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Volatile markets can hide investment opportunities and risks. These research reports and quick reads reveal the fundamentals driving market moves.

Discover insights on private markets, sector outlooks, and major factors reshaping capital markets.

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Where Morningstar's equity analysts see opportunities in the fourth quarter.

Europe Equity Outlook: Opportunities Become More Selective

The methodology behind the Morningstar Economic Moat Rating, and where we see investment opportunities by sector.

Economic Moat Ratings: How Competitive Advantages Stack Up

What government debt concerns mean for Treasury yields, a look at the "Undervalued 7," and more.

From AI Spending to Recession Risk: The Questions Advisors Are Asking About the US Stock Market Outlook

Explore the utilities sector outlook 2026 and the key utilities industry trends driving growth and top utility stock opportunities.

US Utilities Analysis 2026: Key Utilities Industry Trends Shaping Growth

Traditional asset managers continue to struggle compared to their alternative asset manager peers.

Top Asset Management Trends in 2026

Morningstar's US housing market report examines mortgage interest rates, borrowing costs, and house supply and demand to predict affordability trends in 2026.

US Housing Market Updates: Q2 2026

Higher stock valuations and key risks are expected to shape the market for the rest of 2026. Explore how to set your investment strategy up for success.

US Stock Market Outlook: Q4 2026

Higher yields reflect economic strength, not inflation fears. Morningstar’s US economic forecast still sees the 10-year Treasury falling to 3.50% by 2029.

What’s Actually Driving Bond Yields Higher: Q3 US Economic Outlook

While consumer spending wavers, segments like cruise lines and international travel offer potential upside for portfolios.

Travel Industry Outlook: Unlock Investment Opportunities in Turbulent Times

SpaceX's IPO shows the value of this more accurate, more timely assessment of risk.

Faster IPO Coverage in Morningstar's Risk Model: See the Risk Sooner

The global sportswear market has expanded at a 3.9% compound annual growth rate over the past 15 years as more people move into the middle class, watch sports, and participate in physical activities.

Sportswear Industry Landscape: 2026

Political setbacks have rattled investors in the utilities space, sending PG&E and Edison International shares down 30% in a matter of days. But does the sell-off overstate the risk?

US Utilities: Value in the Wild West