10 Things You Might've Missed on Morningstar.com in 2019
Here are just some of the ratings, research, trends, and topics we covered this year.
Markets
Market Indexes
Name
|
Value
|
Graph
|
Change
|
Change %
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORN U.S. | 7,834.76 |
19.74
|
0.25%
| |
| MORN Sm Cap | 10,241.27 |
3.19
|
0.03%
| |
| DJIA | 27,911.30 |
29.58
|
0.11%
| |
| S&P 500 | 3,141.63 |
9.11
|
0.29%
| |
| NASDAQ | 8,654.05 |
37.87
|
0.44%
|
Updated
U.S. Barometer
Gainers, Losers, Actives
Equity Name
|
Price Change
|
Percent Change
|
|---|---|---|
| Danaher Corp |
0.83
|
0.56%
|
| Bank of America Corp |
0.11
|
0.33%
|
| PG&E Corp |
0.18
|
−1.46%
|
| Comcast Corp Class A |
0.70
|
−1.64%
|
| General Electric Co |
0.04
|
−0.36%
|
| XP Inc Class A |
7.46
|
27.63%
|
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc |
0.56
|
4.56%
|
| Ford Motor Co |
0.04
|
0.44%
|
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc |
0.03
|
0.08%
|
| Itau Unibanco Holding SA ADR |
0.06
|
−0.69%
|
News
- Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Sees Long Pause — 2nd Update | Dow Jones
- Inflation Isn't Likely to Take Off Anytime Soon, Economists Say — 2nd Update | Dow Jones
- U.S. Stocks Gain After Fed Decision | Dow Jones
- Tech Up On Fed, Trade Optimism - Tech Roundup | Dow Jones
- U.S. Stocks Gain After Fed Decision | Dow Jones
- Materials Up After Fed Statement — Materials Roundup | Dow Jones
- JPMorgan Takes Aim at Rivals in Wealth Business Revamp | Dow Jones
- Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Sees Long Pause—Update | Dow Jones
- U.S. Stocks Gain After Fed Decision | Dow Jones
- U.S. Budget Deficit Widened 12% in First Two Months of Fiscal Year, Treasury Says | Dow Jones
Fed Holds Steady on Rates for Now
It appears to us that we are now in a holding pattern for rates.
John Lynch: Rethinking Financial Education
A noted researcher and consumer advocate discusses why so many financial literacy efforts don't improve outcomes--and what they could do better.
Our TIPS for Inflation Protection
Alex Bryan discusses Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities and shares two ETFs to consider.
Strong-Performing Bond Managers May Have Better Odds of Future Success
This study finds evidence that bond managers' risk-adjusted gross-of-fee
performance tends to persist.
Smart Shortcuts With Sarah Newcomb
The Market Is No Benchmark. Here's Why.
A long-term investment strategy can’t be properly assessed using a short-term metric.
Orthopedic Robots Have Promising Future
Robots from Stryker and Zimmer Biomet are worth a look.
A New Addition to the Wide-Moat Club
Plus three stocks that enjoyed significant fair value increases last month.
3 Bargains in Berkshire’s Portfolio
This trio of stocks in Berkshire Hathaway are undervalued according to our metrics.
How to Build an ESG Portfolio
How to Build an ESG Portfolio
Good Dividend Potential for AbbVie in a Tough Landscape
Our Favorite Equity Funds for Retirement
Dividends and Big Tobacco
Hanesbrands Is an Attractive Dividend-Paying Stock
How Accenture Keeps Its Moat
Trends in Bond Index Investing
How Charitable Giving Can Improve Your Portfolio
Our Sustainability Rating Methodology Got an Upgrade
The Pros and Cons of Direct Indexing
What Shoppers Want During a Short Gift-Giving Season
Stay the Course on These Funds That Are in Redemptions
Retirement Risk Factors to Watch For
Hanesbrands Is an Attractive Dividend-Paying Stock
Investors' Unwelcome Surprise
How to Make Over Your Own Portfolio
Dividend Opportunities in Telecom
Vanguard's View on ETF Trends
3 Value Standouts
Will You Underspend in Retirement?
We Won't Paint Over Our View of Overvalued Sherwin-Williams
A Look at Our Enhanced Morningstar Analyst Ratings
A Survey of Vanguard's Dividend Funds
Our Favorite Core-Plus Bond Funds
Bank Stocks for Dividend-Seekers
How to Choose a Target-Date Fund
Where to Find a Bevy of Dividend-Stock Opportunities
What Makes United Rentals Attractive?
Year-End Financial Planning Tips With an Eye on Taxes
Utilities' Dividends Look Good, but Valuations Are Rich
MOST POPULAR
Vanguard Won the Loser’s Game
How an outsider conquered the fund industry.
New Morningstar Ratings
Introducing the Enhanced Morningstar Analyst Rating for Funds
We share the changes and provide a helpful example.
Sustainable Investing Interest Translating Into Actual Investments
We've seen record ESG fund flows so far in 2019.