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In today’s episode, Bryan Armour, director of passive strategies research for North America for Morningstar Research Services, discusses what costs can tell investors about a fund’s success.IntroductionApple outperforms in iPhone and servicesSoFi Technolgies benefit from more deposits and rising interest ratesFord's first-quarter earnings beat estimatesCoinbase’s losses narrowThe Active ETF boom & 3 investment ideasBest Practices for Tax-Efficient Portfolio Management Read about topics from this episode. Apple Earnings: Hardware Headwinds Look Ominous; Stock Overvalued Versus $150 Fair Value EstimateSoFi Earnings: Deposit Growth Drives Net Interest Income Higher, but Growth Slows SequentiallyFord Earnings: Strong Year-Over-Year Improvement and a Cash-Rich Balance Sheet Are Good to SeeReducing Fair Value Estimate for CoinbaseThe New Frontier of Active InvestingMichael Kitces: How Higher Yields Affect Asset Allocation and Retirement Planning What to watch from Morningstar.Berkshire Hathaway: 4 Questions and 5 Cheap StocksMorningstar Investment Conference: Recession Risks and the MarketsPlanning to Retire Soon? Flexibility and Spending CountWhere Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part Two  Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonBryan Armour Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/  

In today’s episode, Gregg Warren, a senior stock analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about Berkshire’s excess cash and whether the firm’s class B stock is a buy. Timestamps:Facebook and Instagram parent Meta has reported first-quarter growth.Microsoft reported a strong fiscal third quarterE-commerce and advertising growth drove Amazon's first-quarter results.Southwest Airlines’ first quarter results arrived as expected.Berkshire Hathaways' annual meetingsWhat are you listening for at this weekend's meeting?Charlie Munger issued a warning about commercial property loans Do you see Munger and Buffett doing something during this banking crisis?What has Warren Buffet done during past recessions and what can investors learn from him?Berkshire Hathaway stocks offer two types, Class A and Class B. What are the similarities and what are the differences?What are a few stocks in Berkshire's portfolio that Morningstar considers undervalued?4 Great Dividend Funds Read about topics from this episode.  Meta Earnings: Reels Monetization Becoming a Reality While Network Effect Remains IntactMicrosoft Earnings: All-Around Strength, Including Azure, Demonstrates ResiliencyAmazon Earnings: E-Commerce and Advertising Drive Good Quarter While AWS Decelerates FurtherSouthwest Airlines Earnings: Pivots Some Capacity and Takes Unit Cost Hit, Most of It Is TemporaryIs Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy Today?10 Questions for Berkshire Hathaway’s 2023 Annual Meeting What to watch from Morningstar.Morningstar Investment Conference: Recession Risks and the MarketsPlanning to Retire Soon? Flexibility and Spending CountWhere Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part TwoWhere Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part One  Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonGreggory Warren  Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

In today’s episode, Russ Kinnel, director of manager research for Morningstar Research Services, and Tom Lauricella, chief markets editor for Morningstar Inc., discuss several conference themes, including the banking crisis, bonds, and growth stocks.What was the overall sentiment about the markets and risks of a recession? Highlights from PIMCO’s Dan Ivascyn’s viewpoint on bonds Growth stocks outlook Insights from Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders on global challenges’ impacting marketsTakeaways from Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on banking crisis, soft landing, and debt ceiling debate International stocks outlook Highlights from NYU finance professor Aswath Damodaran on ESG and calls for improvement Lessons from dot-com bubble and financial crisis that could apply today What themes emerged from the conference?What surprised you at the conference this year?  Read about topics from this episode.  When Will the Fed Start Cutting Interest Rates?Climate Tech Opportunities Attract Investors Should You Be Worried About the Health of Social Security? Don’t Fight the Fed Social Security Planning for Married Couples What’s Ahead for Vanguard in 2023 7 Cheap EV Supply Chain Stocks What’s Ahead for BlackRock in 2023   What to watch from Morningstar.Planning to Retire Soon? Flexibility and Spending CountWhere Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part TwoWhere Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part OneHow Do Vanguard’s Target-Date Funds Stack Up?  Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonTom LauricellaRussel Kinnel  Follow us on social media.Russel Kinnel on Twitter: @RussKinnelIvanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

In today’s episode, Leslie Norton, Morningstar Inc’s editorial director for sustainability, talks about Earth Day 2023 and sustainable investing.  JPMorgan Chase’s Profits Look StrongDelta’s Soaring Operating CostsWarner Bros. Releasing “Max”Investment in Climate TechThe Inflation Reduction Act and Greenhouse Gas EmissionsCarbon Tech’s Record-Breaking YearTough Market Climate for Climate TechWhat Should Investors Know About Sustainable Investing and Earth Day?Earth Day 2023 coverage on Morningstar.com  Can You Retire Soon? Read about topics from this episode.  JPMorgan Beats Earnings, Grows Deposits, and Raises Revenue Outlook.Warner Bros. Discovery’s Has In-Line End to 2022 Delta Earnings: Postpandemic Wanderlust and Pinched Capacity Offer a Rare Opportunity for AirlinesEarth Day 2023: 3 Food and Agriculture Stocks to Add to Your Shopping Basket  Earth Day 2023: Can’t Plant a Tree? These 2 Lumber Stocks Score High on Sustainability  Earth Day 2023: 6 Top-Rated Funds From Sustainable-Investing Pioneers  Earth Day 2023: What to Know About Carbon-Capture Technologies How Worried Should New Retirees Be About Market Losses and High Inflation?What’s a Safe Withdrawal Rate Today? What to watch from Morningstar.Where Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part Two Where Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part OneHow Do Vanguard’s Target-Date Funds Stack Up?Why the Nasdaq 100 Isn’t a Particularly Good Investment  Read what our team is writing:Ivanna HamptonLeslie Norton  Follow us on social media.Leslie Norton on Twitter: @leslienortonnycIvanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

In this two-part episode, Dave Whiston, U.S. autos equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses the industry’s outlook and two cheap stocks.  Reasons to be optimistic about U.S. auto demandHow are automakers going to convince people to buy or lease a new car?Will the trend of new car loan terms stretching out continue?Why drivers are now favoring crossovers and SUVs over sedansTesla vs. GM electric vehicles GM is calling itself an auto tech companyCheap Auto Stock Picks Read about topics from this episode.  4 Auto Stocks to Buy in 20235 ESG Risks and 5 Bargains in Auto StocksIs Tesla Stock a Buy or Sell Right Now? What to watch from Morningstar.Where Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part OneHow Do Vanguard’s Target-Date Funds Stack Up?Why the Nasdaq 100 Isn’t a Particularly Good InvestmentWhere to Invest: Stocks or CDs?  Read what our team is writing:David WhistonIvanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ 

In this two-part episode, Dave Whiston, U.S. autos equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses the industry’s outlook and two cheap stocks.  00:11 Introduction00:42 Themes in the auto industry for 202301:28 Where does auto inventory stand now?03:21 Which automakers took the brunt of this inventory drop?05:37 When are used car prices expected to come down?09:06 Recommendations for car buyers09:51 What’s the trickledown effect on leasing?11:29 Could we see an auto bubble?13:46 The auto industry recession 17:36 Where can the U.S. auto industry go from here?  Read about topics from this episode.  4 Auto Stocks to Buy in 2023 5 ESG Risks and 5 Bargains in Auto Stocks How to Navigate a Recession  What to watch from Morningstar.How Do Vanguard’s Target-Date Funds Stack Up? Why the Nasdaq 100 Isn’t a Particularly Good Investment Where to Invest: Stocks or CDs? Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy After Rocky Results?  Read what our team is writing:David Whiston Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/  

In today’s episode, Seth Goldstein, equities strategist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses the global forecast for electric vehicle expansion.00:06 Introduction00:35 Cash App owner pushes back against fraud claims01:57 T. Rowe Price faces headwinds 02:56 Vanguard Dividend Growth’s manager to step down04:05 Investing in the battery electric vehicle supply chain08:00 Has Vanguard’s target-date fund series lost its edge?Read about topics from this episode.Short-Seller Hindenburg Claims Block’s Cash App Is Built on FraudT. Rowe Price Continues to Face Headwinds Created by a Rising Interest Rate EnvironmentVanguard Dividend Growth’s Longtime Manager to Step Down in 2024What to watch from Morningstar.Why the Nasdaq 100 Isn’t a Particularly Good InvestmentWhy the Banking Crisis Is a Big DealWhere to Invest: Stocks or CDs?Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy After Rocky Results?Read what our team is writing:Megan PacholokJason KephartFollow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHampton  Jason Kephart on Twitter: @JasonKephartFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarInc   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/   

Most people think buying any one of the major U.S. indexes is a good bet, but we tell you why the Nasdaq 100 isn’t a particularly good investment, and you can gain some valuable insights into your financial and investment plans from your tax forms.  00:06 Introduction 00:25 T-Mobile Is Buying Mint Mobile 01:25 Uber, Lyft, and Door Dash Drivers Can Remain Independent Contractors02:21 Potential TikTok Ban Could Benefit Rivals 03:18 Why the Nasdaq 100 Falls Short10:06 What You Can Learn From Your Tax ReturnRead about topics from this episode.T-Mobile Takes a Small Strategic Threat off the Table by Buying MintUber, Lyft, and DoorDash Receive a Favorable California Appeals Court Ruling; No FVE ChangesPotential TikTok Ban in U.S. Would Benefit Google, Meta, and SnapWhy the Nasdaq Isn’t a Particularly Good Investment What to watch from Morningstar. Why the Banking Crisis Is a Big DealWhere to Invest? Stocks or CDs?Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy After Rocky Results?Should You Fund Your 401(k) First or Your IRA? Read what our team is writing:Ryan JacksonChristine BenzFollow us on social media.Ruth Saldanha on Twitter: @KarishmaRuthRyan Jackson on Twitter: @TheETFObserverChristine Benz on Twitter: @Christine_BenzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarInc     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161 

In today’s episode, Travis Miller, an energy and utilities strategist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses the potential earnings growth for the utilities sector, and which stocks are undervalued.00:06 Introduction 00:35 Pfizer to Acquire Cancer Drug Developer   01:44 Adidas Wheezes 02:51 Squarespace Subscriptions Are Solid, But Are They Enough? 04:10 What’s Ahead in the Utilities Sector? 05:08 The Inflation Reduction Act includes credits for energy-saving home improvements and electric vehicles. How are utilities preparing for the rise in electricity demand? 06:11 What kind of financial support will utilities need to carry out this plan? 07:46 Why should investors consider earnings growth, too? 08:44 Now, what are your expectations this year for dividends? 09:20 Now, if investors are looking to invest in utilities, where should they look? 10:40 Utilities sector stock picks 13:21 Don’t Ignore the Banking Crisis Read about topics from this episode. Utilities Suddenly a Growth Sector?Why Investors Should Care About the Banking ScarePfizer's Seagen Deal Should Help Offset Upcoming Patent Losses; No Fair Value Estimate ImpactMuch Has Gone Wrong for Adidas Recently, but Its Status as a Popular Global Sportswear Brand HoldsSquarespace Earnings: Resilient Retention and Strong Bookings Growth Even After Price Increases What to watch from Morningstar. Where to Invest: Stocks or CDs?Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy After Rocky Results?Should You Fund Your 401(k) First or Your IRA?With IRA Deadline Looming, Don’t Make These Mistakes  Read what our team is writing: Travis MillerTom Lauricella  Damien Conover David Swartz Follow us on social media. Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @ivannahampton  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarInc     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/    

In today’s episode, Allie McCallion and Charity Blue, members of Morningstar Inc’s sustainability team, discuss pay equity and three undervalued companies that are leading the charge. Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:27 Broadcom rides AI wave01:41 Costco shows resilience02:15 Eli Lilly cuts insulin costs03:55 Morningstar's internal sustainability team joins Investing Insights to discuss Equal Pay Day04:29 Where do women's earnings in the U.S. stand compared to men?05:30 What has research shown when companies practice pay equity?06:16 What did your team look for when they reviewed pay equity practices among big U.S. companies?07:06 3 Undervalued Stocks That Stress Equal Pay11:35 Should You Buy Stocks or a 4% CD?Read about topics from this episode.Broadcom Riding AI Wave to Robust Networking Sales in 2023; Raising FVE to $640 Per Sharehttps://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/avgo/quoteCostco’s Resilience Proves Its Ongoing Relevance and Brand Strength; Shares Fairly Valuedhttps://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnas/cost/quoteEli Lilly’s Insulin Price Cut Should Address Government’s Critical Eye; but no Impact on FVEhttps://www.morningstar.com/stocks/xnys/lly/quote3 Stocks That Stress Equal Pay as We Observe International Women’s Dayhttps://www.morningstar.com/articles/1141925/3-stocks-that-stress-equal-pay-as-we-observe-international-womens-dayRead what our team is writing:Allie McCallion https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2642/allie-mccallionCharity Blue https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2662/charity-blueChristine Benz  https://www.morningstar.com/authors/30/christine-benzSusan Dziubinski https://www.morningstar.com/authors/12/susan-dziubinskiFollow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @ivannahampton Christine Benz on Twitter: @Christine_Benz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarInc    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/