CONSUMER DEFENSIVE News & Analysis

Uber, Starbucks and brewing giant Anheuser-Busch (of Budweiser fame) should all benefit as consumers swap back to services.

Beaten-down industries, such as airlines, hotels, cruise lines and gaming should benefit from a return to normal spending patterns. 

Australian equities remain attractive thanks to limited exposure to the rising inflation and rates gripping markets.

Inflation fighting assets include commodities, defensive retailers and those companies able to pass along rising prices.

Local investors were spooked after US retail giants Target and Walmart plummeted overnight as rising prices hit margins and inventory.

It’s got the balance sheet to do it, but it lags behind larger rival Woolworths.  

Morningstar has downgraded its valuation for the infant formula maker as it grapples with weak growth.

These wide-moat, low-uncertainty names are reliable, writes Susan Dziubinski.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 16 April.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 9 April.