The Morning Filter

Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar chief US market strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.

  1. -6 H ·  BONUS

    How to Build a Portfolio: What to Own, What to Skip, and Why

    In this bonus episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-host Susan Dziubinski talks with Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning Christine Benz. They touch on whether investors are a blind to market risk today or if they’re simply thinking long-term. They spend most of their time discussing portfolio construction—specifically, which asset classes to own, what role international stocks can play, and the types of bonds that work best for most investors.  Benz shares some of her favorite funds and ETFs to include in an investment portfolio. They close with some rapid-fire questions about how to invest an IRA that’s sitting in cash, whether time horizon or risk tolerance is a more important consideration when constructing a portfolio, and the most underrated investment strategy today. Episode Highlights    00:00:00 Welcome   00:03:35 How to tell if you’re really a long-term investor or just a complacent one.    00:06:24 Why investors should use mutual funds and ETFs as core portfolio holdings rather than stocks.   00:09:13 Best practices for portfolio construction—and which asset classes you do and don’t need for a diversified portfolio.    00:23:51 What international stocks can add to your portfolio mix.   00:30:54 Which types of bonds to buy and which ones to avoid.   00:38:54 Top mutual funds and ETFs to consider for your portfolio.   Have an idea for a bonus episode? Send it tothemorningfilter@morningstar.com.   Read about topics from this episode.  Our Best Investment Portfolio Examples for Savers and Retirees https://www.morningstar.com/portfolios/best-investment-portfolio-examples-savers-retirees Risk, Not Volatility, Is the Real Enemy for Investors https://www.morningstar.com/markets/risk-not-volatility-is-real-enemy Christine’s column and video archive. https://www.morningstar.com/people/christine-benz   You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Listen to The Morning Filter podcast every Monday at 9 am Eastern, 8 am Central. Subscribe to get notified when we post next. Happy Investing!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min
  2. -3 J

    5 Long-Term Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

    In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the latest developments in the Iran war and what investors should be monitoring. The stock market hit new highs last week; the co-hosts cover what drove performance, whether the market still looks undervalued, and if investors are too complacent. They dig into the stunning rally in Intel’s stock this year and its price risk heading into earnings on Thursday. Tune in to find out what companies to keep on your radar this week, hear Morningstar’s takeaways from big bank earnings, and find out whether Netflix, ASML, Taiwain Semiconductor and Johnson & Johnson JNJ are stocks to buy after they’ve reported earnings. They talk about why the idea of buying stocks and holding them for decades sounds better in theory than it may be in practice. They wrap up with a handful of undervalued stock picks today that may, in fact, be stocks to own for decades. Episode Highlights  The US stock market hit new highs last week. Do stocks still look undervalued and are investors too complacent? Whether Intel INTC is likely to sustain its stock price momentum after the company reports earnings this week. What to watch for in the upcoming results from ServiceNow NOW, Tesla TSLA, and Blackstone BX. Key takeaways from big bank earnings and reports from Netflix NFLX, ASML ASML, and Taiwan Semiconductor TSM. Undervalued stocks to buy for the long-term—maybe even for decades. Read about topics from this episode.  Q2 2026 Stock Market Outlook: Don’t Panic, Readjust https://www.morningstar.com/markets/q2-2026-stock-market-outlook-dont-panic-readjust Read Dave’s complete archive. https://www.morningstar.com/people/david-sekera   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.   Follow us on social media. Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarkets https://x.com/MstarMarkets Dave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekera Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/posts/?feedView=all   If you would like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min
  3. 15 AVR. ·  BONUS

    Q2 Market Outlook: Why a Stock Barbell Strategy Is Ideal for Today’s Market

    In this bonus episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-host and Morningstar chief US market strategist Dave Sekera and Morningstar chief US economist Preston Caldwell share their new outlooks for the market and the economy. Tune in to find out whether the market is undervalued today, which sectors hold the best opportunities, and what stocks make Morningstar analysts’ top picks list. Sekera also explains why he thinks a value-growth barbell strategy can win in 2026 and how to execute it.  Caldwell covers when he expects GDP growth to reaccelerate, why worries about the K-shaped economy are overdone, and how long he thinks it’ll be before the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again. The episode concludes with a bond-market outlook, including whether the worst is behind the private credit market. Episode Highlights  Why we think a barbell approach to US stocks make sense today. Which parts of the US stock market look most undervalued. Why we expect volatility to persist in 2026. Morningstar’s updated forecasts for GDP growth, inflation, and interest rates. Our take on the bond market.   Read about topics from this episode. 33 Undervalued Stocks to Buy in a Volatile Market Q1 2026 in Review and Q2 Market Outlook Stock Sector Outlooks: Morningstar’s Top Q2 Picks Across the Market   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Tune in to The Morning Filter podcast every Monday at 9 am Eastern, 8 am Central. Subscribe to get notified when we post next. Happy Investing!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min
  4. 13 AVR.

    5 Stocks to Buy Before Growth Stocks Come Back

    In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack the stock market’s response to the US-Iran cease fire and discuss how investors should be thinking about their portfolios as uncertainty persists. They preview earnings season and what to watch for in big bank earnings from JPMorgan Chase JPM, Bank of America BAC, and Citigroup C this week.  Tune in to find out if Johnson & Johnson, ASML, Taiwan Semiconductor and Netflix are stocks to buy ahead of earnings and whether Veeva Systems’ competitive advantages are likely to be eroded by AI. They wrap up with five undervalued growth stocks that look attractive today. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:42 The market’s response to new events in the Iran war. 00:10:14 How companies may approach their forecasts during earnings season. 00:11:32 What to look for in big bank earnings this week. 00:14:21 Why to watch earnings from Johnson & Johnson JNJ, ASML ASML, Taiwan Semiconductor TSM and Netflix NFLX. 00:22:53 Is Veeva Systems’ VEEV moat safe? 00:28:00 Undervalued growth stocks to buy before they come back. Read about topics from this episode.  Q2 2026 Stock Market Outlook: Don’t Panic, Readjust Read Dave’s complete archive Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.  You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar). If you would like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min
  5. 6 AVR.

    5 Stocks to Sell Before Inflation Spikes

    In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the market’s response to new developments in the Iran war. They speculate what the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy may be for the rest of the year and whether this week’s inflation reports will drive more market volatility. They explain why Anthropic’s Mythos model only makes cybersecurity stocks more attractive and whether the worst is behind for Nike. Tune in to find out if Carnival or McCormick are stocks to buy after making news last week. Small-cap stocks have held up relatively well in 2026, but are conditions right for the outperformance to continue? They close with several at-risk stocks to sell in the face of higher inflation. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome   00:01:37 The market’s response to the latest events in the Iran war and whether the Federal Reserve is more likely to raise interest rates or cut them this year. 00:08:56 If this week’s inflation reports will stoke volatility in the market. 00:14:25 Are cybersecurity stocks facing a new risk? 00:16:05 What to make of updates from Nike NKE, Carnival CCL, and McCormick MKC. 00:20:36 Whether small-cap stocks can continue to outperform in 2026. 00:26:21 At-risk stocks to sell before inflation heats up. Read about topics from this episode.  Register for Dave's Q2 Market Outlook webinar. Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   If you would like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min
  6. 30 MARS

    5 Stocks to Buy Before Q2 Heats Up

    In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what economic and earnings reports to keep an eye on during this shortened trading week. Chewy’s stock skyrocketed after earnings last week; tune in to find out if the stock is a buy after the runup. They examine market valuations heading into the second quarter, revealing whether now is the time for investors to increase their exposure to US stocks. They also unpack which investment styles look most attractive today, as well as which sectors to take profits in and which sectors to invest the proceeds in. They explain why Crowdstrike isn’t a top pick among cybersecurity stocks today. This week’s stock picks feature five undervalued stocks that Morningstar’s analysts like at the start of the second quarter. Episode Highlights  What to watch in the earnings reports from Nike NKE and McCormick MKC this week. Is Chewy CHWY a buy after its stock pop?  Heading into the second quarter, should investors overweight US stocks? Which sectors to sell and which sectors to buy today. Market trends to monitor in the months ahead. Stock picks: undervalued stocks Morningstar’s analysts like. Read about topics from this episode.  Register for Dave's Q2 Market Outlook webinar. Read Dave’s complete archive. Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.  You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar). Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min
  7. 23 MARS

    4 Stocks to Buy With Winning Brands

    In this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the market’s latest response to the ongoing war in Iran and explain what oil futures are telling investors. They unpack what’s going on in fixed income globally and whether the worst is yet to come in the private credit market. Tune in to find out just how big Morningstar’s fair value increase is on Micron after earnings and what drove an upgrade in Nvidia’s fair value, too.  Speaking of fair value changes, the co-hosts answer a viewer question about why Oracle’s ORCL fair value has moved around so much lately. They wrap up with some attractive stocks to buy of companies that are brand powerhouses. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:32Updates on the market’s response to the ongoing war and what oil markets are telling us. 00:11:26 What to watch in the US bond market today and what may be next for private credit. 00:17:25 Why to monitor international bonds. 00:21:16 Micron reported blowout results. Nvidia issued a stunning outlook for Blackwell and Rubin AI products. Why isn’t the market impressed? 00:33:12 Stock picks: top stocks with powerful brands to invest in. Read about topics from this episode.  US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in March Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar).   Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post next. We’ll see you on Monday!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min
  8. 20 MARS ·  BONUS

    Investing Insights: These Top Tech Stocks Can Stand Up to AI Risks

    Today on The Morning Filter podcastwe’re bringing you a bonus episode from another Morningstar podcast: Investing Insights. Every Friday, host Ivanna Hampton sits down with investment experts across Morningstar to discuss their latest research.  On this episode: The stock market has cooled on stocks caught up in the whirlwind of artificial intelligence. Fears over whether AI will disrupt a variety of sectors have triggered big sell-offs. Morningstar equity analysts have investigated 132 companies to determine whether that’s the case. They have concluded that AI is not a universal destroyer. The team thinks investors should sort through the wreckage and find newly cheap companies with enduring competitive advantages. Eric Compton, director of equity research for the technology sector at Morningstar, tells you where to look. Read the Moat Ratings Guidebook Amid AI Disruption.  Episode Highlights:  00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:28 What are Moats, and How Does Morningstar Use Them? 00:04:11 In-Depth Analyst Review of 132 Companies 00:06:27 Why Cybersecurity Holds Up 00:10:02 Why Design Software Looks Resilient 00:13:10 How Financial Data Benefits From AI 00:15:32 Finding Opportunity After AI Selloffs Subscribe to Investing Insightswherever you get your podcasts. We’ll be back on Monday with a new episode of The Morning Filter.    Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) and on LinkedIn (Dave Sekera) to subscribe to his weekly newsletter and keep up to date with his latest research, and follow Morningstar on Facebook (MorningstarInc), X (@MorningstarInc), Instagram (MorningstarInc) and LinkedIn (Morningstar). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    20 min

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Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar chief US market strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.

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