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January 16
- Data Shows Grab Holdings Attained Strong Moat But Not Competitively Priced1. Grab Holdings has strengthened its competitive advantage by transitioning from inelastic demand for its services to demonstrating a strong moat. 2. The strong moat is supported by high synergy between product offerings, allowing GRAB to grow consistently while reducing marketing and incentive expenditures. 3. Despite improved fundamentals, GRAB's valuation remains high compared to UBER, suggesting patience and a potential buy at the $3.75 support level.
- USA: Why I Just Doubled My Position1. Liberty All-Star Equity offers a unique blend of high dividend yield (10%) and substantial tech exposure, including Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon. 2. The fund's 2024 performance was strong, with a 20.7% market price return and a 14.1% net asset value gain. 3. The fund is selling at a low 1.16% premium to NAV, with significant re-rating potential if tech continues to perform well in 2025.
- ON Semiconductor: Slow Recovery But A Long Opportunity1. ON Semiconductor is currently undervalued and expected to face a slow recovery in 2025; 2. The company's strategic position in its end-markets positions it as a potential industry leader in Silicon Carbide chip-making; 3. ON's strong financials and cost optimization strategies are expected to improve business profitability.
- Palantir: Great Business At A Wrong Price - I Sold My Shares1. Palantir is a leading player in monetizing the AI revolution, serving nearly 630 customers globally. 2. The company has expanded from public sector to commercial sectors facing similar challenges. 3. Despite the company's strong potential, the author sold all their shares due to a wrong price.
January 15
- 3 Exceptional 6%-Yielding Blue Chip Dividend Growth Stocks1. Building a dividend growth portfolio requires focusing on high-quality blue-chip stocks that consistently grow dividends. 2. The article highlights three exceptional 6%+ yielding dividend growth stocks. 3. The author emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to investing in dividend stocks, focusing on safety, growth, yield, and value.
- The Top 6 AI Stocks For 20251. AI fever has driven a two-year bull run on Wall Street; 2. The AI market is projected to reach $1.36T by 2032; 3. SA Quant has identified six top AI stocks with solid valuations and high earnings growth potential.
- Realty Income's 6% Dividend Is A Buy You Can't Ignore1. Realty Income offers a compelling 6% yield, backed by 30 years of dividend growth; 2. The retail real estate sector remains resilient with low vacancy rates; 3. Despite rising bond yields, Realty Income's valuation is attractive and offers significant upside potential.
- Salesforce: Market Leader With Huge AI Ambitions1. Salesforce is rated as a buy due to growing CRM demand, AI integration, productivity improvements, and strong free cash flow generation. 2. Salesforce's market share in CRM is strong at ~22% with significant growth potential in the Asia Pacific and digital transformation sectors. 3. Salesforce's AI suite, Agentforce, launched in 2024, enhances efficiency and customer satisfaction, positioning Salesforce ahead of competitors.
- Affirm: Minimal Gains Expected From Here (Technical Analysis)1. Affirm stock has surged nearly 500% since its 2023 low; 2. Technical analysis indicates a potential for further pullback due to bearish trends; 3. Despite bearish technicals, Affirm's fundamentals remain strong with significant revenue growth and narrowed net losses.
- SoFi: The Investment Case Is Complicated - Sell Some, Not All1. I am downgrading SoFi to Sell due to its recent stock repricing and the complexity of its investment case despite its recent strong performance. 2. SoFi excels in tech-first banking but risks cannibalizing its advantage by enhancing legacy banks' tech infrastructure, complicating its long-term thesis. 3. The company's lending segment faces slowing growth and high default rates, while lacking high-margin private banking services.
- TORM's 20% Dividend Yield And Market Tailwinds Make It A 'Buy'1. TORM's recent stock weakness presents a buying opportunity due to its strong post-2018 rebound factors expected to persist for 2-3 years; 2. TORM's Q3 performance demonstrated resilience with $263M TCE earnings, $191M EBITDA, and 20.3% ROIC; 3. Structural industry dynamics, such as an aging global fleet and limited newbuilds, support high TCE rates and earnings growth.
January 14
- 2 Dividend Growth Income Machines: Realty Income Vs. NNN1. The article compares two major players in the Triple Net REIT space, Realty Income Corporation and NNN, focusing on their income-generating capabilities for shareholders. 2. It highlights the author's preference for maximizing income and the importance of sustainable income in retirement investing. 3. The author discusses the High Dividend Opportunities community and its investment strategies.
- Trillion-Dollar Shakeup: 3 Dividend Gems I Love In This Market1. The market is experiencing a trillion-dollar shift, making dividend stocks crucial for steady, long-term gains. 2. The right dividend stocks can thrive in turbulent times and are more than just income, serving as powerful portfolio builders. 3. Amid uncertainty, finding the right dividend gems is critical, offering growth potential, stability, and long-term value.
- Will Elon Musk Take The Reins At TikTok U.S.?1. The owners of TikTok are considering various options if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law that could force a sale or ban of the app in the U.S. 2. A Bloomberg report suggests that Chinese officials are considering an option involving Elon Musk's X taking control of TikTok's U.S. operations. 3. The debate over TikTok's potential ban in the U.S. raises questions about the boundaries of the First Amendment and the role of social media in the 21st century.
- How Savvy Investors Are Profiting From This $1 Trillion Market Sell-Off1. A strong December jobs report led to a $1 trillion market sell-off, highlighting investor fears of rising inflation and interest rates. 2. High-quality companies like Nvidia, Alphabet, and British American Tobacco are trading at attractive valuations. 3. Long-term investors can capitalize on irrational market behavior with strong GDP growth and positive wage trends.
- If I Could Only Give You 3 Investments For 20251. Low valuation combined with strong catalysts can lead to big profits; 2. Some real estate companies have become very cheap recently; 3. The author presents three of his largest holdings for 2025.
- D-Wave: The Only Quantum Computing Company For A Decade1. D-Wave has a significant first-mover advantage with commercially useful quantum annealing technology; 2. Recent capital raise reduces forecast dilution and improves margin outlook; 3. D-Wave's first quantum computer sale and record bookings suggest exceeding revenue forecasts.
- Apple: High Valuation Makes No Sense1. Apple's sales have stagnated and debt burden has increased, contrasting with its rising stock price, making it a risky investment despite its historical success. 2. The lack of iPhone revenue growth and disappointing new product launches are key issues. 3. Apple's financial health has deteriorated with reduced cash reserves and increased debt, limiting its ability to invest in new opportunities.
- UiPath: The Generative AI Threat Continues To Take Shape1. Despite ongoing losses and moderating growth, UiPath's share price has trended higher recently; 2. The company's modest valuation, large cash balance, positive cash flows, share repurchases, and improving margins support its performance; 3. UiPath's inability to capitalize on generative AI opportunities and the rapid progress in AI coding pose a significant risk.
- Occidental Petroleum: A Contrarian Buy1. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Occidental Petroleum to over 28% in December; 2. The company is focused on deleveraging its balance sheet and maintaining high free cash flow profitability; 3. Occidental Petroleum's valuation is attractive with a forward P/E ratio of 12.5X, offering up to 20% upside potential based on FY 2026 earnings estimates.
- Carlisle Companies: Business Transformation Increasing Risks And Rewards For Shareholders1. Carlisle Companies has successfully shifted its focus to high-ROIC building products, significantly enhancing shareholder value and outperforming the S&P 500. 2. The company's strategic pivot has led to strong financial performance, with fundamental business growth surpassing stock price appreciation over 10 years. 3. Despite cyclical risks, CSL's focus on ROIC, strategic acquisitions, and energy-efficient products positions it for long-term growth.
January 13
- If I Could Only Own 3 Investments For The Next 5 Years1. Charlie Munger advocates for highly concentrated portfolios; 2. The author shares the criteria for a highly concentrated portfolio; 3. One of the author's picks may come as a surprise.
- The Market Is Likely Wrong About Trump And Inflation - Here's Why1. The article discusses the potential inflationary impact of the incoming Trump presidency; 2. It analyzes specific policies that are considered inflationary and their potential effects; 3. The author suggests ways to incorporate these insights into a portfolio with stock picks.
- Recession Alert: What I Learned From The Global Financial Crisis1. The author's conservative approach to stock-picking is influenced by personal financial losses during the Great Recession; 2. The 18-year real estate cycle suggests a potential mild recession in late 2025 or early 2026; 3. The author recommends focusing on REIT sectors with pricing power and reducing exposure in certain sectors.
- Visa: The 2025 Investment Thesis And Key Debates Entering The New Year1. Visa is underperforming due to regulatory concerns and growth runway doubts, but these are expected to ease in 2025; 2. Visa's FY24 results were strong with 11.7% revenue growth and 16% EPS growth; 3. Value-Added Services and New Flows are underappreciated drivers with significant potential; 4. Visa's current valuation is attractive, trading below Mastercard and historical averages, with a price target of $360 per share based on CY26 earnings.
- QQQI: High Yield With Tax Efficiency1. The NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF aims to generate income by holding Nasdaq 100 stocks, primarily mega-cap tech companies. 2. QQQI reduces volatility by limiting upside potential and paying out regular income through selling options against the Nasdaq 100 index. 3. NDX options offer tax efficiency, being taxed at a lower rate than ordinary options income. 4. QQQI has shown slight underperformance compared to the Qs but offers a significant downside cushion and potential for income generation.
- The Challenges Of The Energy Transition And 26 Companies That Might Benefit From It1. The global energy transition is leading to significant investments in renewable energy, benefiting companies across various sectors of the energy industry. 2. Grids and storage are critical to the success of the transition, with a focus on modernizing and flexibilizing energy infrastructure. 3. This article examines the challenges of the energy transition and identifies companies in different sectors that could benefit from it.
- Lululemon: I Am Not Selling My Shares Yet1. Lululemon's stock has surged 27% since the last 'buy' rating, but now appears fully priced, prompting a 'Hold' rating with a $403 target. 2. The Americas business shows signs of bottoming, with improved sales trends and positive momentum in Canada, while international markets continue to accelerate. 3. Profitability has expanded with strong operational discipline, but unknown factors like tariffs and rising yields could impact consumer demand and Lululemon's growth plans.
- Apple's Bold Move: Avoiding The AI Arms Race1. Apple's decision to avoid the AI arms race is a strategic move; 2. Focusing on local, on-device AI systems will bring long-term value; 3. Frontier models are competing for Apple's business with favorable terms.
- An Important Warning For These 6-20% Dividend Yields1. High-yield, high-growth stocks are generally attractive, but the dynamic high-yield, high-growth segment of the market has recently faced significant challenges; 2. The author discusses how they are navigating these turbulent waters; 3. The article encourages readers to join High Yield Investor for exclusive portfolio access and educational content.