Leslie P. Norton
Leslie Norton is Editor-at-large at Morningstar.
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Markets Brief: As Earnings Loom, Is the Software Rout Over?
Plus: a guide to Big Tech earnings, what Vanguard investors did during the war, and the case for recycled plastics.

5 Trends to Watch in a Post-Iran War Landscape
Among the trends, expect higher oil prices for longer, reshoring, energy saving, and a better outlook for gold.

What War? US Stocks Hit Record Highs
Analysts credit robust earnings, decent valuations, and continued hopes of a resolution as helping the market overcome the war and other concerns.

What a US Fed Rate Hike Could Mean for These Key Stock Sectors
While a rate increase is still seen as unlikely, here are the areas to watch should it happen.

Markets Brief: Are Investors Still Too Complacent?
Plus: The fertilizer supply shock.

Will the US Dollar’s War-Driven Rebound Continue?
Analysts say the US currency’s long-term prospects still appear weak, owing to rising debt burdens and policy uncertainty.

After Taking a Breather, Why Japan Stocks Could Keep Rising
The Takaichi government’s growth plans and foreign investor interest could lift TOPIX.

Why This Fund Manager Says AI Threatens to Destroy Company Moats
Only one of the five classic moat pillars has predictive power today, says Westwood’s Adrian Helfert.

Why US Stocks Will Outperform in 2026, Says Fidelity’s Chisholm
Tax cuts, dropping interest rates, and falling oil prices should lift median US earnings.

What’s Next for Bitcoin? VanEck’s Sigel on the Crypto Plunge and Outlook
Sigel explains the leverage-driven selloff and his view of the long-term bull case for crypto.

How to Invest in Carbon Removal
Ten stocks and ETFs for forestry and carbon capture plays.

This Is an AI Boom, Not a Bubble, Says Alger Funds CEO Dan Chung
Chung followed internet stocks before their collapse. Here’s why he doesn’t think this is a repeat.

As Emerging-Market Stocks Rally, Here’s Why It’s Worth Watching the BRICS+
The rise of BRICS will rearrange how investors allocate wealth, according to Pictet’s Vassalou.

5 Undervalued Quality China Stocks
As China’s market hits multi-year highs, a look at some moaty, undervalued stocks.

Veteran Strategist Says He’s Worried About an S&P 500 ‘Melt-Up’
Meltdowns follow melt-ups, and one could spring from Trump’s attacks on Fed independence, the veteran strategist says.

Warren Buffett’s Japanese Trading House Picks Have Room to Rise 20% or More
Morningstar launches coverage of five Japanese trading house stocks.

Here’s Why Sustainable Investors Are Hearing About Materiality
8 takeaways from a panel about materiality. Financial relevance matters for values-based investors, too.

Why Warren Buffett Likes the Japanese Trading Companies
The charms of cheap stocks and rock-bottom borrowing rates despite a trade war.

Best Sustainable Companies to Own: 2025 Edition
We believe these companies’ strong ESG management practices give them a long-term advantage.

Why Meta’s New Content Moderation Policy Could Pose Risks to Its Stock
The firm’s content moderation approach raises concerns about regulation and advertisers.

What to Expect at Apple’s Annual Meeting
Artificial intelligence, child safety, DEI, and charitable giving are on Apple’s proxy-voting ballot.




