Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN) is highlighted as one of the 12 High-Risk High-Reward Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now. The company reported a 5.8% revenue increase to $605.1 million in Q2 2025, driven by the strong performance of its platforms. Morningstar also launched a new benchmark and acquired CRSP for $375 million.

The newly launched Morningstar PitchBook US Modern Market 100 Index, in collaboration with PitchBook, tracks public and private market companies in a single index. The acquisition of CRSP from the University of Chicago will provide Morningstar access to CRSP Market Indexes, benchmarks for over $3 trillion in U.S. equities. Despite concerns about market sensitivity, Morningstar offers a 37.07% consensus upside potential.

Based in Illinois, Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MORN) is a global financial services company founded in 1984. It provides investment research and management services to individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients. While it is a strong investment contender, some believe other AI stocks offer greater upside potential and less downside risk.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Morningstar Launches New Benchmark and Expands with CRSP Acquisition