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January 23
- Golden Buying Opportunity: Up To 9% Yields For Pennies On The Dollar1. Discusses Warren Buffett's advice on buying stocks during economic downturns; 2. Identifies a sector with compelling investment opportunities; 3. Shares three blue-chip ideas with high yields, growing dividends, and trading at a fraction of their value.
- Tempus AI's Flywheel Effect: Monetizing Data In Precision Medicine1. Tempus AI's scalable data ecosystem and path to profitability make it an attractive investment with a clear trajectory to $1 billion in annual revenue; 2. The acquisition of Ambry and strategic fit enhance Tempus AI's operational and financial prospects; 3. Risks include high debt, cash burn, reimbursement policy dependence, and integration challenges, but reduced cash burn could stabilize the company financially.
- Dell: Future-Proofing Business Sets The Stage For Earnings Beat1. Dell Technologies has faced recent volatility, falling 14% in the past 6 months; 2. Despite a recent earnings miss, DELL's expansion into AI and its growing storage and server businesses position it for future growth; 3. DELL's server and networking revenue surged 58%, with analysts projecting total revenue of $96.3 billion for 2025.
- Opera: Executing Well, But Preferable To Re-Enter At Lower Levels (Rating Downgrade)1. Opera has outperformed other international small-caps by 23x over the past year; 2. OPRA's fundamentals remain strong, meeting the 'Rule of 40' even by 2026; 3. OPRA is countering MAU decline with exceptional ARPU growth, and new high ARPU products are contributing significantly; 4. However, the bullish momentum is fading, and the stock appears overextended in the international small-cap space, with forward EV/EBITDA valuations above average.
- Block: Bullish Technicals To Begin Trump 2.01. Block, Inc. has seen a 30% increase in stock value over the past six months; 2. The technical analysis indicates a bullish trend with strong moving averages and indicators; 3. Despite uninspiring revenue growth, the company shows significant EPS improvement and major EBITDA growth, suggesting robust business performance; 4. Valuation metrics suggest a fair value for Block, and the potential for positive tailwinds from Trump's pro-crypto stance makes the stock a buy recommendation.
- How To Build A $100,000 Dividend Portfolio: SCHD As The Core For Income And Growth1. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF offers a blend of dividend income and growth but lacks diversification; 2. This article enhances the ETF by adding top 10 high-dividend yield companies and 5 selected dividend growth companies from January 2025; 3. The author demonstrates how to allocate $100,000 across SCHD and these 15 companies to increase portfolio diversification.
January 22
- Top Dividend Stocks For 20251. Dividend investing offers stability in uncertain times; 2. SA Quant selected 10 stocks with high dividend yields and strong payout history; 3. These stocks have outperformed the market and offer higher yields.
- Google Stock Near All-Time Highs And A Top Holding Pre-Q4, But This Is A Bad Entry Point (Rating Downgrade)1. Google's Q4 2024 revenue is expected to benefit from AI innovations, 30%+ growth in Google Cloud, and over $50B in YouTube subscription revenue over the last 12 months. 2. With a conservative $600B revenue forecast, 31% net margin, and P/E of 22.5, GOOGL's 2030 price target is $370, implying a 13% CAGR from its current $200 price. 3. Antitrust risks and competitive pressures in AI markets persist, with expected 5-year returns slightly above market averages, GOOGL remains a Hold under a 15% annual return threshold.
- Netflix Earnings: Why $1000 Is A Bargain For Investors1. Netflix continues to show steady revenue growth, reinforcing its strong market position and potential for future gains. 2. The stock valuation of NFLX remains attractive, suggesting potential upside for investors. 3. Near-term prospects for Netflix are promising, driven by consistent content production and subscriber growth.
- Rocket Lab: Buy On Rockets And Space Systems Boom1. Rocket Lab's Space Systems segment generates 80% of sales, emphasizing its crucial role beyond launch services. 2. Vertical integration enables Rocket Lab to provide end-to-end solutions, enhancing growth and eliminating intermediary margins. 3. Both Space Systems and Launch segments exhibit strong gross margins, with Space Systems consistently driving higher sequential and year-on-year growth.
- Gold Gets Boost From Dollar Instability, Faltering Bond Prices1. The relationship between bond yields and gold prices has shifted notably in recent months; 2. Bond yields have been faltering, with yields dropping from 4.78 to 4.61 in a few days; 3. Financial analyst Gary Wagner predicts gold prices could increase due to continued turmoil in Ukraine and the Middle East.
- Avoid Quantum Computing Inc. At All Costs1. Quantum Computing Inc. is rated 'Strong Sell' due to its high valuation and poor financials; 2. The company's $1.3 billion market cap is speculative and faces significant downside risk; 3. Despite raising $190 million, the company lacks product-market fit and lacks resources to attract top talent.
January 21
- 3 High Yielding REITs (8%-10%)1. Focuses on three REITs with yields between 8% and 10%: Ladder Capital, NewLake Capital, and Starwood Property Trust. 2. Ladder Capital offers a 8.2% yield with a diversified portfolio, strong balance sheet, and experienced management. 3. NewLake Capital, a cannabis REIT, yields 10.6% with solid financials and growth prospects. 4. Starwood Property Trust yields 9.9% with a robust loan portfolio, significant liquidity, and a history of stable dividends.
- AMD: DeepSeek Is A Big Deal1. AMD shares have fallen 23.37% since October due to concerns about competition with Nvidia's Blackwell chips; 2. Breakthroughs from DeepSeek V3 model significantly reduce AI training costs, positioning AMD GPUs as a more cost-effective alternative to Nvidia's; 3. AMD's forward P/E ratio is undervalued, and aligning its PEG ratio with the sector median could lift its valuation by approximately 130.49%; 4. Despite risks, AMD's competitive total cost of ownership and DeepSeek's advancements make AMD shares a strong buy for future growth in the AI GPU market.
- PayPal: Cheaper Than Estimated On Share Buyback1. PayPal's growth has slowed, but strong free cash flow and improving EBITDA margins support a BUY rating; 2. Consensus estimates see PayPal as a mature company with steady growth and good margins; 3. Valuation appears low at 0.8x PEG ratio, with a target of 1x PEG leading to a YE25 price target of $121.
- Why I'm Buying The Intel Acquisition Rumors1. Intel's market cap has stagnated for 30 years, but deep value exists due to its core CPU segment and potential for a turnaround; 2. The CPU market remains profitable with limited competition, and any improvement in Intel's other businesses could create significant value; 3. Whether the M&A happens or not, this could have strategic changes or management shake-ups at Intel that benefit shareholders.
- 2 Reasons Why I'm Buying SCHD Over S&P 5001. The S&P 500 is overvalued and concentrated; 2. SCHD offers a 3.55% dividend yield with a focus on value stocks and dividend growers; 3. Value stocks in SCHD are historically cheap relative to growth stocks, making them attractive in the current high-yield environment.
- Meta Makes 'Intense Year' Forecast And Big Layoffs1. Meta is facing an 'intense year' with massive AI investments and new product launches; 2. The company plans to cut its headcount by 5% to improve efficiency and margin trajectory; 3. TikTok's final decision and potential customer base impact on Meta's earnings; 4. Meta's forward PE multiple remains low among big tech peers, showing good EPS growth momentum.
- SPE And PFO: Two 'Buy' Opportunities Based On Attractive Discounts1. The article discusses the potential opportunities in closed-end fund structures, particularly exploiting discounts and premiums. 2. It highlights two funds, SPE and PFO, that are believed to be attractively valued and provide monthly distributions. 3. The author, Nick Ackerman, is a former financial advisor with expertise in closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.
January 20
- Covered Call Income Funds For Dummies1. Covered Call Income Funds offer high-yield income through options strategies; 2. Fund sponsors like YieldMax and Eaton Vance provide various covered call funds with unique strategies and risks; 3. Newer ETFs and 0DTE options funds offer compelling yields but with specific market and issuer risks.
- 2 High Quality Dividends That Continue To Disappoint1. The article discusses the choice between high yield with weak income growth and low yield with strong income growth when investing for income. 2. It highlights two high-quality dividend picks that have not shown any income growth despite healthy financials. 3. The author expresses optimism about one of the picks experiencing dividend growth in the future.
- 2 Dividend Stocks That Scream 'Trump' - And Big Potential1. The article identifies two dividend stocks that could benefit significantly from a shift in political and economic trends under President Trump's administration. 2. These stocks offer unique long-term growth opportunities with strong fundamentals. 3. The author suggests these picks could provide stability and growth for maximizing portfolio returns.
- The Bottom Fishing Club: Sasol Represents Deep Value In Energy1. Sasol Limited faces challenges from declining oil/gas prices, underperforming coal operations, and an underutilized chemical plant in Louisiana. 2. Despite these challenges, the stock has dropped significantly, offering deep long-term value. 3. The stock is poised for a potential upside shift in technical momentum.
- TSMC: A Strong AI Stock For 20251. TSMC reported strong Q4 earnings, driven by surging demand for AI-optimized chips; 2. TSMC's revenue growth in high-performance computing was 58% in FY 2024; 3. Despite market dominance, TSMC's shares appear undervalued compared to other high-performing AI hardware stocks.
- ZIM Integrated: Now's The Time To Buy, Outlining A Bullish Idea After The Plunge1. Global freight rates have rebounded, benefiting international shipping stocks; 2. ZIM's strong Q3 performance and favorable valuation; 3. Despite cyclical risks, ZIM's compelling valuation and positive free cash flow support a bullish outlook.
- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners: Buy The Dip1. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is a diversified infrastructure investor with strong FFO growth, focusing on Transportation, Utilities, Midstream, and Data sectors. 2. BIP is prioritizing the Data segment, allocating 72% of its capital backlog to data centers, which are poised for significant growth. 3. BIP has a low FFO payout ratio, aiming for 10% annual growth and offering a 5% dividend yield, with potential for future hikes.
- Nvidia: Semi Alpha No More1. Nvidia has shown exceptional performance due to AI-driven growth but faces shifting customer needs and regulatory headwinds, moderating future returns. 2. Despite these challenges, Nvidia still offers upside potential with projected revenue growth of 55-60% through FY26 and stable operating margins. 3. Regulatory risks and changing market needs present short-term headwinds, but Nvidia remains a high-quality, high-growth company with innovative chip products.
- A Big Dividend Snowball Portfolio For Early Retirement1. A big dividend snowball is an effective way to compound wealth over the long term and fund retirement. 2. The article discusses types of dividend stocks to avoid and those to look for. 3. Three popular paths to building a big dividend snowball are shared.
January 19
- Intel's Takeover Tantrum Is About To Get Volatile - Brace For Impact1. Intel is facing heightened takeover speculation in 2024, with potential suitors including Elon Musk; 2. Intel's board is actively seeking a new CEO and considering acquisition offers; 3. Regulatory scrutiny and nationalistic sentiment could complicate any takeover deal, especially given Intel's significance as America's chip company.
- EWW: If History Repeats, Mexico Should Start Rallying This Week1. Mexico's stock market struggled in 2024, with the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF dropping more than 25%; 2. Historical parallels suggest Mexican stocks may rebound following President-elect Trump's inauguration, similar to their recovery in 2017; 3. Mexico benefits from reshoring trends, with increased foreign direct investment in manufacturing, logistics, and technology services.