Synchrony Financial

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Our analysts have downgraded the Morningstar Economic Moat Ratings of these firms.

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We believe the current share price already reflects much of what could go wrong.

Wide moats keep payment networks safe, but competition rages at the outskirts of the ecosystem.

Brexit increases the uncertainty around global financials, and the U.S. Department of Labor's fiduciary standard rule will reshape many business models in the sector.

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The volatility brought on by concerns over global economic growth in the first quarter presented our top managers with both buying and selling opportunities.

Highly efficient Synchrony Financial offers value not only to retailers and cardholders, but to shareholders as well, says Morningstar's Dan Werner.

Before the market turmoil of 2016, buying activity remained low, but these top managers did put some money to work in firms with defensible economic moats.

With a similar business and trading at a similar multiple to earnings, Synchrony Financial is like Amex without the headwinds, says Morningstar's Jim Sinegal.

We like the business, which is now separate from GE, and think it's undervalued.

Shareholders will be rewarded with higher quality earnings going forward as GE takes the next step in transforming the company, writes Morningstar’s Barbara Noverini.

Spun off from GE, narrow-moat Synchrony Financial thrives by having strong ties with loyal retailers.

Bargains are still hard to find in financial services, as the U.S. mortgage market is stuck in limbo and housing bubble concerns rise in Canada.