7 Overlooked U.S. Stocks That Recently Increased Their Dividends
Amid volatility in global financial markets, dividend-paying stocks have proven more buoyant in the opening months of 2025 than the overall stock market. However, after a long stretch of underperformance, there remain many undervalued stocks with attractive dividends. Dividend investing comes in various forms. Investors can look for stocks with the highest yields, those with […]
After Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Amazon Stock?
Amazon AMZN released its first-quarter earnings report on May 1. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Amazon’s earnings and stock. Amazon reported first-quarter results that beat the high end of guidance on both the top and bottom lines. Revenue grew by 10% year over year in constant currency to $155.7 billion, while operating margin was 11.8% versus […]
Minerals 260 Targets 2028 Gold Production at Bullabulling
260 Minerals employees inspecting core samples at the Bullabulling project. Credit: Kristie Batten. Minerals 260 (ASX: MI6) is starting its own studies at the newly acquired Bullabulling project in Western Australia’s Goldfields, targeting a final investment decision next year and first production in 2028. The company, a 2021 spin-out of lithium producer Liontown Resources (ASX: […]
3 Reliable Stocks to Consider When the Price Is Right
Susan Dziubinski: I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Low-volatility stocks have proven their worth in 2025: The Morningstar US Low Volatility Factor Index has outperformed the broad market this year. So, what are low-volatility stocks? Low-volatility stocks have historically offered more price stability when compared with other stocks. And while there’s no such thing as a […]
Canfor Earnings: Increased Lumber Prices Provide Some Relief…
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. No-moat-rated Canfor CFP reported first-quarter results that were largely in line with our expectations. Net sales rose 2.5% year over year as gains in the lumber segment were offset by lower sales in the pulp and paper segment. The firm […]
Kinross Earnings: Solid Performance Amid Rising Gold Prices
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Kinross Gold’s K 2025 first-quarter adjusted net profit after tax of USD 360 million, or USD 0.30 per share, is triple the same quarter last year. 38% higher realized gold prices more than offset 3% lower attributable gold equivalent ounce […]
6 Must-Buy ETFs Before Small-Cap Stocks Make a Comeback
Uncertainty around tariffs, inflation, and the economy has driven investors to sell overpriced stocks in favor of undervalued investments in 2025. As a result, previously unpopular pockets of the market—such as defensive sectors and low-volatility stocks—areoutperforming this year, while the overpriced market darlings of the past few years—namely large-growth stocks—havestruggled. Is It Time to Buy […]
RANKED: The 20 Largest Gold Mines in the World
Nevada Gold Mines, the world’s biggest gold mining complex. Image from Barrick. A turbulent trade war that could reconfigure the global economy has spotlighted gold’s strategic importance as central banks have been stockpiling thousands of tonnes of bullion and institutions and retail investors are making big plays for the metal to hedge against market risk. […]
Why Quality Stocks Have Struggled This Year
I’m not breaking any news by telling you that stock investors have faced tricky conditions in 2025. Nor would I raise eyebrows with a statement like: “In uncertain times, you want to own quality. Profitable businesses with fortress balance sheets are best positioned to withstand market turbulence and economic downturns.” However, that narrative isn’t supported […]
Sun Life Earnings: Impressive Overall Performance as…
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Key Morningstar Metrics for Sun Life Financial What We Thought of Sun Life Financial’s Earnings Sun Life Financial SLF reported strong all-around numbers in the first quarter as underlying net income came in at C$1.05 billion, or C$1.82 per share, […]