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2025/01/23
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2026/02/05
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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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3 International Stocks to Buy for 2026
2026/02/05
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
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Best International Companies to Own: 2026 Edition
Watch Michael Field's 2026 Outlook Webinar
Read Dave’s complete archive.
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3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now as Small Caps Heat Up
2026/02/02
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
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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 [email protected].
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3 Durable Stocks to Buy Now for the Long Term
2026/01/26
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
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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 [email protected].
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/
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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.
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5 Stocks to Buy in January 2026
2026/01/12
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 [email protected].
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/
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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
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5 Core Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2026
2026/01/05
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 [email protected].
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/
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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.
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4 Cheap Stock Picks We Still Like for 2026
2025/12/22
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski take a look back at some of their best and worst stock buy and sell calls of 2025. Although Morningstar’s approach to stock investing is decidedly long term, they discuss why reviewing stock pick hits and misses each year on the podcast is nonetheless important.
They end wrap this week’s episode with four undervalued stock picks from 2025 that still look attractive heading into the new year.
Episode Highlights
00:00:00 Welcome
00:01:25 Morningstar’s Stock Picking Strategy
00:06:03 How Our Stocks to Buy Did
00:38:10 How Our Stocks to Sell Did
00:46:38 Cheap Stock Picks for 2026
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 [email protected].
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/
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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.
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5 Stocks to Buy When They Pull Back
2025/12/15
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what’s next after the Federal Reserves 25-basis-point interest rate cut and which economic reports could move the market this week. Tune in to find out why to keep an eye on the earnings reports from Micron Technology MU, FedEx FDX, and Darden Restaurants DRI and whether Marvell Technology MRVL remains a stock to buy after a tough week.
They unpack new earnings reports from Oracle ORCL, Adobe ADBE, and Costco COST, among others. And this week’s picks are stocks to put on a watch list to buy on weakness.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Welcome
01:07 Fed Meeting Recap
04:35 On Radar: Economic Reports, Earnings
12:05 Updates on ORCL, MRVL, ADBE, COST
29:00 Stocks to Buy on Weakness
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 [email protected].
Follow us on social media.
Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarkets
Dave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekera
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5 Stocks to Buy to Upgrade Your Portfolio for 2026
2025/12/08
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and why to watch the earnings reports from Costo COST, Cambell’s CPB and Adobe ADBE this week. Tune in to find out which cybersecurity stocks are buys after earnings and whether Marvell Technology MRVL or Salesforce CRM remain top picks.
They unpack the market’s current valuation: Are stocks overpriced, underpriced, or fairly valued today? This week’s stock picks are high-quality wide moat stocks to buy that can upgrade an investment portfolio in 2026.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Welcome
00:59 On Radar: Fed Meeting, Earnings
08:51 New Research: Cybersecurity Firms, MRVL, More
19:16 Updated Stock Market Outlook
27:01 Wide Moat Stocks to Buy
Read about topics from this episode.
December 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment Opportunities
Got a question for Dave? Send it to [email protected].
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Why 2026 Could Be a Breakout Year for Dividend Stocks
2025/12/01
Plus, several undervalued stocks to buy with stable dividends.
In this special episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-host Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar columnist Dan Lefkovitz to take a deep dive into dividend stock investing today. They discuss what’s caused U.S. dividend stocks to lag this year while international dividend stocks have outperformed. Tune in to find out why the stock buyback boom is bad news for dividend seekers and what metrics investors should look at if they want to avoid dividend cuts.
They name drop a few undervalued stocks that Morningstar thinks have stable dividends, cover why dividend growth stock investing is underappreciated, and close with a discussion about whether dividend stocks are poised to outperform in 2026.
Episode Highlights
00:01:16 Dividend Stock Performance: 2025 Recap
00:06:59 What the Buyback Boom Means for Dividend Investors
00:13:06 3 Ways to Spot a Dividend Cut Early
00:17:50 Dividend Growth Stocks: Why Bother?
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Stock Buybacks Are Booming in 2025. That’s Bad News for Dividend Investors
The Surprising Truth About Dividend Growth Stocks
Not All Dividend Stocks Are Safe. Here’s How to Avoid Dividend Traps
Why International Dividend Stocks Have Pulled Ahead
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6 Stocks to Sell Before the End of the Year
2025/11/24
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss why a Fed rate cut in December is starting to look unlikely. They also unpack new research about Palo Alto Networks PANW and Walmart WMT after earnings. And they cover whether Nvidia NVDA is a buy after another stunning quarter.
They take a deeper-than-usual dive into the audience mailbag, answering questions about AI and data center stocks, lithium and Albemarle ALB, and uncertainty and when to take profits. They wrap up the episode with six overvalued stocks to sell.
Episode Highlights
00:00:00 Welcome
00:01:32 Why The Fed Won’t Cut Rates in December
00:07:41 Is NVDA a Buy After Earnings?
00:16:30 Audience Q&A
00:45:42 Overvalued Stocks to Sell
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Read Dave’s new stock market outlook: November 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment Opportunities
Got a question for Dave? Send it to [email protected].
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4 Surprising AI Stocks to Buy
2025/11/17
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss what to watch in this week’s earnings report from Nvidia NVDA and whether this AI stock is a buy before earnings. They also preview earnings for Palo Alto Networks PANW, Walmart WMT, Home Depot HD, Lowe’s LOW, and Medtronic MDT. Tune in to find out if Advanced Micro Devices AMD is an AI stock to invest in after Morningstar’ sizable fair value increase and which former stock pick may be the target of a private takeover.
They also cover what the dominance of AI mega-cap stocks may mean for investors. And they end the show with four unconventional AI stocks to invest in.
Episode Highlights
00:03:35 NVDA Earnings: What to Watch
00:16:16 New Research on AMD, AMAT, DEO, More
00:22:34 Mega AI Stock Dominance & Why It Matters
00:27:49 Stock Picks of the Week
Read about topics from this episode.
Read Dave’s new stock market outlook: November 2025 Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment Opportunities
Got a question for Dave? Send it to [email protected].
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Dave Sekera on X: @MstarMarkets
Dave Sekera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davesekera
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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.
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3 Stocks to Buy After Earnings
2025/11/10
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack results from Palantir PLTR, Advanced Micro Devices AMD, and Fortinet FTNT. They also review the reports from several former stock picks, including Huntington Ingalls Industries HII, Zimmer Biomet ZBH, LPL Financial LPLA and Diageo DEO. And they talk with Morningstar’s equity analyst about what went wrong with FMC FMC and how to think about the stock today.
Is the U.S. stock market overvalued right now, and should investors take some chips off the table? Tune in to find out—and to hear about the sectors that look most undervalued this month. This week’s episode wraps with three stock picks that look attractive after earnings.
Episode Highlights
Earnings to Watch This Week
New Research on PLTR, AMD & More
Is the U.S. Stock Market Overvalued?
Stock Picks of the Week
Read about topics from this episode.
Read Dave’s new stock market outlook: https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/november-2025-stock-market-outlook-where-we-see-investment-opportunities
Got a question for Dave? Send it to [email protected].
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3 Stocks to Sell and 3 Stocks to Buy in November
2025/11/03
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski parse Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s post-meeting comments and discuss whether the Fed will cut interest rates again in December. They also explain why it matters that the market cap of Nvidia NVDA hit $5 trillion. They’re watching the earnings reports from Advanced Micro Devices AMD, Qualcomm QCOM, and Fortinet FTNT this week; watch to find out what to listen for.
They unpack the latest earnings reports and forecasts from tech and tech-related heavyweights Microsoft MSFT, Meta Platforms META, Alphabet GOOGL, Amazon.com AMZN and Apple AAPL and explain which of the stocks look most attractive today. They wrap up with some overvalued stocks to sell this month and an a few undervalued stocks to buy instead.
Episode Highlights
NVDA’s Latest Milestone
Earnings Watch: AMD, QCOM, More
Tech Titan Earnings: Takeaways
Stocks to Buy and Sell This Month
Read about topics from this episode.
Q4 2025 Stock Market Outlook: No Margin for Error
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3 Stocks to Buy Before October Ends
2025/10/27
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss expectations for this week’s CPI report and what it could mean for the Fed rate decision at the end of October. They cover what to listen for in key earnings reports from Tesla TSLA and Netflix NFLX this week, plus a handful of other companies they’ll be watching. They share key takeaways from big bank earnings, whether regional banks could face a bad loan crisis, and if go-to bank pick US Bancorp USB is still a buy after earnings.
They discuss whether Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing TSM, ASML ASML, and Salesforce CRM look attractive today after being in the news last week and if insurance stocks are compelling after their post-earnings pullbacks. They wrap up with a handful of stocks to buy before the market rally stalls.
Episode Highlights
Fed Rate Cut This Week? You Bet!
Watching Earnings from AI Titans
New Research: TSLA, NFLX, INTC, More
Stocks to Buy: Halloween Edition
Read about topics from this episode.
Q4 2025 Stock Market Outlook: No Margin for Error
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5 Stocks to Buy Before the Market Rally Stalls
2025/10/20
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss expectations for this week’s CPI report and what it could mean for the Fed rate decision at the end of October. They cover what to listen for in key earnings reports from Tesla TSLA and Netflix NFLX this week, plus a handful of other companies they’ll be watching. They share key takeaways from big bank earnings, whether regional banks could face a bad loan crisis, and if go-to bank pick US Bancorp USB is still a buy after earnings.
They discuss whether Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing TSM, ASML ASML, and Salesforce CRM look attractive today after being in the news last week and if insurance stocks are compelling after their post-earnings pullbacks. They wrap up with a handful of stocks to buy before the market rally stalls.
Episode Highlights
Earnings to Watch: TSLA, NFLX, More
Bank News & Top Pick Update
Tech Stocks in the News
Stocks to Buy Before the Market Rotates
Read about topics from this episode.
Q4 2025 Stock Market Outlook: No Margin for Error
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I learn from Susan and Dave each week. How they discuss investing with educational and historical infills has been a trustworthy exposure and guide t...
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Rayxzs 2025/10/17
Host Adds No Value
I don’t get the role of the host that pretty much a high school student can do her job. She adds no value to the discussions except reading from a set...
uyadava 2025/02/08
Great show !!
Dave & Susan, your video show is great !!.. I watch you both on YouTube, every show, for couple of years now. Just subscribed to your audio podcast .....
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