1. Tesla is expected to report its Q1 delivery numbers soon, with most analysts predicting a significant decline from the previous year's quarter. 2. Sales in Europe and China have significantly declined, potentially leading to Q1 deliveries below 300,000. 3. The autonomous driving bet is risky, with Tesla lagging behind Waymo in key metrics. 4. Tesla's energy segment is performing well, but it will take until the end of the decade to reach a 50% revenue share. 5. Forward earnings and revenue estimates vary greatly among analysts, indicating significant risk with the current stock price.

1. I reiterate a 'Strong Buy' rating on Accenture with a one-year target price of $415 per share, despite recent stock price pressures. 2. Accenture's Q1 FY25 results showed 8% constant revenue growth and 10% adjusted EPS growth, with healthy 12-month rolling booking growth. 3. Accenture's investment in AI and cloud computing positions it well for future growth, despite current economic and US federal government spending uncertainties.

1. PayPal's stock is rated 'hold' due to its weak moat and significant challenges, despite decent financial results in FY 2024; 2. The company struggles with declining ROIC and FCF margins, indicating limited long-term value creation; 3. CEO Alex Chriss is focused on innovation and improving user experience, but these efforts may not be enough to compete with strong competition.

1. 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.

1. FS KKR Capital offers high dividend income and upside revaluation potential; 2. The company's non-accrual percentage increased slightly in the last quarter; 3. Shares are trading at a discount to NAV and are expectedly cheaper than other BDC investment options.

1. BDCs may be entering a dangerous phase; 2. Avoid these risks before it's too late; 3. One BDC stands out as a safe bet.

1. Celestica's strong Q4 performance and robust FY2025 guidance are supported by AI tailwinds and data center spending; 2. The stock's valuation is attractive with a DCF model indicating a 38% upside potential; 3. Celestica's financial flexibility, low RSI levels, and significant momentum position it well for continued growth.

1. Crocs has regained brand recognition in recent years, with strong Q4 revenue and high margins; 2. The HEYDUDE brand is yet to stabilize; 3. CROX's history is turbulent with fluctuating brand popularity and earnings, presenting asymmetric downside risk; 4. The stock's P/E ratio suggests it's priced for a stagnating brand, with a 9% upside potential to a fair value of $116 in a DCF model.

1. Despite positive Q4 results, PayPal faces revenue challenges due to stagnant active account growth and falling transactions per active account; 2. Revenue growth challenges are expected to persist in FY25 due to Braintree renegotiations; 3. The company's credit risk metrics have improved, but the stock is still undervalued compared to peers.

1. Lam Research's Q2-2025 earnings exceeded expectations with strong revenue and EPS growth; 2. The stock's valuation is elevated, but a more attractive entry point could be in the $70-75 range; 3. A potential long-term buying opportunity could arise if the stock's valuation drops closer to historical levels.

1. Tesla reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter; 2. Despite solid deliveries and production growth, the stock remains overvalued; 3. BYD surpassed Tesla in global BEV deliveries and has a stronger gross margin profile; 4. The potential slowdown in EV adoption poses a significant risk to Tesla's ambitious delivery targets; 5. Tesla's mixed earnings report and high valuation make it an unattractive investment.

1. Despite potential in robotaxis and AI, Tesla's Q4 financials showed significant misses; 2. The outlook for robotaxis, AI, and Cybercab is promising but requires substantial scale and margin to generate significant shareholder value; 3. Tesla's high expectations and valuation compared to companies like Google and Uber increase downside risk and opportunity cost, justifying a sell rating.

1. IBM is set to report Q4 '24 earnings on January 29, 2025, with sell-side consensus expecting $3.75 per share on $17.45 billion in revenue, showing a 3% y-o-y decline in EPS. 2. The company is also expecting $4.29 billion in operating income, marking a 14% y-o-y growth. 3. For Q1 '25, the consensus is looking for $1.56 in EPS, $14.6 billion in revenue, and $2 billion in operating income, with expected y-o-y growth of -7%, +1%, and +23% respectively.

1. The author recently expressed caution about AGNC's payout sustainability and high P/TBV ratio amidst bullish Wall Street sentiment. 2. New developments have reduced or removed these concerns, with valuation largely reverting to the mean in terms of P/TBV ratio. 3. The long-short yield spread has turned positive, indicating good odds for it to remain so in the near future.

1. The author downgrades Barings BDC due to increased non-accruals, lower earnings, and weaker dividend coverage; 2. Despite a 10.7% dividend yield and a diversified portfolio, no significant dividend increases are expected; 3. The recent 5% price drop presents an entry point, but concerns remain about future performance due to NAV decline and higher non-accrual rates.

1. Public Storage remains a 'hold' due to high valuation despite being a strong operator in the self-storage industry with a significant market share; 2. Revenue growth driven by acquisitions, but profits and cash flows have declined due to lower rental revenue per square foot and occupancy rates; 3. Public Storage has less net leverage compared to peers, providing operational flexibility and potential for strategic acquisitions amid slower industry supply growth.

1. SoundHound's stock surged over 1,000% in 2024 due to NVIDIA's investment and strong Q3 earnings; 2. Despite revenue growth and new deals, SOUN remains unprofitable and cash flow negative; 3. SoundHound's competitive edge is its superior voice AI technology; 4. The stock's valuation appears unsustainable, and investors should wait for profitability or cash flow improvements.

1. EQT's acquisition of Equitrans reduces the company's breakeven cost significantly; 2. The drop in breakeven cost provides a competitive edge in the weak natural gas pricing environment; 3. The Equitrans acquisition lowers the company's breakeven point; 4. Midstream operations reduce earnings volatility compared to pure upstream operators in the dry gas business; 5. Asset sales exceed company objectives.

1. The article compares RITM's recent dividend per share rates, yield percentages, and several dividend sustainability metrics to 19 mREIT peers. 2. It includes an analysis of RITM's quarterly core earnings/earnings available for distribution (EAD) which directly impacts the company's dividend sustainability. 3. The article also projects RITM's dividend sustainability for Q1 – Q2 2025.

1. JPMorgan highlights 3M Company as a key investment idea for 2025 despite legal challenges and growth issues; 2. 3M's diverse operations span Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, Consumer, and Healthcare; 3. The company reported 1% organic growth and an 18% rise in adjusted EPS for Q3 2024, showcasing operational efficiency and cost management.