Today's Stock Investing Pulse
Indian investors urged to add global exposure as rupee hits record low
On May 20 2026 the rupee fell to a record low of Rs 96.97 per dollar, underscoring the urgency for Indian investors to seek foreign exposure. Since the 1991 liberalisation the currency has depreciated about 5% annually, and it dropped 12% in the past year driven by high oil prices, foreign‑portfolio outflows of roughly ₹2.2 trillion ($23 billion) and a persistent inflation gap.
Argonaut Rates Uranium Explorer Alligator Energy with a Speculative Buy
Argonaut Equity Research has initiated coverage of Alligator Energy (AGE) with a speculative buy rating and a 7 cents per share price target, above the current ~4.2 c share price. The firm’s focus is the Samphire uranium project in South Australia, which hosts an 18 mlb U3O8 resource and is projected to produce 0.9‑1.2 mlb of uranium annually at an AISC of US$40.14 per pound for roughly 13 years. Argonaut assumes development will be funded by about US$66 m of debt and US$66 m of equity, with additional capital raises in FY27‑28. The recommendation hinges on a long‑term uranium price of US$90‑$140 per pound, reflecting a broader market rally.
Short-Term Vs. Long-Term Investing in Microcaps
The microcap space is seeing average holding periods shrink from roughly six years to six months, sparking a debate over short‑term versus long‑term approaches. While rapid, catalyst‑driven trades can generate spectacular bursts, they are hard to replicate consistently. The author’s...
Tigress Financial Partners Initiates Coverage of Oklo (OKLO) Stock
On April 27, Tigress Financial Partners began coverage of Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) with a Buy recommendation and a $130 price objective. The firm highlighted Oklo’s Aurora small modular reactor, which uses liquid sodium cooling and fast neutrons to boost fuel...
SK Hynix Still Cheap After 9x Surge
SK Hynix is up 9x since my April 2025 writeup. Usually, that means the easy money is gone. But here is the strange part: the forward P/E has barely moved. The market still values SK Hynix at ~5-6x forward earnings, as if this...
Bard Associates Sells $7.7 Million of Willdan Shares, Cutting Stake Below 0.004%
Bard Associates reduced its Willdan Group position by 73,167 shares, cashing out roughly $7.74 million in the first quarter, according to a May 7 SEC filing. The divestiture shrank the fund’s stake to less than 0.004% of its reportable U.S. equity assets,...
Sherritt International Halts Cuban Nickel Production Amid U.S. Sanctions
Sherritt International Corp announced the shutdown of its nickel mining, refining and power‑generation operations in Cuba after U.S. sanctions, sending its Toronto‑listed shares tumbling 42% on the news and leaving Cuba without a key source of hard currency and electricity.
Bank of America Flags Upside in Apple, Caterpillar and Others After Earnings Beat
Bank of America’s latest earnings report included a research note that identified several large‑cap stocks with significant upside. Analysts lifted price targets for Apple, Caterpillar and Baker Hughes, underscoring a bullish stance that could lift the broader market.
Wharton Business Group Buys $27 Million of iShares Defense ETF Amid Rising Spending
Wharton Business Group disclosed a new $27.15 million position in the iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF), acquiring 804,617 shares. The purchase represents about 1.03% of the fund’s reportable assets and underscores a broader institutional tilt toward defense‑related equities as global...
Market Guru Yardeni Sees S&P 500 Hitting 8,250 This Year, Highest Among Top Wall Street Forecasters, as Earnings Bolster ‘Roaring...
Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni raised his S&P 500 year‑end target to 8,250, an 11.5% jump from the current level and the most bullish among leading Wall Street forecasters. The upgrade reflects an 8% year‑to‑date market gain and a revised...
Renewable Stocks Surge 71% as Iran Conflict Drives €2.6bn Inflows, Outpacing Fossil Fuels
European renewable‑energy equities have outperformed fossil‑fuel stocks since the Iran war began, with Nordex up 71% and Ørsted up 40%. Investors poured €2.6bn ($2.8bn) into clean‑energy index funds in April, the biggest monthly inflow since 2021, shifting market momentum toward...
POWI Posts 3% Q1 Revenue Rise, Cites Renewable Demand and $18M Free Cash
Power integrator POWI announced Q1 2026 revenue of $108.3 million, a 3% year‑over‑year increase and a 5% sequential gain. CFO Nancy Erba highlighted strong industrial and renewable‑energy orders, a $18 million free‑cash‑flow surplus, and a capital‑expenditure plan that leans heavily into the...
RBC Raises S&P 500 Year‑End Target to 7,900 Amid AI‑Driven Rally
RBC Capital Markets lifted its 12‑month S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 7,750, reflecting confidence that AI‑related earnings will sustain the rally. The firm trimmed non‑AI earnings expectations by 7.5% while keeping AI forecasts near consensus, underscoring a “two‑speed” market...
RadNet Reports Record First Quarter Financial Results and Revises Upwards 2026 Imaging Center Financial Guidance Ranges for Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA...
RadNet posted a record first‑quarter 2026, with total revenue climbing 22.1% to $575.6 million and adjusted EBITDA up 36.3% to $63.3 million. The Digital Health segment saw ARR nearly double to $96.9 million and revenue surge 51.5% to $29.1 million, while advanced‑imaging volumes rose...
AI‑Enabled SaaS Leaders Instructure and McGraw Hill Gain Investor Attention in 2026
Instructure and McGraw Hill are emerging as top AI‑software picks for 2026 after announcing strategic AI partnerships and expanding AI‑powered learning tools. Analysts cite the companies' deepening AI integration in education SaaS as a catalyst for future earnings growth.
12 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Buy for the Data Center Power Surge
U.S. electricity demand hit a record high last year, with data centers responsible for roughly half of the growth, prompting utilities to brace for a sustained surge through 2026‑2027. Analysts project the sector will invest about $1.3 trillion in capital expenditures...
S&P Target Raised to 8250 Amid Record Earnings Surge
“We are raising our year-end S&P 500 target from 7700 to 8250. We've been bullish on earnings but not as bullish as the recent consensus of industry analysts. We've never seen consensus earnings expectations rise so quickly for the current...
Best Transport Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for 2026
Transport infrastructure is being touted as a durable, growth‑oriented asset class for 2026, backed by massive public spending and steady demand for physical movement. The article highlights two top picks—Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) with a 10.22% upside after BMO...
5 Best Transport Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for 2026
Granite Construction Inc. (NYSE:GVA) posted Q1 revenue of $912 million, well above the $782 million consensus, and lifted its FY26 outlook. The company’s contract‑award pipeline surged to a record $7.2 billion, driven by both construction and materials segments. A new $114 million Caltrans Highway 101...
MARKET CALL: Raising Our 2026 S&P 500 Target Range Due To Earnings-Led Meltup
Morgan Stanley has lifted its year‑end 2026 S&P 500 target to a range of 6,750‑8,250, capping the upside at 8,250. The move follows a rapid acceleration in consensus earnings forecasts, with 2026 EPS now projected at $336.49—up 22% year‑over‑year. The firm...
Greg Abel Halts Berkshire's 13‑Quarter Buying Streak, Signals New Capital Strategy
Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, oversaw a $8.1 bn net stock sale in Q1 2026, ending a 13‑quarter streak of net equity purchases. The move comes as the conglomerate’s cash pile swelled to $397 bn and its Japanese trading‑house stakes topped...
Is National Security The New Winning Investing Trend? | Peter Tchir
Peter Tchir, head of macro strategy at Academy Securities, argues that the "ProSec" trade—production for security—has become a central investing theme as governments prioritize reshoring and supply‑chain resilience amid geopolitical tensions. He highlights that sectors such as aerospace, semiconductors, batteries,...
Visa Beats Q1 Earnings Expectations, Citing 9% Transaction Volume Rise
Visa reported first‑quarter earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts, driven by a 9% year‑over‑year increase in fiscal‑second‑quarter transaction volume and a 12% rise in cross‑border payments. Management also repurchased 25 million shares, a move that helped the stock recover from a steep...
Uber CEO Calls Self-Driving Market a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity as Q1 Shows 25% Booking Growth
Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi said the autonomous‑vehicle market could eventually be worth a trillion dollars, a view reinforced by the company's Q1 2026 earnings that posted 25% growth in gross bookings and a 44% jump in adjusted earnings per share....
Trex Posts 1% Q1 Sales Rise as CFO Highlights Inventory and Capital Discipline
Trex (TREX) posted $343 million in net sales for Q1 2026, a modest 1% increase driven by consumer demand and channel stocking. CFO Prithvi Gandhi used the earnings call to detail a tighter inventory strategy, cost‑control measures and a reduced capital‑expenditure budget...
KOSPI Hits Record High as ETF Assets Top $154 B, Spotlight on Semiconductor Concentration
The KOSPI closed at 7,498 points, its highest level ever, while net assets of domestic equity ETFs broke the 200‑trillion‑won ($154 bn) barrier. The surge is powered by a 78% year‑to‑date gain, led largely by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, but...
Archer Aviation Secures UAE Restricted Type Certificate, Stock Rises on Funding and Market Outlook
Archer Aviation announced that its Midnight electric air taxi has entered the United Arab Emirates’ Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) pathway, a regulatory shortcut that could enable limited commercial flights this year. The news helped the stock climb 11% in April...
Analysts Model Palantir’s Valuation Over Next Five Years Amid High Multiples
Analysts project that Palantir Technologies could see revenue double by 2027 and potentially reach $40 billion in five years if it sustains a 50% compound annual growth rate. The outlook is tempered by the company's current forward P/E of 75 and...
Cipher Digital (CIFR) Releases Q1 2026 Financial Results
Cipher Digital Inc. posted Q1 2026 results showing $35 million in revenue and a negative adjusted EBITDA of $48 million. The company secured a lease for its third AI‑focused data‑center campus with an investment‑grade hyperscale tenant and closed a $200 million revolving credit...
Needham Maintains Buy Rating on Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) Stock
Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE:ZETA) operates an omnichannel, data‑driven cloud platform for consumer intelligence and marketing automation. Needham analyst Scott Berg kept a Buy rating on May 1, retaining a $25 price target after a strong Q1 2026 performance. The Marigold acquisition exceeded...
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Releases Financial Results for Q1 2026
FTAI Aviation Ltd. reported its Q1 2026 financial results on April 29, highlighting robust growth across its three platforms. Total revenue climbed $328.6 million year‑over‑year, with aerospace products revenue up $258.2 million, driven primarily by $246.8 million in engine and module sales of...
Build Your Own Stock Analyst with Claude
A new Substack post shows how Claude, Anthropic’s LLM, can replace a $250,000‑a‑year buy‑side analyst with a 12‑prompt workflow that costs roughly $20‑$30 per month. The system automates data gathering, valuation modeling, earnings reviews and report generation, delivering Bloomberg‑grade research...
Growth Returns, SaaS Valuations Favor Profitability Over Sales
SaaS valuation map: growth is back, but the market is still selective. Forward EV/Gross Profit tells a cleaner story than EV/Sales because it adjusts for gross margin quality. $PLTR currently trades around 72.3x Forward EV/Gross Profit with +62.6% NTM estimated revenue growth. $APP...
VanEck’s New UCITS ETF Diversifies European Dividend Exposure
Just published: a quick take on VanEck’s new ex-US UCITS dividend ETF ( $TDVX ) 🇪🇺🌍 If you’re a European investor looking to reduce US concentration while keeping a focus on dividend growth, this one deserves a closer look. I break down: •...
🚗 Uber ($UBER) Deep Dive
Uber’s latest quarter shattered the long‑standing perception that rapid growth can’t coexist with profit. Trips, active riders, and its subscription‑based Uber One program all posted double‑digit gains, while adjusted EBITDA turned positive and scaled faster than revenue. The earnings beat...
CRDO’s High P/E Justified by AI Growth, Future Cheapness
CRDO looks absurd until you do the math. 📈 Its high P/E makes sense when you factor in AI-driven revenue growth and expanding margins. If the numbers hold, today’s price could look cheap in two years. Semiconductors
Prioritize Downside Protection: Selection, Valuation, Sizing
One "skill" way too many investors spend way too little time thinking about is downside protection. This can be expressed in various ways I believe: 📈 Security selection (business downside; range of outcomes; probability distribution of outcomes) 💲 Valuation (buying cheap; buying...
Big Tech’s AI Spending Is Depriving Investors of Juicy Payouts
Big Tech’s AI push is driving an $755 billion capital‑expenditure surge, an 83% jump from last year, according to Goldman Sachs. To fund the spending, hyperscalers slashed share‑buyback allocations to 20% of total spending, down from a 34% average between 2017‑2022....
16 Firms Extend 10‑Year Dividend Growth Amid 44 Increases
There were 44 companies that increased dividends last week 16 of them have increased dividends for at least 10 years in a row These companies are listed below:
May/June S&P Peaks Signal Mid‑teen 2026 Returns
New highs in May/June are usually a good thing, as only twice going back the past 76 years has the S&P 500 peaked in these two months. We continue to see mid-teen returns in 2026 (which we reiterated in late...
The 3 Best Nuclear Energy Industry Stocks to Buy in 2026
Rising electricity demand and climate goals are sparking a nuclear power renaissance, prompting analysts to highlight six stocks across the sector for 2026. The article recommends low‑risk exposure through Brookfield Renewable’s 4.7% dividend and Southern Company’s regulated utility model, mid‑tier...
Alphabet’s AI Push Faces Cost, Margin, Competition Risks
Alphabet’s AI rally might be hitting a wall. 🚧 Massive capex, margin pressure, and a competitive lag behind OpenAI/MSFT. The hype is real, but so are the risks. Worth a look before piling in. GOOGL
Top SaaS Stocks Lead with Explosive Forward Revenue Growth
Forward revenue growth matters in growth investing. For SaaS, this is especially important because valuations often depend less on current profits and more on future revenue durability, expansion, and category leadership. Fastest SaaS growers by NTM estimated revenue growth: $PLTR: +62.6% $APP: +42.4% $DOCN: +30.5% $AXON:...
Fidelity Finds Long-Term Investors Outperform Panic Sellers by 73% Over Decade
Fidelity Investments released a longitudinal study of 1.47 million retirement savers showing that staying fully invested during the 2008‑09 market collapse produced 147% portfolio growth over ten years, while those who sold saw only 74% growth. The findings challenge common panic‑selling...
Even 2000 Nasdaq Peak Yields 8.2% Annual Returns
My favorite stat about the 1999 tech bubble: If you bought the exact top of the Nasdaq 100 in March 2000 you have generated 8.2% per year since then.
EBITDA Growth Hits Four-Year High Across Issuers
Median YoY change in EBITDA... best in 4 years (it's not just 5 companies) (based on US investment grade non-financial non-utility issuers) BofA https://t.co/235aQY9wwT
Natural Grocers Posts 0.5% Sales Rise, Refines FY Guidance Amid Consumer Headwinds
Natural Grocers (NGVC) posted a 0.5% increase in Q2 net sales to $337.4 million and a 3.6% rise in diluted EPS to $0.58. The specialty grocer trimmed its comparable‑store sales outlook and lowered capital‑expenditure guidance, citing lingering consumer uncertainty and geopolitical...
JPM Boosts KOSPI Targets, Korea Remains Top Market
"Korea remains our most preferred market in the region and we raise our base/bull/bear case KOSPI targets to 9,000/10,000/6,000." - JPM
EPS Outlook: Russell 45
-Russell 2000 EPS growth rate hold at at 45% for the current year $IWM -S&P 500 up to 23% for CY 2026 $SPY -Steady 10-13% for the S&P 500 EW isn't bad $RSP https://t.co/noFpTnYumM
GameStop Launches $56 B All‑cash‑and‑stock Bid for eBay, Cohen Vows to Become CEO
GameStop has submitted an unsolicited $56 billion offer to acquire eBay, proposing a 50‑50 cash‑and‑stock structure and positioning CEO Ryan Cohen as the head of a combined company. The bid, backed by a $20 billion debt commitment from TD Securities, triggers fierce discussion...
Senseonics Posts $11.7M Q1 Revenue, Lifts 2026 Guidance After $92M Equity Raise
Senseonics announced Q1 2026 revenue of $11.7 million, an 85% year‑over‑year increase, and disclosed a $92 million public equity offering alongside a $20 million draw on its debt facility. The company raised its full‑year revenue guidance to $60‑64 million and outlined margin and...