MSC Industrial Feels Some Friction From Weakness Among Smaller Manufacturers (MSM)

simonkr When I last wrote about MSC Industrial (NYSE:MSM) in the fall of 2023, my view on the company was balanced between commendable ongoing execution and my worse-than-consensus expectations for short-cycle manufacturing, and particularly among smaller manufacturers. Both of those drivers have continued to play out, leading to a lackluster share price performance since my…

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Lithium Americas: Load Up On Lithium Weakness (NYSE:LAC)

gchapel The sudden weakness in electric vehicle (“EV”) demand has knocked down lithium stocks, but a company like Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE:LAC) is ultimately poised to bring a lithium mine online when demand is expected to return. The long-term EV story hasn’t been altered as some range anxiety and buyer incentives are resolved over time….

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Ahold Delhaize: Recent Share Price Weakness Presents An Opportunity (OTCMKTS:ADRNY)

Bjoern Wylezich/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction I reaffirm my Buy rating on Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. shares (OTCQX:ADRNY) following the company’s Q3 results, which beat expectations despite the company facing significant headwinds. However, despite some margin weakness and a slowdown in top-line growth, my bullish thesis remains unchanged. I continue to view Ahold as…

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Linde Q3: Stellar Execution Despite Macro Weakness

audioundwerbung I have recently initiated coverage of Linde plc (NYSE:LIN) in which I described my general thesis behind the company (Linde: Best Of Breed Defensive Growth Plus Hydrogen Upside Make It A Buy) and outlined some key points of interest that I advise investors to monitor over the next quarters. On October 26, Linde released…

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Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain Support Level Above $27K amid Weakness in Altcoins and US Stock Market Rebound

Bitcoin dominance has regained 51 percent of the total crypto market valuation despite the recent struggle to rally beyond $28k amid short-term market uncertainty caused by puzzles of economic geopolitics. Amidst a global shift in economic outlook triggered by the BRICS alliance, Bitcoin (BTC) has been identified as a crucial instrument to hedge against high…

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Otis Worldwide Stock: Strong Service And Pricing Growth Offset Order Weakness (NYSE:OTIS)

Luis Alvarez Summary OTIS Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:OTIS) stands as a global titan in the elevator and escalator industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, OTIS specializes in designing, manufacturing, and servicing a wide range of vertical transportation solutions. Its presence extends to over 200 countries, underscoring its commitment to innovation, safety, and top-tier customer…

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Disney’s Weakness Means Opportunity (NYSE:DIS)

Razvan Disney (NYSE:DIS) is an entertainment conglomerate, the largest in the world. The company has a market capitalization of more than $150 billion. However, it’s still dropped 30% since its 52-week highs. The company is suffering with the overall Hollywood strike along with increased competition from wealthy media companies. As we’ll see throughout this article,…

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Diamond Offshore Drilling: Second Half Outlook Disappoints, Buy On Weakness (NYSE:DO)

Sharkyjones Note: I have previously covered Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE:DO), so investors should view this as an update to my earlier articles on the company. Two weeks ago, leading offshore driller Diamond Offshore Drilling (“Diamond Offshore”) reported better-than-expected second quarter 2023 results but according to statements made by management on the conference call, the…

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China: PBoC Cuts Rates Amidst Data Weakness

da-kuk By Robert Carnell, Regional Head of Research, Asia-Pacific The market was expecting the PBoC to wait until September before easing again, and the August 14th cuts suggest that the authorities’ concern about the state of the macroeconomy is mounting. But that doesn’t mean that they are about to undertake unorthodox policy measures. Chinese policy…

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Beyond Meat: Elevated Costs And Consumer Weakness (NASDAQ:BYND)

Marko Jan/E+ via Getty Images Beyond Meat’s (NASDAQ:BYND) second quarter results were extremely weak, with a reduction in operating expenses the only bright spot. While management remains upbeat about the company’s prospects, the balance sheet is deteriorating and there are questions regarding consumer demand. If margins do not improve dramatically in the coming quarters, the…

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Enterprise Products Partners: Defying Energy Market Weakness (NYSE:EPD)

imaginima Unitholders likely went into Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) recent second-quarter or FQ2 earnings release already anticipating a weaker slate of results compared to the same quarter last year. After all, underlying energy prices (CL1:COM) (NG1:COM) remain well below their 2022 highs as growth normalized. Notwithstanding the underlying weakness, EPD’s July 2023 price action indicated…

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