Guess What? It May Actually Be Different This Time
In volatile market environments, tune out the pundits and take a look in the mirror.
Markets
Market Indexes
Name
|
Value
|
Graph
|
Change
|
Change %
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Market | Closed | 8,324.37 |
93.83
|
1.14%
|
| U.S. Small Cap | Closed | 9,659.93 |
102.70
|
1.07%
|
| U.S. Mid Cap | Closed | 10,831.37 |
106.51
|
0.99%
|
| DJIA | Closed | 26,659.11 |
139.16
|
0.52%
|
| S&P 500 | Closed | 3,310.11 |
39.08
|
1.19%
|
| NASDAQ | Closed | 11,185.59 |
180.72
|
1.64%
|
U.S. Barometer Closed
Gainers, Losers, Actives
Equity Name
|
Price Change
|
Percent Change
|
|---|---|---|
| NIO Inc ADR |
4.48
|
16.29%
|
| Nokia Oyj ADR |
0.70
|
−17.28%
|
| Apple Inc |
4.12
|
3.71%
|
| Pinterest Inc |
13.26
|
26.92%
|
| General Electric Co |
0.05
|
−0.67%
|
| Ford Motor Co |
0.20
|
2.60%
|
| Bank of America Corp |
0.07
|
0.30%
|
| Twitter Inc |
3.90
|
8.04%
|
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc |
1.62
|
2.12%
|
| Wells Fargo & Co |
0.04
|
−0.19%
|
News
- Chinese Food-And-Beverage Stocks Decline, Easing From Recent Gains | Dow Jones
- SK Innovation Posts Net Loss for Fourth Straight Quarter | Dow Jones
- WuXi AppTec Third-Quarter Net Profit Fell on Higher Costs | Dow Jones
- Key Takeaways From the Big Tech Earnings | Dow Jones
- Big Tech Companies Post Gains as Covid-19 Fuels Shift in Demand — Update | Dow Jones
- China Vanke 3Q Net Profit Rose 15% | Dow Jones
- Facebook Earnings Report Shows Continued Strength—Update | Dow Jones
- BYD Co. 3Q Net Profit Surged | Dow Jones
- Apple's Sales Rise in Pandemic, but Pressure Remains for Breakout Holiday Season — 2nd Update | Dow Jones
- Postal Savings Bank 3Q Net Rises 13.5% | Dow Jones
Features
Risk, Not Volatility, Is the Real Enemy
Grant us investors the wisdom to know the difference.
Morningstar's Guide to Market Uncertainty
Here's how to take control of your portfolio in turbulent times.
EARNINGS UPDATES
Lowering Our Gilead FVE to $75 After Q3
We have once again lowered our fair value estimate for Gilead, and now value the firm at $75 per share following third-quarter earnings.
Ford Rebounds From Pandemic With Strong Q3, Q4 Won't Be
Ford had a strong third quarter with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.65 up 91% year over year and far ahead of the $0.19 Refinitiv consensus. We are raising our fair value estimate to $13 from $8.
Quarterly Earnings Reports
- Signs of Life in 3M’s Portfolio; We Raise Our FVE
- AMD to Buy Xilinx; Enjoys Sharp Q3 Sales Growth
- Enterprise Still Attractive While Waiting for Recovery
- Microsoft Reports Material Upside; Raise FVE to $235
- Boeing Progresses Toward 737 MAX Return to Service
- The Pandemic Remains a Problem for Visa
- Stellar Quarter for Anheuser-Busch, Though Risk Remains
- Outflows Mar T. Rowe Price's 3Q Results
Sustainability Matters: U.S. Investors Continue to Endorse Sustainable Investing
Last year’s record for flows was broken in July.
3 Funds for an Evolving Market
Is the market overvaluing growth, undervaluing innovation, or getting things right?
Why We've Downgraded This Fine Vanguard Fund
Vanguard Health Care manager Jean Hynes is taking on a much larger role at subadvisor Wellington.
T. Rowe Price's Jerome Clark on Target Date Funds
Hear from our 2020 Outstanding Portfolio Manager Award winner.
Are Alternative-Weighted Indexes Safer Than the S&P?
Their exposure to smaller, value-oriented stocks brings different risks.
Not All Momentum Rallies Are Led by Tech; This One Sure Is
Investors often equate momentum markets with growth and tech stocks--and this year's rally met those qualifications. But that's not always the case.
ELECTION 2020
The 2020 Election & Your Money
Our take on the investment implications of a Biden or Trump win.
How the Election May Impact Policy
Policies for financial advice, 401(k)s, and more can take a turn depending on results.
Susan Dziubinski
3 Competitive Stocks to Consider
John Rekenthaler
What is the Neutral Portfolio?
Christine Benz
The Virtues of a Minimalist Portfolio
Russel Kinnel
What's Behind the Strong Performance of Big Funds?
Alex Bryan
A Risky, But Promising, Innovation ETF
It's Not the 2008 Global Recession All Over Again
Risks are far lower than during the last U.S. financial crisis, despite COVID-19's impact.
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Retirement Security
Why retiring early in the face of COVID-19 may spell bad news for your plan.
3 ETFs for a Strong Economic Recovery From the Pandemic
These funds aren't for the faint of heart, but they should benefit more than most from a strong economic recovery.
Retiring During a Pandemic
How to handle this decision--even when it is made for you.
Staying Home: How the Coronavirus Changed Consumer Behaviors and Company Valuations
What consumer trends during the pandemic have meant, and will mean, for companies in technology, hospitality, and e-commerce.
What the Coronavirus Means for the Future of Financial Planning
It’s time to rethink what our financial goals can and should look like.
Dollars to Doctors: How the Coronavirus Could Reshape Healthcare Spending
Are this year's healthcare trends a short-term disruption, or will they continue to impact where our dollars go?
Morningstar's Guide to Life-Stage Investing
Maps to follow no matter where you are in your investing life.
Morningstar's Money Guide for New Graduates
Designed for recent graduates, our guide walks through budgeting, setting goals, investing a 401(k), and the importance of investing early.
Are Alternative-Weighted Indexes Safer Than the S&P?
Their exposure to smaller, value-oriented stocks brings different risks.
Coronavirus Surges, Stocks Sink
A surge in new coronavirus cases has sent stocks on a downward spiral.
Morningstar's Guide to Market Volatility
For investors of all stripes, we offer our best ideas on how to take control of your portfolio in turbulent times.
Morningstar's Guide to Stock Investing
Here's how our approach to investing can inform your stock-picking process.
How to Invest Like Warren Buffett
Here's the recipe that one of the greatest investors uses to pick stocks.
Why We've Downgraded This Fine Vanguard Fund
Vanguard Health Care manager Jean Hynes is taking on a much larger role at subadvisor Wellington.
Not All Momentum Rallies Are Led by Tech; This One Sure Is
Investors often equate momentum markets with growth and tech stocks--and this year's rally met those qualifications. But that's not always the case.
T. Rowe Price's Jerome Clark on Target Date Funds
Hear from our 2020 Outstanding Portfolio Manager Award winner.
Morningstar's Guide to Fund Investing
Here's how our analysis and ratings can inform how you choose funds.
Morningstar's Guide to Target-Date Investing
Learn how these investments work, what to look for when choosing one, and which ones earn our highest ratings.
What High(ish) Equity Valuations Mean for Your Retirement Plan
All the consternation is around low bond yields, but high equity prices are also worth troubleshooting.
Would a Financial Transaction Tax Affect Your 401(k)?
The potential tax would raise revenue without explicitly raising tax rates for lower- and middle-income households.
How the Election May Impact Policy
Policies for financial advice, 401(k)s, and more can take a turn depending on results.
Special Report: Are You Ready to Retire?
Let us walk you through practical steps to ensure you're on the right track for retirement.
A Retirement Readiness Checklist
Determining if you're on track to retire can be more manageable if you break it into smaller steps.
Sustainability Matters: U.S. Investors Continue to Endorse Sustainable Investing
Last year’s record for flows was broken in July.
The Future of ESG in Retirement Investing
Do investors have sustainable fund options in defined-contribution plans?
2 Best-of-Breed ESG ETFs
New research from Morningstar unpacks the different ways exchange-traded funds pursue sustainable investing.
Sustainable Investing and the Election
Part I of our series on the election and ordinary investors.
ESG Investing Comes of Age
How religious conviction and changing public sentiment led to the rise of investing for values and what companies have done to keep up.