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Devon Energy’s $8B Marcellus Asset Offer Signals Aggressive Growth Post-Merger
Devon Energy completed its merger with Coterra, creating a larger diversified oil and gas operator. Stone Ridge Asset Management has signaled an $8 billion opening offer for Devon’s Marcellus assets, and the combined company expects to lift its dividend by roughly 30%.
Buy These Dividend Stocks Poised to Raise Payouts Again, Says Trivariate's Adam Parker
Trivariate Research founder Adam Parker warns that the S&P 500 dividend yield has slipped to 1.15%, its lowest level in five decades, while dividend‑paying stocks are outpacing the broader market. He highlights three low‑payout‑ratio companies—Dell Technologies, Toll Brothers, and Steel Dynamics—that recently raised dividends and could do so again. The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF is up 3% YTD, contrasting with a 1% decline in the S&P 500. Parker’s list targets firms positioned for future payout growth amid a tightening yield environment.
The Next Sector To Collapse?
The private credit sector, once touted as a stable, yield‑focused alternative to traditional bonds, is now confronting a wave of redemption requests and asset‑valuation challenges. In March and April 2026, several large funds—including Apollo, Ares, Barings, and Blue Owl—capped or...
5 Stocks to Add From the Prospering P&C Insurance Industry
The Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance sector is entering a phase of softer pricing but remains buoyed by prudent underwriting, exposure growth, and rapid digital adoption. Despite a challenging catastrophe environment, insurers benefit from a favorable investment portfolio and a...
ADW Capital Presses CODI Liquidation, Targets $26 Share
$CODI is a collection of crown jewels trapped in a fee-mining structure. SOTP lands at ~$12/share vs. the stock at ~$9.6/share. If corporate overhead is eliminated, liquidation value could reach ~$26/share. That’s what ADW Capital is now pushing for: a full piecemeal liquidation. The...
Manufacturing Company Sees Long-Term Growth After Its Latest Acquisition
ITT Corp. closed a $4.775 billion cash‑and‑equity acquisition of SPX FLOW, a maker of pumps, valves and mixers that generated over $1.3 billion in 2025 revenue. The deal accelerates ITT’s 2030 strategic plan for portfolio transformation, moving the target four years ahead of...
Space Stocks Lift Off as Investors Eye Space X Moment
Retail investors are piling into space‑focused trusts as the sector cements its place in long‑term portfolios. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, a top SIPP buy, holds a sizable stake in SpaceX, fueling optimism around a potential IPO that could rank among...
Barclays Reiterates Overweight on BridgeBio Stock, Cites Attruby Strength
Barclays reaffirmed an Overweight rating on BridgeBio Pharma with a $157 price target, citing strong Attruby performance. The bank forecasts U.S. Attruby revenue of $912 million for FY2026, well above consensus estimates, and expects gross‑to‑net margins to stabilize in the mid‑30‑40%...
AI & The Railroad Wars
In this episode Ari Van Gemeren draws a parallel between the 19th‑century railroad boom and today’s AI infrastructure frenzy, outlining five investor mistakes that repeated across eras: conflating transformative technology with guaranteed returns, pressure to deploy massive capital, insider extraction...
Buffett Chooses Simple Clarity Over Complex Sophistication
Buffett understands hamburgers better than semiconductors. That's not a weakness. That's a strategy. Most investors chase complexity because it feels sophisticated. He chases clarity because it actually works. If you can't explain why the business makes money, you don't own an investment. You...
Robinhood’s Trump Accounts Partnership Signals Big Upside for the Stock, Analysts Say
Robinhood has been selected by the U.S. Treasury, alongside BNY Mellon, to act as the brokerage and initial trustee for the new “Trump Accounts” program, which offers tax‑deferred custodial accounts for children. The partnership gives Robinhood responsibility for building the...
Opal Capital's Wicker: The Impact of Today's Headlines Will Be Short-Lived
In this episode, host Chuck Jaffe and Opal Capital president Wayne Wicker discuss why market reactions to headlines are often fleeting, emphasizing a long‑term perspective that has historically yielded 13‑14% gains over six months despite short‑term panic. The conversation then...
Man and Machine
The article examines how Alphabet and Meta allocate capital differently from traditional firms, emphasizing gross‑profit‑level decisions over cash‑flow metrics. It highlights Sundar Pichai’s discussion on compute scarcity, TPU budgeting, and early‑stage AI investments as core to Alphabet’s allocation framework. The...
4 Top Picks in Leisure & Recreation as Industry Outlook Brightens
Zacks Investment Research says the leisure and recreation products sector is entering a brighter phase, driven by robust demand for fitness gear, a golf resurgence, and a steady boating market. The industry ranks #37 among 243 Zacks groups, placing it...
Morgan Stanley Has a Stark Message for Investors in Apple
Morgan Stanley’s AlphaWise Global Smartphone Survey shows iPhone upgrade intentions climbing to a record 37%, driven largely by a 9‑point surge in China. The net switching rate to Apple hit an all‑time 11%, the only positive figure among major brands,...
Key AI Infrastructure Stock Bucks Market's Downtrend in 2026
Jabil (JBL) has outperformed a faltering tech market in 2026, with its shares climbing roughly 20% year‑to‑date and more than 125% over the trailing twelve months. The contract manufacturer posted Q2 revenue of $8.3 billion, a 23% year‑over‑year gain, and adjusted...
Standex Peaks at $270.98; Trim Into Strength
Macro: Standex hits $270.98 ATH; +91% Y/Y. Key: EPS & rev beats, 56y dividend, datacenter-led capacity expansion. Risk: valuation stretched. Trade insight: trim into strength. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
The Largest Gold Miners of 2025
In 2025 the ten largest gold miners collectively produced 25.8 million ounces, realizing an average gold price of $3,541 per ounce while operating at an average all‑in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1,571 per ounce. Barrick Gold slipped from its second‑place standing,...
Hovnanian 1Q 2026 Details
Hovnanian Enterprises reported mixed results in its Q1 2026 10‑Q, showing a modest revenue decline and a widening net loss. Home deliveries fell, yet the company’s backlog grew slightly, indicating lingering demand. Higher mortgage rates pressured margins, but the firm...
Broker’s Call: Tech Mahindra (Buy)
Tech Mahindra reported record Q3 FY26 bookings of $1.1 bn, a 48% year‑on‑year increase in LTM deal wins, and secured a >$500 mn five‑year contract with a European telecom provider. Axis Securities maintains a BUY rating with a target price of ₹1,620...
Let Winners Run, Trim Losers: Long‑Term Position Sizing
Francois Rochon on position sizing and activity "We typically hold 20 to 25 positions and our average holding period is close to seven years. While we'll cut back on a position that gets over 10% , for the most part our...
These Stocks Could Triple Revenue Within Five Years
Stocks expected to more than 3X their revenue in the next 5 years: Nvidia $NVDA: +252% Broadcom $AVGO: +257% Oracle $ORCL: +294% Rocketlab $RKLB: +300% AMD $AMD: +314% Palantir $PLTR: +458% Iren $IREN: +1547% Ondas $ONDS: +3188% ASTS Spacemobile $ASTS +5471% Nebius $NBIS +6400%
Tesla (TSLA) Down 20% in 2026 — JPMorgan Sees Another 60% Downside
Tesla shares have fallen about 20% year‑to‑date in 2026, and JPMorgan’s Ryan Brinkman maintains an Underweight stance with a $145 price target, implying roughly 60% further downside. The company reported 358,023 Q1 deliveries versus 408,386 vehicles produced, creating the largest...
Low Fees Drive Better Returns: Why I Choose Vanguard
Many people ask why I love Vanguard funds: It's because they are cheap. Vanguard reduced expense ratios more than 2,000 times for their funds. Terrible charts, outdated app, but I don't care about that. I care about performance (low fees = better returns)
Why We Invested in Rocketlane
Insight Partners announced a new investment in Rocketlane, a professional‑services automation platform built to address the exploding demand for AI implementation delivery. The company combines project templates, a shared client portal, and an AI engine called Nitro that automates configuration,...
Ciena Shares Surge 11% After Q1 Beat and Analyst Upgrades
Ciena Corp. posted Q1 FY2026 revenue of $1.43 billion, up 33% YoY, and non‑GAAP net income of $197 million, surpassing consensus estimates. The beat sparked a wave of bullish analyst upgrades, lifting price targets to $425 and pushing the shares more than...
Beasley’s Delayed Q4, FY 2025 Results Reflect Sharp Downturn
Beasley Media Group, the publicly traded radio broadcaster, released its delayed Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, revealing a sharp revenue downturn. The company has already sold its Naples‑area stations and is negotiating a Transaction Support Agreement that offers an exchange...
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports 14% Revenue Growth in Q1
Levi Strauss & Co. posted a 14% year‑over‑year revenue increase for the quarter ending March 1, 2026, driven by robust demand for its premium denim and a surge in direct‑to‑consumer sales. The company reported higher average selling prices and improved gross margins,...
European Earnings Preview: Who Wins and Who Loses From the Iran War?
European Q1 earnings season 2026 arrives amid the Iran‑Israel war, surging energy prices and an expected ECB rate hike. STOXX 600 firms are projected to post 4% earnings growth, driven almost entirely by a 24.9% jump in energy‑sector profits; the rest...
Are Canadians Ready for Gas at $2 a Litre and Its Hit to Growth and Risk Assets?
Gasoline prices in Canada have surged above $2 CAD per litre (≈$1.48 USD), the highest level in four years, as global crude climbs to about $110.64 USD per barrel. The spike is eroding household disposable income, especially for debt‑laden Canadians, and pushing businesses...
How Portfolio Diversification Works in Practice
Diversification remains a cornerstone of risk management, but true diversification goes beyond merely holding many securities. It requires careful asset allocation across classes, awareness of correlation, and continuous monitoring to avoid hidden concentration risks. As markets shift, portfolio weights drift,...
Klarman Sees Market Dip as Discount, Not Panic
Seth Klarman doesn't panic when markets fall. He gets interested. The crowd sees danger. He sees the price of future returns just dropped. Mr. Market is having another episode, and writing you a discount.
NET's Record ARR Surge Drives Portfolio Dominance
Why is $NET the largest position in my portfolio? 🧵 Revenue growth accelerated to +33.6% YoY, RPO grew +47.9%, cRPO accelerated to +33.1%, and the company added a record level of net new ARR at $210M, up +76% YoY. Customer adds...
Roth Capital Downgrades These Six Energy Stocks After U.S.-Iran War Ceasefire
Roth Capital downgraded six U.S. energy producers—Diamondback Energy, Permian Resources, Matador Resources, SM Energy, Magnolia Oil & Gas, and Talos Energy—to neutral after the United States and Iran announced a two‑week ceasefire. The firm lifted price targets for all six...
Research Pipeline Session #16: A Microcap with 50% Insider Ownership Tripling Retail Footprint
A debt‑free microcap that has posted net‑income profit for three consecutive years announced two major 2025 distribution agreements, one already reflected in revenue and a second slated for a 3,700‑store rollout. The company is shifting from a single‑channel model, driving...
Seres Delivers Strong 2025 Results, Eyes Path to Become China’s Answer to Mercedes-Benz and BMW
Seres Group reported a record 2025 operating revenue of RMB 164.9 bn (≈$24 bn), a 13.6% year‑on‑year increase, and net profit of RMB 5.96 bn (≈$867 m), marking its second consecutive profitable year. Its premium Aito brand delivered over 420,000 units, with the M9, M8 and...
The Drone Disruptor: Kratos Stock Seeks a Higher Altitude
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is capitalizing on the Pentagon’s shift toward low‑cost, high‑volume autonomous systems, highlighted by the Replicator program. The company posted 21.9% year‑over‑year revenue growth and earnings of $0.18 per share, beating expectations. Its XQ‑58A Valkyrie...
DBS Initiates ‘Buy’ on Yangzijiang Maritime, Citing Investments, Shipbuilding Opportunities
DBS Group Research initiated a “buy” on Singapore‑listed Yangzijiang Maritime, setting a target price of S$0.88 (≈ $0.65) – a 63% upside from the current S$0.59 (≈ $0.44). The company has rapidly assembled an 80‑vessel portfolio and deployed over US$700 million in maritime...
Aerospace, Defense Parts Maker Arxis Seeks $1.06 Billion in IPO
Arxis Inc., a Connecticut‑based supplier of electronic and mechanical components for aerospace and defense customers, filed to raise up to $1.06 billion in a U.S. IPO. The company will offer 37.7 million shares at $25‑$28 each, which could value Arxis at roughly...
Invest in High‑CAGR Growers Under 20x Cash Flow
In the middle of uncertainty, your best move is often to buy in and put your money to work. There are still quality growers with 10%+ revenue CAGR trading under 20x operating cash flow. Here are 10 🧵: 1. $MSFT - Microsoft Corporation Revenue...
2026 Market Forecast Jumps $200B, Extending ROIC Horizons
It is wild that about two months ago, consensus memory in dollars for 2026 was ~$600B and now people are saying north of $800B... Very challenging to square this with ROIC timelines now, as they will have to lengthen, and...
The Trade Desk Disrupted?
The Trade Desk (TTD) remains the dominant independent demand‑side platform, offering the widest, high‑quality inventory across connected TV, audio, and mobile. Its new OpenPath feature connects advertisers directly with publishers, bypassing traditional SSP fees, while AI‑driven campaign setup lowers barriers...
Samsung Predicts Profit Surge From AI-Driven Memory Price Boom
MyPOV: @Samsung forecasts insane operating profit growth thanks to surging memory prices https://t.co/TtaW3vxXCN @SiliconANGLE @Mike_Wheatley “Nobody could have foreseen the ferocity of AI’s memory appetite, but it’s still a great advertisement for…” - @holgermu @constellationr
Free Edition Highlights Apple, Anthropic,
Today's FREE Edition is out the door 🚪 628: Apple’s Air Traffic Controller Strategy, Anthropic's $30bn ARR + TPU Deal, Meta's Leaderboard, Berkshire Hathaway’s Mountain, Visa, Moody's & S&P Global, Max Life Expectancy, and Andy Weir https://t.co/p5cce4qVGU
Regulators May Force Anthropic to Go Non‑Profit
So the bear case on Anthropic (equity) is the technology is so good that the government will never allow it to stay a for-profit enterprise?
VOO & Chill: Simple, Peaceful Path to Top Returns
Def surreal to hear it said like that, but this is why VOO & Chill is America's #1 investment strategy. It worked yet again as mkt up big today. Much more peaceful and profitable existence vs worrying/overthinking something that really...
Invest in Data Center Supply Chain, Not Just Builders
Clip from My 2025 @GeoInvesting convo with @Mike10947310 (MultiBagger Mike). Gives shoutout to @citrini. “I tend to focus on 2nd order beneficiaries of large trends, like data centers getting built out. Am I interested in whoever is building the data centers,...
ARK & Cathie Wood Praise Musk's Space Data Center Push
ARK discussing space-based data centers, and @CathieDWood excited that @elonmusk has set his mind to "focus on this space "
AI Boom Persists; Top Growth Stocks Now Undervalued
The conflict in the Middle East has not derailed the AI revolution and other secular business trends. The leading businesses in these growth areas are now severely oversold and attractively valued.
Buffett's Rule: Skip Hype, Seek Fundamental Value
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's strategy? Stay away from flashy stocks, and assess fundamentals to find undervalued ones. https://t.co/qsceHG36d7
ByteDance Valuation Tops $600B After Equity Sale Push
ByteDance valuation exceeds US$600 billion after proposed equity sale: sources The seller originally had the valuation at US$550 billion, but raised the amount after multiple parties expressed interest. https://t.co/pL87pI2YJV via @scmpnews