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October 17
- Energy Dividend Stocks: I Like Kinder Morgan, But Love Enterprise Products Partners1. The energy sector faces challenges, reflected in XLE's year-over-year dividend decline on a TTM basis; 2. Kinder Morgan (KMI) outperforms the sector average with stronger ROCE and moderate dividend growth; 3. Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) offers a more attractive investment profile than KMI, featuring higher yield, lower payout ratio, better valuation metrics (P/E, PEGY), and consistent performance.
- Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Analyst/Investor Day - Slideshow1. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) released a slide deck for its Analyst/Investor Day event; 2. The presentation is part of the company's corporate communications strategy to engage analysts and investors; 3. The article highlights the publication of the slide deck by Seeking Alpha's transcripts team, which specializes in curating earnings calls and corporate events.
- Airbnb: Q3 2025 Performance May Disappoint As Growth Normalizes1. Airbnb's Q3 2025 performance may disappoint due to normalization of growth and weaker demand for alternative accommodations; 2. Similar pullbacks in the cruise sector highlight broader travel industry challenges despite resilient consumer demand; 3. While Airbnb's strong balance sheet and share buybacks support long-term value, premium valuations and mixed trading volumes may lead to continued stock underperformance.
October 16
- Energy Transfer: Bottom-Fishing The Midstream Sector1. Energy Transfer (ET) offers an attractive 8%+ yield and trades at a significant discount compared to peers, with potential for distribution growth; 2. Growth is driven by infrastructure projects like the Desert Southwest and Hugh Brinson pipelines, targeting rising LNG and data center demand; 3. Recent earnings stability and anticipated Q3 results provide upside catalysts, though risks include project delays and AI-driven demand uncertainty.
October 15
- Visa: The Best Network Effect On The Planet1. Visa maintains dominance through its unparalleled network effect and global payment infrastructure, driving consistent growth; 2. The company demonstrates strong financial performance with high margins and capital efficiency despite premium valuation; 3. Visa actively counters fintech and crypto challenges by adopting new technologies and expanding value-added services to reinforce its market position.
- Black Rock Coffee Bar: Excellent Growth At A Reasonable Price1. Samsung Electronics faces its first-ever union-led strike over unresolved wage and bonus disputes; 2. The National Samsung Electronics Union demands higher wages and improved bonus systems, while management claims to offer competitive compensation; 3. The strike could disrupt chip production, potentially impacting global supply chains and memory chip markets.
- Oracle: The Beginning Of A Long Rally1. Oracle has transformed into a leading AI infrastructure provider, driving significant stock growth; 2. Its cloud business, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, is accelerating revenue growth and could expand nearly 10x in five years; 3. Record-high backlogs position Oracle to potentially surpass Microsoft in AI enterprise solutions.
- ASML Earnings Preview: Why I Expect A Beat And An Upbeat Outlook1. ASML is a critical supplier of EUV lithography machines to major chipmakers like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung, enabling advanced chip production; 2. Historical data shows a strong correlation (+0.85) between TSMC's capital expenditure and ASML's revenue growth six quarters later, with recent spending hikes signaling future revenue surges; 3. Memory producers like Micron and SK Hynix are ramping up investments in ASML's EUV technology to meet AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM).
October 14
- Stocks That Stand To Be 'Hurt' By AI Eating The World1. The Ithaka Group's portfolio underperformed the R1000G benchmark in Q3 2025, largely due to weak performance in Technology stocks outside the AI supply chain; 2. AI-driven companies benefiting from capital expenditure cycles outperformed, while stocks vulnerable to AI disruption lagged; 3. Portfolio turnover rates increased, reflecting strategic adjustments amid AI-driven market shifts.
- CoreWeave: A Trillion-Dollar Play In The Making1. TSMC's Arizona semiconductor plant construction faces delays due to skilled labor shortages and disputes over U.S. worker training; 2. Geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China amplify challenges in semiconductor supply chain localization; 3. The project highlights broader struggles in reshoring advanced chip manufacturing amid global tech competition.
October 13
- One Does Not Simply Impose 100% Tariffs On China1. Escalating US-China trade tensions due to President Trump's threat of 100% tariffs; 2. Initial market impact includes liquidation margin calls in leveraged sectors; 3. Investors advised to exercise caution when considering buying market dips, with the author disclosing short positions in QQQ and SPY.
- Energy Transfer: When It Rains Gold, Put Out The Bucket1. Energy Transfer (ET) offers an 8.1% yield, appealing to income investors amid recent price declines; 2. Its diversified pipeline network and fee-based cash flows ensure stable earnings, supported by AI-driven demand and LNG export growth; 3. Trading at 5x cash flow, ET is undervalued compared to peers, with a secure distribution and management targeting 3-5% annual growth, presenting a long-term opportunity.
- Brookfield Asset Management: A Better Company Since The Spin-Off1. Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is a leading alternative asset manager with $1T+ in assets, growing earnings and dividends through a debt-free, capital-light model; 2. New revenue streams like carried interests and insurance operations drive predictable, scalable growth; 3. The stock offers a 3.2% yield, distributes nearly all earnings as dividends, and is positioned for 15% annual dividend growth, making it ideal for dividend growth investors.
- Agnico Eagle's Financials Are In A League Of Their Own, With Gold At All-Time Highs1. Agnico Eagle Mines maintains a Buy rating due to record free cash flow, minimal debt, and strong financials amid rising gold prices; 2. Significant free cash flow growth enables rapid debt reduction and potential for increased dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments; 3. Robust growth pipeline, low all-in sustaining costs (AISC), and focus on stable jurisdictions support industry leadership and expansion, with valuation indicating substantial upside even if gold prices stabilize.
- Backblaze: Demand Surge Is Giving This Stock The Recognition It Deserves1. Backblaze maintains a 'Buy' rating due to strong demand for its data storage solutions, driven by data center growth and AI-related opportunities; 2. The B2 Cloud Storage segment grew 29% YoY in Q2, with Q4 growth projected to exceed 30%, supported by AI customer expansion; 3. Despite recent stock gains, valuation remains attractive at 3.3x EV/FY25 revenue and 14.5x EV/FY26 EBITDA, alongside improving margins and enterprise client traction.
- Prospect Capital: Specter Of Further NAV Erosion Looms1. Prospect Capital's NAV per share fell 25% YoY to $6.56, with common shares trading at a 59% discount; 2. The 20% dividend yield is currently covered, but future NII may weaken due to potential Fed rate cuts and slower loan originations; 3. The company aims to optimize operations to stabilize investor sentiment amid ongoing NAV challenges.
- Mirion Technologies: Earnings Compounder Backed By Strong Structural Tailwind1. Mirion Technologies is recommended as a buy due to strong nuclear power demand and a recurring revenue model; 2. The Paragon acquisition expands its exposure to small modular reactors (SMRs) and enhances its nuclear technology portfolio; 3. The company aims for 30% EBITDA margins by 2028 through operational improvements and restructuring, with valuation indicating ~20% upside potential.
- AI Demand, Reforms, And Policy Support Power EM Momentum1. China's equity market gains momentum through liquidity measures, AI investments, and gradual consumer recovery under pragmatic policies; 2. Taiwan and South Korea benefit from global AI-driven semiconductor and memory chip demand, boosting equity performance; 3. Brazil, India, and GCC markets advance due to easing rates, reform progress, and diversification strategies, while Argentina faces challenges from political risks.
- Tencent: Another Tariff Selloff Creates A Buying Opportunity1. Tencent's stock surged 50.4% in 2025, reflecting renewed investor confidence despite potential tariff-related disruptions; 2. The company is viewed as undervalued with strong growth potential, driven by innovative management and a history of consistent expansion; 3. Share buybacks and AI development are highlighted as key catalysts for future growth, positioning Tencent as a compelling value investment.
October 12
- Berkshire Hathaway: I'm Going All In1. Berkshire Hathaway remains attractive post-Buffett due to its strong business portfolio and $344B cash reserves; 2. The stock is undervalued with a below-market P/E ratio and a fair value estimate of $1.10 trillion; 3. Growth in insurance, rail, and energy sectors, along with resilient investments, supports continued earnings growth despite leadership transition and macro risks.
- Why I Will Be Betting Big On America's Most Critical Market1. The U.S. housing market faces severe affordability challenges due to high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and regulatory constraints; 2. Government measures to increase housing supply, reduce regulations, and lower borrowing costs may stimulate demand; 3. Investment opportunities exist in homebuilders, suppliers, distributors, and home improvement retailers, though risks like prolonged high rates remain.
- Tariff Tantrum 2: Air Gap Or Market Correction Coming?1. Renewed U.S.-China trade tensions under Trump and Xi have sparked market volatility, reminiscent of past trade war patterns; 2. The article analyzes potential outcomes, including a market correction or continued instability, drawing parallels to April's market behavior; 3. The author promotes dividend-focused investment strategies through their service, emphasizing long-term income generation and portfolio resilience.
- Renewed Tariff Fears Spotlight Top Performing Stocks Since April1. Renewed tariff fears have resurfaced in markets, coinciding with the six-month mark since April's market correction; 2. The article identifies top-performing stocks since April that maintain Strong Quant Buy ratings, driven by earnings growth, sector leadership, and strong financials; 3. Historical trends suggest such stocks may rebound once tariff-related uncertainties subside.
- Don't Buy This Dip: Why This Time Really Is Different1. Current market conditions differ from past corrections due to excessive leverage, mechanical trading flows, and extreme concentration in tech/AI stocks, creating systemic fragility; 2. Quantitative strategies and leveraged ETFs may trigger forced selling cascades, amplifying market declines in a self-reinforcing cycle; 3. While valuations aren't in bubble territory, hyper-concentration in mega-cap tech increases systemic risk, requiring active risk management and reduced equity exposure until volatility stabilizes.
October 11
- Six Reasons To Ride Apple's Rally Cautiously And Why Continue To Use APLY1. Apple demonstrates resilience against tariff pressures with strong cash flow and pricing power; 2. APLY, a covered call ETF, captures ~20% of AAPL's rally while providing downside protection; 3. AAPL's consistent earnings beats and new product launches support growth, but APLY offers a defensive approach amid valuation risks.
October 10
- The Prospects For NANO Nuclear Energy1. NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NNE) shows strong growth potential amid rising global demand for nuclear power driven by electricity needs and grid limitations; 2. NNE's stock surged over 250% in 2025, supported by U.S. government incentives and sector momentum from AI, EVs, and cryptocurrency industries; 3. Despite current losses, NNE's low market cap and M&A appeal make it a bullish buy, with a recommendation to purchase below $50.
- TSMC Stock: Still A Strong Buy As AI Efficiency Breakthroughs Fuel The Next Growth Phase1. TSMC remains a strong buy with a 32% upside potential to a $387 price target; 2. Growth is driven by AI-driven chip demand, technological leadership, and upcoming 2nm chips addressing power efficiency bottlenecks; 3. Despite forex and margin challenges from overseas fabs, TSMC continues strong earnings and revenue growth, with upward revisions in free cash flow and EBITDA supporting a bullish long-term outlook.
- Great Elm Capital: Dramatic Downside Presents Opportunity To Accumulate (Rating Upgrade)1. The U.S. is reportedly considering imposing sanctions on China's CXMT to restrict its access to advanced chip manufacturing technology; 2. This move aims to curb China's progress in semiconductor production amid ongoing tech competition; 3. The sanctions could disrupt global supply chains and escalate tensions in the semiconductor industry.
- EWT: Benefitting From The TSMC Surge, But Looks Overbought Now1. TSMC faces labor shortages and cultural barriers at its Arizona fab construction site, needing to fly in Taiwanese workers; 2. Project costs have doubled to $40 billion with delayed production timelines; 3. Tensions emerge between US unions and TSMC over foreign worker utilization and delayed federal subsidies.
- ULTA Beauty: The International Expansion Plan Is Taking Shape1. Intel adjusts Ohio chip factory plans due to market changes and delayed government subsidies; 2. Construction shifts focus to support infrastructure with production equipment installation postponed to 2026; 3. U.S. Chips Act funding distribution remains slow, affecting multiple semiconductor projects nationwide.