Today's Stock Investing Pulse
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%.
Fed Meeting Sparks Real‑Time Market Watch as Investors Track Indexes and Geopolitical Moves
On March 18, 2026, the Federal Reserve began its policy meeting while U.S. investors turned to real‑time data from Investor's Business Daily's Stock Market Today column to watch the Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Jones and Russell 2000. The column provides live price changes and analysis as markets gauge the potential impact of the Fed’s decision on short‑term sentiment. Meanwhile, Israel‑based Elbit Systems surged after beating fourth‑quarter expectations, highlighting how geopolitical news can intersect with monetary policy concerns.
U.S. Stocks Surge on Oil Price Drop, Mark Best Day Since Iran War Began
On Monday, March 10, 2026, U.S. equities surged— the S&P 500 rose 1%, the Dow added 387 points and the Nasdaq climbed 1.2%— marking the best trading day since the Iran war began. The rally was sparked by a 5.3%...
AWS AI Boost Doubles Revenue Forecast, Stocks Oversold
AWS revenue projection doubled (17%CAGR) due to AI AI stocks are currently very oversold. $AMZN https://t.co/ldXbR8hi8J
1 Healthcare Stock Set to Rebound in 2026
UnitedHealth Group’s stock has slumped about 35% in 2025 and is down more than 13% so far in 2026, but analysts see the worst behind it. The company is trimming its Medicare Advantage portfolio, cutting operating costs and deploying AI...
Fundsmith’s Terry Smith Explains Underperformance and Sticks to Strategy
At Fundsmith’s annual meeting, CEO Terry Smith admitted the fund’s performance over the past year was “poor.” He rejected excuses, emphasizing that the short‑term underperformance stems from broader market structural shifts rather than a flaw in the firm’s process. Smith...
This Week’s Deep-Value Landscape: Acquirer’s Multiple Large-Cap Screen
The Acquirer’s Multiple® Large‑Cap screen shows that capital‑intensive cyclicals, energy producers, financial institutions and mature franchises are generating strong operating income, free cash flow and shareholder returns, yet they trade at compressed acquisition multiples. Market pricing remains skewed toward long‑duration...
5 Energy Stocks That Have Doubled Down on Dividends Since Oil Crossed $80
When Brent crude breached $80 per barrel in early 2024, the United States' largest energy producers pivoted toward returning cash rather than expanding drilling. The shift manifested in sizable dividend hikes, expansive share‑repurchase programs, and record free‑cash‑flow generation. ExxonMobil, Chevron,...
Clinical Growth Could Flip Earnings by 2028
New writeup (link in bio): WW still looks broken on the surface. Behavioral subs are falling fast. But Clinical is growing so quickly that the whole earnings power story may look very different 12–24 months from now. I break down why 2026...
Compounding Value: Small Gains Reinvested Build Wealth
"Long-duration businesses create value through incremental reinvestment." The biggest investing secret? Value compounds quietly over time. Long-duration businesses win because they reinvest small gains again and again. That’s how real wealth is built.
Will South Korea’s Epic Bull Market Survive the Energy Shock?
South Korea’s KOSPI index has exploded 138% in the past year, soaring past the 6,000 mark and outpacing global peers. The rally fulfills President Lee Jae Myung’s campaign promise of a 5,000‑point index, turning a bold pledge into reality within...
Stocks Haven’t Hit Bottom yet, Says the Analyst Who Called a ‘Rolling Recession’ when Everyone Else Saw a Boom
Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson, who previously warned of a “rolling recession,” now says the market correction is already mature. He points to 50% of Russell 3000 stocks down at least 20% from 52‑week highs and over 40%...
24 Dividend Leaders Offering Consistent Growth
24 popular dividend stocks that can help you build passive income over time. From V, WMT, MCD, and COST to JPM and GOOG — these are companies with strong businesses behind their payouts. The goal isn’t just yield… it’s consistency + growth. Which...
UBS Eyes Possible Bottom In Airline Stocks After Bear Market
UBS analysts say US airline stocks may be nearing a bottom after a 22% drawdown in the S&P 500 Passenger Airlines Index, driven by a sharp jet‑fuel price surge linked to Middle‑East disruptions. The firm expects most carriers to hit...
High CAPE Drives Equity Issuance; Low CAPE Spurs Buying
This is really great: "shows CAPE on the horizontal axis and net issuance on the vertical axis. Each point represents a calendar month between January 1990 and November 2025. Notice the positive correlation between issuance and CAPE: When CAPE is high,...
Wizz Air: We Lower Our Fair Value Estimate 17% as Oil Spike Meets Operational Headwinds
Morningstar cut Wizz Air Holdings' fair‑value estimate by 17% to GBX 1,220, citing a sharp oil price spike and escalating operational headwinds. The airline’s fuel‑hedge coverage falls from 83% in FY2026 to just 55% for FY2027, exposing it to higher jet‑fuel...
LSEG: Undervalued Data Powerhouse Offering 15‑20% Returns
Is the London Stock Exchange Group $LSEG the ultimate "all-weather" compounder hiding in plain sight? With a clear path to 15-20% annualized returns, the shift from a legacy exchange to a data powerhouse is hit with a valuation dislocation. https://www.compoundwithrene.com/p/deep-dive-london-stock-exchange-group
Value Stocks at Historic Discount, Poised for Outperformance
Valuation spreads (how cheaply value stocks trade relative to growth stocks) measured as the Price/Book ratio of value stocks divided by growth stocks in the US. "On average, US value stocks have traded at a 78% discount (i.e., 22 cents on...
A Buying Opportunity in This Orthodontics Stock Has Emerged Amid U.S.-Iran War, Says Barclays
Barclays has upgraded Align Technologies (ALGN) to overweight, citing a pullback from Middle East tensions that improves the stock’s risk‑reward profile. Analyst Glen Santangelo set a $200 price target, implying roughly an 18% upside from the latest close. The upgrade follows...
Only Ten Stocks Combine 25% ROIC and 20% EPS Growth
Just doing some research and screened for companies with BOTH: • ROIC > 25% • Expected EPS growth > 20% per year for the next 5 years Extremely hard to find this level of capital efficiency + explosive growth. Here are the 10 quality...
Disney Trades at a Historically Low Valuation. Sarat Sethi Sees a Great Buying Opportunity
Disney’s shares are trading at a sub‑15 price‑earnings multiple, the lowest level since early 2019, making the stock appear historically cheap. The parks and experiences segment posted $3.31 billion profit on $10.01 billion revenue, beating consensus and driving high‑single‑digit operating‑income growth. Streaming...
This Travel Stock Has Plunged on AI Concerns. Why BMO Says Buy the Dip
Navan’s shares have slumped 65% since its October IPO as investors fret over AI‑driven disruption in corporate travel. BMO Capital Markets now rates the stock outperform with a $13 price target, suggesting a 48% upside. Analyst Daniel Jester argues AI...
Broker’s Call: Patanjali Foods (Buy)
Patanjali Foods (PFL) maintains a BUY rating with a target price of ₹660, up from its current ₹486.95. Management says West Asia conflict hasn't affected spot edible‑oil prices, though Chicago futures are rising alongside crude oil. The company leverages pricing...
Lynch’s 10 Principles: Simple Rules Over Economic Overanalysis
Peter Lynch once said: "If you spend 14 minutes a year thinking about economics, you have just wasted 12 minutes." Here are his 10 investing principles to navigate uncertainty:
Peter Lynch’s 29% Returns Show Fundamentals Trump Timing
Did some research today to find new and interesting information about great investors: Peter Lynch average return from 1977-1990 grew 29.2% beating out the great Warren Buffett at 20% - both incredible longevity. What strikes me about Lynch:...
S&P 500 Will Return Just 3% a Year for the Next Decade, Top Strategist Warns
Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, warns that the S&P 500 will average just 3.1% annual total return over the next ten years – roughly one‑fifth of the 15.5% pace seen since 2016. He attributes the slowdown to a projected 40%...
Steady, Low‑volatility Investing Beats Roller‑coaster Returns
Investors who embrace boring strategies that minimize rollercoaster-like movements in their portfolios are often the ones who stay on track to meet their financial goals. https://t.co/AmWppEmzl3
Heliostar Metals Pit Extends 200m, Drill Program Expands
The pit at @HeliostarMetals San Agustin project gets extended by >200 meters, from some wide bulk tonnage results today. Drill program increased to 15k-18m, 2nd rig now turning. Core #gold stock for me, way overweight, still a Buy: https://t.co/xlfZ9rXOlq
Bill Ackman Explains Why AI Competition Is Reshaping Corporate Investment
Bill Ackman told the FII Institute that artificial intelligence is sparking a competitive arms race that will reshape corporate earnings. He argued that growth will stem from infrastructure spending, tax incentives, and massive private capital directed at data centers and...
Investors Back Stocks Before Trusting New Product Launches
"Amazon and Apple make the most of their money with business lines launched years or decades after their IPO. People invest in stocks before they believe in management's ability to launch new products." @TheiaResearch https://t.co/sigF6mfZGm
Ignore Cost Basis; Focus on Forward Risk/Reward
Taxes aside (if relevant), cost basis shouldn’t drive decisions—only forward risk/reward and objective outlook matter. The stock doesn’t care who you are, when you bought it, or why. Social discussion exists to improve investment process; don’t let a stock become personified.
Top Superinvestors Are Buying Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT)
Rocket Companies (RKT) attracted substantial institutional buying in the latest 13F filings, with hedge funds and asset managers adding over $1 billion in new stakes. Dan Loeb's Third Point, Point72, and Leon Cooperman led the surge, signaling confidence in a mortgage‑volume...
Value Factor Abroad, Trading Duopoly, Collectibles' Emotional Returns
🔬 Research links: searching for the value factor overseas, the two companies that dominate U.S. equity trading, and the emotional yield of collectibles. https://t.co/muREi9nT4L image: https://t.co/jrEVSdxqnB https://t.co/4GrVapXohD
FY26e Targets MSD Growth with 31% EBITDA Margin
$GAMB CFO Elias Mark (pulled from the company's Q3 FY25 call) FY26e is now at MSD revenue growth and ~31% EBITDA margins https://t.co/a3U84jKJjz
Ten Bagger: Finding Hidden ASX Gems During a Global Oil Crisis
John Forwood of Lowell Resources Fund highlights how the current $100‑plus barrel oil shock is reverberating through the ASX resources sector. He notes that soaring fuel costs are inflating helium, sulphur and metal prices, while also squeezing mining haulage expenses....
Value
Value stocks (Tony Gwynn): higher batting average, fewer bankruptcies, fewer grand slams. Growth stocks (Dave Kingman): lower batting average, more bankruptcies, more grand slams. https://t.co/4Wo2q59IVU https://t.co/6gIBOYiA84
OKLO's P/S Ratio Remains Steady Amid Market Swings
For all the talk about markets ignoring potent catalysts and being untethered from fundamentals, I’ll note that OKLO’s price-to-sales ratio has been unchanged through its ups and downs.
Bernstein Upgrades The Cigna Group (CI) From “Market Perform” To “Outperform”
Bernstein upgraded The Cigna Group (CI) to Outperform on March 12, 2026, setting a $358 price target. The upgrade reflects expectations that the Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill, an FTC settlement, and announced PBM model changes will lift the stock...
5% Dip Is Normal; Expect 14% Average Drops
Over the last 75 years, the average intra-year market drop has been 14%. If you are overly stressed out about the current 5% drawdown, the stock market isn’t for you. Downside volatility is the price investors pay for long-term outperformance....
Buffett's Rule: Skip Hype, Hunt Undervalued Fundamentals
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's strategy? Stay away from flashy stocks, and assess fundamentals to find undervalued ones. https://t.co/qsceHG36d7
Ask the Right Questions to See Through the Market
5 questions that separate investors who see the market from investors who see through it. Swipe. Same data, completely different intelligence depending on your role. Which question would change your allocation this quarter? https://t.co/jl0egsdwNw
Seize Rare Opportunities with Great Managers or Regret
“So you do get an occasional opportunity to get into a wonderful business that’s being run by a wonderful manager. And, of course, that’s hog heaven day. If you don’t load up when you get those opportunities, it’s a big...
Avoid Emerging Market Indexes: Consistently Underperforming
1/ I've said it before and will say it again: avoid EM index investing. Their performance has lagged, both in the short-term and in the ultra-long run. https://t.co/MkPIAWW0Jf
Estimating Billion‑Dollar Price Tag for Anthropic's
If you were Ken Griffin, how much would you pay Anthropic to do this? Feel free to round to the nearest billion.
Three S&P 500 Headwinds, One Overlooked Indicator Each
The S&P 500 has 3 headwinds right now. Most investors are only watching one. Here's what all 3 are, and the single indicator for each that tells you if it's getting better or worse 🧵
High ROIC and Strong Interest Coverage Drive Stock Returns
ROIC, and ROA and ROE are the strongest predictors of stock performance. Each measures how efficiently a company converts capital into profits. Interest Coverage (EBIT / interest expense) captures financial strength and ability to service debt. Markets reward companies that: • generate high...
Capital Gains Outpace Labor, Concentrating Wealth and Power
Take a look at these two charts together. One is income concentration (Top 10% share of consumption v Bottom 80%), the other is equity market concentration (S&P 500 Growth vs Value weight). In the last 15 years, surplus flowed to capital,...
Big Positions Blur Reality—Stay Rational, Stay Grounded
The biggest issue with holding big positions (winners and losers) is when you lose your rationality. You only see what you want to see or hope the business to be, not what it actually is. You must always stay anchored...
AI Dismantles Old Moats, Builds New Competitive Barriers
Charlie Munger: "It’s probably a natural part of the modern economic system that the old moats stop working." 2020 Daily Journal AGM AI eliminating or reducing the effectiveness of some moats is inevitable. New moats being created in an AI...
HALO Stocks Just Rebranded Value‑Growth Rotation, Not AI‑Proof
HALO stocks — Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence — are being sold as a new AI-proof strategy. But Goldman's own data shows the trade tracks value vs. growth almost perfectly. A familiar rotation with a fresh acronym. I've taken a closer...
McKinsey Issues Strong Buy on Lemonade Stock
Without mentioning the company @Lemonade_Inc once, @McKinsey puts out a strong buy recommendation for $LMND. Link in next post https://t.co/HNNT5cRiNy