Morningstar Moments: The Omicron Variant and Charitable Giving Strategies

1) The Omicron Sell-Off  


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As the newest strain of the coronavirus made headlines, it also pulled the stock market down from its record highs. Our outlook on leading vaccine-makers remains unchanged. However, our analysts found three wide-moat stocks that have just gone on sale. Check out these bargains now. 

2) 'Tis the Season for Charitable Giving  


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The size of the donation is not what matters. Anyone can be a charitable giver, as explained by Christine Benz and Susan Dziubinski. Whether you’re contributing to charity through IRA assets or a donor-advised fund, here is how you can give back--and get a little something for yourself on your tax write-off. 

3) The ETF World’s Class of 2021  


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This year alone, 406 new exchange-traded funds were launched. With the year wrapping up, Ben Johnson explored the crowded landscape to find the best and worst additions. Here's a quick tip: The hottest trend is not always the best investment.