bjdlzx Since I presented my ‘Buy’ thesis for Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) in my introductory article, the stock price has surged by more than 25%. The company released their Q4 FY23 result on February 6th, delivering 4% underlying revenue growth and 13.6% of adjusted profit growth. I reiterate ‘Buy’ rating for Linde with a fair value of…
Darren415 I last wrote about Village Farms (NASDAQ:VFF) in August, after their Q2 report. The stock has declined recently after rising a lot. It is now a bit lower than when I wrote the piece, calling it still cheap. In Q4, Seeking Alpha hosted a value-stock contest. I could have gone with Village Farms, but…
DNY59 As the S&P 500 has risen to new highs, analysts and investors have played down valuation concerns as they still compare favourably to the 2000 bubble peak. Justifying expensive valuations by comparing them with the biggest bubble in US history tells us something about the bullish sentiment in the market, but it also ignores…
SolStock Alnylam (NASDAQ:ALNY) surprised investors with the announcement of pushing back the HELIOS-B data readout from early 2024 to June/July 2024. Analysts and investors were left trying to read the tea leaves of what this delay means for the odds of clinical success. It’s unusual for a Phase 3 trial endpoint to be abruptly changed…
alvaro gonzalez/Moment via Getty Images Introduction and thesis CRA International (NASDAQ:CRAI) is a global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and management consulting services. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company serves clients across various industries, offering expertise in areas such as litigation support, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic consulting. CRAI operates within a…
onurdongel/E+ via Getty Images Introduction and Thesis Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ:HOFT) stands as a distinguished player in the furniture industry, renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. With a rich history dating back to 1924, the company has established itself as a provider of high-quality home furnishings, catering to a diverse clientele. Hooker HOFT…
Marco Bello Introduction The controversial CEO/CIO of ARK Invest, Catherine Wood, published a letter on March 7th titled “The Journey From Monetary Shock To An Innovation-Led Economic Boom.” In this article, I am going to break down her major talking points and provide my own commentary atop hers to create a better-rounded picture of the…
LSOphoto/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Global Medical REIT (NYSE:GMRE) is an internally managed REIT focusing on healthcare facilities which are leased out to physicians and other healthcare-related groups. GMRE Investor Relations The REIT owns 185 buildings in 34 states with a 5.8 year WALT. Unlike other healthcare REITs, Global Medical’s tenants appear to be well-managed,…
NoDerog/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Investment Thesis Receiving a regular dividend income coupled with the prospect of capital appreciation is one of the principal benefits for those who invest in high dividend yield companies. However, identifying high dividend yield companies that offer sustainable dividends can be a challenging task. Companies that pay sustainable dividends don’t…
JHVEPhoto I’ve underestimated biopharma company AbbVie Inc.’s (NYSE:ABBV) ability to overcome the near- and medium-term headwinds from Humira’s LOE. I assessed that the risk/reward of ABBV was well-balanced in my previous update in late November 2023. However, that Hold/Neutral thesis has proved to be too cautious. I had anticipated selling pressure to intensify, potentially leading…
spooh Listen here or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify David Trainer says the Fed and liquidity remain a salient driver of markets (0:23). Big opportunity now in energy and industrials (3:40). This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha’s Investing Experts podcast. Transcript Rena Sherbill: David Trainer, welcome back. You’ve had a…
rarrarorro/iStock via Getty Images Introduction In my previous article on Erste Group (OTCPK:EBKOF), I argued that based on the Austrian bank’s dividend policy and anticipated earnings, shareholders would be able to look forward to a dividend yield of 8%. Erste Group released its results a little while ago, and I was pretty satisfied to see…
DNY59 We previously covered Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) in December 2023, discussing why its inherent undervaluation might be a gift for investors with a long-term investing trajectory, with the potential recovery in the macroeconomic outlook likely to trigger the eventual normalization in its stock valuations and prices. Most importantly, the management continued to execute brilliantly, further…
Snizhana Galytska/iStock via Getty Images Investment thesis: Following an over 60% gain in Greenbrier’s (NYSE:GBX) stock price in the past year, the inevitable question is whether there are enough significant drivers, both internal as well as external, to push this stock higher from here. Internally, the company continues to operate well, financially, and it is…
SweetBabeeJay/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) just hiked its monthly cash dividend by 3.2% after two years of keeping the payout constant. The sunbelt-focused retail REIT declared a cash dividend of $0.04125 per share, roughly $0.495 per share annualized, for a 4.1% dividend yield. The distribution is still a long way away from…
Frazer Harrison Since the last time I wrote about the Swiss luxury company and Cartier owner Compagnie Financière Richemont (OTCPK:CFRUY) (OTCPK:CFRHF) in November last year, its price is up by 32.5%. At the time I had gone with a Hold rating on the stock based on its weakening performance, especially at actual exchange rates [AER]…
izusek Late last year, after seeing shares drop relative to the S&P 500, I decided to revisit GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC), an entity that was previously spun off from industrial conglomerate General Electric (GE) in early 2023. At that time, I reiterated my ‘strong buy’ rating, which is a rating I assigned companies that I…
stevanovicigor/iStock via Getty Images Introduction VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) is a small, primarily-West-African, oil and gas player with principle producing interests in Egypt and Gabon. We have discussed EGY once before. It has a long-term development prospect offshore Equatorial Guinea, with the Blk-P, Venus discovery, with first oil targeted to 2026. It also has a…
courtneyk Introduction On October 17, I wrote an article titled “Pros Vs. Cons – Why I’m passing On Charter Communications.” Here’s a part of the takeaway I used back then: […] challenges lie in the face of higher interest expenses and debt maturities post-2023, affecting its valuation and risk profile. While analysts foresee modest growth,…
John Webb/iStock via Getty Images This article was coproduced with Leo Nelissen. I don’t think anyone has ever used “dumpster diving” in a positive context. However, did you know some people make decent money dumpster diving? Last year, Business Insider published an article with the interesting title: “We met dumpster diving 14 years ago and…
Michael Vi/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Institutions Wake Up after Q4, Full Year Results, & AI Excitement: In the heart of Denver, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) wrapped up its year with a bang, showcasing its fifth straight quarter of GAAP profitability that has left both Wall Street and Main Street buzzing with excitement. Palantir delivered…
gaffera Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:DBJP) is a Yen-hedged value-weighted ETF following the most representative possible index of the Japanese market. There are myriad reasons to be bullish on Japanese equities, where in our coverage Japan remains the most overweight market. However, there are a lot of outstanding questions about the Yen and…
uschools The Federal Reserve has used the tool, reverse repurchase agreements, to manage the excess reserves existing in the commercial banking system. Take a look at the following chart. Reverse Repurchase Agreements (Federal Reserve) The use of reverse repos climbed all the way to $2.6 trillion or so. The Fed’s use of this market helped…
andreswd Investment action I recommended a buy rating for Health Catalyst (NASDAQ:HCAT) when I wrote about it the last time (14 Nov 2023), as I expected, HCAT to come out as a stronger business with a better profitability profile as management executes on their growth strategies. Based on my current outlook and analysis of HCAT,…
Prostock-Studio/iStock via Getty Images I first researched Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY) in late 2022 and believed the company seemed like an excellent growth play in the healthcare sector. Progyny is a leader in fertility benefits and the company had been continuously growing revenue, increasing the number of individuals covered, and advancing their offerings. Since my first article…
MadamLead Biotech stocks have struggled in recent quarters as high interest rates take a toll on the capital-intensive sector. Jared Ablass, Vice President, Portfolio Research at TD Asset Management, speaks with MoneyTalk’s Greg Bonnell about how the sector could benefit once rates start to come down. Transcript Greg Bonnell – Well, equity markets keep reaching…
lechatnoir Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) expects to open 22 new stores in 2024, may continue benefiting from online store growth and e-commerce, and reports $438 million available to acquire shares. These factors and the current valuation of 5x-6x EBITDA are good reasons to buy JWN. There are some risks because the total amount of debt is…
syahrir maulana The Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAS) benchmarks against the Russell 2000 Index to offer smallcap exposure to investors in an attractive and relatively inexpensive (0.26% expense ratio) package that attempts to do the following: maximize the after tax value of a shareholder’s investment. Generally, the Advisor buys and sells securities for the…