Microsoft: Strong Financials, Bright Outlook And Solid Upside Potential, Buy (NASDAQ:MSFT)

lcva2 Investment Thesis Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the largest and most successful tech companies globally. It is diversified with software, cloud computing hardware, and gaming products. Over the years, the company has been a consistent performer financially which has been reflected in its share prices. For example, its trailing EPS growth rate is…

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial: A Bright Future Ahead (Rating Upgrade) (NYSE:SMFG)

Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Elevator Pitch Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:SMFG) [8316:JP] shares are assigned a Buy rating. I previously touched on SMFG’s shareholder capital return, financial goals, and valuations in my December 10, 2023 article. This current update highlights the latest positive developments for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial. My view is that Sumitomo Mitsui…

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APAC Economic Outlook For 2024 Remains Bright

Dilok Klaisataporn APAC GDP growth expected to remain strong Economic growth in the APAC region strengthened in 2023, reaching an estimated pace of 4.5% year-over-year (y/y), significantly higher compared with GDP growth of 3.3% in 2022. An important factor supporting the upturn in growth momentum during 2023 was improving growth in mainland China following the…

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Applied Industrial Technologies: Industrial Powerhouse That Has A Bright Future (NYSE:AIT)

RapidEye/iStock via Getty Images In light of face-ripping rallies in the mega-cap tech sector, it is easy to forget that there are stocks outside the oft-spoken names. These stocks speak of quality and can provide better-than-average returns. During one search I discovered Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) whose products and solutions serve critical areas of the…

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Higher-Than-Expected Revenue and Bright 2023 Outlook

Following the earnings report, the shares of PepsiCo saw a price increase. Yesterday, PepsiCo stock closed the trading session at $161.36 per share. In the pre-market trade today, PepsiCo shares are 0.84% up, or at $162.71 per share. PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has released its earnings report for the third quarter of 2023. One of the world’s…

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CVR Energy: Strong Financials And Business Outlook Bring Bright Future (NYSE:CVI)

saoirse_2010/iStock via Getty Images Introduction CVR Energy (NYSE:CVI) is a company that has diversified its operations in the petroleum refining and marketing industry and the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industry; CVR Energy also produces and markets renewable diesel. In the petroleum refining segment, they refine and market transportation fuels. It is worth mentioning that CVR Energy…

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NextEra: Promising Dividend Yield Coupled With Strong Financials Bring Bright Future

pcess609 Introduction NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) is a leading company in the production of electric power and energy infrastructure in the United States and Canada. NEE’s business structure is a combination of regulated utilities and renewables that provide capacity for higher long-term growth in the future. The company’s business mainly includes FPL, one of the largest…

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Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Bright Future Unfolds Beyond Q2 2023 Turmoil (NYSE:BMY)

Mananya Kaewthawee/iStock via Getty Images On July 27, before the market opened, Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) released its Q2 2023 financial results, which, while failing to beat analysts’ expectations, were able to demonstrate that demand for Yervoy, Opdualag, and Breyanzi is growing faster than many on Wall Street expected. On the other hand, sales of mega-blockbusters…

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