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5 Undervalued Stocks That Just Increased Their Dividends

Qualcomm, Williams-Sonoma, and Comcast make our list of cheap stocks with higher dividend payouts.

Jakir Hossain Jun 7, 2023

Markets Brief: Fading Recession Fears, Cheap Valuations Have Small-Cap Stocks Looking Attractive

Some say small-caps could be poised to take the lead in the market.

Sandy Ward Jun 2, 2023

Markets Brief: Why Vanguard Sees a Brighter Outlook for Investors’ Portfolios

While stock valuations are stretched, higher bond yields make for better return expectations.

Tom Lauricella May 26, 2023

5 Stocks That Crushed Earnings in Q1 2023

Citigroup and DoorDash are among those that are still cheap despite impressive earnings beats.

Jakir Hossain May 24, 2023

Market Brief: Is the Stock Market Expensive?

This year’s rally in big tech stocks has some saying the market is pricey, but value stocks may be an opportunity.

Sandy Ward May 19, 2023

5 Stocks With the Largest Fair Value Estimate Cuts After Q1 Earnings

The RealReal and Lumen Technologies are among those with the deepest reductions to their valuation estimates.

Jakir Hossain May 19, 2023

5 Stocks With the Largest Fair Value Estimate Increases After Q1 Earnings

National Instruments and Cintas saw the largest jumps among U.S.-listed stocks covered by Morningstar analysts.

Jakir Hossain May 18, 2023

Markets Brief: The Fed Pause May Finally Be Here, but Volatility Could Linger

Rates could stay high through year-end as expectations for a second-quarter rate cut seem optimistic.

Tom Lauricella May 5, 2023

Why Q1 Earnings Are Worse Than They Look

Three companies are playing an outsize role in trimming a first-quarter decline in earnings.

Jakir Hossain May 4, 2023

Investors Look Right Past the First Republic Bank Closure

Markets appear confident that bank failures are in the rearview mirror.

Jakir Hossain May 1, 2023

Markets Brief: 10th Straight Fed Rate Hike on Tap

But whether the Fed pauses, or even cuts rates this year, is very much up for debate.

Sandy Ward Apr 28, 2023

Maybe 2022 Was ‘the Start of the Return to Normal,’ Aswath Damodaran Says

Markets and companies are facing a long-overdue reckoning, but healthier practices may be the result.

Jakir Hossain Apr 26, 2023

Markets Brief: Brace Yourself for the Worst Quarterly Earnings Season in Three Years

Still, investors can expect pockets of good news among travel, industrials, and energy stocks.

Jakir Hossain Apr 14, 2023

Markets Brief: March CPI Report Forecasts Show Inflation Still Running High

Slowing economic growth expected to bring down inflation this year.

Lauren Solberg Apr 6, 2023

Worst-Performing Stocks of Q1 2023

Regional banks and REITs got pummeled; Bed Bath & Beyond and Groupon also took a hit.

Jakir Hossain Apr 3, 2023

Best-Performing Stocks of Q1 2023

Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Salesforce were among the stocks that returned with vigor during the first quarter.

Jakir Hossain Apr 3, 2023

Markets Brief: Investors Look Past Turmoil and Drive Stocks Higher in Q1 2023

Even as the Fed looks to pause rate hikes, reasons for caution abound.

Sandy Ward Mar 31, 2023

Markets Brief: Why Investors Are Rushing to Quality in the Bond Market

In the wake of the banking crisis, the highest-quality bonds have gained while low-quality bonds suffer.

Lauren Solberg Mar 24, 2023

REITs Are Getting Caught Up in the Wave of Banking Fear

Investors are worried that dividend-paying REITs could get squeezed by tenants, lenders, or both.

Jakir Hossain Mar 24, 2023

Market Brief: Why This Is a Must-Watch Fed Meeting

The Fed may raise rates again, but its signals on the banking crisis and future rate hikes will be key for the markets.

Sandy Ward Mar 17, 2023

Which Bank Stocks Are Most at Risk of a Liquidity Crisis?

A number of regional banks are facing elevated risks, but the biggest banks are mostly in better shape.

Jakir Hossain Mar 15, 2023

Markets Brief: The February CPI Report Holds the Key to the Fed’s Next Move

What to look for as forecasts call for another hot reading on inflation.

Lauren Solberg Mar 10, 2023

13 Undervalued Stocks With Big Fair Value Estimate Upgrades

Tencent and Siemens were among the stocks that saw valuation increases of 10% or more.

Jakir Hossain Mar 10, 2023

Markets Brief: What to Watch in the February Jobs Report

Forecasts call for continued strong hiring, but investors should keep an eye on any revisions in the data.

Lauren Solberg Mar 3, 2023

9 Undervalued Stocks That Crushed Earnings

Activision Blizzard, Gilead, and HSBC are among those beating expectations, but remain undervalued.

Jakir Hossain Mar 3, 2023

3 Stock Sectors With Big Fair Value Estimate Increases After Q4 Earnings

Basic materials, industrials, and technology stocks saw significant valuation boosts.

Jakir Hossain Mar 1, 2023

Markets Brief: Why Fourth-Quarter Earnings Turned South

Poor results from retailers, media, and entertainment companies are dragging down earnings growth.

Jakir Hossain Feb 24, 2023

What to Expect From Target Earnings?

The retailer is expected to report another tough quarter as consumers’ switch to essentials hurts profits.

Jakir Hossain Feb 23, 2023

Markets Brief: European Stocks Shine Despite War in Ukraine

Resilient economies are helping European stocks outperform the U.S. market.

Sandy Ward Feb 17, 2023

How to Invest in the Right AI Stocks

There are only a handful of stocks to buy that benefit directly from artificial intelligence technology.

Jakir Hossain Feb 17, 2023

More About Jakir Hossain

Jakir Hossain is a former data journalist for Morningstar. He covered stock trends and news for the markets team.

Before joining Morningstar's editorial team in 2021, Hossain worked as a senior financial product specialist for Morningstar Office.

Hossain holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Bard College.