David Sekera, CFA
Dave Sekera, CFA, is the chief US market strategist for Morningstar.
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Q3 US Stock Market Outlook: Investors Face Balanced Risks, Selective Opportunities
What to know about positioning for the second half of 2026, and where we see opportunity by sector.

What Stands Out Most About Berkshire Hathaway’s Latest Stock Purchases
Berkshire recently acquired Taylor Morrison Home and added to its existing position in Alphabet.

US Stock Market Outlook: Returning to Balance of Growth and Value Stocks
Locking in outperformance following growth rally and restoring barbell amid a more fairly valued market.

Nvidia vs. Salesforce vs. Marvell Technology: Which Is the Best Stock to Buy?
These tech stocks all look undervalued, but one stands out with its big discount.

US Stock Market Outlook: It’s Time to Reallocate from Growth to Value
The growth category, specifically technology and AI stocks, is no longer providing an excess margin of safety.

Alphabet vs. Amazon vs. Apple: Which is the Best Stock to Invest In?
These companies are all leaders in Big Tech. But there’s one clear winner when it comes to which stock to buy today.

US Stock Market Outlook: Where to Find Value After April’s Rally
Our reallocation strategy is working as intended. Opportunities remain in AI, tech, and small-caps.

Q2 US Market Outlook: Why a Stock Barbell Strategy Is Ideal for Today’s Market
We expect volatility to persist in 2026 and recommend balancing undervalued growth stocks with high-quality value stocks.

Q2 2026 US Stock Market Outlook: Don’t Panic, Readjust
Use the volatility to your advantage; where to harvest gains and where to redeploy.

US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in March
Stability at the surface, turbulence below.

US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in February
Greatest fair value increases include late-cycle tech stocks.

Is Kraft Heinz Stock a Value Trap?
And whether investors should worry about Berkshire Hathaway’s recent exit from the stock.

2026 US Stock Market Outlook: Where to Find Investing Opportunities
High valuations, higher stakes: Expecting a volatile 2026.

December 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment Opportunities
Heading into year-end, Santa Claus Rally or AI exhaustion?

November 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment Opportunities
One third of the year-to-date valuation increases occurred in October.

Q4 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: No Margin for Error
The market is walking a tightrope between an AI boom and an economic slowdown.

Investing in AI? Here Are 6 Undervalued Stocks for Buy-and-Hold Investors
Also, how Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor is thinking about the AI boom.

US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities in September
Will small-cap stocks continue to rally? The answer lies in how the economy performs over the next few quarters.

US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investing Opportunities
Valuation increases are concentrated in only five mega-cap stocks.

3 Stocks to Watch After Earnings
Plus, our take on Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta Platforms before they report.
3 Stocks That Are Beating the Market
Plus, what we want to hear from Tesla and Alphabet during their earnings calls this week.

Q3 2025 Stock Market Outlook: After the Rally, What’s Still Undervalued?
With valuations elevated and heightened volatility on the horizon, here’s how to position today.



