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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%.
A $1 Billion Reason to Buy GE Aerospace Stock Now
GE Aerospace reported Q4 2025 earnings of $1.57 per share, beating estimates by roughly 10%, while revenue jumped 20% to $11.9 billion. Operating profit rose 14% to $2.3 billion, though the adjusted margin slipped to 19.2% due to a delivery‑heavy mix and higher R&D spend. Free cash flow reached $1.8 billion for the quarter, lifting annual FCF to $7.7 billion and leaving the company with $12.4 billion in cash. The stock is trading near a 52‑week high, up 71% year‑to‑date, outpacing the broader Industrials sector.
Value Investing Returns Amid Historic Growth Cycle
We are in the midst of one of the largest growth cycles in modern history. Has the switch finally been flipped back to value in 2026?
Deep Research Jumpstarts Investment Thesis Evaluation
Deep research can save so much time evaluating an investment thesis You can't rely on it entirely, but an awesome start https://t.co/PLQyWBlnS1
Constellation Software 4Q'25 Update
Constellation Software reported a solid fourth‑quarter 2025, with its maintenance and recurring revenue segment—about 75% of total sales—growing 6% year‑over‑year, an acceleration of roughly 200 basis points versus the prior quarter. Management said artificial intelligence has not yet affected organic...
Why Earnings Beat Cash Flow for Long-Term Investment Decisions
A new January 2026 study by McInnis, Silva and Yu shows that while free cash flow predicts short‑term cash generation, earnings become the superior predictor of cash flows over 9‑20‑year horizons. The researchers attribute this reversal to investment accruals, which...
AI-Driven Quant Models and Two Defensive Strategies
🔬 Research links: building quant models, the proper use of AI, and a look at two defensive strategies. https://t.co/Dgs1We8thJ chart: https://t.co/zEEeAwtzS4 https://t.co/8FlBmkGAR6
Broker’s Call: Ambuja Cements (Buy)
HDFC Securities maintains a Buy on Ambuja Cements, setting a revised target price of ₹680 per share, down from ₹700, while the stock trades at ₹462.30. Management highlighted healthy demand momentum and a recovering cement price environment, alongside ongoing plant‑infrastructure...
TD Cowen Downgrades Novo Nordisk on Concerns over Semaglutide Patent Loss, Pipeline Outlook
TD Cowen downgraded Novo Nordisk to hold and trimmed its price target to $42, citing an imminent loss of semaglutide exclusivity and a lackluster pipeline. The analyst highlighted that the semaglutide patent expires in several key markets this month, opening the...
This Cybersecurity Stock Is Positioned to Capitalize on AI Tailwinds, Says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley upgraded CrowdStrike (CRWD) to overweight, raising its price target to $510, implying roughly 17% upside. Analyst Meta Marshall highlighted the company’s AI‑driven platform advantage and the rapid expansion of its Falcon Flex subscription model, which grew 120% year‑over‑year in...
Why Strategy Inc (MSTR) Is One of the Best Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years
Clear Street trimmed its price target for Strategy Inc. (MSTR) to $198 from $268, citing persistently lower Bitcoin prices and more conservative yield assumptions, but kept a Buy rating. The firm highlighted MSTR’s position as the best‑capitalized issuer in the...
National Grid: Raising Economic Moat Rating to Narrow and Fair Value Estimate
Morningstar raised National Grid’s economic moat rating to Narrow and lifted its fair‑value estimate by 19% to GBX 1,440. The utility accepted the final RIIO‑T3 2026‑31 regulatory determination and extended its business plan to 2031, keeping 10% asset‑growth guidance while boosting...
Billionaire Philippe Laffont Dumped His Fund's Stake in Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave and Boosted His Position in Wall Street's Hottest Stock-Split Stock...
The latest Form 13F filing from Coatue Management highlighted a dramatic portfolio reshuffle by founder Philippe Laffont. In the fourth quarter the fund liquidated its entire CoreWeave position—more than 6.7 million shares worth roughly $920 million—after the AI‑focused data‑center company more than doubled...
How Income Investors Can Avoid Dividend Traps in 2026
Equity‑income yields have slipped to historic lows, with the Morningstar US Market Index delivering under 1.2% in Q1 2026 and the global ex‑US index at just 2.6%. The article warns that chasing high‑yield stocks often leads investors into financially stressed companies,...
GAM’s Markham Questions How Long Relief Rally Will Last
GAM's head of global equities, Paul Markham, cautioned that the recent market relief rally is unlikely to endure. He expects investors to stay wary despite the bounce, citing potential volatility from ongoing geopolitical tensions. Markham is keeping his current stance—long...
Tigress Financial Lifts PT on McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) to $385 From $360 – Here’s Why
On March 6, Tigress Financial raised its 12‑month price target for McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) from $360 to $385 while maintaining a Buy rating. The upgrade cites the fast‑food giant’s powerful global brand, AI‑driven operational efficiencies, rapid unit expansion, and asset‑light franchise...
Tigress Financial Lifts PT on McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) to $385 From $360 – Here’s Why
Tigress Financial raised its price target for McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) to $385 from $360, reaffirming a Buy rating. The firm cited the fast‑food giant’s powerful global brand, AI‑driven operational efficiencies, rapid unit expansion, and asset‑light franchise model. Combined with the stock’s...
Why Should You Buy Stocks Even when World War III Breaks Out? Warren Buffett Explains
Warren Buffett warned that even a full‑scale World War would not deter him from buying stocks, arguing that cash erodes in value during large‑scale conflicts. The current US‑Iran tension has pushed the Dow and India’s Nifty down about 4%, reviving...
Why The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Is One of the Best Stocks That Will Always Grow
Wells Fargo lifted its price target on Procter & Gamble to $177, maintaining an Overweight stance and calling the stock the best starter for Staples versus the S&P 500. In Q2 FY2026, PG posted net sales of $22.2 billion, a modest 1 %...
Why The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) Is One of the Best Stocks That Will Always Grow
Procter & Gamble (PG) remains a cornerstone of consumer‑staples investing as Wells Fargo lifted its price target to $177, citing the stock’s strong defensive profile. In fiscal Q2 2026 the company posted $22.2 billion in net sales, a modest 1% year‑over‑year increase, while...
Bharat Electronics to HAL: Motilal Oswal Recommends 4 Defence Stocks to Buy for 38% Upside Amid Middle East Conflict
Motilal Oswal recommends four Indian defence stocks—Bharat Electronics, Bharat Dynamics, Hindustan Aeronautics and Astra Microwave—citing a 38% upside for HAL amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The brokerage expects the geopolitical tension to boost global defence spending, lifting India’s defence...
Barclays Retains an Equal Weight Rating on Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC)
Barclays analyst Andrew Mok raised Acadia Healthcare’s price target to $20, up from $14, while keeping an Equal Weight rating. The company posted fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $821.5 million, a 6.1% year‑over‑year increase, and reported adjusted EBITDA of $99.8 million. A $996.2 million...
Stocks to Buy in 2026 for Long Term: Nippon Life, Gravita India Among 5 Stocks that Could Give Double Digit...
Brokerages are highlighting five Indian equities—Nippon Life India Asset Management, Polycab India, Apollo Tyres, Gravita India and Corona Remedies—as long‑term buys for 2026, each offering double‑digit upside potential. Targets range from ₹600 for Apollo Tyres to ₹2,010 for Gravita India,...
Screen Out 95% of Stocks with Six Simple Metrics
Use these criteria to eliminate 95% of stocks: Revenue growth 12% Shares outstanding <2% Net debt to FCF below 5x Free cash flow growth +15% Return on Invested capital +15% Earnings per share growth +15%
John Rogers: Where Investors Should Look Beyond The Mega-Cap Trade
John Rogers, co‑CEO of Ariel Investments, warned that the current market turbulence is driven more by policy decisions and geopolitical tension than by traditional credit cycles. He highlighted a widening gap in consumer spending, with affluent consumers still splurging while...
Top Superinvestors Are Buying ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)
Top institutional investors dramatically increased their stakes in ServiceNow (NOW) during the latest 13F filing period, adding roughly $2.5 billion in new equity. The purchases were led by Ken Fisher’s Fisher Asset Management, which added over 6.6 million shares, followed by sizable...
Chase Durable ROIC, Not Just Growth
"Durable ROIC is the economic signature of a high-quality business". Most investors chase growth. The best investors chase durable ROIC. 📈 Return on Invested Capital tells you how efficiently a company turns capital into profits—and the durable part is what separates great...
Energy Stocks Stay Resilient Amid Wild Oil Swing
Wild. A $35 swing in oil prices in one day. Smells fishy... Oil and gas stocks held up remarkably well despite all this. A reminder that silver experienced similar volatility and is now settling at levels well above any point in...
Higher Energy Prices Mean This Stock's Big Dividend Will Get Even Larger. Investor Harrington Is a Buyer
Kinetik Holdings, a Permian‑focused midstream energy firm, is poised to profit from the recent surge in oil and natural‑gas prices. The company currently offers a 7.1% dividend yield and plans to raise the payout 3‑5% annually, with coverage ratios improving...
Buy the Dip: Invest More as Markets Fall
You can't pick a stock market bottom, you can only pick a stock market discount. The strategy for investing is simple: 1. Always stay invested at an asset allocation 2. If the stock market falls 25%/50%/75%, invest 25% of the allocation not...
Utility Investors Warn Against Expanding Risk Responsibilities
Greg Abel: “We see a bigger issue in the utility industry: does the regulatory compact continue to exist? We deploy capital into these businesses, and we receive a return that is reflective of us taking a certain amount of risk....
3 Airline Stocks to Bet on Despite the Sharp Fuel Price Increase
U.S.‑Iran tensions have pushed oil prices into double‑digit gains, forcing airlines onto longer, fuel‑intensive routes and inflating operating costs. Despite the headwinds, analysts highlight Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Travel, and Copa Holdings as resilient picks due to cost‑control measures and strong...
Brazil's Market Near Historic Lows, Poised for Capital Influx
Brazil’s CAPE ratio is approaching one of the most undervalued levels in its history. The Brazilian equity market is nearly as cheap as it was at major historical bottoms — the early 2000s and the political crisis of 2015–16. This is a...
CooperCompanies Insiders Buy as Rebound Setup Forms
CooperCompanies insiders, including the CEO and several directors, bought shares in late 2025 as the stock hit multi‑year lows, signaling confidence in the company’s outlook. The purchases coincide with a modest pull‑back after a solid Q1 earnings beat, offering a...
Buy and Hold S&P 500: $10k Grows to $1.9M
$10,000 in the S&P 500 in 1980 → $1,899,400 today. No day trading. No stock picking. No market timing. Just buy, hold, and let time do the work. Compounding is undefeated.
Small‑Cap Banks Undervalued, Big Banks Overpriced, Deep Value Wins
Long/short financials investor Derek Pilecki of @gatorcapital on: * Why Small Cap Banks Are So Cheap Right Now * Why the U.S. Has Thousands of Banks * His Deep Value Strategy in Financial Stocks * Why Big Banks Are Expensive and Small Banks Are...
The Best Defensive Strategies: Two Centuries of Evidence
The paper extends defensive‑strategy testing back to 1800, revealing that systematic trend‑following and a revised defensive‑absolute‑return overlay (DAR4020) consistently protect a 60/40 portfolio during its worst months. Traditional safe‑haven assets such as gold and continuously‑bought equity puts underperform or erode...
Credo Technologies Hits Bottom: Now Is the Time to Buy
Credo Technology Group (CRDO) appears to have hit a valuation floor, trading around $115 after a March rally. The March 2 earnings beat expectations, showing 52% sequential revenue growth and a 51% net profit margin, while guidance points to continued acceleration....
5 Dividend Stocks Are 60% of Berkshire Hathaway After Buffett’s Q4 Selling Spree
Berkshire Hathaway’s equity portfolio is now dominated by five dividend‑paying stocks—American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Chevron and Coca‑Cola—accounting for just under 60% of its holdings. Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO, handing the reins to Greg Abel, who...
Morgan Stanley Downgrades This Investment Bank, Cites Ongoing Legal and Credit Risks
Jefferies Financial Group was downgraded to equal weight by JPMorgan analyst Ryan Kenny, who cut the price target to $49 from $78, still implying about a 28% upside. The downgrade cites heightened credit and legal risks, including a $126 million lawsuit...
Recurring Collapse Patterns Reveal True Market Drivers
3 patterns that repeat every single time a growth stock collapses, and Tesla, Bitcoin and Palantir are all showing them right now. The Efficient Markets Hypothesis tells you the market gets the pricing right. I have spent decades showing why that...
The Risk of Losing Money in the Stock Market
The article examines the probability of losing money in the stock market, showing that short‑term volatility is common but long‑term outcomes are overwhelmingly positive. Data from the S&P 500 reveal that 5% pullbacks happen multiple times a year, 10% corrections every...
Stay Calm: Regular Investing Beats Market Volatility
Been on bbcnews explaining why financial markets are going haywire due to a spike in energy prices. If you have a pension or other investments don’t panic, keep calm and carry on as bouts of market volatility are usual for...
BPI's Long-Term Appeal Threatened by Rate Cuts
BPI feels like a long term winner. Then again, the Bangko Sentral is lowering rates and NIM compression should follow
Morgan Stanley Says This Undervalued Brazilian Digital Bank Can Double
Morgan Stanley launched coverage of Brazil’s digital lender Agibank, assigning an overweight rating and a $21 price target that suggests roughly 100% upside from its recent IPO price of $12. The analyst team highlighted the bank’s deep discount to peers...
90% of Fund Managers Lag S&P—We Don't Need Them
Not only rich but an elite investor because over any reasonable period of time the vast majority of equity fund managers, like 90%, will underperform the S&P 500. We don’t need them. And I’ll never understand why capitalism hasn’t pointed...
Market Bottomed 17 Years Ago; Now up Tenfold
The stock market bottomed out 17 years ago today. The market is up 10-fold since then (incl divs). https://t.co/SZqfiM1kX3
Tech Investment Gains Spotlighted in Broadcom Analysis
Ray Wang makes the case for investing in tech https://t.co/Xc0L0HR1qL @FoxBusiness @cvpayne @rwang0 of @constellationr discusses @Broadcom's quarter, mega-cap buys, stock-based compensation and more on 'Making Money.' https://t.co/R7sDw6EAZn
Buy Quality Stocks Amid Uncertainty, Not Certainty
Great to be on @SquawkCNBC this morning - if you wait until absolute certainty you will miss some great stocks on sale. Find quality companies with strong balance sheets, great mkt share and good TAMs to add on the...
Rethinking Balanced Portfolios: Beyond Equity and Bond Premia
Traditionally, balanced portfolios rely on the equity and bond risk premia to generate returns. But is there a potentially better way? by @ebasilico https://t.co/dVYUQ1cXTI https://t.co/dSGBs4QvXo
From 57% Plunge to 400% Gain in 11 Years
17 years ago today the S&P 500 bottomed after losing nearly 57%. That started an 11 year long bull market that gained more than 400%. https://t.co/yorh6ENKeo