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Jobs Report Shows the Economy Is Still Chugging Along

A gradual softening of the labor market and slowing wage growth provides room for inflation to cool off.

Lauren Solberg Oct 7, 2022

7 Charts on Value Versus Growth Stocks in the Third Quarter

Growth stocks were down in the quarter yet still managed to outperform value stocks.

Lauren Solberg Oct 5, 2022

Q3 2022 Market Performance in Charts

Bonds again offer no safe harbor as stocks make a round trip in the bear market.

Lauren Solberg Oct 3, 2022

Never Mind Growth vs. Value Stocks, Look to Beta

Why investors should be focusing on stock volatility instead of style.

Lauren Solberg Sep 20, 2022

CPI Report Defies Hopes of Easing Inflation, for Now

While inflation should slow in 2023, the Fed is seen as staying on an aggressive path in the coming months.

Lauren Solberg Sep 13, 2022

Why There Is Good News for Investors in the Jobs Report

Rise in labor force participation and slowdown in wage growth bodes well for inflation and the economy.

Lauren Solberg Sep 2, 2022

7 Undervalued Small- and Mid-Cap Quality Stocks

Easily overlooked stocks like Bath & Body Works and Paramount have strong fundamentals and room to run.

Lauren Solberg Aug 24, 2022

These Wide-Moat Stocks Are Gaining Ground

Quality stocks including Microsoft and Amazon have outperformed since the market low in June, but they're still undervalued.

Lauren Solberg Aug 23, 2022

7 Undervalued Quality Growth Stocks

Growth stocks including MercadoLibre and Salesforce are available at a steep discount and look poised for long-term outperformance.

Lauren Solberg Aug 16, 2022

The 10 Most Undervalued Real Estate Investment Trusts

Dividend-paying REITs have been knocked back by recession fears, but stocks including Simon Property Group, Welltower are looking cheap.

Lauren Solberg Aug 12, 2022

CPI Report Shows Good News on Inflation, but Fed Rate Hikes Remain in the Cards

Easing supply chain pressures, falling energy prices should put continued downward pressure on inflation.

Lauren Solberg Aug 10, 2022

Yes, It's a Strong Jobs Report, but July Probably Overstates the Case

Surge in hiring confirms the economy isn’t in recession, but the Fed will be focused on inflation

Lauren Solberg Aug 5, 2022

Tech and Consumer Stocks Are Back Leading the Market. What Does It Mean?

Inflation and the Fed could determine how long this change in stock market leadership lasts.

Lauren Solberg Jul 26, 2022

Why Your 60/40 Balanced Portfolio Isn't Working in 2022

For the last two decades, bonds and stocks usually haven't moved in the same direction. That's not the case this year.

Lauren Solberg Jul 14, 2022

Did the June CPI Report Mark Peak Inflation?

While inflation hit a 41-year high in June, falling food and energy costs should ease the pain in July.

Lauren Solberg Jul 13, 2022

In a Tough Quarter, Sustainable Strategies Struggled But Stayed Competitive

Healthcare stocks help offset the impact of tech stock declines and energy stock strength.

Lauren Solberg Jul 11, 2022

Jobs Data Shows a Strong Economy Amid Recession Fears

Wages provide reassuring news on inflation, but Fed still on track for more tightening.

Lauren Solberg Jul 8, 2022

14 Charts on the Market’s Second-Quarter Performance

For just the second time in 40 years, bonds and stocks both posted losses for two consecutive quarters.

Lauren Solberg Jul 1, 2022

How Much Worse Can It Get for Growth Stocks?

In the second quarter, value outperformed by the widest margin since the dot.com bubble collapse as growth stocks suffered their worst losses since 2008.

Lauren Solberg Jul 1, 2022

These 5 Semiconductor Suppliers Are Undervalued

Shares of microchip-parts suppliers, including Teradyne and ASML, are available at steep discounts, and the companies are poised for long-term profits.

Lauren Solberg Jun 24, 2022

Which Dividend Investing Strategies Are Outperforming?

High income plus high quality has made for a down-market cushion with these exchange-traded funds.

Lauren Solberg Jun 17, 2022

Hot Inflation May Mean an Even More Aggressive Fed

Factors driving high food and energy costs should ease, but timing remains uncertain.

Lauren Solberg Jun 10, 2022

8 Undervalued Electric Vehicle Stocks

Don’t bother with Tesla—BorgWarner, Sensata, and other companies throughout the EV supply chain are trading at discounts and looking good for the planet.

Lauren Solberg Jun 9, 2022

6 High-Quality, Undervalued Semiconductor Stocks

Taiwan Semiconductor, Nvidia, and other chipmakers have been hit by supply-chain woes, but their stocks are at their cheapest in many years.

Lauren Solberg Jun 3, 2022

Job and Wage Growth Moderating, and That's Good News

It looks like the economy is shifting to a steadier, healthier pace of growth.

Lauren Solberg Jun 3, 2022

4 Undervalued High-Dividend Stocks

Even as investors chase income, these high-quality dividend payers look attractive.

Lauren Solberg May 27, 2022

Food and Ag Stocks Are Having Their Time in the Sun

Mosaic and ADM are among those with solid gains in 2022, but valuations are rich.

Lauren Solberg May 16, 2022

Lessons From 2022’s Tech Stock Collapse

It may not feel good, but it’s actually a healthy selloff.

Tom Lauricella May 13, 2022

11 Newly Undervalued Wide-Moat Stocks

High-quality stocks, including Amazon, BlackRock, and Comcast, are now trading at steep discounts.

Lauren Solberg May 12, 2022

Finally, Some Hopeful Signs on Inflation

CPI is still running hot, but evidence grows that the peak has passed.

Lauren Solberg May 11, 2022

Lauren Solberg is an editorial manager for Morningstar.

As a data journalist, she covered market trends and economics for Morningstar.com. Before joining in 2020, Solberg helped build a music education startup. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics and Spanish from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.