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MOAT RATINGS News & Analysis

What do Morningstar moat changes suggest about investing and business in 2025?
Personal Finance
What do Morningstar moat changes suggest about investing and business in 2025?
A review of our moat rating changes last year highlights industries under pressure and what makes a quality business today.
Joseph Taylor | 03 April 2025
A new moated technology stock enters our ASX coverage
Stocks
A new moated technology stock enters our ASX coverage
The shares have performed strongly as the company eyes growth in the US.
Esther Holloway | 25 March 2025
3 ASX shares to avoid
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3 ASX shares to avoid
These shares have surged in price in the last year but are significantly overvalued according to our analysts. 
17 March 2025
Has uncertainty created an opportunity in Jack Daniel's owner?
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Has uncertainty created an opportunity in Jack Daniel's owner?
Investors seem to be questioning long-term demand trends in alcohol. This may have sent the valuation of Wide Moat spirits company Brown Forman down...
Joseph Taylor | 27 February 2025
Bookworm: The formula behind massive business growth
Personal Finance
Bookworm: The formula behind massive business growth
Why do some companies grow exponentially in value and others do not? Understanding the difference between two types of moat can help.
Joseph Taylor | 26 February 2025
Signs of recovery at undervalued ASX share
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Signs of recovery at undervalued ASX share
Cyclical upturn should alleviate margin pressure.
Johannes Faul, CFA | 05 December 2024
Wrapped: Spotify's hard earned moat
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Wrapped: Spotify's hard earned moat
Spotify stacked up years of losses to strengthen its position atop the global music streaming market. Our analyst doesn't see this changing any time...
Joseph Taylor | 05 December 2024
Avoid this overpriced ASX healthcare company
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Avoid this overpriced ASX healthcare company
The shares are trading at a 47% premium to our fair value.
Shane Ponraj, CFA | 28 November 2024
3 no moat companies that might surprise you
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3 no moat companies that might surprise you
Moats are rare but worth looking for. These three ASX listed companies own iconic brands but don't make the cut according to our analysts. 
Joseph Taylor | 26 November 2024
2 companies I'd love to own shares in one day
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2 companies I'd love to own shares in one day
A look at two companies that embody some qualities I love to see in a potential investment. If only the price was right.
Joseph Taylor | 24 November 2024