Rockaa/E+ via Getty Images By Marc Dummer, Client Portfolio Manager | Mike Reidy, Director, Client Portfolio Manager As inflation proves stickier than anticipated, the role of real assets in a diversified portfolio becomes increasingly important for inflation mitigation. Historical data and recent trends underscore that real assets not only shield against inflationary pressures but also…
eyesfoto Investment Thesis Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ:ULCC) runs its operations through Frontier Airlines, offering an ultra-low-cost air transportation service. The strong point of this company is its unique business model. I believe this company has potential for growth in the future due to several reasons. Firstly, Frontier places a strong emphasis on customer experience. They…
Tony Anderson April 22nd ended up being a really interesting day for shareholders of Quanex Building Products (NYSE:NX). This is because the company, which focuses on the production and sale of components for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) in the building products industry announced a rather major acquisition. This move will significantly increase the size of…
RapidEye Investment Thesis Sunoco LP Common Units (NYSE:SUN) has been on a bullish trajectory gaining about 64.12% over the last three years outperforming the S&P 500 by a margin of about 38%. Seeking Alpha Despite the solid upward trend, this stock has been experiencing a pullback over the last month but based on technical analysis…
nipastock/iStock via Getty Images GWW Will Hold Its Ground I discussed W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) in the past, and you can read the previous article here, published on November 5, 2021. Since then, the company has strengthened its infrastructure, manpower, and customs capabilities. It has improved the MonotaRO online channels in the US and Japan and…
We Are By Nelson Yu With inflation and interest rates in transition, it’s time to take a fresh look at the forces driving business models, profitability and equity returns. Equity investors are struggling to adapt to evolving market and macroeconomic conditions after years of low inflation and zero interest rate policies. Overcoming higher hurdles to…
ER Productions Limited/DigitalVision via Getty Images Airship AI Holdings (NASDAQ:AISP) is part of the latest wave of SPAC IPOs to hit a major bourse in the U.S. Listed on the Nasdaq as of December 2023, this vertically integrated AI video surveillance hardware and software company looks like one of the more attractive plays in the…
pixelfit Investment Thesis Generating extra income that you can use to cover your monthly expenses or to reinvest (to benefit from the compounding effect) is one of the principal advantages of following a dividend income investment approach. The latest acquisition for The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio is the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund…
Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) shares have gained about 11% over the last year. Although this stock has an attractive dividend policy and its growth metrics are very appealing, my midterm outlook of this stock is skeptical following its strategic review of North American architectural coatings. From a technical…
Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 29, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Terese Wilke – Director of Investor Relations, Strategic Education Robert Silberman – Chairman Karl McDonnell – President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Jackson – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeff Silber – BMO…
FG Trade Latin Tilly’s (NYSE:TLYS) is an American apparel retailer focused on adolescents and young people. The company had a difficult 2023, with same-store sales falling significantly compared with 2022 and even more with the 2021 pandemic boom period. On the positive, the stock does not seem overvalued compared to mean-reverted profitability, and the company…
JHVEPhoto Investment Thesis Everest Group (NYSE:EG) is a reinsurance and primary insurance provider. EG is embarking on global expansion in the primary insurance market, attempting to capture the nearly $1 trillion in total addressable market. Additionally, the strong reinsurance market will continue to provide significant tailwinds until at least fiscal year 2025. Across the whole…
Yozayo In the field of genetic testing and precision medicine, Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:MYGN) is a progressive company, which can be observed in its steady double-digit revenue growth and the upward revision of revenue guidance for the next year. The financial results of the third quarter of 2023 of the company demonstrate a strong year-over-year…
thodonal/iStock via Getty Images Thesis W. R. Berkley’s (NYSE:WRB) core focus on strong underwriting practices and effective management of social inflation risks positions it as a strong player in the insurance industry. Together with its sensible financial management and favorable response to interest rate environments, the company stands well-appointed to navigate market challenges and sustain…
da-kuk Investment Thesis In a striking display of fiscal prowess, Xiao-I Corporation (NASDAQ:AIXI) has achieved a staggering 106% increase in net revenues, reaching $26.5 million in the first half of 2023. In today’s article, we dive into the company’s remarkable growth trajectory, highlighting its diversified product portfolio and exceptional 523% boost in cloud platform sales….
The timing for the launch of the ShimmerEVM Bridge is a perfect one, considering the broader expansion underway in the IOTA ecosystem. The ShimmerEVM protocol from IOTA is advancing an impressive cross-chain interoperability protocol with the integration of LayerZero’s technology to enhance its bridging capabilities. As reported by Coindesk based on the scoop from the…
GCShutter AirBoss of America Corp. (OTCQX:ABSSF, TSX:BOS:CA), with a market capitalization of $102 million as of December 22, 2023, appears undervalued. The Q3 2023 data reflects the company’s strategic adaptability to pivot from a challenging period, improved profitability, and ongoing commitment to growth and efficiency, which shows a trajectory of resilience and potential underestimation by…
onurdongel Introduction As the United States enters a phase of intensified investment in infrastructure, the role of Ferguson Plc (NYSE:FERG) becomes increasingly important. Specializing in distributing various plumbing and heating supplies, Ferguson is a significant entity in the supply chain for infrastructure projects. Originating from a background in sheep shearing machinery, the company’s journey to…
The Sandbox metaverse platform is confident to add 3 to 4 million users in the next two years from India through the BharatBox platform. India, a fast-growing country that has adopted the digital industry to improve its economy, has attracted notable global Web 3.0 companies in the past few years. Despite the country’s regulators implementing…
JulPo Nuvei Corporation (NASDAQ:NVEI) may have significantly overpaid for Paya Holdings in February 2023, which is reflected in the suppressed share price at the moment, although the acquisition of Paya fits very nicely in Nuvei’s long-term strategic plan. The benefits from the acquisition of Paya may take longer to realize for Nuvei. Introduction: Nuvei is…
cagkansayin At a Glance Ginkgo Bioworks’ (NYSE:DNA) third-quarter report for 2023 paints a complex financial story, illustrating the fluid and ever-evolving world of biotech. The company’s shift towards cellular design and genetic engineering has notably boosted its Cell Engineering revenue. However, there’s a noticeable overall revenue dip and a decrease in Biosecurity service income, which…
gorodenkoff When analyzing Bitcoin miners, I like to look at the mix of the miner’s synergetic optimization, which includes hash rate optimization, energy efficiency, cooling efficiency (if the data is available), and software and firmware optimization and utilization. Beyond synergetic optimization, I think it is also important to look at the miner’s strategic planning which…
Win McNamee It didn’t take long for the Fed to release a slew of speakers to start the damage control from the FOMC press conference disaster on December 13. Whether the damage has been contained is yet to be seen because the Fed has already made its biggest mistake, which was to show its cards…
ipopba/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis Fiserv (NYSE:FI) has delivered its preliminary guidance for 2024, which requires interpretation. Essentially, Fiserv, the fintech platform that helps institutions manage transactions, has some reasonable prospects ahead. Case in point, according to my estimates, the stock is priced at about 15x forward EPS. However, there are some noteworthy blemishes…
The partnership between Oasys blockchain and Fireblocks will help web3 developers focus on building immersive games that entail seamless fluidity without worrying about securing digital assets. The web3 gaming industry has been touted as the best channel to onboard millions of new users to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. As a result, Oasys blockchain, a layer…
The partnership between the Filecoin network and the io.net platform is a major shift for the decentralized storage providers, as more income avenues have been created. The Filecoin (FIL) network has grown to a mature decentralized storage ecosystem with a fully diluted valuation of more than $9.2 billion. In a bid to ensure sustainable growth…
yacobchuk Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VYGR) is a promising biotechnology firm in gene therapy treatments for central nervous system [CNS] diseases. The company’s product pipeline remains in preclinical trials for therapies against Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS], and Alzheimer’s disease. The journey to complete the clinical trials for these therapies is extensive. However, VYGR’s most…
Orhan Turan At a Glance Cloudflare’s (NYSE:NET) venture into AI is a pivotal strategic decision, especially with their focus on enabling developers to build comprehensive applications on their platform. This move is a bold bet in the rapidly expanding AI market, projected to exceed $300 billion by 2026. Cloudflare’s strategy is not just an entry…
vovan13 Primo Water Corporation (NYSE:PRMW) has shifted toward a North America-focused pure water approach, which has displayed promising results, especially considering the consistent upward momentum in both top and bottom-line performance across the last three quarters. The recent Q3 2023 results further validate this upward trend. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge underlying concerns within the…
Thapana Onphalai Transcript Elevated levels of bond volatility are evidence of the new macro and market regime in action, and confirm the benefits of being agile with our strategic views of five years or longer. We upgrade sovereign bonds in developed markets (DMs) to neutral, but this masks two stories – we stay underweight long-term…
imaginima Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA)’s recent quarterly performance has sparked optimism among investors. The company surpassed market expectations, witnessing a stock uptick following solid Q3 2023 results. In my earlier assessment, I maintained a ‘hold’ stance, cautious due to flattening growth despite recovery signals in the education market. However, recent developments paint a promising picture….
The dual has partnered to create the Lacoste World Tour branded multiplayer experience that offers the UNDE3 NFT holders a chance to win a prize in $SAND for a limited time. Leading global fashion company based in France Lacoste has announced a strategic partnership with Web3 gaming powerhouse The Sandbox (SAND) to celebrate its 90th…
Julia_Sudnitskaya/iStock via Getty Images Summary Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions, mainly for the food, beverage, and consumer product segments. It specializes in the design and manufacturing of folding cartons, foodservice packaging, and other paper-based products. As a direct result of GPK’s third quarter results, which reported declining…
Leadinglights/iStock via Getty Images By Ewa Manthey, Commodities Strategist Steel scrap is key in establishing a circular economy Global ferrous scrap consumption in steel production is set to rise as efforts to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint are ramped up alongside an expected increase in the share of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in the global…
Wagner Meier Overview Last week, Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) posted solid third quarter results, which was cheered by investors and investment analysts. Petrobras’s stock is approaching 9 year high and the management of the company can pat themselves on the back after successfully turning around the company. In 2015, the company has been notoriously known for destroying…
Fly View Productions Investment action Based on my current outlook and analysis of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:CMA), I recommend a hold rating. The bank’s most recent quarter financial results reveal a decline in net income compared to the preceding quarter. During the quarter, CMA’s strategic choice to exit from the Mortgage Banker Finance sector played a…
Giuliano Benzin Investment Thesis Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) pleased investors again with Q3 earnings – company showed stable organic user base growth and it seems that management has been developing for last 2 years to work really well. We maintained BUY rating and there is still upside with potential development of the gaming segment. Q3 FY2023 earnings…
SweetBunFactory Investment Action In the second quarter of 2023, GlobalFoundries Inc (NASDAQ:GFS) demonstrated commendable financial performance. This achievement was not merely a result of favorable market conditions but also a testament to the company’s strategic foresight and adaptability. Their robust demand in sectors like automotive, industrial IoT, and aerospace and defense underscore their pivotal role…
PhonlamaiPhoto Following its recent earnings call, Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) experienced a significant selloff, a testament to the ever-evolving nature of the semiconductor industry. This sector, which surged amid the tumultuous backdrop of the mid-2019 pandemic, now appears to be entering a more tempered phase, leading to a recalibration of previously soaring stocks. The semiconductor landscape…
Three Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images At a Glance As Viatris (NASDAQ:VTRS) contends with shrinking revenues and increasing R&D expenses, the company’s aggressive divestiture strategy reveals a dual focus on operational streamlining and deleveraging. This isn’t just a balance sheet exercise but a reorientation towards higher-margin opportunities, exemplified by the retention of high-equity brands like Viagra…
Ethan Miller Note: I have covered VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX) previously, so investors should view this as an update to my earlier articles on the company. Earlier this week, VOXX International Corporation or “VOXX” reported sequentially improved Q2/FY2024 results with increased gross margins and Adjusted EBITDA back to break-even levels. Regulatory Filings For the second…
rzelich I believe Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ:BITF) is the best pure-play Bitcoin mining investment with a more than 300% potential upside. They are the most efficient Bitcoin (BTC-USD) miner with a robust safety-first strategy. They have developed a technological, sustainable competitive advantage with an impressive electrical subsidiary that can promptly deal with significant weather events. Within…
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis Have you ever contemplated the construction of a dividend income investment portfolio with a reduced risk level that aims to achieve an attractive Total Return, while incorporating both high dividend yield and dividend growth companies? To combine these goals is the essence and objective of The Dividend…
fazon1/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis In my previous analyses for Seeking Alpha, I discussed the acquisitions of Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), Realty Income (O), Philip Morris (PM) and Royal Bank of Canada (RY) for The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio. Those picks were the first four acquisitions for the portfolio. The Dividend…
In the world of finance, Bitcoin has emerged as a game-changer. This novel virtual form of money has the potential to revolutionize the global economy and transform the way the world conducts transactions. However, as with any disruptive innovation, the intersection of strategic competition and digital currencies raises crucial questions and challenges. To shed light…
The NEAR Foundation has become the official blockchain partner for ICC in a bid to help fans interact more with their favorite teams and players. The NEAR Foundation, the founder of the NEAR protocol blockchain which was designed as a community-run cloud computing platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC),…
Sharamand Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC) is grappling with many financial and strategic challenges at a pivotal juncture. In this article, I’ll delve into BHC’s strategic endeavors, its acquisition of Xiidra, and its significant stake in Bausch + Lomb. However, these are juxtaposed against declining revenues and an increasingly concentrated portfolio. While BHC’s aggressive M&A…
AvigatorPhotographer Note: I have covered Pyxis Tankers (NASDAQ:PXS, NASDAQ:PXSAP, PXSAW) previously, so investors should view this as an update to my earlier articles on the company. Two months ago, I downgraded shares of small, Greece-based product tanker operator Pyxis Tankers or “Pyxis” due to corporate governance and capital allocation concerns after the company surprisingly decided…
Following the strategic investment, Northern Data Group is set to become the biggest independent artificial intelligence firm in the European market. Northern Data Group (German: NB2) shares continued with the YTD bullish outlook after leading stablecoins issuer Tether announced a strategic investment to tap into artificial intelligence (AI) among other emerging cloud technologies. According to…
Ignatiev/iStock via Getty Images H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) has recently experienced a slight pullback in price due to recent earnings misses. Although the price has declined, I am of the opinion that H.B. Fuller is currently at a “hold” position. Despite the firm maintaining a well-managed level of leverage on its balance sheet and employing a…