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March 17
- Medical Properties: Early Signs Of Stabilization, Maintain Buy1. Medical Properties Trust has made significant progress in debt reduction and portfolio stabilization, repaying over $1 billion in debt in the last year; 2. The trust's strategic asset sales and dividend cuts have led to healthier dividend coverage, with a payout ratio of only 44% in 4Q24; 3. Despite a shrinking portfolio and declining funds from operations, MPW's normalized FFO remains stable, suggesting potential for re-rating to book value.
- Robinhood: The Case For Buying The Dip1. Robinhood has dropped ~40% from peaks, presenting a fresh buying opportunity in this fantastic growth stock. 2. The company's trading metrics through February show healthy y/y growth in both crypto trading volumes and options contracts. 3. Management expects only ~10% growth in all expenses this year, with consensus expecting 25% revenue growth, indicating rising margins. 4. Risks include potential net interest income decline due to rate cuts, but the current dip offers a compelling buying opportunity at ~16x forward adjusted EBITDA.
- Astera Labs: There Are Signs Of A Bottom (Technical Analysis) (Rating Upgrade)1. The chart and moving averages remain bearish, but indicators show a bullish outlook for Astera Labs stock. 2. The RSI's positive divergence suggests a near-bottom. 3. Earnings show strong growth rates, mixed margins, and slightly soft guidance. 4. Valuation relative to the IT sector is rich but has moderated significantly. 5. The stock is upgraded to a hold rating due to more neutral technicals and reasonable valuation levels.
- Realty Income: Slow And Steady Wins The Race1. Realty Income offers a strong 6% monthly dividend yield; 2. Supported by a $50 billion market cap and a diversified portfolio of over 10,000 properties; 3. The company has expanded domestically and internationally, enhancing its AFFO per share by 4.8% YoY.
- Western Midstream Partners: A Dividend-Paying Machine In A Time Of High Volatility1. Western Midstream Partners has shown steady growth and is a strong dividend-paying company, making it an attractive investment for stability in a volatile environment. 2. The company operates primarily in Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming, with significant infrastructure for transporting oil, gas, and water, showing remarkable revenue and EBITDA growth. 3. Despite some debt concerns, WES has significantly reduced its leverage ratio and plans to continue expanding, pursuing M&A projects, and increasing dividends.
- Politics And The Markets 03/17/251. This is a forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha; 2. The comments are not regulated with the same rigor as the rest of the site; 3. The guideline for the forum is to refrain from personal attacks on fellow commenters.
March 16
- Supercharge Your Retirement With Income Machines Paying Fat Dividends1. The article discusses the benefits of building a portfolio with high-yield dividend stocks for retirement; 2. It suggests that these stocks can provide higher retirement income than the 4% rule while preserving the principal; 3. The author highlights the importance of diversification and the potential for dividend growth that outpaces inflation.
- Defending Dividends: Why American Defense Stocks Are The Ultimate Value Play1. European defense stocks are soaring but valuations are stretched; 2. U.S. defense giants offer strong dividends and record backlogs; 3. Despite regulatory noise and budget fears, American defense contractors have solid fundamentals and a history of outperformance.
- Wall Street Week Ahead1. The Federal Reserve is set to deliver its second interest rate decision of the year, with markets expecting rates to remain steady. 2. Investors will focus on the updated dot plot and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference for insights into the Fed's growth projections and tariff stance. 3. Key earnings reports from Nike and FedEx are expected, along with a busy week of housing market data.
- The Fed Has A Big Problem - And No Clear Solution1. The Fed faces challenges in 2025 due to Trump administration policies, rising inflation expectations, and shifting market rate cut predictions. 2. Market expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2025 have increased. 3. Economic uncertainty and surging inflation may hinder the Fed's ability to signal further rate cuts, potentially leaving projections unchanged.
- Nvidia: Simply Irresistible At This Price1. Despite exceeding profit expectations, NVIDIA has experienced a correction due to trade uncertainties. 2. The company's Blackwell chip deliveries are set to increase in 2025, potentially boosting earnings and sales growth with the expansion of the generative AI market. 3. NVDA's dominant market share in data center GPUs and substantial profit growth make it an attractive long-term investment.
- MPLX Might Become The Best Compounder Among MLPs1. MPLX, formed by Marathon Petroleum, has grown into a significant midstream player with strong profitability metrics. 2. The company's 'NGL wellhead to water strategy' aims to integrate its NGL system with significant CapEx and returns. 3. Despite high valuation, MPLX boasts top-tier margins and a 6.8% distribution yield, with risks including dependency on Marathon Petroleum and the transition to greener energy.
- Nvidia Sellers Have Clearly Outnumbered Buyers Since July: My Price Targets1. The author avoids bubble stocks like Nvidia, which has been trading at extreme overvaluations since the second half of 2023; 2. Insider selling was aggressive in 2024, with nearly $2 billion in net liquidated value, before recession fears appeared in early 2025; 3. The author believes current Wall Street forecasts for Nvidia EPS and sales growth are overly optimistic, not accounting for potential recession and competition impacts after early year growth; 4. The trading chart shows an expanding imbalance of sellers vs. buyers since July, with a momentum pattern reminiscent of early 2008.
- Global Net Lease: Dividend Cut, Dispositions, And Buybacks1. Global Net Lease is disposing of non-core assets and cutting dividends to $0.19 per share; 2. The move saves $78 million annually, aiding debt reduction and share buybacks; 3. GNL's sale of a $1.8 billion multi-tenant portfolio accelerates deleveraging and positions the company as an STNL REIT.
- Uber Has A Waymo Problem1. Uber has achieved dominance in the ridesharing market but faces a significant risk from autonomous driving; 2. Despite partnerships with Waymo, autonomous vehicles could potentially outcompete Uber due to higher safety and lower costs; 3. Uber's stock is undervalued, but the threat from autonomous vehicles is a concern.
March 15
- Palantir: Finally, Time To Buy Before The Market Rebounds (Upgrade)1. Palantir Technologies Inc. investors have experienced a recent 40% crash, but the stock is still up more than 200% over the past year; 2. Palantir is becoming a more prominent prime defense contractor with ambitions to lead the DoD's AI transformation; 3. Given the massive scale of the defense budget, Palantir's opportunities may not have been fully contemplated, justifying the bullish optimism; 4. The article discusses the potential for a new and potentially more dangerous global geopolitical order to set the stage for PLTR's dominance for some time; 5. With PLTR's downside observed to be supported as buyers rushed in recently, the author argues it's time to finally load up.
- What Moved Markets This Week1. The stock market experienced a four-week losing streak due to trade war concerns and economic downturn fears. 2. Inflation data showed some relief, but the market remains cautious. 3. The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week is a key focus.
- High-Yield REITs For Volatile Markets: Yielding 4.7%1. The recent market volatility due to recession fears, trade wars, and inflation has highlighted the importance of income-generating investments like REITs. 2. SA Quant has identified five REITs with high dividend yields and strong safety characteristics. 3. These REITs offer strong balance sheets and diversification across unique sectors.
- Super Micro Computer: Why It's Still Worth Having In Your Portfolio1. Recent quarters show strong RPO growth, bolstering confidence in SMCI's $40 billion revenue outlook for FY26; 2. Stock expectations reflect margin erosion concerns, but this is seen as a positive sign due to bad news being priced in; 3. Valuations have dropped significantly, making the stock attractive with high growth potential; 4. The stock's performance against the SPX500 suggests potential for alpha generation; 5. A trend of result surprises below consensus is not ideal, but market expectations are not excessive; 6. Elevated net working capital intensity, particularly due to low payable days, is a risk to monitor.
- Broadcom: Sell Off Creates A Buying Opportunity1. Broadcom offers balanced exposure to AI and traditional semiconductors; 2. The recent market sell-off presents a buying opportunity with Broadcom's stock down 30%; 3. Strong Q1 2025 earnings with 25% revenue growth and 45% EPS growth; 4. Risks include revenue concentration from major tech customers and potential reduced compute demand.
- Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of March 161. This article provides a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. It includes companies that have changed their dividends, upcoming ex-dividend dates, and upcoming pay dates. 2. The Dividend Champions list is a monthly compilation of companies with a consistent history of increasing their annual dividend payouts. 3. The article also mentions the Dividend Kings marketplace service for more in-depth analysis of high-quality dividend stocks.
- PDD Holdings: Sky-High Free Cash Flow Yield, Earnings On Tap1. China stocks have started 2025 strong, with the Hang Seng Index seeing its best rally since 1986. 2. Despite a 12% drop since October, PDD's low P/E ratio and robust EPS growth make it a buy. 3. PDD's Q3 results showed solid operating profit growth, but competition and tariffs remain key risks.
- AirBnb: An Outstanding Business Now At A Reasonable Price1. Airbnb's business model is exceptional, generating significant cash flow with minimal capital expenditures; 2. The company's ability to earn interest on customer prepayments and its strong cash position highlight its financial strength and operational efficiency; 3. Expansion into new markets and adjacent businesses offers substantial growth potential.
- Gold Outlook Report 2025 Brief1. The Fed's stance on higher rates may be challenged by the bond market's hints of cuts; 2. The rising rates have caused economic pain, particularly in certain sectors; 3. Gold and silver prices exceeded forecasts, with gold ending the year around $2,600 and silver at $28.
March 14
- History Says Shut Up And Buy: 12 Hyper-Growth Blue Chips To Buy Right Now1. Market corrections are normal and temporary, with historical data showing average declines of 13-14% since 1950. 2. Long-term investors should stay the course, as corrections often lead to robust recoveries. 3. Asset allocation is key, with a balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds minimizing risk and delivering consistent returns. 4. Current market conditions present buying opportunities, especially in undervalued hyper-growth blue-chip stocks, offering 53% upside potential in the next 12 months.
- Top 3 Stocks Set To Benefit From Musk's DOGE In 20251. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made significant impacts through its review of federal spending, leading to job cuts and savings; 2. DOGE's initiatives may benefit sectors such as financials, technology, and energy; 3. SA Quant has identified three stocks with 'Strong Buy' ratings that could benefit from DOGE's actions.
- Palantir's Road To Q1, Assessing The Risk/Reward After A Sharp Correction1. Palantir's stock has retreated by approximately 34% due to market volatility, but its long-term business model and growth rate remain attractive. 2. Despite concerns about defense spending cuts, Palantir's government revenue is a small fraction of the DoD budget, indicating potential for growth. 3. The market may be overreacting negatively, presenting a potential buying opportunity. 4. Palantir's high valuation and strong long-term competitive advantage make it a hold despite the drawdown.
- Nvidia: Shares Have Dipped, Time To Load Up1. Nvidia faces increasing competition from companies like DeepSeek and AMD; 2. NVDA's business model focuses on advanced GPUs and data center products; 3. Despite strong financial performance, NVDA's gross margins have declined and the gaming segment has seen revenue losses; 4. The analyst maintains a bullish view on NVDA, setting a target price of $164 for 2027.
- Crown Castle's $8.5 Billion Sale May Be A Mistake1. Crown Castle delayed its earnings release to announce an $8.5 billion asset sale, aimed at debt reduction and stock buybacks, but this makes the company less attractive. 2. Despite a slight revenue beat, Q4 2024 results showed declines in key segments and a significant goodwill impairment charge, leading to a downgrade from 'strong buy' to 'buy'. 3. The asset sale will reduce debt and fund a share buyback, but the proceeds are disappointing, and the stock will appear more expensive post-transaction.
- Gold And Silver Look Ready To Rock And Roll1. The financial markets have been volatile this week, with stocks fluctuating without a clear direction. 2. Gold and silver have stood out, gaining 0.89% and 1.8% respectively, and are approaching a key technical breakout. 3. The synthetic silver price index is gaining momentum due to strong rallies in gold and copper.