This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Large Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. Stocks of large-cap companies where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap.

Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world’s largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenues overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the U.S. economy generated 275,000 new jobs in February, well above our forecast of 185,000 and the consensus of 200,000. January's result was revised lower to 229,000 from 353,000, and job gains in January and December combined were revised lower by 167,000. February's increase in payrolls and the revisions to January and December took the three-month average to 265,000, which is still above the 12-month average of 230,000 and signals robust hiring. The unemployment rate rose to 3.9% from 3.7%. While this uptick is a sign that the job market is not invincible, our calculations suggest this increase is not enough to trigger the Sahm Rule recession indicator. Average hourly earnings increased five cents month-to-month and are now 4.3% higher year-over-year (compared to 4.4% in January). The average workweek rose to 34.3 hours in February from 34.2 hours in January. Job gains occurred in healthcare, government, food services and drinking places, social assistance, and transportation and warehousing. Employment showed little change over the month in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction; manufacturing; wholesale trade; information; financial activities; professional and business services; and other services. After this morning's report, S&P 500 stock futures rose slightly from pre-release levels. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.07%. Before the release, futures contracts suggested a 96% probability that the Fed will keep the funds target at 5.25%-5.50% when it meets on March 19 and 20. After the release, the probability dropped, but only to 95%. The chance that the funds rate will be lower after the May meeting (either by 20 or 50 basis points) rose to 31% from 26%.

Coca-Cola, based in Atlanta, is a leading producer of soda, juices and juice drinks, and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. The company distributes its products in more than 200 countries. Core brands include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Coca-Cola Zero, Vitaminwater, Powerade, and Minute Maid. KO's operating groups are Europe, Middle East & Africa; Latin America; North America; Asia Pacific; Bottling Investments; and Corporate. The company sells beverage concentrates or syrups and finished beverages. The company has approximately 79,100 employees. The shares are a component of the S&P 500.