Suphanat Khumsap/iStock via Getty Images “The U.S. economy is hard to hold back, even if you try,” says midstream fund manager Jay Hatfield in an interview May 15. The context in which we speak is assessing the fundamentals in oil, gas, and some transition dynamics as it relates to policy, the U.S. economy, and the…
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),…
Stocktrek/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is a defense and aerospace company with global operations. Their I previously covered this dividend aristocrat back in September of 2023 and since then the total return has outperformed the S&P500 (SPY) by double. However, I still believe there to be ample price growth despite the new…
da-kuk After having recouped most of its losses since its August 2023 drop of nearly 20%, Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) seems to be at a crossroads. Its share price has been hovering between the $71 and $73 range for some time now with both Wall Street and Quant having Hold ratings as the stock trades at…
In the ever-evolving landscape of Bitcoin, changes can be hard to keep up with. As we enter into a new year, it’s important to be mindful that significant industry shifts and expansions will likely occur. The increase in regulatory measures we’ve seen over the last year is expected to continue well into 2024 and stands…
Omar Marques/Getty Images News General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) is an aerospace and defense company that generates more than 70% of its revenue from the U.S. government. It has a steady growth record with a stable and quite healthy backlog. I forecast that the company will benefit from the increasing tension in the global geopolitical situation. The…
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock via Getty Images Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) stands as a mid-cap stock, boasting a market cap of $2.1 billion. With a modest short interest of 3.47% and a generous return of 36.16% over the past year, it’s been an appealing choice for investors. The forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13.19 is quite attractive, particularly as…
Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDYN) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Bin Jiang – Head of Investor Relations Leonard Livschitz – Chief Executive Officer Anil Doradla – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mayank Tandon – Needham & Company Joshua Siegler – Cantor Fitzgerald Bryan Bergin – TD…
SHansche/iStock via Getty Images A couple of days ago, Teekay Tankers (NYSE:TNK), one of the leading oil tanker companies, released its Q3-2023 earnings. Results were in line with analysts’ expectations, and the stock only marginally increased its value. In this article, I will provide an overview of Teekay Tankers’ Q3-2023 results, and I will explain…
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Nathan Elwell – VP, IR Robert McCormick – President, CEO & Director Sarah Lauber – EVP, CFO & Secretary Conference Call Participants Michael Shlisky – D.A. Davidson & Co. Timothy Wojs – Robert W. Baird & Co. Gregory…
SCM Jeans/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I have been covering General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) financial results since June 2023 and I attached a buy rating to the stock despite supply chain challenges. That rating has worked out well so far with a 15.8% appreciation in share prices and a total return of 17.2% while the broader…
Philip Rozenski/iStock via Getty Images The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.”― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. Today, we take a deeper look at a manufacturer that dominates its market and is seeing somewhat of a turnaround. The stock has a healthy dividend yield and has seen some recent insider buying as…
onurdongel Investment thesis Our current investment thesis is: SKY is a well-managed business with a strong value proposition to markets. It has a strong retail presence across the US, which could be significantly enhanced if the Regional Homes deal closes. Further, it has deep expertise in manufacturing and is focused on innovating to improve customization…
Lemon_tm The dominant market force this week has been a revision in anticipated policies from the Federal Reserve, indicating possible sustained interest rate hikes into 2024, impacting multiple asset classes, notably gold. The evolving expectations, stemming from remarks by FOMC representatives, have propelled gold prices distinctly downwards, with bond prices also experiencing a significant drop,…
fullvalue Investment thesis Following the company’s enormous expansion that took place in the 2013-2016 period boosted by acquisitions, Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) has been facing various headwinds since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, including manufacturing disruptions and lower demand caused by mandatory lockdowns in 2020, and subsequent supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflationary pressures…
Despite a nice few months this summer after Burak, infamous slayer of the Lightning Network, dropped his proposal for the new second layer protocol Ark where people had a lot of discussion around different covenant proposals, drivechains are once again becoming a dominant topic of discussion. There are a large number of problems with drivechains,…
TadejZupancic We’re downgrading PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) to a hold this quarter; while we think macro weakness has been priced into the stock for the most part, we don’t see PayPal outperforming in the near-term due to current macro dynamics. We think the two metrics that’ll drive the stock’s outperformance would be an increase in…
The article below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine PRO, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. Bitcoin Market Dynamics The goal of this article is to zoom out and highlight some…