John M Lund Photography Inc Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported Q1 2024 earnings on May 6. The company also provided updates about its progress in both launch and space systems. In this article, I take a closer look at the most significant updates from Rocket Lab. My analysis suggests that Rocket Lab is making very…
Emil Sandberg/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In October 2023, I issued a buy rating for Norwegian Air shuttle ASA and the stock has climbed around 70 percent ever since compared to broader market returns of 20%. However, since my last report published in February this year, the stock price has modestly declined on a positive…
Tippapatt Introduction & Investment Thesis Doximity (NYSE:DOCS) is a cloud platform for US medical professionals that has severely underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 YTD. I initiated a “hold” rating on the stock on January 16, and it predicated on my belief that the company was seeing its revenue growth slow, despite displaying financial…
J Studios Nvidia Corporation’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock price has been on a tear since October 2022, rising from a low of $108/share to $974 in March 2024. Recently, the stock price has slid to $762, falling by 10% on Friday, April 19, 2024 (the market cap is still $1.9 trillion). Is it a buy or sell?…
AdrianHancu Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) reported a strong start to FY24 with revenue growing 13% paired with aEBITDA margin expansion. Though the firm came in shy of my forecast, management remains adamant that the firm will experience strong and durable growth in the coming quarters. In addition to improvements in international production, management reaffirmed their agreement to…
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tifonimages It’s been a much better Q2 than Q1 for the Gold Miners Index (GDX) with the price of gold successfully breaking out above the $2,070/oz level and providing a substantial lift to margins for the gold mining industry. And one name that will be a significant beneficiary of the recent gold/copper price strength is…
SARINYAPINNGAM Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ:VGLT) is an ideal way to buy longer duration U.S. Treasury Bonds and lock in a yield of about 4.5% (SEC 30-day yield). This yield is close to what money market funds currently offer, but investors who remain in money market funds are likely to see yields…
ImagineGolf Introduction In my dividend growth portfolio, I own three energy stocks: Texas Pacific Land Corporation (TPL): This is a landowner in the Texas Permian. It benefits from oil and gas royalties, water royalties, and from every activity related to drilling, pipelines, and renewables on its land. It’s sensitive to oil prices like an oil…
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Galeanu Mihai Introduction & Investment Thesis Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 YTD. The company released its Q4 FY24 earnings report last month, where revenue and earnings exceeded expectations. It is projected to grow its revenue by…
wakila A Hold Rating for the Stock of Vizsla Silver Corp. This analysis now gives a “Hold” recommendation rating on Vizsla Silver Corp. (NYSE:VZLA) (TSXV:VZLA:CA) shares — a silver/gold explorer with operations on the Panuco property and the La Garra-Metates District in southern Sinaloa, Mexico — a change from the previous rating of “Buy”. Previous…
Ron and Patty Thomas Introduction I have to admit that I think about artificial intelligence (“AI”) a lot. Right now, it’s one of the hottest trends on the market, as it is currently reshaping our modern economy. Personally, I’m both amazed by it and slightly worried about what it may do to a lot of…
cemagraphics The S&P 500 (SPY) worked its way to another new all-time high of 5189 this week, just above the Fibonacci target of 5179 outlined in my last article. To be honest, I nearly shut down my screens early on Friday as it surged higher – after all, 16 out of the last 18 weekly…
bjdlzx Peyto (OTCPK:PEYUF) management has the best “seat in the house” to judge an acquisition. But they cannot realistically put everything they know in the presentation to shareholders. This management, unlike many I follow, is now revealing some points that are probably as important if not more important than some of the reasons given at…
Chips, Cash and Dice VITALII BORKOVSKYI Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:CPHC) has begun monetizing the valuable real estate surrounding their race track & casino with significant land sales and equity investments in related partnerships. The stock price is at $21.52 per share which reveals a current market cap of $105 million. Investors can purchase this…
Zhang Rong/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) shares have gained about 42.87% over the last 5 years. Despite this significant gain, I am bullish on this stock in the long-term because I find it with strong levers such as its low-cost model and strong market position. Further, the company’s tobacco business…
Photofex/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Back in June of 2023, I identified OMV AG’s (OTCPK:OMVJF, OTCPK:OMVKY) petrochemicals division as a potential takeover target for the UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (“ADNOC”). As it turns out the two companies indeed entered discussions (although the deal is likely to be structured differently than what I initially…
wdstock The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) underperformed for the third year in a row in 2023 due to investors’ concerns over its growth potential in a fintech market. However, I believe it is the best time to initiate a position in a prominent company in the fast-growing transaction and processing sector. In particular, the company’s…
RHJ China announced export controls on the export of two rare earth metals in early July 2023. Since then, MP Materials (NYSE:MP) stock price has sagged, despite being North America’s largest operational rare earth mining operation. In late December 2023, China announced banning exporting of certain technologies related to rare earths processing. It may be…
zencreation/iStock via Getty Images After a massive surge in egg pricing in 2022, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM) stock enjoyed an incredible bounce. We cautioned investors to sell the stock in December 2022. While shares trickled a bit higher from that call, shares began to reset shortly into 2023. Shares have crept up in the last…
fatido/iStock via Getty Images TScan Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TCRX) has been able to report positive results from its phase 1 multi-arm study for the treatment of patients with several types of hematological malignancies such as acute myeloid leukemia [AML], myelodysplastic syndrome [MDS] and Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia [ALL]. It did so with the use of two T-cell receptor…
Recent reports demonstrate that Marathon Digital has been eager to expand its business. The stock of Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: MARA) has so far seen remarkable growth in 2023. This follows after it surged 628.82% since January 1 to bring its current price to $26.47 on MarketWatch. Although the stock price…
minoandriani/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) is an American health food company headquartered in Morton Grove, Illinois. In this thesis, I will analyze its third-quarter results and its future growth prospects. I will also be analyzing its valuation at current price levels and its upside potential. I believe it has managed…
golubovy/iStock via Getty Images The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) stands out with remarkable financial achievements in Q3 2023, showcasing a solid presence in the rapidly evolving industry. The company’s substantial revenue increase reflects its successful adaptation to the changing advertising environment and emphasizes its dedication to accuracy and transparency in its campaigns. This article examines the…
Igor Vershinsky/iStock via Getty Images Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) recently delivered mixed quarterly results, but the company continues to deliver quarterly net sales growth and adjusted EBITDA growth. In my view, the significant amount of recurrent revenue, recent dividend growth, and the potential of the network effects established with brands and hotels will most…
If the entire $2.7 billion exits the bitcoin market, it would exert significant downward pressure on bitcoin prices, the authors stated. However, if most of this $2.7 billion transitions into other bitcoin instruments, such as the newly established spot bitcoin ETFs post SEC approval, the negative market impact would be more moderate. Nevertheless, the bank…
Ales_Utovko/iStock via Getty Images Introduction When it comes to long-term investing, I’ve clear favorites. Although I try to keep a balanced portfolio, I am significantly overweight three industries: aerospace & defense, freight & logistics (railroads), and REITs (self-storage). Leo Nelissen (Dividend Growth Portfolio) Energy is also an industry I’m overweight when adding the exposure I…
FatCamera NovoCure Limited (NASDAQ:NVCR) is an oncology company that has pioneered a novel therapy for solid tumors known as Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields). Central to their business model is not just the provision of this innovative treatment, but also the comprehensive patient support services they offer. These services include training and technical support for Optune…
We Are ETF Overview Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:MGV) owns a portfolio of about 140 U.S. large-cap value stocks. It has a razor-thin expense ratio of 0.07% which makes the fund quite compelling. The fund has been rangebound since mid-2021 and currently has a valuation slightly above its historical average. However, a recession may…
Israel said on Saturday evening that its military forces were preparing to implement a “wide range of operational offensive plans”, ahead of an expected full-scale ground invasion of Gaza in the wake of Hamas’s assault on Israel. The Israel Defense Force said that its soldiers were deployed “across the country” and were increasing “operational readiness…
AITO, Deepal, AVATR, IM Motors, HiPhi, Rising Auto, Voyah, Polestar and Hongqi. Chinese EV brands Robert Way/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The Polestar (NASDAQ:PSNY) brand may be familiar to investors of a certain age who recall that it was created as a racing enterprise and then acquired by Sweden-based Volvo Cars in 2015. Volvo by…
SweetBunFactory Dear readers/followers, The semi-space is a risky place to invest and be in. The companies here often trade at expansive multiples and carry significant risk potential. Also, their yield is typically zero or very close to zero – only very few have significant dividend yield to reward shareholders. Most of the upside is likely…
krblokhin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) have been a very strong performer over the past year, nearly doubling. This has happened even as mortgages rates have risen dramatically, causing some cooling in the housing market and concerns of an even deeper downturn. Pulte has been a standout, actually growing its business over…
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images In 2021, I recommended avoiding Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) due to its rich valuation back then. After that article, the stock plunged 33% until early this year due to excessive cost inflation and its rich initial valuation. At that point, I recommended buying Ecolab, as the valuation of the stock had become…
gremlin Introduction to KNOP KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE:KNOP) is a leading company in the shuttle tanker industry. The company operates 18 shuttle tankers out of global feet of 78. The company is listed in New York with a USD175 million market cap. KNOP form is a master limited partnership (MLP), and its general partner…
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna’s CEO and founder, said that the firm is very hopeful for the second half of 2023, suggesting that the aggressive cost-cutting strategy in 2022 may now be yielding. Despite its efforts towards profitability, buy now, pay later firm Klarna has revealed that it failed to record a half-year 2023 profit. The Swedish…
Olivier Le Moal Earlier this month, I wrote on Pan American Silver (NYSE:PAAS), noting that the stock’s Q2 results were solid with the inclusion of Yamana’s South American assets and that it was one of the more attractively valued name sector-wide. Since then, PAAS has significantly outperformed the Silver Miners Index (SIL) which is down…
In total, more than 16 trillion tokens were moved on Thursday, August 24, which had a noticeable impact on the market. The amount represents 3.8% of the token’s total market supply. Pepe coin started to experience a sharp decrease in price, losing more than 20% of its value within the past 24 hours. This started after…
Ivan-balvan/iStock via Getty Images BABA Reported A Smashing FQ1’24 Performance – Well-Exceeding Expectations We previously covered Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) in July 2023, discussing the stock’s suitability for swing trades, since the ongoing geopolitical crossfire between the US and China made it unlikely for it to regain international investors’ confidence in the near term….
Astrid Stawiarz Michael Burry, the investor and central figure in “The Big Short,” is widely recognized for his investment style and ability to identify market inefficiencies and bubbles. He gained fame for predicting and profiting from the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, earning him the moniker “Cassandra,” The Trojan priestess of Greek mythology who prophesied…
ablokhin New management at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ:RMCF) is implementing a transformation plan to reverse years of soft performance. In theory, the plan which addresses branding and operational gaps could deliver positive results, however, execution risks are significant; near-term financial performance may take a hit and long-term results remain to be seen. Liquidity position…
metamorworks Reviewing Tenable: a leader in ‘Cyber Exposure’ technology Cyber-Exposure is perhaps not the best sounding tag lines I have ever seen in the IT space. The company uses that phrase as shorthand for what it does. It is better described as the leader in the Vulnerability Management space and that is a decent position…
Pratchaya/iStock via Getty Images Larimar therapeutics (NASDAQ:LRMR) has been making significant progress in advancing its drug known as CTI-1601, which is being developed for the treatment of patients with Friedreich’s ataxia [FA]. That’s because it just received clearance from the FDA so that it can advance a higher dosing 50 mg cohort of CTI-1601 in…