What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
July FOMC meeting, plus earnings reports from Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft.
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How South Korea’s Stock Market Volatility Is Impacting US Stocks
Turbulence in Korea’s semiconductor trade may have contributed to the postearnings pullbacks in ASML and TSM.
Where the Stock Market May Be Heading Next and What to Buy Now
Morningstar’s chief market strategist and economist share their outlooks for the second half of 2026.
Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?
Investors are again in “looking through” mode, expecting the Iran-war-driven spike to be short-lived.
What’s Next for Asian Stock Markets?
Outside of the technology sector, Asian equities are reasonably attractive.
Markets Brief: What’s Next as the World’s ‘Most Crowded Trade’ Rolls Over
Plus: Semis outlook and top picks, SpaceX stock stalls but weighs on telecom.
Smart Investor: Top Sector Stock Picks, What to Watch in Tesla and Alphabet Earnings, and the AI Debt Wave
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
Weekly Market Update: Stocks Down as Energy Rises and Technology Falls
Paypal and Cintas were among the best-performing stocks, while semiconductor stocks SanDisk, Marvell Technologies dropped.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
Alphabet, Tesla, and regional banks to report earnings. Plus, June home sales data is slated for release.
Chip Selloff Deepens As Investors Rotate Away From Tech Stocks
Investors are questioning whether AI spending can justify rich valuations.
Stock Markets Resume Their Rise, but Risks Persist: Key Trends from Q2 2026
Korea surged, oil sank, and more transpired across markets in the second quarter.
5 High-Conviction Stocks to Buy
Plus, a preview of bank earnings.
Stock Sector Outlooks: Morningstar’s Top Q3 Picks Across the Market
Morningstar analysts provide their sector outlooks and views on the best stocks to buy.
Smart Investor: Second-Half Stock and Bond Market Opportunities, Globalization Isn’t Dead, and the SK Hynix IPO.
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
Weekly Market Update: Stocks Up 1.1% as Energy Rises and Basic Materials Fall
Meta, HP, and Alibaba were among the top-performing stocks of the week.
What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026
Plus, where to look for opportunities in fixed-income and more.
Q3 Stock Market Outlook: Investors Face Balanced Risks, Selective Opportunities
What to know about positioning for the second half of 2026, and where we see opportunity by sector.
AI Is Globalizing Many of the World’s Stock Markets. Here’s What That Means for Investors
Morningstar Indexes’ global revenue study shows many equity markets have become more internationally connected, led by the rise of AI companies.
European Markets Record Bumper Q2 on Tech Rally
Tech, financials, and industrials led gains, while energy stocks slumped from prior highs.
Smart Investor: Dividend-Stock Winners, Midterms and the Elections, and Q2 Wrap-Ups
We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
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