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Australia’s biggest supermarkets are defending their turf against proliferating competition but profit margins of 8 per cent are ancient history, says Morningstar’s Johannes Faul.

What began as a small family operation has become a $1.9bn company, with a successful acquisition strategy.

The Australian equity market has risen in December more times than it's fallen over the last 25 years, and this Christmas also looks set to be a merry one for local investors. 

The price offered by convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard was too low to tempt the Caltex board, says Morningstar's Mark Taylor.

There are ways to find companies that are both good corporate citizens and cash flow generators, writes Morningstar Investment Management's Peter Bull.

Despite the brand damage of the money-laundering scandal, the big four bank has an upbeat outlook and joins Twinkie-maker Hostess among the top stocks.

Any decline towards US62c could further enhance the gains on offshore assets, which experts claim offer greater diversity than the limited choice of investments at home. 

Telstra’s update this week had some comforting news for investors, says Morningstar senior equity analyst Brian Han.

Australia’s second largest bank remains undervalued and its earnings will recover despite the fallout from the money-laundering and child exploitation scandal, says Morningstar.

Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian are consolidating their competitive advantage and attracting more than just your average silver-haired pleasure-seekers.

Australia's harsh dry conditions are cruelling food growers' profits but transcend agriculture companies and effect mining, insurance and retail companies Newcrest, QBE, Coles and Woolworths.

Morningstar has begun coverage of buy now, pay later play Zip Co, saying it is slightly better value than its chief rival Afterpay, but unlikely to match its growth.

The downgrade means none of Australia’s big four banks carries an Exemplary rating.

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The infant formula maker remains undervalued after upgrading guidance and reaffirming its market clout in the key market of China.

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Poor occupancy rates have hurt the childcare provider but there are reasons to be cheerful, says Gareth James.

Morningstar believes investors are underestimating the potential of big-name carmakers Ford and General Motors and lesser-known parts suppliers such as BorgWarner and Allison Transmissions.