andipantz Introduction It’s time to talk about Deere & Company (NYSE:DE), one of my all-time favorite dividend growth stocks and one of the best sources providing intel for investors interested in agriculture and construction. Since 2020, I have frequently covered the company as it became a cornerstone of my long-term vision and a core holding…
Khanchit Khirisutchalual Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG) plunged after releasing first quarter earnings results. The company beat guidance on both revenues and profits, and lifted full-year guidance. Wall Street’s poor reception may be more to do with the stock’s valuation heading into the print, as DDOG is often viewed to be a long-term beneficiary of the rise…
batuhan toker The ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF (NYSEARCA:BOIL) is a leveraged ETF designed to produce twice the daily return of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex. I’ve written about the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF twice in the past year, rating it a Strong Sell late last July in “BOIL: A Deeply Flawed…
Hiraman Are we in a new demand cycle for tech hardware as the COVID-era PC- and smartphone-purchase boom hits the first leg of its replacement cycle? And will AI-enabling devices act as a tailwind? If so, how can investors benefit? Those are the questions we sought to answer earlier this year when five of our…
petesphotography/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images About six months ago, Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) was in Wall Street’s proverbial doghouse because of an engine issue requiring major fixes, major financial hits, and a major inconvenience to its customers. At the time, I pointed out that finding out about the issue this way, instead of in a tragic…
AsiaVision/iStock via Getty Images Founded in 2009, Sprinklr (NYSE:CXM) is a US-based company providing cloud multi-channel customer experience (CX) platform. Since its IPO at a price of $20 in 2021, all-time return has been lackluster. Today, the stock trades at merely $12, down -4% over the past year, even after already bouncing back from the…
olrat/iStock via Getty Images MYR Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MYRG) is a holding company of leading specialty contractors that service the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets in the U.S. and Canada. The company has two business segments, a Transmission & Distribution segment (“T&D”) and a Commercial & Industrial segment (“C&I”). In 2023, MYR Group’s…
SweetBunFactory Introduction ABB (OTCPK:ABBNY) has had a strong share price return of 20% CAGR over the past 5 years. A continuation of this performance is unlikely to be sustainable, in my opinion. The share price has potentially reached the top without further P/E expansion. Using a discounted cash flow valuation, I believe ABB shares are…
tbradford/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images We previously covered McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) in June 2022, discussing its inflation-proof and recession-proof prospects during the potential bear market after the hyper-pandemic boom. While we had believed its offerings and stock to be highly resilient, the stock had also been overly prudently rated as a Hold then, with us…
CHUNYIP WONG Introduction First Citizens BancShares Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) (OTCPK:FCNCB) is a holding company that owns First Citizens Bank, an entity that renders a broad range of financial services for consumer and commercial clients across 600 branches in the US. Over the past 12 months, the FCNCA stock has managed to generate an outstanding alpha of…
Sundry Photography The following segment was excerpted from this fund letter. Teledyne Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:TDY) Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, Teledyne Technologies is an industrial technology company which manufactures sensors, cameras, instruments and systems that enable its customers to monitor, analyze and distribute information. Teledyne focuses on end markets that demand advanced technology and high…
fizkes/iStock via Getty Images Five9 (NASDAQ:FIVN) is a cloud contact center software (CCaaS) provider that empowers businesses to manage customer interactions through the cloud. They offer a suite of features including call center functionality, omnichannel communication, and customer analytics. FIVN went public in 2014, with an initial share price of $7.6. Since its IPO, the…
Jeremy Poland Invesco Energy Exploration & Production ETF (NYSEARCA:PXE) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund. The fund tracks the Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production Intellidex Index. The fund provides exposure to oil and natural gas companies that explore, extract, and refine these resources, creating gasoline, liquid natural gas and other finished products. This fund is…
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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…
J. Vespa/WireImage via Getty Images Intro We wrote about Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCKY) back in November 2020 when we assessed whether the momentum shares were undergoing at the time could continue to the upside. At the time, Rocky’s customers in the wholesale segment were coming out of lockdown and opening up once more, which resulted…
Third Eye Images/The Image Bank via Getty Images Will Rogers once said, “don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait.” It is a great quote that highlights the importance of diligence in long term investing. Life rarely presents an opportunity to buy the highest quality assets at a reasonable price. However, 2024…
ThamKC/iStock via Getty Images I am bullish on Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA) because its strategic plan is delivering higher margins and because of significant tailwinds from lower interest rates and the Infrastructure Act. About Granite The company operates through two segments, according to its 10-K for 2022: Construction: “focuses on construction and rehabilitation of roads,…
shapecharge Investment Thesis In A Nutshell Novo Nordisk (OTCPK:NONOF) is the market leader in an industry with strong entry barriers, pricing power, and low elasticity of demand. The company is enjoying the long term tailwinds of an increasing population with diabetes and obesity related diseases, which has allowed for a significant reinvestment rate in organic…
SCM Jeans No Alpha For The Past Year Over the past year, the stock of Array Technologies (NASDAQ:ARRY), a manufacturer of integrated solar tracking systems, hasn’t been a rewarding play for investors. Whilst its small-cap peers from the Russell 2000 have delivered ~16% returns during this period, ARRY has lost -12% of its value. YCharts…
IgorSPb/iStock via Getty Images Shares of Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) have rebounded notably in recent weeks. This can be attributable to the company’s dry bulk and containership fleets, which are likely set to benefit notably from the ongoing safety issues in the Red Sea, averting vessel passage in the Suez Canal. However, I believe that the market…
metamorworks Investment Thesis Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) operates an innovative platform for wirelessly connecting billions of everyday items to the cloud, helping businesses track and analyze physical items to gain operational efficiencies. With leading market share in RAIN RFID technology, a large patent portfolio, and secular growth tailwinds from supply chain digitization, Impinj possesses exciting long-term potential….
Boy Wirat By Brian Manby Over the past two years, rising interest rates reversed several longstanding market relationships so significantly that they defy historical precedent. The most damning evidence is found in the equity market, where newly positive correlations between stock and bond returns eliminate the diversification benefit that existed when the historical relationship was…
PixelsEffect Investment thesis Our current investment thesis is: EXLS is a compelling investment proposition for those seeking exposure to the technology revolution without the volatility associated with pure-play stocks. EXLS has developed an impressive reputation in the industry, allowing it to develop a market-leading position despite being substantially smaller. This is reflected in its relative…
Just_Super All values are in USD unless noted otherwise. As its name suggests, the bread and butter of Lithium Royalty Corp. (OTCPK:LITRF, TSX:LIRC:CA) is royalty income. The LIRC portfolio comprises 34 royalty interests in 32 mining properties located in the Americas, Australia, and Europe. Dec 2023 Presentation This Canadian business began operations in 2018 and…
Janina Steinmetz Investment overview My recommendation for Olo Inc. (NYSE:OLO) is a buy rating, as I believe it can continue to grow at the current low-20% rate given the strong secular tailwind, value proposition, and Olo Pay growth potential. The current valuation is also attractive, as it is near the lowest OLO has ever traded…
Dragon Claws Investment Thesis Modiv Industrial (NYSE:MDV) is a real estate investment trust that operates, acquires, and leases commercial real estate properties. It has recently reported a decent quarter and I believe it can sustain this performance in the future as a result of industry tailwinds and its continued focus on acquisitions. About MDV Share…
metamorworks/iStock via Getty Images We first wrote about Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) a little over a year ago, rating it a ‘Buy’ based on its strong competitive moat derived from its network effects resulting from its open source model and from high customer switching costs. Not everything was perfect, though, as growth had slowed and there were…
photobyphm Introduction I had a sell rating on Verizon (NYSE:VZ) in my previous article. At the time, my argument was that Verizon was in a precarious position in the competitive telecommunications industry. Unlike the company’s competitors, Verizon was reporting net customer number decline for both post-paid and pre-paid wireless customers for multiple quarters spanning about…
krblokhin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Despite experiencing declining revenues for four consecutive quarters, Cavco Industries (NASDAQ:CVCO) is witnessing a stabilization in its backlog, and utilization rates may improve soon, all while the company’s valuation remains historically low. The current undervaluation provides the opportunity to benefit from long-term tailwinds in the manufactured housing industry such as…
Mny-Jhee/iStock via Getty Images Purpose I look at the high frequency weekly indicators because while they can be very noisy, they provide a good nowcast of the economy, and will telegraph the maintenance or change in the economy well before monthly or quarterly data is available. They are also an excellent way to “mark your…
xxwp/iStock via Getty Images The following segment was excerpted from this fund letter. Tecnoglass Inc (NYSE:TGLS) Tecnoglass is a vertically integrated manufacturer, supplier, and installer of architectural glass, framing systems, windows, and doors. The company’s automated manufacturing base in Colombia allows it to manufacture products at a much lower cost than domestic companies. Shipping expenses…
Drs Producoes/E+ via Getty Images Summary I am recommending a buy rating for HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ), as I believe the business is able to grow as guided, driven by the growth tailwinds it is enjoying. Importantly, management has reiterated their intention to return 100% of FCF to shareholders, making the upside much more attractive. Business…
ah_fotobox (Note: All amounts in the article are in EUR. At the current exchange rate, 1 EUR is around 1.05 USD.) Investment Thesis In line with the German real estate sector, Vonovia (OTCPK:VONOY) (OTCPK:VNNVF) has seen a significant share price depreciation since last year. Vonovia share price (Source: Seeking Alpha) I have been buying up…
agnormark Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) has been an average to below average business over the past decade and its stock has reflected this. This is not surprising given the fact that paper product companies are generally capital intensive, and operate in a very cyclical, fragmented and competitive industry. Only the very well-run companies in the…
Robert Way Investment Thesis Trip.com (NASDAQ:TCOM) shares have outperformed the KraneShares China Internet ETF (KWEB) having rebounded over 75% since it bottomed in Oct 2022 compared to KWEB’s jump shade below 50% amidst Chinese recovery. TCOM is also one of the most favored sell side analysts’ stock recommendations with 30 out of 31 ascribing a…
kynny Investment Thesis As the largest global merchant supplier of photomasks, Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) enjoys a strong competitive position in a market with massive secular tailwinds. However, near-term macroeconomic uncertainties have put pressure on the stock, creating an attractive entry point for investors. Photronics: Leveraging Secular Tailwinds in Semiconductors Photronics holds an enviable position as the…
Srdjanns74/iStock via Getty Images Talkspace, Inc (NASDAQ:TALK) is a virtual healthcare provider specializing in psychiatric therapy and mental health services. Individual subscribers, couples, and employer-sponsored plan members can meet with a licensed therapist for personalized treatment via live video, audio, or chat sessions. While the stock has been extremely volatile since the company’s 2021 IPO…
HJBC Investment Thesis IBM (NYSE:IBM) has a rich history of being at the forefront of technological evolution in the past. Founded in 1911, IBM played a pioneering role in developing and popularizing the punched card system, which revolutionized data processing and computation during the early 20th century. During World War II, IBM’s tabulating machines were…
3DSculptor The BKNG Investment Thesis Remains Stellar Here, Despite The Recent Rally Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG) is one of our long-term holdings that continues to deliver excellent results, despite the short-term headwinds during the pandemic. While the travel industry remains highly cyclical, due to the correlation to the global economy and consumer spending, we are confident…
Jan-Otto/iStock via Getty Images “The surprise is that you continue to be surprised.” … Jill A. Davis The early bounce in the markets to start the year got a boost in May. The ‘Sell in May and Go Away’ myth proved to be just that—a myth. Stronger-than-expected economic data, AI Mania, slowing inflation, and hopes…
Hispanolistic Preamble It goes without saying, that many people are in the fortunate position of having property that they can rent out to get an income in their twilight years. There is also the positive benefit of capital appreciation through rising property prices. For those who’d rather forgo the problems associated with any drama associated…
Super Micro Computer – Big Upside LeMusique/iStock via Getty Images If you like to invest in powerful secular growth opportunities, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) has likely caught your eye. This developer and manufacturer of high-performance servers and storage systems is benefitting dramatically from explosive secular growth in artificial intelligence (“AI”) and high-powered computing. The total…
Jon Bilous Introduction It’s time to talk about the EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT), America’s largest natural gas producer. Although I have no position, I like this company a lot, as its investors benefit from a number of strong tailwinds, including higher natural gas prices boosted by favorable fundamentals, the company’s efficient operations, increasing opportunities related to…
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images News Former meme stock darling GameStop (NYSE:GME) is due to report earnings again. The last time I covered GameStop, the stock had plummeted into the Q3 earnings release, and I upgraded the stock from sell to hold. That was several months ago, and we’ve seen big rallies, but most recently, an…
hapabapa Investment Thesis I have been quite bullish on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) since the stock reached and even went below the $30 level nearly a year ago – even without having to require any overly ambitious financials besides returning back to pre-downturn numbers: Intel Stock Bottomed And There Is Upside Potential. In the wake of the…