Morningstar, Inc. - August 6, 2025
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Morning DigestAugust 6, 2025 Susan Dziubinski These are the top dividend-paying stocks to buy in 2025. Editor's Picks These three dividend payers have an average yield of 4.5%. David Harrell The noted author, consultant, and academic on the virtues of simplicity, the challenges facing active managers, and why he would stay away from investing in private capital. Christine Benz, Amy Arnott These facilities offer lifestyle benefits and access to a full spectrum of potential care needs later in life, but the costs can be steep. Amy Arnott Long-term trends help investors identify where to go active despite a challenging 12 months for active funds. Bryan Armour Investing Insights Bitcoin and ethereum ETFs dominate flows in a standout month for digital assets. Brendan McCann Vanguard Growth Index Fund led stock ETF returns in July, while Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund lagged. Bella Albrecht, Lauren Solberg No changes to fair value estimates and wide-moat take on Roche, Novo Nordisk, and Eli Lilly. Karen Andersen As it progresses toward its annual goals, here’s what we think of Boeing stock. Nicolas Owens These 12 undervalued real estate stocks pay dividends and trade at attractive prices. Margaret Giles Recent Earnings New Stock Analyst Reports In constant currency in the second quarter, Fresenius Medical Care (FME) generated 7% organic revenue growth, adjusted operating income growth of 13%, and adjusted EPS growth of 30% including lower interest, tax, and minority interest expenses. Management also confirmed its guidance for 2025. The margin expansion story remains intact; the service business expanded adjusted operating margin by 30 basis points year over year to 11.2% while medtech margin expanded a robust 380 basis points to 8.7%. New Fund Analyst Reports Veteran leadership, a deep team, and a distinct, valuation-aware approach make Columbia Seligman Technology and Information (SLMCX) a solid option. The Tools You Need to Invest Like an Analyst |






