Morningstar, Inc. - December 23, 2025
4 Cheap Stock Picks We Still Like for 2026
Plus, 6 newly overvalued stocks this week and our top 9 podcast...
Morning DigestDavid Sekera, Susan Dziubinski Plus, our best and worst stock calls in 2025. Editor's Picks Mizuho Financial and Infosys are among the stocks now rated as expensive. Bella Albrecht What’s fueling the debate around buying individual munis, and whether their trading costs have improved for small investors. Jess Bebel Listen to what our hosts had to say during this turbulent year, and what you’ll need to know going into 2026. Jess Bebel Investing Insights Alphabet’s new Gemini 3 model and in-house TPU put the company ahead in the AI race, but risks remain. Ananya Chag Plus: Is it time to take profits in tech? Where to invest in 2026, plus notes on the holiday week ahead. Tom Lauricella The deals marks the end of an era for the asset manager. Greggory Warren These 12 undervalued communication-services stocks look attractive for 2026. Tori Brovet We doubt the current Paramount amendment will be a determining factor, but it could make a difference at the margins. Matthew Dolgin New Stock Analyst Reports Paychex (PAYX) reported second-quarter results with revenue increasing 18% year over year to nearly $1.6 billion and adjusted operating margins improving 80 basis points to 41.7%. Management reiterated its belief that it can achieve full-year growth in the high teens and 43% adjusted operating margins. New Fund Analyst Reports Natixis Loomis Sayles Focused Growth ETF’s (LSGR) ties to another successful strategy make its future promising. The Tools You Need to Invest Like an Analyst |





