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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%.
Bill Ackman Wants a Little Berkshire of His Own. Piper Sandler Says There's a 'Secret Sauce'
Bill Ackman filed to list Pershing Square Capital Management on the NYSE and raised its stake in Howard Hughes Holdings to about 47%, aiming to turn the REIT into a Berkshire‑style conglomerate. Piper Sandler says the venture’s success hinges on acquiring Vantage Group to create a low‑risk insurance platform that supplies investable capital. Management projects a future mix of roughly two‑thirds insurance and one‑third real estate within five years. Investors will scrutinize a “show‑me” period to confirm the model’s viability.
How Chuck Akre’s 'Three-Legged Stool' Helps Identify Long-Term Compounders
Veteran investor Chuck Akre’s “three‑legged stool” framework isolates three essential pillars—high‑quality business, trustworthy management, and the ability to reinvest cash at high returns—to spot companies that can compound wealth over decades. The model, popularized in a Talks at Google presentation,...
Important Questions for Both Bulls and Bears
The article outlines the author’s suite of market‑timing models, highlighting the “Ultimate Market Timing Model” as a long‑term framework that produces only a few actionable signals each decade. It contrasts this with shorter‑horizon models that generate more frequent alerts. The...
Meet the Next Member of the $2 Trillion Club. It's Up 97% in the Past Year, and It Can Still...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is on the brink of joining the exclusive $2 trillion market‑cap club, having surged 97% over the past year and briefly touching the threshold in February. The company commands roughly 70% of AI‑related chip spending in 2025,...
8 Nifty 500 Stocks with up to 75% Upside Potential. Do You Own Any?
ETMarkets analyst Ritesh Presswala identified eight Nifty 500 stocks that could deliver 65‑75% price appreciation over the next 12 months. The list includes Inox Wind, Sapphire Foods, Lemon Tree Hotels, Eternal, Kalyan Jewellers, Latent View Analytics, AWL Agri Business and Sagility, each backed by at least three analysts and consensus...
12 Most Undervalued Financial Stocks to Buy Now
The article spotlights twelve financial stocks that appear undervalued relative to historic multiples, citing resilient credit conditions and higher net interest margins driven by elevated rates. It references McKinsey’s view that operational precision will outweigh sheer balance‑sheet size in generating...
5 Most Undervalued Financial Stocks to Buy Now
Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) slipped 0.37% as UBS and Goldman Sachs trimmed price targets to $48 and $46 respectively, shifting to neutral and sell ratings. The firm reported $277.7 billion in assets under management, buoyed by $8.9 billion of market appreciation and $4.2 billion of...
12 Most Profitable Blue Chip Stocks to Invest In Now
The article lists the 12 most profitable blue‑chip stocks, selected by net income, margins and hedge‑fund ownership as of Q3 2025. It highlights JPMorgan Private Bank’s Stephen Parker urging diversification, volatility‑focused option strategies, and building a “shopping list” amid short‑term market...
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) A Good Stock To Buy?
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) trades around $55.50 with a trailing P/E of 10.2 and forward P/E of 8.5. The retailer operates over 300 stores in 21 states, generating roughly $6 billion in revenue and tapping a $175 billion addressable market. Strong...
Is Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) A Good Stock To Buy?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) trades around $9.86 with a forward P/E of 46.9, positioning it as a high‑multiple media stock. The company’s 20,000‑title library generates roughly $1 billion annually at about 50% cash margin, providing a stable earnings base. After a weak...
NewMarket Corporation (NEU): A Bear Case Theory
NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is a specialty‑chemical firm whose revenue comes almost entirely from petroleum additives used in motor oils and fuels. The stock trades around $588 with a trailing P/E of 13.5, but a bearish thesis points to a structural...
You Won't Believe How Much Money Berkshire Hathaway Gets From Moody's Dividends
Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in Moody’s, acquired when the ratings firm spun off from Dun & Bradstreet in 2000, now represents about 3.6% of its portfolio and is valued near $11 billion. The original cost basis of $248 million has ballooned 4,400%, while...
11 Stocks to Harden Your Portfolio Against Iran Risk
Mark Hulbert’s MarketWatch column identifies 11 stocks that historically generate profits during geopolitical upheavals, including the current Iran conflict, the June Iran bombing, and the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The selection is based on empirical performance when...
IREN Valued at 5
$IREN 2028 Estimates: - Revenue $4B - EBITDA $3.1B $16.6B market cap, means $IREN trades 5x 2028 EBITDA. What is a fair multiple for $IREN?
Make Your Money Last Forever, and the E-Shaped Economy
In this episode, Robert Brokamp outlines eight strategies to help retirees avoid outliving their savings, emphasizing realistic withdrawal rates, flexible spending, and the use of tools like Social Security optimizers and annuities. He also examines the current "E-shaped" economy, where...
Preserve Capital: Reallocate and Lock in Profits
It’s important to reallocate and manage your portfolio correctly as your positions grow. A lot of retail investors fail to crystallize profits. Manage your money correctly and remember the first rule is always preserve capital. Follow @thelonginvestor #investsmart #howtoinvest #stockmarkettips
SPXT: Ex-Tech S&P 500 ETF Outperforming This Year Has Imperfections, A Hold
ProShares’ S&P 500 Ex‑Technology ETF (SPXT) removes the core GICS IT sector but still holds notable communication‑sector tech stocks, resulting in a risk profile similar to the broader S&P 500. Historical data shows SPXT has underperformed the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)...
QDVO: Expensive Underperformer Means This Is A Sell
Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF (QDVO) aims to blend tech growth with monthly option income, but its total return trails passive rivals like QQQM by about 4% over the past year. The fund offers a 10.63% yield, comparable to...
DVY: Benefits From The Rotation Out Of Tech (Rating Upgrade)
iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) has been upgraded to a buy as capital is rotating out of high‑growth tech into value‑oriented sectors, especially utilities. The fund’s heavy utilities weighting positions it to capture earnings from AI‑driven data‑center power demand. Over...
Markets Crash Hard; Stick to Strategy and Keep Cash
During Dot Com crash (2000-2002) the S&P 500 dropped ~49%. During Financial Crisis (2007-2009) market dropped ~57%. During 1973-1974 bear market, it dropped 48%. We don’t just go up all the time. During bad times, you have to stick to your job &...
Industries That Stay on My Wish List
Kelly Green outlines two macro‑level wish‑list sectors—travel and tourism and the automobile industry—highlighting their massive market sizes but low dividend yields. Global tourism is valued at $10 trillion in 2025 and could reach $17 trillion by 2035, yet airlines, cruise lines and...
The $500,000 Portfolio To Potentially Pay All Your Bills
The article outlines a $500,000 diversified, income‑focused retirement portfolio designed to cover everyday expenses through high‑quality dividend stocks and inflation‑protected funds. It pairs essential‑spending categories with specific equities and ETFs, aiming for reliable cash flow and market‑matching returns over a...
Great Returns Can Hide Dangerous Stock Concentration
François Rochon is a well known investment manager who has compounded at ~15% annualized for 30 years (!) In 2002 though he was much more obscure. A single stock was 20% of his portfolio. Below he shares his thoughts on...
SEC Filings Reveal Insider Truth Others Overlook
Reading SEC filings that clarify an inside view others remain willfully blind to... how's your Saturday going?
War Fears Spark Market Panic, but Correction May Be Opening Buying Opportunities: Sunny Agrawal
Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices triggered a broad market sell‑off, prompting panic‑driven declines in large‑cap Indian stocks. Sunny Agrawal of SBI Capital Markets argues the fall reflects exaggerated risk assumptions rather than weakened fundamentals, leaving valuations attractive for long‑term...
Diversify Beyond Equities: Gold, Capital Efficiency Boost Models
Yes, we are overweight equities, but it is the other stuff that has really helped our models. @sonusvarghese wrote this back in August on how we were thinking about gold, capital efficiency, and managed futures in a portfolio.
Small‑Cap Value Beats Growth as Boring Sectors Rise
Small-cap growth dominated for years on speculation and unprofitable names. That trade is stalling. Q4 2025: small-cap value quietly outperformed growth for the first time in years. Insurance. Regional banks. Business services. The boring stuff is waking up. @InfraCap @JDHatfield_ICAP break it down: https://t.co/atAM4Pmj2y
Avoid the Top-Heavy S&P 500 With Equal-Weight ETFs
The article highlights equal‑weight ETFs as a tool to counter the AI‑driven, top‑heavy bias of the S&P 500. It compares Invesco’s S&P 500 Equal‑Weight (RSP), First Trust’s Nasdaq‑100 Equal‑Weight (QQEW) and Invesco’s Russell 1000 Equal‑Weight (EQAL), noting their fee structures, yields and YTD...
HIMS Poised to Be Top 2026 Market Opportunity
$HIMS at $15 in 2026 will prove to be one of the best opportunities in the market this year. 💪🏻🚀
Smallcaps Cheaper but Not Cheap Yet: Sonam Srivastava Urges Selective Investing
Small‑cap stocks have corrected sharply, pulling valuations 25‑30% lower, yet many still trade at premium multiples. Sonam Srivastava recommends a selective approach, focusing on sectors with solid earnings visibility such as private‑banking, healthcare, infrastructure‑linked capital goods, IT services and consumer...
These 4 Cybersecurity Stocks Are Wall Street’s Favorite AI-Proof Plays
Wall Street is betting on cybersecurity firms as AI agents expand enterprise traffic. Analysts highlight CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare and Okta as the top AI‑proof plays, citing strong platform capabilities and favorable valuation metrics. The iShares Cybersecurity ETF outperformed...
Buffett & Munger Reveal True Cost of Equity
Most investors misunderstand the cost of equity. Below is the most explicit Buffett has ever been on his cost of equity... BUT the real insights come from Charlie Munger's push back and Buffett's Punch Card Idea ⬇️Link⬇️
My Latest SeekingAlpha Article: Silver Mining Stocks With Production Growth
The Seeking Alpha piece spotlights 18 silver mining companies that are projected to increase production over the next 12‑18 months. It highlights firms with expanding reserves, higher ore grades, and cost‑efficient operations, many of which are positioned in North America...
IYM: A Solid ETF To Capitalize On Gases, Gold, Copper, Other Materials' Blistering Upside
Analyst Komal Sarwar initiates coverage of the iShares US Basic Materials ETF (IYM) with a buy rating, highlighting its 35% total return over the past twelve months. The fund’s targeted exposure to industrial gases, gold, copper and other metals drives outperformance versus peers such...
The Best 3 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades
Consumer staples represent just 5.3% of the S&P 500 but offer defensive characteristics such as low volatility and above‑average dividend yields. The article highlights three buy‑and‑hold candidates: Coca‑Cola Consolidated, Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, and Keurig Dr Pepper. Both Coca‑Cola bottlers benefit from...
Is Stagflation Creeping Into the Picture?
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts Travis Hoyam, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman dissect the risk of stagflation in 2026, highlighting the recent dip in Q4 GDP growth to 0.7% and persistent inflation above 3%. They explore how...
Here's How Much $100 Invested In United States Oil Fund 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
The United States Oil Fund (USO) posted an average annual return of 22.29% over the past five years, outpacing the broader market by 11.45% on an annualized basis. Its market capitalization now sits at $1.88 billion. A $100 stake made five...
My New Position: Investment Thesis Explained
The author disclosed a newly initiated micro‑cap position in a sub‑$100 million market‑cap company, emphasizing its illiquid nature and potential for rapid price appreciation. After a face‑to‑face meeting with the CEO, confidence in the investment thesis increased, citing recent milestone achievements...
Long-Term Stock Investments: Tax Rules and Growth
The article outlines how long‑term stock investing leverages lower capital‑gains taxes, compounding returns, and reduced trading costs to build wealth. Holding assets for more than a year qualifies gains for 0‑15‑20 % rates versus higher ordinary‑income taxes, and a 7 % annual...
DLO’s Fundamentals Soar Despite 64% Price Plunge
$DLO - Stock Price -64% 🔴 - EBITDA +595% 🟢 - Gross Profit +517% 🟢 - Payment Volumes +1,616% 🟢 “In the short run, the market is a voting machine, but in the long run, it is a weighing machine.”
These Stocks Will Benefit From AI and an Aging Population, Jefferies Says. They Also Pay Dividends
Jefferies analysts say artificial intelligence and an aging population are creating a powerful tailwind for senior‑housing REITs. They highlight Welltower, which has built a decade‑long data‑science platform, integrated OpenAI, and offers a 1.4% dividend, and American Healthcare REIT, a 2024...
Franco-Nevada May Be the Best Way to Play a Commodity Supercycle
Franco‑Nevada Corp. (FNV) posted a strong fourth‑quarter earnings beat, yet its share price has largely stalled after an initial post‑earnings rally. The royalty‑streaming model lets the company capture upside from gold, silver, platinum‑group metals and a growing portfolio of oil,...
Looking to Insure Your Portfolio? Start With These 3 Stocks
Insurance stocks are gaining attention as defensive assets amid market volatility, thanks to steady premium streams and sizable bond investments. Chubb, Progressive, and Arch Capital each posted strong 2025 results, with record net incomes and combined ratios well below industry...
Karat Packaging Posts Record Q4 Sales, Boosts Profit
Solid report from small/micro Karat Packaging $KRT, a specialty distributor and manufacturer of environmentally friendly, disposable foodservice products. A way to play the growth in food delivery businesses like Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash etc and take-out. Has a small ongoing buyback. Fourth Quarter...
Value Stocks Outperform Even in AI-Driven Market
Value investing is alive and well. The indices (S&P & Russell) have cap, sector and factor-selection biases that mask the performance of classic investment strategies. Buying a cross-sectional (sector-neutral basket) of cheap stocks has outperformed over time, and even during...
3 UK Mid-Cap Stocks for Growth and Solidity on the Cheap
Three UK mid‑cap stocks—Tate & Lyle, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Whitbread—are highlighted as undervalued opportunities. Tate & Lyle has completed a shift to high‑margin specialty ingredients, but U.S. inflation‑driven demand weakness has depressed earnings and driven the share price down. Hikma...
Markets Enter Regime Change, Not Crash, Amid Slow Repricing
$SPY at 2026 lows. Dow below 47K. The "buy the dip" crowd has gone very quiet. This is what a regime change looks like. Not a crash. Just a slow, grinding repricing of risk. https://t.co/p01B1V5aNG
Intangibles Outvalue Factories; Investors Must Adapt
Intangible assets—things like brand reputation, proprietary knowledge, and organizational capabilities—have become more valuable than physical factories and equipment...how are investors capturing this information? by @larryswedroe https://t.co/CW1mUsiweK https://t.co/Hu32LLmXw8
The Baron Capital Blueprint: An Active Solution For True Growth
Baron Capital’s First Principles ETF (RONB) uses a deep‑research, first‑principles framework to identify long‑term growth leaders amid the AI‑driven 2026 market. The fund, managed by Ron, David, and Michael Baron, targets companies with intrinsic value, visionary leadership, and sustainable moats,...
Public Record Undermines Lazy Valuation, Raises Premium Bid Stakes
New on $MAPS: I think the public record is now strong enough to reject lazy, tape-anchored valuation—and strong enough to make a future “premium” bid answer much harder questions than management might like. Linked below. 1/2 https://t.co/ApS7y2tctJ