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Brace for ugly numbers and some creative accounting as companies share their first post-covid results.

Morningstar's second-quarter 2020 market commentary covers the yield curve, trends in US investments abroad, and more.

If the pandemic means you can't have your daily takeaway, it means you've saved $500 so far - which means you can invest!

Shares are expected to start lower on the ASX, after US GDP contraction and the possibility of a delayed US presidential election rattled investors on Wall Street.

Dabble has no plans to be the next wolf of Wall Street, says Xinja chief Eric Wilson.

Some analysts see the price of the precious metal getting to US$3000.

The economy roared back to life in the second quarter, but the Middle Kingdom is beset by excess capital stock and a mounting pile of debt, writes Preston Caldwell.

Skipping this party after 30 years; Gold as defensive; Two big themes; Client changes; Generation blame game; Equities in super; COVID green lining.

The Australian share market is set for a strong start after a rally on Wall Street following the US Federal Reserve reiterating supportive measures for the economy.

Why investors need a controlled trial by fire, taking advice from social media and a small defence of options.

Telstra will look for a reprieve after the heavy discounting, says Brian Han.

Risks are far smaller than a decade ago, despite the impact of the covid crisis, write Morningstar equity analysts Eric Compton and Preston Caldwell.\n 

A look at how shareholders pursued racial justice in the 2020 proxy season, and what we expect in 2021.

All eyes will be on company balance sheets, how management has responded to this once-in-a-lifetime event, and of course, the future of dividends.

Shares are expected to start lower on the ASX after a negative lead from Wall Street following poor financial results and worries about a US coronavirus stimulus plan.

When utility stocks plunged during the onset of the pandemic Lazard Asset Management's Warryn Robertson knew it was time to jump in.

If your goal is to look out for your loved ones, consider tackling these estate-planning additional jobs.

The precious metal is often touted as a hedge against inflation, but its record there is more mixed, writes Morningstar's Amy C. Arnott.

Brian Han, Senior Equity Analyst provides some insights into his latest Brianstorm edition.

The Australian share market is set to start higher after a positive lead from Wall Street where investors bet on technology stocks due to report earnings this week.

Why the US stock market is rallying despite a historic rise in the unemployment rate.

Why 1832 Asset Management’s Tom Dicker sees some promising pockets in certain commercial realty and single family homes.

Australian retail investors are less trusting of financial advisers despite seeing value in their potential to find opportunities, says Lisa Carroll of CFA Societies of Australia.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 24 July.

The Covid-19 crisis has made investors think about how companies treat their customers and employees. We look at why the number of controversies is climbing.

ASX shares are expected to fall at the start of the trading week after a broad sell-off on US markets last week due to weak earnings and surging coronavirus cases. 

When the big tech giants account for 25pc of the S&P 500, it’s refreshing to hear of bargains among other sectors and regions.

Lazard Asset Management's Warryn Robertson looks at how the pandemic has affected toll roads and airports and what the future of travel holds.

Vaccine reality check; Matt Williams and Paul Xiradis stock picks; Noel on hedging; five value principles; death of 4% rule; books for a virus year.

Australian shares are set to drop after more signs the coronavirus crisis is worsening in the US, which prompted markets there to close lower.

Medical scopes, orthodontics, pet care and groceries have proved fertile ground for Bell Asset Management.

MPT tries to make the most of the trade-off between risk and reward.

These undervalued wide- and narrow-moat names were recently added to the Morningstar Global ex-US Moat Focus Index.

Small-value stocks appear to be the soundest bet among US equities over the next three to five years, writes John Rekenthaler.

Australian shares are set for a lukewarm start amid investor caution ahead of the federal government unveiling the size of its budget deficit later on Thursday.

Their share price performance remains strong but the four tech giants' social licenses may be weakening under congressional scrutiny.

Hit by coronavirus and strained relations between China and the west, a trio of companies with large Asian exposure have had mixed fortunes in fiscal 2020.

Three new vaccines for coronavirus look poised for emergency use authorisation in the US this autumn. What does that mean for investors?

Morningstar analyst Tancrede Fulop singles out a few companies that have performed well and also led the way in looking after staff. 

New stock-pickers are prone to lose money. Are the lessons worth the price? We ask Morningstar's Christine Benz.

Shares are expected to fall early on the Australian market after US markets lost momentum late in the session.

Margins for the world’s largest streaming service are expanding, but price competition looms, says Morningstar’s Neil Macker.

Asking these questions about sustainable strategies will get you a step ahead of most investors.\n 

The Australian stock market is poised to rise in early trading, after promising results for possible coronavirus vaccines helped Wall Street end higher.

Elevated iron ore prices have lifted mining company earnings to eye-watering levels but this doesn't make them income stocks, says Morningstar's Mat Hodge.

Stocks in many sectors have rallied hard but good value opportunities remain, says Morningstar’s Adam Fleck.

The Department of Labor recommends holding ESG investors to a higher legal standard.

Net borrowings have staged their largest increase in the past five years—which sectors do you think top the list?

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 17 July.

Shares are likely to start flat after a mixed lead from Wall Street and amid cautious sentiment ahead of the federal government's impending budget update later this week.

Local miners should deliver stellar fiscal 2020 results but such outperformance is unlikely to last, says Morningstar’s Mat Hodge.

Vanguard’s Aussie index tracker is a cheap option in a crowded field where fee competition is fierce.

Shares are tipped to rise early in trade on the Australian market, despite US markets closing lower on rising unemployment figures.

It's been a volatile year so far and some funds fared better than others.

How to make some upgrades during this down time.

These four Chinese tech heavyweights are turning up the heat in the fight for global dominance as they take on their American rivals.

6 charts show market stretch; investing during COVID; risky retail; sourcing income; US companies on local exchanges; new SMSF rules; gold as hedge.

Covid-19 has made the intended public offering impossible, says Morningstar's Andrew Willis.

The Australian market is likely to open in the green after promising data for a potential covid-19 vaccine helped US markets close higher overnight.

Sustainable investing isn't just about values, it's about managing risks that affect all investors.

For many people, what ends up mattering is not retiring early but rather possessing the option to do so. Freedom is power.

JPMorgan's Nicholas Weindling talks opportunities in Japan and reveals the stock that has been his largest holding for almost a decade

The asset class has a habit of outperforming but Morningstar's Ross MacMillan sees signs of a bubble.

Australia's share market is tipped to open higher after energy and materials stocks helped Wall Street close higher.

They have the flexibility to unearth bargains and promising companies that passive strategies lack, a Morningstar study shows.

Here are our analysts' top ideas in each sector this quarter.

Retirement researcher Wade Pfau discusses why low yields put this withdrawal rule at risk and what strategies retirees can use instead.

It’s the biggest deal of the year in the US but perhaps not one that will please shareholders of No 3 chipmaker Maxim Integrated, says Morningstar.

Australian shares are likely to drop in early trade after US markets fell following California's covid-19 decision to extend closures of indoor venues.

The Fed is snapping up double-digit percentages of the corporate-bond ETF market.

Rachel Winter of UK fund manager Killik & Co talks payments, social media and investing in her monthly stock pick round-up

Momentum, value, growth and ESG factors can help you make sense of the millions of global stocks, but a factor-based approach also has pitfalls.

The global engineering services company is attractively priced to benefit from a forecast rise in crude, says Morningstar.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 10 July.

Shares are expected to rise early on the Australian market after encouraging findings about a coronavirus drug helped US markets finish last week higher.

Whether you trade every day or once a year, there is a service for you, but before you invest compare the fees and functions.

Morningstar has trimmed its near-term outlook for Treasury Wine after a big earnings miss but better days lie ahead.

Almost half of all Australians say their mental wellbeing has suffered since the crisis began.

Global tech and healthcare stocks stood firm as the market was blindsided by the coronavirus.

Morningstar has raised its fair value estimates for Alphabet, Facebook, Pinterest, Snap, and Twitter.\n 

Shares look like falling early in line with the US, where another round of business shutdowns to contain a surge in covid-19 cases has spooked investors.

Many strategies that ignore price and employ simple alternative rules to weight stocks have historically fared better than the market, Morningstar data shows.

Afterpay listed at $1 in 2016 and traded recently at $70. How should an investor treat a small holding in a 70-bagger when each new level defies the experts? Should true believers let the profits run?

And what we expect to see moving forward.

This year's turbulent market was yet another reminder of the power of portfolio rebalancing for risk reduction.

My lousy $50K Afterpay profit; FY20 but where to next? 100-year bond risks; Wirecard and ethical ETFs; 6 types of big data; 5 vulnerable industries.

Australian shares are expected to rise early after gains on Wall Street, where a rebound in technology shares outweighed concerns from surging coronavirus cases.

National Australia Bank and Woodside Petroleum rank among the most heavily traded stocks by a large cohort of Morningstar subscribers.

Nothing has changed, except that the controversy has vanished, writes John Rekenthaler.

Learn what it takes to be a Morningstar Investor and establish the fundamental framework for successful long-term investing.

Australian shares are likely to start lower after US markets dropped on fears over surging coronavirus cases in the country and profit-taking after a recent rally.

Coronavirus has pummelled India’s economy but population growth is one of several reasons for optimism.

After the first-quarter market volatility, the time is right to see if any adjustments are in order, writes Christine Benz.

Morningstar now rates the fund gold for its performance, low fees and ability to spot predictable earnings in industrials and utilities.

Morningstar’s Larissa Fernand looks back at the man, his life, and his legendary business acumen and how it can help you.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 3 July.

Large growth maintains its supremacy in the Morningstar Style Box during a volatile first half for mutual funds. 

Australian shares are likely to rise early in trade after solid gains on Wall St overnight following a rally in US services industry activity and hopes of a revival for China's economy.

Woolworths, Coles and Amazon are part of Morningstar’s positive outlook for logistics and property companies Qube Holdings and Brickworks.

Nikko Asset Management's Peter Monson looks for strong sustainable returns and he sees that in Asian stocks that span financial exchanges, computer game makers and condiments suppliers.

Ensuring your investment portfolio matches your risk appetite is crucial, as highlighted by the pandemic downturn, writes Nicki Bourlioufas.

Shares on the Australian market are tipped to fall early after global markets closed weaker last week on concerns about continuing growth in COVID-19 cases in the US.

The EV juggernaut is now worth more than the Japanese giant, but Morningstar sees a few potential roadblocks.

Being mortgage-free is a dream many people hold and rock-bottom interest rates might make it easier to achieve. But is it the best way to use your savings? 

Exchange-traded funds have served his cause.

The pandemic could speed up the transition to cloud computing and remote working, says Morningstar's Brian Colello.

Go figure—great quarter but poor year; SMSF update; Marks & Stammer on the rally; Risk and fund rankings; Retirement dreams; Death benefit pensions.

ETFs have huge benefits for investors, they just might not be the ones you think.

Investors can expect Australian shares to rise at the start of trading after their US counterparts were encouraged by an improving jobs market there.

China’s faster than expected recovery from COVID-19 has analysts scrambling to revise their forecasts.

China’s ongoing recovery from COVID-19 presents solid investment opportunities, says Nikko Asset Management.

A long road lies ahead as the trial continues, but we are maintaining our fair value estimates for the two healthcare firms, says Morningstar’s Anna Baran.

Fisher & Paykel’s share price has soared as COVID-19 cases rise in Australia, US and Europe, while CSL’s latest acquisition marks another shrewd deal.

Not since September 2015 have fund investors sought refuge in the safest asset on the risk spectrum.

The Australian market is expected to rise at the open after news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine lifted US markets.

How I learned to stop worrying and believe these people are actually onto something.

Aviva Investors' Mark Robertson on the 'second wave', the widening gap between the West and China, portfolio protection and how covid has accelerated the tech revolution.

Consumers are slowly starting to travel and eat at restaurants again, writes Morningstar's Erin Lash.