The Morning Filter

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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    5 Stocks to Buy Before They’re Not Undervalued Any More

    In this episode of The Morning Filter, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss which economic and earnings reports to keep an eye on this week. They cover new research about whether Nvidia can continue its winning ways, if Salesforce is a buy after earnings, and what to make of the AMD/Meta Platforms deal. Tune in to find out which stock saw a big cut in its fair value estimate last week and how to think about Diageo DEO after its dividend reduction.  They unpack what’s going on in the private credit market and what lessons can be found in the Blue Owl mess. Value stocks are outperforming: They talk about a handful that still look relatively attractive and why. Episode Highlights  00:06:45 Why we’ll be watching the earnings reports from Broadcom AVGO, Marvell Technology MRVL and two cybersecurity companies. 00:13:17 Whether Nvidia NVDA looks like a buy after its earnings beat and forecast hike. 00:18:43 Who wins in the Advanced Micro Devices AMD/Meta Platforms META deal. 00:23:20 The fallout from Blue Owl OWL and the increasing risk in the private credit market. 00:29:46 30:34 What takeover talk for PayPal PYPL may mean for its stock. 00:32:35 Value stocks are back. Here’s why we think these five value stocks to buy have more room to run. Read about topics from this episode.  Private Credit Quality Continues to Weaken Why AI Worries About Software Are Hitting Private Credit Alternative Asset Managers: Blue Owl Disclosure Drives Share Prices of Alternative Managers Lower US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in February Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.  Love The Morning Filter? Help us make the show even better by taking this quick survey. 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.

    45 min

  2. FEB 23

    5 Oversold Stocks to Buy Before They Rebound

    In this episode of The Morning Filter, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack what the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Trump Administration’s emergency tariffs may mean for markets. They also discuss whether the AI-fueled stock market selloff has gone too far and where the opportunities may lie for investors today. They discuss if Nvidia’s earnings report this week can lead to a recovery in AI-related stocks and if earnings releases from Salesforce CRM or Workday WDAY could lift their struggling stocks. Tune in to find out what to make of Walmart’s WMT results, plus what Kraft Heinz’s KHC breakup flip-flop and Elliot’s investment in Norwegian Cruise Lines NCLH may mean for their stocks.  They reveal which rallying hardware stocks look at risk. And this week’s stock picks are five companies whose stocks have suffered exaggerated pullbacks and that look like attractive stocks to buy before they recover. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Good Morning! 00:01:15 What the Supreme Court’s ruling against some Trump tariffs may mean for investors. 00:07:54 Where the stock market’s AI fears are justified—and where they’re overblown. 00:14:03 Whether Nvidia’s NVDA earnings release could revive the AI trade. 00:23:16 The hardware stocks to avoid. 00:28:22 Stock Picks of the Week: stocks that sold off too much and now look like bargains. Read about topics from this episode.  US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in February Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.    Love The Morning Filter? Help us make the show even better by taking this quick survey.   You can follow Dave Sekera on X (@MstarMarkets) andon 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.

    41 min

  3. FEB 9

    4 Stocks to Buy Before Their Big Discounts Disappear

    In this episode of The Morning Filter, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss whether last week’s software stock selloff was overdone and if the AI trade is dead. They cover why Zimmer Biomet ZBH and Applied Materials AMAT are earnings reports to watch and what this week’s CPI numbers could mean for the market. Tune in to find out if Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon.com AMZN, Advanced Micro Devices AMD, or Palantir PLTR are stocks to buy after earnings—and which stock just received a 78% fair value upgrade from Morningstar. They review Dave’s latest stock market outlook and whether there’s any opportunity left in small-cap stocks after their run-up. They close with four stock picks that currently trade at big discounts now but that may not be for long. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome  00:01:58 Software Stocks & The AI Trade  00:07:58 On Radar: CPI & Earnings Reports  00:11:14 Latest: GOOGL, AMZN, Outlook  00:27:01 Stock Picks of the Week   Read about topics from this episode.  US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in February Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.   Follow us on social media. Dave Sekera on X: @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   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. We’ll see you next 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

  4. FEB 5 · BONUS

    3 International Stocks to Buy for 2026

    In this bonus episode of The Morning Filter podcast, host Susan Dziubinski talks with Morningstar chief Europe markets strategist Michael Field about international investing. They discuss the market outlook for Europe this year and whether European stocks have any gas left in the tank after outperforming in 2025. Tune in to find out which European countries and sectors look most attractive from a valuation perspective today. They wrap up with three stock picks to buy in 2026 for the long term.   00:00:00  Welcome  00:01:50  2026 Market Outlook: Europe 00:03:42  Will European Stocks Outperform This Year? 00:07:35   Attractive Sectors to Invest In Today 00:14:13   Stock Picks for the Long Term   Read about topics from this episode.  Best International Companies to Own: 2026 Edition Watch Michael Field's 2026 Outlook Webinar Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.   Follow us on social media. Dave Sekera on X: @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   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. We’ll see you next Monday!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    22 min

  5. FEB 2

    3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now as Small Caps Heat Up

    In this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss whether investors should or shouldn’t worry about the declining US dollar. They also break down tech’s wild earnings last week: Tune in to find out if Microsoft MSFT, Meta Platforms META, Apple AAPL or ServiceNow NOW are stocks to buy today—and whether Tesla TSLA finally looks attractive after Morningstar’s big fair value upgrade. They share what to watch in the upcoming earnings reports from Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon.com AMZN, and some notable consumer defensive companies this week.  Small-cap stocks are having a moment: The co-hosts discuss whether the rally can continue. They close the episode with three small-cap stocks to buy that look undervalued now. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome 00:06:10 Earnings on Tap: GOOGL, AMZN & More  00:11:16 New Research on MSFT, META, TLSA, AAPL  00:25:27 Audience Question: ADBE & APH  00:28:37- Stock Picks of the Week    Read about topics from this episode.  The Best ETFs to Ride the Small-Cap Stock Rally Morningstar's Company Earnings Hub Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.   Follow us on social media. Dave Sekera on X: @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   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. We’ll see you next 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. JAN 26

    3 Durable Stocks to Buy Now for the Long Term

    This episode of The Morning Filter marks the podcast’s third anniversary. Hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski reveal how the stock picks from the podcast’s first episode have performed and share which ones are still attractive stocks to buy today. They also discuss an under-discussed risk factor that contributed to market volatility last week. And they welcome special guest (and Fed watcher) Sarah Hansen to preview this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and parse what to watch for from the Fed this year.  It’s a big earnings week ahead: Tune in to find out what to look for as Microsoft MSFT, Meta Platforms META, Apple AAPL, and Tesla TSLA (among others) report. They cover key takeaways from big bank earnings, whether Netflix NFLX is a buy after reporting, which stock received a 38% fair value estimate increase last week and what to make of Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B possibly offloading its stake in Kraft Heinz KHC. Episode Highlights  00:00:00 Welcome 00:09:01 On radar: Fed Meeting 00:15:07 Earnings Watch: MSFT, META, AAPL, More 00:23:10 Updates on Megabanks, NFLX, TSM, KHC 00:33:17 Stock Picks of the Week Read about topics from this episode.  What’s Next for the Fed in 2026? Morningstar's Company Earnings Hub Read Sarah Hansen’s full archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.   Follow us on social media. Dave Sekera on X: @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     Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more from Susan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera.   Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    41 min

  7. JAN 12

    5 Stocks to Buy in January 2026

    On this episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski preview the December inflation numbers coming out this week and cover which other economic reports to watch. They discuss valuations of the big banks reporting in the next few days—including JP Morgan JPM, Bank of America BAC and Citigroup C—and expectations for earnings. President Trump wants to increase the defense budget; tune in to find out what that may mean for popular defense stocks like Lockheed Martin LMT, Northrop Grumman NOC, and others.   Dave shares his stock market outlook for 2026, including whether investors should overweight stocks today or pull back, which parts of the market are undervalued, and what risks could contribute to market volatility this year. They wrap the episode with stock picks to buy in January that Morningstar’s analysts like.   Episode Highlights  00:00 Welcome  05:59 Watching Inflation, Retail Sales, Bank Earnings  15:39 Updates on STZ and Defense Stocks  26:07 2026 Stock Market Outlook  38:32 Stock Picks Read about topics from this episode.  Register for Dave's 2026 Outlook Webinar. https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/webinars/quarterly-economic-outlook 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 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   Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details.    Read more from Susan and Dave: Susan Dziubinski https://www.morningstar.com/people/susan-dziubinski Dave Sekera https://www.morningstar.com/people/david-sekera   Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min

  8. JAN 5

    5 Core Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2026

    On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski recap volatile 2025 and preview what may lie ahead in 2026. They discuss what to watch this week, including the earnings report from stock pick Constellation Brands STZ. They unpack Morningstar’s recent 50% fair value increase on Micron Technology MU stock, review results from Darden Restaurants DRI and FedEx FDX, and discuss whether Novo Nordisk NVO or Eli Lilly LLY is the better obesity drug stock to buy today.  Dave shares some of his favorite resources for stock investors. They close with a discussion about stocks that make good core holdings: Tune in to learn which five core stocks look like attractive buys in the new year.   Episode Highlights  00:00 Welcome 01:16 2025 Market Recap  21:20 Micron’s Big Fair Value Increase  32:34 Top Resources for Stock Investors  39:05 Core Stocks to Buy and Hold   Read about topics from this episode.  December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment Opportunities Read Dave’s complete archive.   Got a question for Dave? Send it to themorningfilter@morningstar.com.   Follow us on social media. Dave Sekera on X: @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     Viewers who’d like more information about any of the stocks Dave talked about today can visit Morningstar.com for more details. Read more fromSusan Dziubinski and Dave Sekera. Subscribe to The Morning Filter to get notified when we post. We’ll see you next Monday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 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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    Morningstar
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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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