This week’s episode of The Morning Filter was taped at the 2025 Morningstar Investment Conference. Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski discuss Dave’s process for finding new stock picks each week, including what screens he maintains and what data points he considers. They also cover how to tweak your stock allocation based on market valuations and review a few must-own core stocks.

Finally, they answer audience questions about Morningstar’s approach to valuing companies, how to invest during a period of geopolitical and policy uncertainty, and which companies stand to benefit most from artificial intelligence.

Episode highlights:

Tips for Generating New Stock Ideas

How to Tilt Your Stock Allocation

The Core Stocks Everyone Should Own

Top Ways to Invest in AI Today

Read about topics from this episode.

Insights from the 2025 Morningstar Investment Conference: 2025 Morningstar Investment Conference: How to Invest Today

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