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Opportunities in building services shares

Will increases in residential construction benefit the industry?
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Why we like footwear retailer, Accent Group

Morningstar initiates coverage on the stock.
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Global Markets Report - 22 December

ASX set to open higher, after US stocks recouped some of the previous day's losses.
funds

Listed Investment Companies monthly performance: November 2023

The Morningstar LIC monthly report provides a snapshot of ASX-listed LICs, and whether they are trading at a premium or a discount to their net tangible assets (NTA).
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Global Markets Report - 21 December

ASX set to open lower, after a sell off late in the day on Wall Street.
stocks

Despite share plunge we maintain our fair value for Pexa

Shares fell as the market grows concerned about the acquisition of Smoove.
etfs

Build a portfolio with 3 ETFs: Investing Compass best of 2023

We simplify constructing a portfolio and show how to build one with three trades.
markets

Global Markets Report - 20 December

ASX set to open higher, as US investors embrace risk on expectations of rate cuts in the new year.
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Our 4 top mining picks

Commodity prices supportive, some opportunities available; China’s modest economic growth weighs.
stocks

Bid announced for Link

Potential Link acquisition by The Trust Bank at good price more likely than not to succeed. 
markets

Global Markets Report - 19 December

ASX set to open higher, with US benchmarks continuing their seven-week winning streak.
markets

The 4 biggest market stories of 2023 — and what’s next in 2024

This year was all about central banks and what turned out to be an “everything rally.”
markets

Global Markets Report - 18 December

ASX set to open lower, while US stocks finished the week higher.
personal-finance

The advantage for stocks when inflation rises

How stock and bond prices work when inflation is an ongoing possibility.
markets

Global Markets Report - 15 December

ASX set to rise at the open, as fed-fueled rally extends gains on Wall Street.
markets

Which asset classes are undervalued right now?

Many assets have had a rollercoaster 2023 though most are up, and some of them are up a lot. Here we compare valuations of cash, bonds, stocks, and property, and suggest where investors may be able find a bargain.
markets

Global Markets Report - 14 December

ASX set to open higher, after Wall Street jumped following the Fed signalling rate cuts in 2024.
personal-finance

5 investing rules I break in my portfolio

Don’t let perfect investing be the enemy of good
stocks

Is the worst over for Australian commercial property?

Charter Hall’s CEO of Direct Property Steven Bennett is open about the current challenges, yet sees long-term opportunities in listed property and industrial real estate.
markets

Global Markets Report - 13 December

ASX set to open flat, as US investors digest inflation data.
markets

Blending active and passive into a winning portfolio

When looking at long-term equity index charts, it’s easy to forget the individual stocks underpinning the indices don’t move as a unified block. This has important implications for how you try to extract returns from markets.
stocks

Sigma agrees to acquire Chemist Warehouse

Our analyst weighs in on the proposed acquisition and Sigma’s capital raise.
markets

Global Markets Report - 12 December

ASX set to rise at the open, as US investors look to inflation and rates decisions.
stocks

3 ASX no-moat shares that are significantly overvalued

Investors are too optimistic about the prospects for these three ASX listed companies.
stocks

7 charts on the AI stock boom one year after ChatGPT’s launch

These stocks and the key trends behind them are critical for understanding the AI investment landscape
markets

Global Markets Report - 11 December

ASX set to rise at the open, after Wall St finished the week higher despite labour-market strength.
stocks

This stock is 33% undervalued with a narrow moat

Markets are unfairly punishing this REIT.
markets

Market Index Performance | November 2023

Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
stocks

Are miners attractive after the surge in gold prices?

Gold prices are up in the last two months in anticipation that interest rate increases are coming to an end.
markets

Global Markets Report - 8 December

ASX set to open lower, while tech stocks drove US benchmarks higher overnight.
markets

Resist doomism: How investors can address climate risks here and now

Three ways to consider climate’s role in your investments, Morningstar CEO says.
stocks

Perpetual takeover bid is lower than our intrinsic assessment

Washington H. Soul Pattinson bids $3 billion for Perpetual
markets

Global Markets Report - 7 December

ASX set to open lower after broad selloff on Wall Street, US treasuries continue to decline.
stocks

This five-star Aussie stock has a wide moat

Our analysts believe it can protect and grow its earnings for at least the next 20 years
markets

Global Markets Report - 6 December

ASX set to open higher, while US stocks continued to pull back from their late-November rally.
personal-finance

5 steps to create an investment strategy - Part 2

Designing an investment strategy can be an expensive endeavour. Here is how to create one yourself.
personal-finance

5 steps to create an investment strategy

Designing an investment strategy can be an expensive endeavour. Here is how to create one yourself.
personal-finance

5 steps to create an investment strategy - Part 3

Designing an investment strategy can be an expensive endeavour. Here is how to create one yourself.
stocks

ARC Webinar: Best Stock Ideas December 2023

Hear from Morningstar's Equity Analysts on their latest insights on two of their Best Stock Ideas.
etfs

Morningstar reaffirms Silver Medalist Rating on quality ETF

This top ranked ETF is focused on quality shares.
markets

Global Markets Report - 5 December

ASX set to open lower, after all three major US indices lost ground.
stocks

Despite rally this A-REIT remains undervalued

While attractive from a valuation standpoint we do not believe this A-REIT warrants a moat and is highly leveraged.
markets

Outlook 2024: How to take advantage of AI without valuation risk

Be smart about your exposure to AI and avoid overpriced assets
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Global Markets Report - 4 December

ASX set to open higher, after the Dow, S&P 500 finished at highest levels since early 2022, US treasuries continued lower.
stocks

We advise waiting for a pullback before investing in the world's biggest company

We’ve raised our fair value estimate and sales forecast, but still see the stock as rich.
funds

Seeking opportunities in global emerging companies

Founder and CIO Ned Bell gives an insight into how the Morningstar medalist fund manager uncovers growing but sustainable businesses and shares some stocks picks in the portfolio.