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The Australian share market is expected to follow US shares down after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since the GFC.

The Fed’s interest rate cut is a boost for utilities and gold investment but will weigh on financial services, hurting yields and profitability, say Morningstar analysts.\n 

Drought is ravaging parts of Australia but on the other side of the Pacific it’s another story, as flooding boosts the fortunes of several agricultural companies. 

The Australian share market is expected to open lower after a negative lead from overseas, including a fall in US tech stocks.

Knowing the nuances of these three structures can help you make shrewder investment decisions.

Lithium producers Albemarle and Livent have crossed into Morningstar five-star territory in recent months, but don’t expect a quick payoff.

With cannabis' popularity already growing, widening legalisation will further catalyse demand.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 26 July.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher despite a mixed session on Wall Street overnight as US investors brace for rate cut.

Buy now, pay later services, social media and peer group pressure are stopping people setting aside money but there are solutions.

The ballooning pension bill and fears about rising costs of living risk drowning out the importance of annuities, which can provide a steady income stream.

Orbis Investments' Edward Blain talks to Morningstar's Tim Murphy

Orbis Investments' Edward Blain talks to Morningstar's Tim Murphy

Orbis Investments' Edward Blain talks to Morningstar's Tim Murphy

Orbis Investments' Edward Blain talks to Morningstar's Tim Murphy

Australian investors have enjoyed healthy gains on healthcare stocks, but some analysts are warning that companies such as CSL and Cochlear are at risk of a correction.

The Australian share market is expected to rise at the start of trading following gains on Wall Street at the end of last week.

People have resorted to the internet for tips on how to invest their money – and with surprisingly good results.

These recent additions to the Morningstar Global ex-US Moat Focus Index represent good value and can help investors overcome their natural preference for home markets.

It has been an impressive year for gold and further gains in its price can be expected as investors pile into the precious metal renowned as a safe haven asset, writes VanEck's Arian Neiron.

Miners Iluka and Oz Minerals still hold upside potential, even as investor optimism on iron ore prices is over-done and coal producers  emerge as greater value, explains Morningstar’s Mat Hodge.\n 

Here is a recording of the Q3 webinar for any new InterPrac users to Adviser Research Centre (ARC). Also a useful refresher to existing users of how to maximise your use of ARC.

The new UK Prime Minister is expected to cut taxes and boost spending, but a lack of clarity on Brexit is holding back UK shares and the pound.

Super funds posted another stellar run, but clouds are building as assets reach peak valuation, warns Chant West.

These four exchange-traded funds tap into key themes on the international investing landscape: biotech, China's new economy, AI and lithium.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a positive lead from Wall Street, expectations of lower interest rates.

Morningstar has slashed its fair value estimate for Harley Davidson, as the iconic motorcycle manufacturer's core customer base declines faster than it can target new buyers.

The telco's share price has gained 38 per cent this year as it strives to adapt to industry change.

These days there seems to be an exchange-traded fund for every emerging trend and while they are convenient, they are no guarantee of value and growth.

The "bank of mum and dad" remains a popular way to get onto Australia's property ladder, but there are considerations for all parties to be aware of, writes Anthony Fensom. 

Australian shares are tipped to start the week lower following escalating tensions between the US and Iran and talk of a more modest rate cut by the Fed.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a positive lead from Wall Street, expectations of lower interest rates. 

Now could be the time for investors to consider whether hedging offshore investments is the best approach, with expectations the Australian dollar will follow official interest rates lower.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 19 July.

These additions to Morningstar's list of undervalued companies across its Asia Pacific equity research coverage includes names from the automotive, energy, financial and pharmaceuticals sectors.

UBS Asset Management's Geoffrey Wong talks to Morningstar's Tim Murphy

UBS Asset Management's Geoffrey Wong talks to Morningstar's Tim Murphy

UBS Asset Management's Geoffrey Wong talks to Morningstar's Tim Murphy

UBS Asset Management's Geoffrey Wong talks to Morningstar's Tim Murphy

Morningstar has applauded Lendlease's historic development deal with Google but has left its fair value estimate for the Australian property giant unchanged as it had expected improvement.

The Commonwealth Bank has better times ahead, says Morningstar's David Ellis, who predicts a strong recovery in earnings, which will flow through to modestly higher dividends.

Australian real estate investment trusts are drawing record funds as interest rates fall.

Hamish Douglass looks back on the rocky route to Magellan, his exasperation at trying to predict the Fed’s rate moves, and the regulatory risks assailing the US tech stocks.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a positive lead from Wall Street and increased momentum for a rate cut.

Big fees, mediocre advice, and time-consuming maintenance are among the reasons some trustees are seeing red.

The legalisation of cannabis in Canada has boosted an industry that Morningstar forecasts will grow by nine times through 2030

The Australian share market is expected to open lower after a negative lead from Wall Street overnight.

Mining and materials, financials, technology and other sectors feature in this list of Morningstar-rated ASX 200 companies that delivered the highest total returns in fiscal 2019.

Sweeping changes to liquor tax laws are key to Morningstar’s decision to begin coverage of Japan’s global beverage giants Asahi and Kirin.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower after a negative lead from Wall Street overnight.

AMP appears to be stuck with its life insurance business after regulators scuttled the sale, which is likely to further restrict the group’s struggling wealth management operations.

The dramatic fall in interest rates is depriving Australian pensioners of what they're deemed to be entitled to.

In the midst of Amazon's annual Prime Day, which ends on 16 August US-time, Morningstar looks at the online behemoth's long-term plans.

US and Australian government bonds have posted returns of up to 13.5 per cent, writes Anthony Fensom.

An examination of the perilous state of the economy topped our coverage this week, alongside a look at opportunities in healthcare and Morningstar's move to cover several cannabis stocks.

The Australian share market is expected to open flat ahead of the release of the central bank's minutes from its last meeting.

Limiting yourself to locally-listed companies rules out a wide range of industries and the potential upside they bring to a diverse portfolio, says Platinum’s Andrew Clifford.

The release of jobs data on Thursday will play a crucial role in determining whether the RBA drops the cash rate even further.

Investor demand for Australian shares should continue amid ongoing support from low interest rates and other fundamentals, say economists from Commsec and AMP Capital.

Do the medical applications of cannabis make it an ESG-positive investment? Or do the recreational applications make it a vice?

The slump in car sales has a silver lining for Australian parts specialist Bapcor, while its tentative Asia expansion could bear fruit.

Australian shares are set to extend their losses at the opening despite record highs on Wall Street as lower US interest rates loom.

Platinum Asset Management's Andrew Clifford talks to Morningstar's Tim Wong

Platinum Asset Management's Andrew Clifford talks to Morningstar's Tim Wong

Platinum Asset Management's Andrew Clifford talks to Morningstar's Tim Wong

Platinum Asset Management's Andrew Clifford talks to Morningstar's Tim Wong

These saving and spending adjustments can help overcome the natural ambivalence many of us have to tucking away money for retirement, says Morningstar's David Blanchett.

After tremendous growth fueled by legalisation, Morningstar analyst Kristoffer Inton estimates the global cannabis industry will grow nine times by 2030 - here's why.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower following a mixed session on Wall Street overnight.

Investors in the Antares High Growth fund should 'look elsewhere' following the departure of portfolio manager Richard Dixon, says Morningstar.

Savings rate rules of thumb are better than nothing, but smart investors customise their own savings targets.

Though Morningstar views the healthcare sectors in both the US and Australia as fairly valued overall, there is a handful of buying opportunities among drug-makers and other businesses.

The Australian share market is expected to open flat despite Wall Street gaining overnight amid optimism that the Fed will cut rates later this month.

Australia's ETF market is tipped to doubled over the next three years as more investors abandon managed funds and direct shares, says an online investment adviser.

Investors often have to put up with periods of underperformance, but as the unwinding of Woodford shows, you can't wait indefinitely for a fund manager to turn the ship around.

Australia’s economy is taking a tumble and the share market could follow, with analysts suggesting that even RBA interest rate cuts may not stave off the threat.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher, despite a mixed session on Wall Street overnight.

This trio of opportunities in China spans the disparate sectors of insurance, biotech and gas distribution, as outlined by David Raper of UK-based fund manager Comgest.

Domino's will prevail even as new entrants in online food delivery take a bite out of the pizza chain's leading market share, says Morningstar director of equity research, Johannes Faul.

Having previously discussed how SMSF trustees can position their pension to meet minimum withdrawal requirements, we now turn to those who want higher amounts.

Learn how to use Morningstar's data, tools and research to reach better financial outcomes

The Australian share market is expected to open flat after losses on Wall Street overnight, amid flagging hopes of a Fed rate cut and a sharp drop in Apple shares.

A short-list of Morningstar Australia's most undervalued stocks, an assessment of dividend-focused ETFs and tax tips ranked among our 10 most read articles last week.

Three more black marks on the ledger, writes John Rekenthaler.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower, as US stocks last week snapped a three-day streak of record closes.

We look at what this week's historic cut in interest rates might mean for investors and how Morningstar and a few other commentators intepret the RBA's actions.

Dollar-cost averaging and lump-sum investing are two distinct approaches to buying shares or funds, and while both have a role to play, one is usually superior to the other, writes Emma Rapaport.

Local share investors' continued confidence in the wake of Tuesday's historic RBA interest rate cut may be somewhat misplaced, warns Morningstar Investment Management's Brad Bugg.

The Australian share market is expected to open flat after closing at an historic high yesterday, as the US market was shuttered for 4 July.

Supermarket giant Woolworth's intended divestment of its $10 billion hotels and liquor businesses will neither help nor hinder its competitive position, says Morningstar.

New research challenges the popular perception that most Australians are accessing the aged pension the moment they become age eligible. 

Nikko Asset Management's Yu-Ming Wang talks to Morningstar's Kunal Kotwal

Nikko Asset Management's Yu-Ming Wang talks to Morningstar's Kunal Kotwal

Nikko Asset Management's Yu-Ming Wang talks to Morningstar's Kunal Kotwal

Nikko Asset Management's Yu-Ming Wang talks to Morningstar's Kunal Kotwal

With a new financial year upon us, SMSF trustees in pension phase have some decisions to make about how much they draw down and from which accounts, explains Accurium's Melanie Dunn.

The Australian share market is expected to open in positive territory, after each of the major US indexes hit new highs overnight.

JPMorgan India manager expects the next five years of Narendra Modi's rule to be fruitful for investors in the country.

Dividend exchange-traded-funds are a developing feature of the Australian listed product market. We find out which are trading with Morningstar medals.

The start of a new financial year is a good time to take a fresh look at your portfolio and your investment plan.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower amid investor concerns about slowing global growth, and investor enthusiasm on Wall Street faded yesterday.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate to a fresh record low of 1.0 per cent, reducing the cost of borrowing for two months in a row for the first time since 2012.

Financial markets face the same challenges now as they did 12 months ago, and investors are at considerable risk even as central banks continue to drive down interest rates.

Fun parks, fungicides and pay TV feature in this list of stocks that track as undervalued relative to Morningstar analysts' fair value estimates.

Some Buffett-driven insights, lists of investor education tips and retirement planning information rounded out our top 10 reads of last week.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after gains on Wall Street overnight, where the S&P 500 closed at record levels.

Financial year 2019 marked the "souring of an enduring love affair" between self-managed super funds and Australian blue-chip stocks, new research shows.

Abenomics have taken hold, bringing the economy out of deflation and creating opportunities in several areas, including small cap stocks.

With the new tax year underway and the Coalition back in the saddle in Canberra, it’s a good time to look ahead and consider some strategies for tax effective investing.