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• Farewell Post

  By David Swartz| Patheos Verified I’m calling it quits. Not because I’m discontent. I’m proud to have been part of the Anxious Bench and its steady stream of smart, prophetic, compassionate, and really interesting posts. I am, though, a bit weary of writing posts—hundreds of them after twelve years. I also need to finish a couple of books. In the tradition of those who have left before me, my final post is a self-indulgent review of my time here

  By David Swartz · Patheos

  Apr. 16, 2025

• Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Competitive Edge Is Based on Strong Relationships With Vendors and Athletes

  By David Swartz, Ari Felhandler| Morningstar@ We assign a narrow moat rating to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Although sporting goods are sold through many channels, we believe that Dick’s has earned a competitive edge based on a brand intangible asset. The retailer is a key destination for consumers and athletic apparel and equipment vendors, standing resilient while many peers have shuttered. Supporting brand loyalty, we believe consumers are drawn to a vast, on-trend product assortment and differentiated in-store experience and service model

  By David Swartz, Ari Felhandler · Morningstar

  Apr. 14, 2025

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Morningstar, Inc. is a leading financial services firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1984 by Joe Mansueto. The company started with a modest investment and has since grown into a billion-dollar enterprise with over 10,000 employees. Morningstar's mission is to illuminate investment opportunities for stakeholders, reflected in its name, which is inspired by a line from Henry David Thoreau’s *Walden*. Morningstar offers a range of services, including independent investment research, data solutions, investment management, retirement solutions, and software technology. Their investment research includes analysis of mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and alternative investments, along with proprietary ratings. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers, and institutional investors across various global markets.