Morningstar, Inc. - January 6, 2026
5 Core Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2026
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Editor's Picks  From electricity costs to AI-focused corporate borrowing, these trends could drive stock and bond markets in the coming year. Tom Lauricella
 Plus, nine potential cybersecurity IPOs for 2026, and the December jobs report is on deck. Tom Lauricella
 A plan to get financially fit, one task at a time. Christine Benz
Investing Insights We saw a steepening yield curve and an emerging-markets bond rally. Saraja Samant
PIMCO funds shined as active bond funds had a stellar year. Gabe Alpert
These bond funds appeal to income-seeking investors looking to diversify their portfolios. Alec Lucas
Plus, other Morningstar Medalist Rating highlights from December. River Meng
CVS Health and Ford are among 2025's high-yielding winners. Bella Albrecht
ASML and Applied Materials are among the stocks now rated as expensive. Bella Albrecht
Oil companies are likely to be cautious about deploying capital until there is greater regulatory and contractual certainty. Allen Good
We expect US EV sales will continue to fall through the first three quarters of 2026. Seth Goldstein
New Stock Analyst Reports NextEra Energy's (NEE) high-quality regulated utility in Florida and energy development business give investors the best of both worlds: a secure dividend and above-average growth potential.
New Fund Analyst Reports Allspring Core Plus Bond (STYAX) benefits from a strong management team and a well-structured approach. The management team brings extensive industry experience and a long history of working together. Janet Rilling, who has managed this strategy since 2008, oversees day-to-day management and overall performance. She leads the core-plus team alongside Noah Wise, Christopher Kauffman, Michael Schueller, Michal Stanczyk, and Sarah Harrison.
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