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3 big risks index investors face today
Index investing can be risky—take it from me, I’m an indexer.
3 big risks index investors face today
3 big risks index investors face today
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Ask the Analyst: Should I wait to invest new money?

Ask the Analyst: Should I wait to invest new money?

Think about your goal and time horizon when deciding whether to invest during an uncertain economic environment.
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Bitcoin has almost erased its 2026 losses. What's next?

Bitcoin has almost erased its 2026 losses. What's next?

The largest cryptocurrency has staged a sharp comeback despite rising bond yields and tighter monetary policy.
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OpenAI’s reported valuation jump doesn't seem slowed by growing AI safety concerns

OpenAI’s reported valuation jump doesn't seem slowed by growing AI safety concerns

The AI giant is said to be seeking private funding that would value the company at $1.2 trillion or higher.
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Why tomorrow’s winners may not be today’s index leaders

Why tomorrow’s winners may not be today’s index leaders

Big Tech’s earnings boom faces a new test.
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Market Minute: Rising bond yields, US Fed hikes rates, What's gone wrong for Nike?

Market Minute: Rising bond yields, US Fed hikes rates, What's gone wrong for Nike?

Morningstar’s Bryce Anderson discusses rising bond yields, inflation concerns, AI spending and where Morningstar is finding opportunities despite market uncertainty.
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Market Index Performance | August 2026

Market Index Performance | August 2026

Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
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How Australia compares with 9 other countries at turning savers into investors

How Australia compares with 9 other countries at turning savers into investors

Australia delivers an effective investment ecosystem despite comparatively weaker disclosure and portfolio-transparency standards.
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Will AI destroy investor capital?

Will AI destroy investor capital?

Are collapsing costs and drained moats impacting the companies you own?
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Market Minute: AI risks are growing, inflation remains sticky

Market Minute: AI risks are growing, inflation remains sticky

Morningstar’s Dennis Li discuss the latest inflation data, rising bond yields, AI investment risks, and how Morningstar is positioning portfolios in the current environment.
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Don't panic about a bond market selloff. It could be a sign of economic strength

Don't panic about a bond market selloff. It could be a sign of economic strength

But if you are worried about the US debt, there may be a better route than gold’s ‘debasement’ trade.
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The surprising stocks beating the US market in 2026

The surprising stocks beating the US market in 2026

Companies spending on dividends and buybacks are winning this year.
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Chart of the Week: Will the gold price continue to fall?

Chart of the Week: Will the gold price continue to fall?

Demand softens as gold stays well above cost support.
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US markets brief: About that stock market broadening - Plus, the robots are coming

US markets brief: About that stock market broadening - Plus, the robots are coming

Is the rally still all about tech stocks? And what this week’s CPI might, or might not, mean for Fed rate hikes.
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What happens to equities as property prices soften?

What happens to equities as property prices soften?

Changes in property prices can influence the broader economy and corporate earnings, helping to explain potential impacts on sharemarkets.
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The investing mistake millions of investors still make

The investing mistake millions of investors still make

Mark and Shani run through the theory that explains the next market crash.
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