Bank of Montreal Earnings: Rise in Provisioning
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Bank of Montreal BMO reported OK results, with adjusted EPS of C$ 2.62, up 1% from a year ago. Investors should be aware that the trajectories of the Canadian and US economies have heightened uncertainty related to tariffs. Why it […]
CHART: Asian EV Battery Manufacturers Acquire 94% of Global Battery Metals
CHART: Asian EV battery makers buy 94% of global battery metals Introduction As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand, the global battery manufacturing landscape remains heavily dominated by companies based in China, South Korea, and Japan. This landscape has far-reaching implications for supply chains, economic strategies, and technological advancements in the EV sector. While […]
The Ongoing Success of This Bond Fund Continues to Draw Interest…
PIMCO Monthly Income Fund Dan Ivascyn, Alfred Murata, and Joshua Anderson work to generate competitive returns and consistent monthly payouts, which they revisit each year and adjust when appropriate. Ivascyn is Pimco’s CIO; he and Murata are past Morningstar Managers of the Year. They draw on an army of managers and analysts in groups covering […]
Manitoba Wildfires Endanger Alamos Gold Project
Alamos Gold’s Lynn Lake project in northwest Manitoba. Credit: Alamos Gold Wildfires burning near the northwestern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake have spurred Alamos Gold (TSX, NYSE: AGI) to temporarily pause operations at its nearby project, the company said. Lynn Lake ordered all residents and visitors to evacuate on Tuesday morning due to the approaching […]
North American Market Recap: May 27, 2025 – Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers and Losers: North American Recap for May 27, 2025 Log in to today’s North American session recap – May 27, 2025 The US dollar is leading all majors in what was a steady green day after coming back from closed US Markets. The risk-on tone that kicked off the week continues to hold, […]
The Ongoing and Evolving Threat of Insider Risks in Finance
The persistent and evolving challenge of insider threats in finance Insider threats represent a significant and often underestimated vulnerability for financial institutions. Unlike external attacks, these threats originate from within the trusted perimeter, making them particularly insidious and challenging to detect. Insider threats remain a persistent and profoundly challenging security concern for financial institutions of […]
Top U.S. Fund Managers Are Investing in These 3 Affordable Stocks
Susan Dziubinski: I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Today, we’re talking about three stocks that two of the best active fund managers recently took positions in. Morningstar thinks all of these stocks look undervalued today. Top Fund Managers Are Buying These 3 Cheap Stocks Adobe ADBEGeneral Mills GIS Constellation Brands STZ The team at Diamond Hill […]
Tesla: Decline in Sales Across All Three Major Markets in April
Key Morningstar Metrics for Tesla Tesla Stock Update The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association reported Tesla’s sales were down nearly 50% in April in the European Union, United Kingdom, and European Free Trade Association countries combined. Tesla shares were up 3% on broader market optimism following a US tariff delay on EU imports. Why it matters: […]
Over Half of Leading Oil and Gas Companies Experienced Data Breaches in the Last 30 Days, Report Reveals
Report Finds Over 50% of Top Oil and Gas Companies Suffered Data Breaches in the Past 30 Days According to a Cybernews Business Digital Index (BDI) analysis, 69% of the top oil and gas companies worldwide received a cybersecurity score of D or F, indicating widespread weaknesses. Additionally, over 50% of these companies experienced at […]