The Morning Filter

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, David Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack the busy week ahead for investors. They cover pivotal economic events, including the looming tariff deadline, the Fed meeting, a crucial inflation report, and the latest jobs numbers. Plus, they preview the Magnificent Seven stocks reporting earnings this week—Microsoft MSFT, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN and Meta Pla...

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, David Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack the latest inflation numbers and debate whether the numbers will influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this month. They also discuss which company earnings reports matter this week (hint: Tesla TSLA and Alphabet GOOGL top the list) and which stocks look attractive after reporting last week...

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski catch up on tariff and economic news and preview bank earnings. They also discuss what to watch for when Johnson & Johnson JNJ reports this week, whether Constellation Brands STZ remains a stock to buy after earnings, and if former stock pick Fluor FLR is still attractive after its recent price gains. Plus, they review...

This week’s episode of The Morning Filter was taped at the 2025 Morningstar Investment Conference . Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss Dave’s process for finding new stock picks each week, including what screens he maintains and what data points he considers. They also cover how to tweak your stock allocation based on market valuations and review a few must-own core stocks.  Finally, they an...

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter , Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski share which economic report is a must-watch-for during this shortened trading week. They also discuss whether FedEx FDX or Carnival CCL are stocks to buy after earnings, review news from Novo Nordisk NVO and Amgen AMGN about their obesity drugs, and take a deep dive into Morningstar’s outlook for Blackrock BLK. Plus, t...

On this week’s episode of T he Morning Filter , Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski review last week’s Fed decision and dot-plot update, discuss which economic and earnings reports to watch this week, and share what they learned about the consumer after digesting last week’s earnings reports from Lennar LEN, Darden DRI, and Kroger KR. They also cover whether Meta Platforms META, Marvell Technology MV...

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates any time soon and which company earnings to watch for in the week ahead. They also talk about Adobe’s results, takeaways from Apple’s WWDC event , and other stocks in the news. And they welcome special guest Damien Conover , Morningsta...

On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Morningstar’s Susan Dziubinski and David Sekera sift through last week’s employment numbers, discuss the economic and earnings reports to watch this week, and explain how investors should be thinking about their portfolios during what Sekera calls an “eye of the hurricane” period for stocks. They also recommend stocks to buy and sell during the...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.    On This Week’s Episode:  What’s Next with Tariffs  Economic & Earnings Reports to Watch  New Research on NVDA, Cyb...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.    Key Takeaways:  Our Read on Inflation  Watching NVDA, HD, Others Ahead of Earnings  Should You Buy REITs Today?  S...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.    Key Takeaways:  On Radar: Inflation, Earnings  New Research on AMD, NVO, GOOGL, Others  Should You Overweight Stoc...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Plus, Morningstar strategist and Berkshire analyst Gregg Warren is joining the show this week to share some highlight...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.   Key Takeaways: 1. On Radar: PCE & Jobs Report 2. Big Tech & Other Earnings on Tap 3. New Research on TSLA, GOOGL, M...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.   Key Takeaways:  1:43 Key Earnings We’re Watching  7:49 New Research on NVDA, AMD, JNJ, More  13:50 Is the Market Un...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.   Key Takeaways:  Market Recap & Valuations Today  What to Expect During Earnings Season  New Research: Cybersecurity...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.   Key Takeaways:  2:15 Tariffs & The Markets 12:29 On Radar: Inflation, Bank Earnings 15:48 Is It Time to Overweight...

Hello, and welcome a special edition of The Morning Filter. Most Monday mornings Susan Dziubinski talks with Morningstar’s Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera, but Dave’s on a well-deserved vacation this week, so we’re doing something a little different. Tune in to hear what investors should have on their radars this week, a special guest discussing the first quarter in the markets, and a fe...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.   Key Takeaways:  Our Answers to Your Investing Questions  Companies You Want to Hear About  Explaining Morningstar’s...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.   Key Takeaways:  Market Recap & AI Stock Outlook  On Radar: The Fed & Tariffs  New Research on ADBE, VZ  Stocks of t...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Key takeaways: 00:05 Tariff Uncertainty & The Market  05:43 On Radar: Inflation & Key Earnings  10:09 New Research &...

Key takeaways: 01:07 On Radar: Economic Reports & Earnings 06:46 Our Take on NVDA & AI Today 16:59 New Research: March Market Outlook 21:07 Stocks to Sell and Stocks to Buy What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. https://www.morningstar.com/business/events/morningstar-investmen...

Key takeaways: 02:20 On Radar: GDP and Inflation 06:36 Our Take on NVDA Before Earnings 10:35 New research on WMT, GILD, TDD, Others 25:48 Stocks of the Week What's next is now at the Morningstar Investment Conference. Register now to get to the source for cutting-edge research, expert insights, and thorough analysis. https://www.morningstar.com/business/events/morningstar-investment-conference?re...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead. Key takeaways : 02:28 Tariff Talk  07:32 On Radar: Inflation & Earnings  16:02 New Research on GOOGL, AMZN, AMD, More...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday, Susan Dziubinski sits down with Morningstar Chief U.S. markets strategist Dave Sekera to discuss one thing that’s on his radar this week, one new piece of Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.   Key takeaways : 00:42 Tariffs, Inflation, The Economy & Rate Cuts  08:07 On Radar: Jobs & Earnings from GOOGL, AMZN...

Hello, and welcome to The Morning Filter. Every Monday morning, Susan Dziubinski from Morningstar talks with Morningstar Research Services’ chief US market strategist Dave Sekera about what investors should have on their radars, some new Morningstar research, and a few stock picks or pans for the week ahead.   Key takeaways : 03:14 On Radar: Fed Meeting & Inflation  05:29 Earnings on Tap: MSFT, TS...