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Equity markets tumble as US inflation runs hotter than anticipated
Markets
Equity markets tumble as US inflation runs hotter than anticipated
US inflation data released on Tuesday night sparked a sell off as recession fears increase.
Nicola Chand | 14 September 2022
Earnings misses are getting more of a pass
Stocks
Earnings misses are getting more of a pass
Second-quarter results haven't actually been that impressive, but investors are rewarding them regardless, writes Morningstar associate data...
Jakir Hossain | 09 August 2022
How do rising interest rates affect equity markets?
Personal Finance
How do rising interest rates affect equity markets?
When interest rates go up, interest-sensitive stocks go down, We explain why.
Nicola Chand | 17 May 2022
Investing basics: what are capital raisings, and should you participate?
Personal Finance
Investing basics: what are capital raisings, and should you participate?
Companies are turning to shareholders to help fund them through the pandemic, sometimes leaving them worse off.
Emma Rapaport | 05 June 2020
Morningstar unearths the dividend plays for a covid-19 world
Stocks
Morningstar unearths the dividend plays for a covid-19 world
The coronavirus has forced many companies to curb payouts but if you look hard enough, you’ll find some have the means to generate income for...
Emma Rapaport | 28 May 2020
Moment of truth for active funds
Funds
Moment of truth for active funds
The corona market crash may provide active managers with an overdue opportunity to prove their worth.
Emma Rapaport | 28 April 2020
3 more stocks for your watchlist
Stocks
3 more stocks for your watchlist
Morningstar analysts consider these names to be trading at meaningful discounts following the market rout.
Emma Rapaport | 08 April 2020
The best and worst Aussie equity funds of 2019
Funds
The best and worst Aussie equity funds of 2019
We sort the wheat from the chaff in a year marked by record low rates, weak growth and trade tensions.
Emma Rapaport | 19 December 2019
Leadership change at A2 Milk doesn't harm business outlook
Stocks
Leadership change at A2 Milk doesn't harm business outlook
The surprise exit of CEO Jayne Hrdlicka and other looming changes to A2 Milk's executive ranks won't hinder the company's longer-term earnings, says...
Emma Rapaport | 09 December 2019
Pre-retirees: are you taking too much risk?
Personal Finance
Pre-retirees: are you taking too much risk?
Morningstar columnist Christine Benz notes how many pre-retirees and retirees are reluctant to lighten up on equity risk despite very strong market...
Christine Benz | 09 April 2019