Kirk Fisher Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) had a tough start to the year as its shares have depreciated by ~30% YTD as a result of the weak performance of its business that was caused by a tough macro environment and increased competition within the electric vehicle (“EV”) industry. The company’s poor deliveries in Q1 have already…
hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IJK) was launched by BlackRock, Inc. on July 24, 2000 and is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. Since its inception, it has accumulated around $9.3 billion, and that places it near the top among similar options out there. That’s not the only thing that…
blackred Investment Thesis Danaher Corporation’s (NYSE:DHR) core sales growth rate is expected to turn positive as 2024 progresses, with customer inventory destocking ending by the second half of 2024 in the bioprocessing business and improving order trends in the Biotechnology and Life Sciences segments. Further, the strength in the Diagnostics segment and easier Chinese business…
SHansche Note: I previously covered FLEX LNG (NYSE:FLNG) in February. I extensively discussed the LNG market and LNG carrier propulsion systems (steamers vs. MEGA/MEGI and X-DF). I reviewed FLNG fleet specifications (age and propulsion), discussed the company’s financials, and estimated its value. FLNG has a top-notch fleet of ships fitted with last-generation engines, while keeping…
DNY59 The UltraPro Short QQQ (NASDAQ:SQQQ) is an ETF that most investors write off as a speculative, ultra-short-term play due to its aggressive, 3x leveraged bet against tech and/or growth stocks. Not only that, but SQQQ has produced cumulative losses of 66% and more than 99% in the past one and five years, respectively (see…
RobertDupuis/E+ via Getty Images Thesis Geopolitical volatility has been on the rise. The enterprises that thrive in such an environment are the shipping, energy, and defense industries. I have discussed shipping extensively in my articles. Now, it is time to venture into my two favorite industries: energy and defense. Today’s article discusses General Dynamics (NYSE:GD),…
Ridofranz The ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKW) is on a comeback trail with the actively managed equity strategy returning 55% return over the past year, ahead of tech-heavy benchmarks like the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ). The momentum at least offers some reprise for long-time shareholders who went through a period of extreme volatility where ARKW saw…
Alex Wong Despite its size, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) was able to grow its business at an impressive rate in recent months thanks to the overall improvement of the American economy. Even though investors are now thinking about whether Berkshire Hathaway has additional room for growth in light of the passing of Charlie Munger a few…
jhorrocks One of the easiest ways to lose money over time is to leverage your bet against a beta-positive asset – that is, an investment that tends to rise in value over time for fundamental reasons. This is exactly what the ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPXU) is designed to do. There are some cases…
David Becker Since the last time I wrote about China’s e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) in December last year, its stock price has gone nowhere, with a ~2% decline since. Year-to-date [YTD], it has seen an even bigger fall (see chart below). This is hardly surprising considering that the company’s third quarter (Q3 FY24)…
robas Overview Lundin Mining (OTCPK:LUNMF) (TSX:LUN:CA) is Canadian base metals mining company, with a relatively diversified set of operations. The producing mines are in Chile, Brazil, USA, Portugal, and Sweden, there is also the Josemaria development project in Argentina. The stock is listed in Canada & Sweden, and the reporting currency is U.S. Dollars. Figure…
Justin Sullivan Sentiment reached negative extreme The sentiment surrounding Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) has now reached an extreme in my view – and for many good reasons. As seen in the next chart, neither Main Street (approximated by Seeking Alpha writers) nor Wall Street analysts like the stock. To wit, among the 10 Seeking Alpha…
Fokusiert In this update from our pre-December Powell coverage, the iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:STIP) is a TIPS portfolio with the right duration to be able to speculate on medium-term developments in macroeconomic conditions. Long-term real rates are super hard to predict as there is so much uncertainty around the long-term factors that…
William_Potter The Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF (NYSEARCA:DFCF) is a great way to play the global investment-grade bond market. Benchmarked against the Bloomberg Agg, or Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, DFCF offers exposure to long-duration bonds and other fixed-income securities that, in the aggregate, are expected to maximize the total return for investors. While the…
mesh cube/iStock via Getty Images There are many reasons to short the S&P 500 (SPY), and multiple ways to do so, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. The ProShares Short S&P500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SH) is one of the easiest ways to best against stocks as it is unleveraged and has no expiry, unlike options. It…
bugto/Moment via Getty Images Introduction Shipping stocks with a market cap below $100 million offer exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs’ investors. Most of the time, they are not as straightforward as shipping majors such as Frontline plc (FRO) or Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK). In today’s article, I discuss such a company. Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ:PXS)…
HeliRy Note: I have covered Teekay Corporation (NYSE:TK) previously, so investors should view this as an update to my earlier articles on the company. Last week, shares of Teekay Corporation sold off after its main consolidated asset Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) reported weaker-than-expected fourth quarter results. Adding insult to injury, Teekay Tankers management refused to…
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of online gambling, DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stands out as one of the most exciting companies. As we dive into the company that is DraftKings, you will find a company that’s rapidly becoming one of the most recognizable names in online gambling with its bold strategies and…
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SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images In our analysis of the CRISPR technology sector, particular attention has been paid to companies such as CRISPR AG (CRSP) and, more recently, Editas (EDIT). A critical aspect for these entities is the development of in-vivo programs. Success in this area not only promises enhanced scalability but also the potential…
Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty Images High-dividend US stocks have fallen completely out of favor in the last few months. The Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (NYSEARCA:DIV) is down 8% in its total return over the past 12 months, but relative to the growth-heavy S&P 500, DIV is down a whopping 24%. That underperformance has…
NYCstock Quick Overview With banks making headlines this week again, I wanted to touch upon a subsector of the financials segment that is often under-covered but often presents an interesting investing opportunity as I’ve written about in the last year, and that is insurance. Though it may not be the mainstream media’s hip and cool…
Hispanolistic Thesis The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (NYSEARCA:FNDB) is an equities exchange traded fund. The vehicle does not get a lot of attention, although it should. The fund represents a portfolio of U.S. companies which fall in the Large Cap Value category as rated by Morningstar: Morningstar Category (Fund Fact Sheet) A…
9dreamstudio/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Although the natural gas price is still weak, I’m keeping an eye on the entire sector and after having a closer look at Crew Energy (CR:CA) and dividend-paying Tourmaline Oil (TOU:CA), I wanted to have a look under the hood of Advantage Energy (TSX:AAV:CA) (OTCPK:AAVVF), a natural gas producer with…
Jeremy Poland/E+ via Getty Images An investment in Transocean (NYSE:RIG) is a highly levered bet on expansion in offshore activity. Rig pricing is heavily dependent on utilization, and this, combined with Transocean’s debt-laden balance sheet, makes the business highly operationally and financially leveraged. While oil and gas prices have softened over the past 18 months,…
tobiasjo/iStock via Getty Images SilverCrest at a glance SilverCrest Metals (NYSE:SILV) is a single-asset intermediate precious metals miner. It has successfully developed the Las Chispas mine in Mexico and started production in 2022. Las Chispas is a predominantly silver asset (the breakdown of revenues at current prices is around 55% silver and 45% gold), with…
Black_Kira/iStock via Getty Images By Mobeen Tahir and Christopher Gannatti, CFA In 2023, we wrote a lot about artificial intelligence – possibly the “theme of the year.” On the other side of the ledger, we have been writing a lot about a possible resurgence in the performance of biotechnology stocks in 2024. However, we’d note…
CUHRIG Introduction Last week was dedicated to shipping. Now it’s time to turn to the shippers, the cargo owners who charter the vessels. Iron ore is one of the commodities that come to mind when we talk about shipping, and the company synonymous with iron ore is Vale (NYSE:VALE). It is one of the largest…
RHJ This article was coproduced with Leo Nelissen. First of all, we wish everyone a Happy New Year! What better way to start the first month of a new year than by diving into a relatively young real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that deserves way more attention than it is currently getting? With a market…
FreshSplash/E+ via Getty Images ETF Snapshot The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT) is a $365m sized ETF that focuses on 77 stocks from the retail segment; stocks here include those primarily from the apparel sub-segment (~23% of all holdings), specialty stores (~22%), and the automotive sub-segment (~21%). Besides these key sub-segments, you also get exposure…
Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD), the owner of Temu, is visibly trying to make its fourth quarter 2023 earnings the best in its history. Upping ad spend over the Christmas Season, it is investing heavily in growth. Temu ads were all over social media during the holidays, with massive sums of…
bjdlzx George Fink, who is a major shareholder of Bonterra Energy Corp. (OTCPK:BNEFF) and ran the company “forever,” has retired. This is one of many companies that had adopted an income model that was in place when I began reviewing the operations for coverage. Later, management was beginning to figure out how to recover from…
loops7/E+ via Getty Images This is my first article on Urogen (NASDAQ:URGN) a clinical stage biotech with one approved therapy. It has strong ratings support — all three ratings profiles followed on Seeking Alpha show up Christmassy green on its ratings summary page as I write on 12/25/2023: seekingalpha.com Q3, 2023 was strong for Urogen…
IGphotography Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários (OTCPK:MLTTY) is a Brazilian real estate development company specializing in shopping malls with a 50-year history. The company boasts a substantial portfolio of 751,000 square meters of Gross Leasable Area (“GLA”) spread across seven states in Brazil. With a strategic focus on high-quality assets catering to a predominantly high-income audience, making…
In 2021, Bank of America’s equivalent of the North American air defence system started flashing warning lights. “Norad”, as Glass, the bank’s market analytics platform trained to predict volatility is nicknamed internally, was pointing to a sharp rise in short-term interest rates. BofA switched the positioning of its trading book and told clients to do…
sefa ozel/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis In this analysis of Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN), I will dive into a biotech frontrunner renowned for its innovative therapies. As I comprehend and relay my perspective on the company’s journey and scrutinize its financial health, you will be guided through a piece describing and highlighting the recent news…
RyanJLane Investment Thesis In this article, I’m sharing my thoughts on Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ:AY), a company that’s really making waves in renewable energy. We’re going to look at how they handle solar, wind, and hydropower, and what makes them stand out in places like North and South America, and Europe. I’ll be talking…
ANNVIPS Investment Thesis D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) stands out as a solid investment in the US homebuilding industry. They have consistently demonstrated an ability to navigate shifting housing market trends, a crucial factor in an industry often subject to economic fluctuations. Despite rising interest rates and inflation, DHI’s sales are up 8% this year. The current…
deepblue4you Business Overview Founded in Florida in 1969, Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DY) has evolved into a major player in the US telecommunication industry. It offers specialized services to the telecommunications and utility sectors in the United States. The company’s services are categorized into two segments. Engineering services: It encompasses planning, designing, and project management for…
primeimages About a half year ago I wrote an article on PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE:PDI) warning investors about three potential risks, which could impose notable headwinds for PDI investors. The key areas of concern were the following: Massive exposure towards non-agency MBS. Approximately 40% of PDI’s portfolio is exposed to non-agency MBS, which against…
filo/iStock via Getty Images Thesis The trade of the year in 2023 has been to be long the so called ‘Magnificent Seven‘: Alphabet (GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) The moniker was coined for the seven tech mega-caps as they outperformed in 2023. And some of…
Vivien Killilea PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) sent shockwaves through the industry by signing a 10-year, $1.5 billion deal to create an ESPN-branded sportsbook in August. Shortly after, I laid out the back-of-the-envelope case for PENN stock to soar from roughly $25 per share to $134 in the coming years. The market resoundingly disagreed, with frustrated…
mbbirdy Shares of International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) have been a solid performer over the past year, rising about 10%. However, they have fallen over 10% in the past months, given some concerns about the health of the consumer, which could weigh on gaming industry dynamics. IGT is delivering well, expanding margins, strengthening its balance sheet,…
Scott Olson Theses ESPN BET, the collaboration between PENN Entertainment (PENN) and ESPN / Disney (DIS), is the newest player in the sports betting market. With one of the biggest sports networks in the world as its namesake, it looks like a serious competitor at first glance, but is this really the case? I don’t…
kokkai Victoria’s Secret (NYSE:VSCO) sells lingerie and other products for women. The company’s financial performance has been quite poor in recent years as the brand’s prestige seems to have decreased in customers’ eyes. Victoria’s Secret also holds a significant amount of debt, leveraging investors’ risks. The company is trying to make a turnaround through a…
Alexander Koerner Thesis Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) has demonstrated poor revenue and net income growth over the past six years, resulting in a lackluster stock performance. However, after carefully considering analysts’ expectations and my own estimates, I have concluded that Cisco is significantly undervalued. I believe its fair value could range anywhere from $78.2 to…
Despite the recent setbacks, Standard Chartered had been on an upward trajectory before the China-related issues came to the forefront. Shares of UK-based banking giant Standard Chartered Plc (LON: STAN) plummeted by as much as 17% during early trading, leading to a temporary halt in trade, and by 11:15 a.m. London time, the stock remained…
Naeblys The Alzheimer’s Disease (“AD”) space is a very difficult and volatile space right now. Here, you will see a large number of sympathetic volatility in stock prices. So, if one company comes out with positive data, other AD companies go up along with it. If another company has a failed trial, other companies fall….
guvendemir On the 30th of September, the financial year 2023 ended for the Department of Defense. As usual, the conclusion of the financial year also brought a last-minute surge in defense contract awards, many of which have also been covered by the Seeking Alpha news team. In this report, I will be analyzing the financial…
Monty Rakusen Introduction The Phoenix-based Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) is a majority-owned, indirect subsidiary of Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V. (OTCPK: GMBXF). As of June 31, 2023, Grupo Mexico, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Americas Mining Corp (“AMC”), owns 88.91% of its capital stock. SCCO Diagram Business (SCCO Presentation June 2023) The company is an integrated…