The Morning Filter

Dave Sekera, Chief U.S. Markets Strategist at Morningstar, shares his insights on stock investing and market trends. He discusses strategies for small cap stocks and their implications on portfolio management. Sekera analyzes the challenges faced by Western Union and Comcast, highlighting their market positions and financial strengths. He also evaluates Illinois Toolworks, emphasizing its economic moat, and sheds light on Amazon's top-rated management and strong acquisitions, making compelling cases for these stocks as solid investment opportunities.

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Key Takeaways: Market Recap & AI Stock Outlook On Radar: The Fed & Tariffs New Research on ADBE, VZ Stocks of the Week Read about topics from this episode. Read Dave’s latest stock market outlook: Market Outlook: How Investors Should Respond to Tariffs, Uncertainty in MarchFollowing Morningstar’s coverage of earnings season.Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. Get tickets here. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more from Susan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera.Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!

In this discussion, Dave Sekera, Morningstar's Chief U.S. markets strategist, dives into the impact of tariff uncertainty on the stock market. He highlights intriguing stock picks like Dollar General and Adobe amidst economic fluctuations. Sekera emphasizes the shift toward value stocks, spotlighting healthcare and energy sectors as ripe for investment. He also identifies Clorox as an undervalued gem in consumer defense, showcasing its strong brand and dividend yield. Tune in for insights on navigating the evolving market landscape!

Join Dave Sekera, Chief U.S. Markets Strategist at Morningstar, as he shares insights on the current stock landscape. He dissects economic indicators, including key payroll data, and the performance of AI stocks like NVIDIA. Dave also discusses stocks to sell—like Eli Lilly and Wingstop due to valuation concerns—and highlights promising picks such as W.K. Kellogg. With a focus on value stocks and high dividend yields, his expert analysis equips listeners with actionable investment strategies amidst a complex market.

Dave Sekera, Morningstar's Chief U.S. markets strategist, dives into economic trends and stock analysis. He discusses the significance of GDP and inflation changes, offering a cautionary outlook on the market. The conversation shifts to NVIDIA, analyzing expectations ahead of its earnings report and its performance in AI workloads. Sekera also evaluates Walmart, Gilead Sciences, and Hasbro's recent financial results, revealing investment potentials amidst evolving consumer habits and market dynamics.

In a fascinating discussion, Dave Sekera, the Chief U.S. markets strategist at Morningstar, shares his insights on current market volatility driven by earnings and geopolitical factors. He unpacks the implications of tariffs on various industries while focusing on analyzing inflation trends through upcoming economic reports. Sekera also evaluates recent earnings from Gilead and Kraft Heinz, dives into stock performance for tech giants like Alphabet and Amazon, and highlights strong growth potential in the AI sector.

In this engaging discussion, Dave Sekera, Morningstar's Chief U.S. markets strategist, shares his insights on the economy and investment strategies. He explores the impact of new tariffs on trade and stock prices. The conversation delves into upcoming earnings from major companies like Alphabet and Amazon, and how inflation is shaping market dynamics. Sekera gives a spotlight to undervalued stocks, analyzing Microsoft and Lockheed Martin as strong picks. He also examines the booming obesity drug sector and reviews the implications of AI developments on tech stocks.

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday morning, Susan Dziubinski from Morningstar talks with Morningstar Research Services’ chief US market strategist Dave Sekera about what investors should have on their radars, some new Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Key takeaways:03:14 On Radar: Fed Meeting & Inflation 05:29 Earnings on Tap: MSFT, TSLA, APPL, Others 12:30 Our Take on Earnings from Banks, NFLX & More 22:26 Stocks of the Week Read about topics from this episode. Follow Morningstar’s coverage of earnings season.Learn more about Morningstar’s approach to stock investing. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com. Follow us on social media.Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarketsDave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekeraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/  Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more from Susan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera.Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!   

Welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.