection process involved.

29/04/2011 | 10:03 AM  When it comes to China, Ian Huntley shows it pays to listen to someone who has actual knowledge of the country - such as former BHP China head Clinton Dines.

5/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  The China story is far from over, Ian Huntley argues, and with its growing prosperity will provide Australia with some obvious, and some less obvious, opportunities.

2/06/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar's Ross Bird looks at what impact the prolonged strength of the Aussie dollar could have on corporate profitability going forward.

30/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  While the banks may have been receiving some bad press of late, Morningstar analysts see no reason to change their fundamentally positive outlook on the sector.

26/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  

26/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  

19/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  Two speed - Resources and Defensive.

11/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  VGI Partners give the lowdown from this year's marathon Q&A session with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.

17/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  Earnings rebound but top-line revenue growth remains Achilles' heel.

9/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  

5/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  We examine a few key aspects of dividend investing provided by a US colleague that can help generate positive returns in an uncertain time.

28/04/2011 | 10:03 AM  Where to find the most bang for your buck.

28/04/2011 | 10:03 AM  

15/04/2011 | 10:03 AM  With a lot of Aussies saving more and spending less, we take a look at the consequences of this shifting dynamic.

15/04/2011 | 10:03 AM  While the IT sector of the Australian sharemarket is dominated by Computershare and Iress, there are also smaller firms that are worth taking a look at.

1/04/2011 | 10:03 AM  With investment decisions made more complex by unfolding global events, Morningstar's Ross Bird gives his take on how to tame the elephants in the room.

18/03/2011 | 10:03 AM  While many Australian companies stand to benefit as Japan rebuilds after the devastation, many impacts are difficult to quantify.

18/03/2011 | 10:03 AM  Morningstar's Mark Taylor provides a breakdown of the ongoing Japanese situation's implications for Australian resources companies.

11/03/2011 | 10:03 AM  Profits, dividends and valuation changes.

3/02/2011 | 10:03 AM  Which stock could possibly offer an 80% return over 3 years?

3/03/2011 | 10:03 AM  

3/02/2011 | 10:03 AM  

2/02/2011 | 10:03 AM  How the international regulator's reforms will affect Australian bank hybrids.

27/01/2011 | 10:03 AM  When weighing up bank deposits against income stocks, Morningstar's James Cooper says investors need to assess the impact of franking.

27/01/2011 | 10:03 AM  Why is QBE more profitable than IAG and Suncorp?

14/01/2011 | 10:03 AM  The big four look poised for growth over the long term after emerging from the GFC relatively unscathed.

13/01/2011 | 10:03 AM  

13/01/2011 | 10:03 AM  Tablets and internet TV are the two key themes taken away from the recent Vegas tech show.

16/12/2010 | 10:03 AM  The bull will run for some time to come as the printing presses stay warmed up, Ian Huntley says.

16/12/2010 | 10:03 AM  The outlook for Aussie shares is positive, but watch out for offshore risks, says Morningstar's Head of Equities Strategy Ross Bird.

16/12/2010 | 10:03 AM  The Chinese beast will continue to consume commodities, as confidence bolsters the banks.

9/05/2011 | 10:03 AM  Building a robust investment portfolio is critical to achieving your investment objectives.