1. Both Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management have delivered outstanding returns since the last bullish article; 2. The article focuses on how BN and BAM earn money and the implications going forward; 3. Expected growth in Private Funds and BWS Capital should be favorable for BN due to the fee structure of BAM and spread earnings potential for BN; 4. The analyst downgrades BAM from 'buy' to 'hold' and BN from 'strong buy' to 'buy'.

1. PayPal's stock has surged 31.8% since March 2024, outperforming the S&P 500's 15% gain, yet remains attractively priced; 2. It has seen strong financial performance with Q3 revenue up 5.8%, record transactions, and improved active accounts, though it has seen a slight dip in net profits; 3. PayPal's innovative features and strategic partnerships bolster its economic moat.

1. The author visualizes their portfolio as a galley ship with rowers (steady compounders) and sails (high-yielding securities) for balanced growth and income. 2. In 2025, the author's goal is to focus on rowers to enhance dividend growth, using Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) as a primary vehicle. 3. The author has sold high-risk stocks and reinvested in higher-yielding, safer options, but now the portfolio is too weighted towards immediate income. 4. The author's buy list includes high-quality rowers like ADC, AMT, and NEE to boost overall dividend growth.

1. The outlook for U.S. stocks in 2025 is positive due to expected interest rate cuts and stable unemployment, which should boost equity prices. 2. President-elect Trump's tax cuts and deregulation plans are expected to further stimulate equity prices, although tariffs may pose inflationary risks. 3. The author recommends 10 stocks for 2025, which outperformed the S&P 500 in 2024, including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, Occidental Petroleum, Uber Technologies, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

1. An upcoming $120 million SARs expense is expected to significantly miss EPS, which is not accounted for by Wall Street analysts. 2. The stock's high price does not necessarily mean it is overvalued, and investors focused on P/S ratios may have missed Palantir's remarkable gains. 3. The author's current fair intrinsic value for the business is $55 per share, implying a -32% downside, but it is undervalued using market implied discount rates. 4. The author maintains a hold rating for Palantir, as the business remains robust despite the anticipated negative Q4 catalyst and current overvaluation.

1. The author discusses the strategy of buying on the way down and slowly increasing position size, with Paramount Resources being a rare exception. 2. The combination of the company's net cash on the balance sheet and incorrect option premiums created a unique opportunity. 3. The author mentions the focus on capital preservation and the search for real yields to reduce portfolio volatility.

1. Palantir Technologies Inc. is currently trading at a 65x sales valuation, making it one of the most overvalued stocks among growth peers. 2. Despite strong revenue growth and GAAP profitability, the stock's valuation is unsustainable even under optimistic growth scenarios. 3. The current valuation offers a highly asymmetric return profile to the downside, warranting a 'strong sell' rating.

1. I shifted from recommending Altria as a sell to a strong buy due to the company's unexpected resilience and competitive positioning; 2. The market has not fully priced in Altria's future revenue and earnings potential; 3. I am confident that Altria's top-line erosion can be curtailed and will turn positive by mid-next year.

1. The S&P 500 is overvalued and expected to see a near 'round trip' in 2025; 2. The Nasdaq 100 is a better index than the S&P 500, with historical outperformance; 3. Prediction involves analyzing different scenarios, not being stubborn; 4. Reacting to scenarios is crucial for risk management and seeking excellent performance.

1. Applied Materials (AMAT) has seen a -36% decline in stock price in less than six months; 2. The author suggests a strategy of buying cyclical stocks like AMAT after a 50%-65% decline; 3. The author believes AMAT is a strong candidate for cyclical investing during downturns due to historical price patterns.

1. The methodology involves scoring and ranking 55 stocks across 11 sectors using earnings yield, dividend yield, and 5-year dividend CAGR; 2. Stocks without dividends are excluded to focus on dividend growth, momentum, and value; 3. The top stocks by sector are evaluated and backtested in an equal-weighted format, showing outperformance versus the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested and less volatility.

1. Following market trends can be profitable, but sector rotations in real estate show the importance of timing and adaptability. 2. Prologis, a major REIT in industrial real estate, faces challenges due to slowed demand and increased vacancies, yet still offers growth potential. 3. Post-pandemic, industrial real estate demand has normalized, leading to higher vacancies and slower rent growth, but future demand may stabilize as deliveries slow. 4. Despite current struggles, PLD's diversified business and growing dividend present a strong long-term buying opportunity as the market adjusts.

1. Advanced Micro Devices has underperformed in the last 12 months; 2. The company has made significant progress in the server CPU market and closing the gap with Nvidia in the GPU accelerator market; 3. Shares offer favorable risk-reward at current levels.

1. The Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF offers a unique approach with 0DTE options and a high weekly distribution rate of 26.87% annually. 2. The ETF's call-writing strategy provides this high distribution, and the long calls on the Nasdaq-100 Index offer a synthetic long exposure. 3. Despite the higher yield, QDTE's total returns have been comparable to or better than QQQ, and a comparison with a withdrawal scenario is also provided.

1. Chevron's consistent strategy and focus on oil and gas have led to superior performance and strong dividend growth; 2. Unlike Shell and BP, Chevron maintains a clear 'molecules' strategy, avoiding the 'valley of death'; 3. Recent acquisitions enhance Chevron's portfolio and align with its high returns, low carbon approach.

1. Stock market fundamentals are solid but weakening, especially in terms of liquidity. 2. Most long-term sentiment and position measures are at their maximum. 3. The market is priced for perfection from a fundamental perspective. 4. If economic data and corporate earnings disappoint and global liquidity continues to decline, significant market volatility could occur. 5. Short-term market strength suggests a final rally before a more volatile 2025. 6. Evidence indicates 2025 will be a challenging year for equities.

1. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway does not pay dividends, as Buffett believes his team allocates capital better than individual investors. 2. Dividend investors seek reliable cash flows for retirement, preferring stocks with significant dividends. 3. The author presents a list of favorite stocks for dividend investors, including one that is a good buy today.

1. The author shifted his rating on Micron to a sell with an $85 price target due to pricing and geopolitical headwinds. 2. Concerns are raised about a possible selloff post-earnings if management provides softer Q2 FY25 guidance. 3. The author remains bullish on Micron's long-term pivot to high-margin memory products but anticipates near-term volatility.

1. The utilities sector experienced a 18.03% bull run from July to November due to falling interest rates and AI demand, but has since pulled back 6.38% in December. 2. The article discusses the reasons behind the sector's sharp pullback and the author's outlook. 3. The author shares their current investment strategy in light of the market conditions.

1. The prospects for price-return based strategies seem questionable; 2. The optionality for high and durable income yields are still there; 3. Key principles for retirement income investing are shared.