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In this episode, we continue our list of '24 Stocks to Watch Under $24 for 2024.' Dive into the first part of our expert analysis of budget-friendly stocks poised for significant growth.

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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 demand
• How 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 sedans
• Tesla vs. GM electric vehicles 
• GM is calling itself an auto tech company
• Cheap Auto Stock Picks

Read about topics from this episode.  

4 Auto Stocks to Buy in 2023

5 ESG Risks and 5 Bargains in Auto Stocks

Is Tesla Stock a Buy or Sell Right Now?

What to watch from Morningstar.

Where Can the Automotive Industry Go From Here?: Part One

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?

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In today’s episode, Alyssa Stankiewicz, associate director of sustainability research from Morningstar Research Services, and Megan Pacholok, manager research analyst from Morningstar Research Services, discuss the Labor Department’s rule change involving ESG funds in workplace retirement plans.

00:00 Introduction

00:47 The FTC tries to block Microsoft over their attempted buyout of Activision Blizzard 

02:04 Campbell cooked up a strong start to the fiscal year

02:55 Chewy chewed up some strong Q3 earnings

04:23 What plan sponsors like employers are required to do when creating retirement plans?

05:30 What was the Trump-era policy concerning ESG funds?

07:13 What are the changes under the Biden era?

08:26 Alyssa just mentioned qualified default investment alternatives, or QDIAs. And employers, sometimes they use these for workers who make retirement contributions but don't make investment choices. What do employers typically pick here?

09:42 How could ESG funds factor into an employer’s decision?

10:59 Different perspectives about the adoption of ESG funds in workplace plans

14:18 Tips on Taking Last-Minute RMDs in 2022

Read about topics from this episode.  

Microsoft Stock Attractive Whether or Not Activision Deal Goes Through

Alternative Funds Are Winners in 2022

90% of Companies Are Developing an ESG Strategy

If You Haven't Taken RMDs Yet in 2022, Watch This Video

Who Does and Doesn’t Get to Skip RMDs Under the New 10-Year Rule

What to watch from Morningstar.

Top Retail Stocks on Sale This Holiday Season

Should You Buy Dividend Stocks in a Recession?

Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset Allocation

Cheap Stocks For You to Consider

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Christine Benz

Alyssa Stankiewicz

Megan Pacholok

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In today’s episode, Dave Sekera, chief U.S. markets strategist for Morningstar Research Services, reveals which stocks investors could snap up for a bargain this holiday season.

00:45 Tesla begins delivering its semi-trucks.

01:51 Kroger rang up solid third-quarter earnings despite high inflation

02:36 Ulta Beauty continued its hot streak in the third quarter.

03:56 Dave, total modified retail sales growth was in the double-digits last year. Describe what modified retail sales growth is. What’s Morningstar’s outlook for this year?

05:34 Let’s turn to online shopping. Some big e-commerce names have seen their stock prices plunge this year. Where should investors look for a deal? 

06:51 How does the brick-and-mortar retailers’ story this year compare to last year? 

07:34 Where are the deals among these stocks? 

09:25 Toys and video games stock pick ideas.

10:29 Stocks that Look Cheap

11:45 3 Ways to Manage Capital Gains Distributions in 2022

Read about topics from this episode.  

Tesla: Stock of the Week

Which Retail Stocks Are Well-Positioned for 2022 Holiday Sales?

What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Distributions

Which Popular Funds Will Hit Investors With Losses and Capital Gains Distributions This Year?

What to watch from Morningstar.

Should You Buy Dividend Stocks in a Recession?

Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset Allocation

Cheap Stocks For You to Consider

What to Buy or Skip: I Bonds, Apple, Amazon, or Meta

Where to Park Your Cash and Find Recession-Resistant Stocks

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David Sekera

Christine Benz

Susan Dziubinski

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Will dividends continue to do well in a rising interest-rate environment? Plus, Bob Iger is CEO of Disney again, and Visa has a new CEO, too. And speaking of executives, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire has finally started spending some of the cash in its kitty. Find out how in this week’s episode.     

Timestamps

00:38 Berkshire Hathaway Deserves More Credit 

01:40 Dick's Sporting Goods Rallied Big in Q3

02:35 Visa’s CEO is Stepping Down

03:26 What happened at Disney, and more importantly, why?

05:06. Bob Iger has delayed his retirement multiple times, and now is back. Will he likely stick to his two year contract, do you think?

05:46 What does this mean for Disney shareholders – and your expectation for the stock?

06:56 Are Dividend Stocks a Good Investment Today?

Read about topics from this episode.  

5 Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway’s 2021 Shareholder Letter

Which Retail Stocks Are Well-Positioned for 2022 Holiday Sales?

The Best- and Worst-Performing Stocks: Q3 2022

Visa Earnings Show Continued Strong Growth; Stock Slightly Undervalued

Energy Stocks Power Ahead on Earnings Gushers

Utilities Brighten Under Cloud of Recession, but Future Dim at Lofty Valuations

What to watch from Morningstar.

Retiring Soon? Make Sure to Check Your Asset Allocation

Cheap Stocks For You to Consider

What to Buy or Skip: I Bonds, Apple, Amazon, or Meta

Where to Park Your Cash and Find Recession-Resistant Stocks

Markets are Undervalued, and We Highlight Some Cheap Stocks!

We Examine Tesla's Stock and the Risks of a Strong Dollar

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Ruth Saldanha

Susan Dziubinski

David Harrell

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 In today’s episode, Saraja Samant, a manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, explains how investing in defined-maturity ETFs can help grow wealth in a rising interest-rate environment.

00:05 Introduction  

00:43 Disney Loses Some Magic as 2022 Ends 

01:37 Roblox Has Mixed Messages in Q3 

02:37 Lyft’s Ride to Disappointment  

04:05 What’s a Traditional Bond Ladder and How Does It Work? 

04:42 Advantages and Disadvantages of Building a Bond Ladder With Individual Bonds? 

06:21 What Makes Defined-Maturity ETFs Different?  

07:58 What are Some of the Risks With Bond Ladder ETFs? 

09:17 How Do the Costs Compare Between Building a Bond Ladder Using traditional Bonds Versus Building One Using Bond ETFs? 

10:04 If an Investor Wants to Build a Bond Ladder ETF, How would they start? 

11:11 Is It Too Late to Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio?

Read about topics from this episode.  

Disney Posts Mixed Earnings With Streaming Subscriber Growth, Record Parks Revenue But Widening Direct to Consumer Losses

Uber, Lyft Drivers Remain as Contractors

Bond Ladder ETFs Can Help Investors Climb Higher

An Update on I Bond Yield

Your Inflation Toolkit

A Down-Market Survival Guide for Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

TIPS Versus I Bonds

What to watch from Morningstar.

Cheap Stocks For You to Consider

What to Buy or Skip: I Bonds, Apple, Amazon, or Meta

Where to Park Your Cash and Find Recession-Resistant Stocks

Markets are Undervalued, and We Highlight Some Cheap Stocks!

We Examine Tesla's Stock and the Risks of a Strong Dollar

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Susan Dziubinski

Chritine Benz

Saraja Samant

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What does COP27 mean? Does it matter for you and your portfolio? Leslie Norton explains. 

Investing Insights has a new look and host! We’re bringing you a mix of market news, insights from analysts, and personal finance tips. We want to hear what you think about the new format. Let us know at podcast@morningstar.com.  

0:06 Introduction 

00:24 Can Uber Lift Your Portfolio?

01:29 Disaster-Proofing Your Portfolio

02:45 Starbucks is Resilient in Q4

04:04 Why does the COP 27 meeting matter? 

06:00 What have we achieved since Cop 26? 

06:44 Are the pledges made by countries binding? Who holds them accountable? 

07:08 What next from here?

07:42 What a Divided or United Government Means for Investors

Read about topics from this episode.  

What Could the Midterm Election Results Mean for the Stock Market? 

How to Cope With Financial Shocks 

Strong Q3 Indicates Uber May Be Resistant to Macro Uncertainties 

Starbucks Q4 Earnings Show Strong Traffic That Bucks Industry Trends 

Special Report: For Investors, COP27 Summit Brings New Opportunities 

10 Reasons Why ESG Won’t Be Stopped 

What to watch from Morningstar.

What to Buy or Skip: I Bonds, Apple, Amazon, or Meta 

Where to Park Your Cash and Find Recession-Resistant Stocks 

Markets are Undervalued, and We Highlight Some Cheap Stocks! 

We Examine Tesla's Stock and the Risks of a Strong Dollar 

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Ruth Saldanha 

Susan Dziubinski 

Leslie Norton 

David Sekera 

Sarah Newcomb 

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In today’s episode, Katherine Lynch, a Morningstar Inc’s data journalist, talks about the new I Bonds’ interest rate, how the investments work, and how to use them as an emergency fund.

Investing Insights is bringing you a mix of market news, insights from analysts, and personal finance tips.

Timestamps

0:06 Introduction 

00:39 Meta’s Disappointing in Q3 Earnings

01:50 0Amazon Delivered a Sting

02:58 Apple is Eating Up Earnings

04:23 How do I-bonds work? 

04:41 What should investors expect over the next six months? 

05:07 I-bonds come with some limitations. What are those? 

05:25 How can someone use I-bonds as an emergency fund? 

05:48 How can I-bonds help save parents some money?

05:59 Where can investors buy I-bonds?

06:11 What Belongs on Your Preretirement Radar?

Read about topics from this episode.  

Slashing Meta’s Stock Fair Value Estimate to $260 From $346 https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1120902

Apple Reports Strong Earnings, but Stock Still Overvalued https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1121415

Cutting Amazon Stock’s Fair Value Estimate to $150 From $192 on Disappointing Q3 Earnings https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1121414

How to Hedge Against Inflation Using I Bonds https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1093977

A Down-Market Survival Guide for Retirees https://www.morningstar.com/articles/943447

Get a Tax-Smart Plan for In-Retirement Withdrawals https://www.morningstar.com/articles/844815

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Katherine Lynch https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2337/katherine-lynch

Christine Benz https://www.morningstar.com/authors/30/christine-benz

Ivanna Hampton https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2399/ivanna-hampton

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In today’s episode, Sarah Newcomb, Morningstar Inc’s director of financial psychology, explains what investors should know about sophisticated online tricks and what to watch out for.

Investing Insights is bringing you a mix of market news, insights from analysts, and personal finance tips.

0:06 Introduction 

0:45 Tesla was on autopilot in the third quarter.

1:46 AT&T is strong in Q3.

2:42 Snap disappoints for the third quarter in a row.

3:38 In behavioral finance, there are “nudges” and “sludges”. Can you define those?

4:29 How do we see “nudges” and “sludges” at work in our lives?

6:02 What are dark patterns? What are some that we should watch out for?

7:17 What do “dark patterns” look like in financial products?

10:38 Is the Time Right for Annuities?

Read about topics from this episode.  

What Investors Should Know About Behavioral Tricks in Financial Products

What Tesla Stock’s 50% Decline Means for the Market

Is AT&T Stock a Buy Ahead of Earnings?

Snap Earnings Disappoint for Third Consecutive Quarter

Your Guide to Annuities

Understanding the 4 Key Annuities Types

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Sarah Newcomb

Christine Benz

Susan Dziubinski

Ivanna Hampton

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In today’s episode, Ali Mogharabi, a senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, explains the Labor Department’s proposed rule about worker classification. And he reveals whether he thinks Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash stocks are a buy.

Investing Insights is bringing you a mix of market news, insights from analysts, and personal finance tips.

Timestamps

0:06 Introduction 

0:44 Stocks for a Recession

1:50 Wells Fargo missed the mark for third quarter earnings.

2:35 Delta airlines reported a strong third quarter.

3:57 Should gig workers be considered employees?

5:48 What is the main risk of the Biden administration’s new proposal?

8:37 What is the reaction from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash?

9:23 What does Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash stocks look like today?

10:23 How to Make Your Cash Work Harder as Interest Rates Rise

Read about topics from this episode.  

10 Stocks for a Recession

Risk of DOL’s Proposal and Reactions of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash Stocks Exaggerated 

Opportunities Seen in the Industrial Sector Amid Economic Headwinds 

Looking Past Volatile Operating Losses, Wells Fargo Remains on Track in Q3 

Best Financial-Services Companies to Own: 2022 Edition 

3 Recession-Resistant Stocks 

What Is a Recession?

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Susan Dziubinski 

Christine Benz 

Ali Mogharabi 

Ivanna Hampton

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Retirement plans across the country may finally be getting serious about adding more annuity options for their subscribers. But is this product good for you? Spencer Look explains.

Investing Insights is a mix of market news, insights from analysts, and personal finance tips. 

Timestamps

0:06 Introduction 

0:30 Norwegian Cruise Line Sails Through a Rough Quarter 

1:27 How Can Investors Cope With Fear?

2:18 AMD Dipped In Q3 

3:19 Does Your Retirement Plan Need More Annuity Options?

3:45 What’s The Biggest Determinant of the Right Lifetime Income Strategy?

5:02 Which Investors Do Not Gain Value from Annuities?

6:34 Who Benefits From Annuities?

7:33 What Should Investors Do if They Benefit from Annuities?

9:09 Where To Invest Your Money In Q4 2022

Companies mentioned in this episode.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH); Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD); Nvidia (NVDA); Intel Corp (INTC); Micron Technology Inc (MU); Zoetis Inc (ZTS); Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc (ZBH); Illumina Inc (ILMN)

Read about topics from this episode. 

Fear Itself

AMD Stock Is a Bargain

Your Guide to Annuities

A Down-Market Survival Guide for Pre-Retirees

Is an Annuity Right for You?

Utilities Brighten Under Cloud of Recession, but Future Dim at Lofty Valuations

As Pendulum Swings, Stocks Go From Overvalued to Undervalued

3 Lessons for Investors From the Third Quarter

What a Strong U.S. Dollar Means for Investors

What's Next for the Stock Market?

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Ruth Saldanha

Susan Dziubinski

David Sekera

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In today’s episode, Dave Whiston, the U.S. autos equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses CarMax’s disappointing earnings results and reveals where investors can look for stock opportunities.

Investing Insights has a new look and host! We’re bringing you a mix of market news, insights from analysts, and personal finance tips. We want to hear what you think about the new format. Let us know at podcast@morningstar.com.  

Timestamps

0:06 Introduction

0:46 Lower Estimate of Tesla’s Stock 

1:33Micron Stock: Chipmaker Trims Spending 

2:19 Nike Stock: Earnings Top Expectations, but Near-Term Outlook Disappoints 

3:17 Why 2022 Has Been a Terrible Year for Bond Funds 

4:16 Used-Car Affordability Slams CarMax’s Earnings 

6:42 CarMax’s Response to Inflation and Rising Interest Rates 

10:49 Our Analyst’s View of CarMax’s Stock 

11:53 Cheap Stock Picks: Ford, GM, and Gentex 

14:40 Why Is the Dollar Strong Now? 

16:33 Strong Dollar Threatens Company Earnings 

19:07 Cheap Stocks to Consider as the Dollar Strengthens 

Companies mentioned in this episode.

Tesla (TSLA); Micron Technology (MU); Nike (NKE); CarMax Inc (KMX); Ford Motor Co (F); General Motors Co (GM); Gentex (GNTX); Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD); GSK PLC (GSK); and SAP SE (SAP).

Read about topics from this episode.

Trimming Tesla Fair Value Estimate to $250 Following Lower Q3 Deliveries

Nike’s Brand Value Holds Despite a Tough Near-Term Outlook; Shares Undervalued 

Why 2022 Has Been Such a Terrible Year for Bond Funds 

Used-Vehicle Affordability Slams CarMax’s Q2, but We See Stock as Attractive for Long Term 

Strong U.S. Dollar a Headwing to Earnings Growth

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In today’s episode, Neil Macker, a senior equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses why Netflix is adding a cheaper plan and whether the stock is a deal. Also, one automaker is warning investors that supply chain issues will affect its upcoming earnings results.

Investing Insights has a new look and host! We’re bringing you a mix of market news, insights from analysts, and personal finance tips. We want to hear what you think about the new format. Let us know at podcast@morningstar.com. 

0:06 Introduction

0:49 FedEx is cutting costs but remains undervalued.

1:32 Ford’s quarter will reflect supply chain issues.

2:32 Smartphone investing is causing different trading behavior in investors. 

3:56 Why has Netflix decided now to create a cheaper ad-supported plan? 

5:30 How can Netflix use subscriber growth from outside the US to their advantage?

6:56 Can a streaming service compete without live sports coverage?

8:36 Streaming service stock pick

9:39 Is the Time Right for Roth Conversions?

Companies mentioned in this episode.

Netflix Inc NFLX; FedEx Corp FDX; Ford Motor Co F; Disney DIS; Amazon AMZN; and Apple AAPL

Read about topics from this episode.

Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your Portfolio Performance?

Retiring in a Down Market? Consider These Strategies

Is the Time Right for Roth Conversions?

FedEx Issues Earnings Warning on Worsening Economic Outlook

Why Is Ford Stock So Cheap?

Which Funds Have Recently Bought or Sold Netflix?

The Thrill of the Trade

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In this week’s podcast, Dave Sekera shares the top stock picks for the third quarter, Russ Kinnel finds a place to hide from interest-rate risk, and Christine Benz covers some strategies for a bear market. 

In this week’s podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss stock sectors to skip, Susan Dziubinski shares her thoughts on undervalued stocks, Christine Benz talks estate planning, and David Harrell shares his insights on dividend stocks.

In this week’s podcast, Dave Sekera and David Harrell discuss midyear dividend stock picks, Russ Kinnel reveals 3 good funds having a great year, and Carole Hodorowicz and Katherine Lynch talk about how to prepare for a recession.

In this week’s podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski talk about where to invest your money in 2022, Dan Sotiroff shares his thoughts on great international ETFs having a tough year, and Christine Benz and Susan Dziubinski discuss retirement in a bear market.

In this week’s podcast, Dave Sekera discusses 9 cheap defensive stocks, Christine Benz and Susan Dziubinski talk 401(k) statement surprises, and Susan Dziubinski tells you what 2 stocks to watch in July.

In this week’s podcast, Amy Arnott discusses how new retirees can make sure they don’t outlive their assets, Susan Dziubinski shares her picks for stocks during market volatility, and Madeline Hume talks cryptocurrency myths.