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Buffer ETFs Offer Downside Protection for Cash‑Shy Investors
Goldman Sachs and Innovator analysts say buffer ETFs can help advisors bring cash‑shy clients back into equities. The funds embed predefined downside buffers of roughly 5%‑15% while preserving upside potential, letting investors hold a diversified basket with limited loss. The built‑in loss limits reduce the psychological barrier of market volatility.
New Article: Gold Miners With High Upside Potential (5/19/2026)
Don Durrett announced a new SeekingAlpha piece titled “Gold Miners With High Upside Potential,” now publicly accessible without a mandatory trial. The article spotlights a handful of large‑cap and junior gold producers that could outperform as prices rise and cost structures improve. Durrett encourages readers to bypass the free‑trial prompt and dive straight into the analysis. The post also links to his Substack newsletter, where he regularly curates mining‑sector insights for thousands of subscribers.
The Green Shoots in Home Depot’s Earnings
In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Matt Frankl dissect Home Depot’s Q1 earnings, noting modest revenue growth (up 4.8% YoY) but a 4.3% earnings decline and tepid comparable sales (0.4% U.S., 0.6%...
Crocs: $4.7B Cash‑flow Machine, Not Just a Fad
Day 28 of 30: How $CROX Crocs actually makes money Most people think they just sell a passing fad of ugly foam clogs They don't...they are quietly running a $4.7 billion cash-flow machine with some of the best profit margins in apparel Here...
American Steel: How Kirby Became an $8bn Tank-Barge Titan
Kirby Corp's market capitalization surged past $8 bn as its shares hit record highs near $158 in April, positioning it among the largest independent tank‑barge operators in the United States. The rally reflects booming demand for inland fuel transport and the...
ARK Invest Adds $32.6 M Shopify Stake After Record Q1 Earnings
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought roughly 255,800 Shopify shares for $32.6 million across three ETFs on May 5, 2026, after the e‑commerce platform posted a blockbuster first quarter. The purchase, which represents 7.8% of the ARK Innovation ETF’s market value, signals Wood’s...
UBS Raises Broadcom Target to $490 After Slashing Anthropic Revenue Forecast
UBS lifted its Broadcom (AVGO) price target to $490 from $475 while trimming its Anthropic-related revenue outlook. The Swiss bank says the deal’s new ASIC structure boosts margins, keeping its bullish case alive despite lower top‑line forecasts.
Zee Steadies the Script Despite Q4 Setback
Zee Entertainment reported a Q4 FY26 standalone net loss of about $22 million, down from a $19 million profit a year earlier, as higher operating and marketing costs squeezed margins. Revenue fell 9% YoY to roughly $227 million, but the full‑year FY26 remained...
Morgan Stanley Forecasts New Growth Cycle for India Amid Geopolitical Risks
Morgan Stanley’s latest equity strategy predicts a new growth cycle for India, driven by policy stimulus and strong consumer demand, even as the country wrestles with a $690‑$697 bn foreign‑exchange squeeze and $50 bn of foreign portfolio outflows. The bank sees India...
Schwab SCHE vs State Street SPGM: Which ETF Wins Emerging‑Market Investors?
Investors weighing emerging‑market exposure must choose between Schwab's Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) and State Street's Global Stock Market ETF (SPGM). SCHE offers a lower 0.07% expense ratio and a 2.60% dividend yield, while SPGM provides broader global coverage with...
QQQ Outpaces MGK as Top Choice for Tech‑Focused Growth Investors
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) has outperformed Vanguard's Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) across 10‑year, 1‑year and year‑to‑date horizons, offering a less top‑heavy portfolio despite a higher expense ratio. Investors weighing tech‑heavy growth funds should note QQQ's larger asset base,...
8x8 Inc (EGHT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
8x8 reported Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue of $185.2 million, marking a fourth straight quarter of year‑over‑year growth and the first GAAP‑profitable year since 2015. Usage‑based offerings surged over 70% YoY, now representing roughly 23% of service revenue, while gross margin...
Auna SA (AUNA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Auna SA reported record Q1 2026 results, producing 82,100 gold‑equivalent ounces and generating $383 million in revenue. Adjusted EBITDA surged to $244 million, three times last year’s level, while free cash flow rose 109% to $95 million. The company paid $65 million in dividends,...
Alpha Lies in Understanding Managers' Long‑Term Strategies
The alpha from 13F's isn't duplicating stale positions. It's from identifying investment strategies over long time horizons of various individual managers and managers in homogenous cohorts and seeing why these folks buy and sell what they buy and sell and...
3 Oversold Consumer Centric Stocks with Big Dividends and Strong Buy Ratings
Three consumer‑focused companies—H&R Block, Kohl’s and Upbound Group—have become technically oversold amid macro‑headwinds, yet each offers a dividend yield above 3% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). H&R Block trades under $40 with a 4.5% yield, Kohl’s hovers around $11 delivering...
Walmart, Coca‑Cola and McDonald’s Topped as Buy‑and‑Hold Dividend Picks
The Motley Fool highlighted Walmart, Coca‑Cola and McDonald’s as the premier dividend stocks for long‑term investors. Each company boasts decades of dividend increases, solid payout ratios and business models that support sustainable cash flow.
How I Think About Investing
The author argues that successful investing hinges on viewing stocks as ownership in businesses and applying simple, cash‑flow‑focused valuation methods such as EV/EBIT and EV/Owner’s Earnings. He warns against short‑term market noise, overtrading, and speculative growth premiums, advocating for patience,...
NextEra’s Dominion Megamerger: How It Affects Your Portfolio
NextEra Energy announced an all‑stock acquisition of Dominion Energy valued at roughly $67 billion, creating a combined utility with an estimated market value of $249 billion. The merger will make the new entity the third‑largest energy company in the United States, behind...
AI Surge Boosts Micron and SanDisk; Analysts Flag Buying Opportunities
AI‑driven data‑center spending has propelled Micron Technology and SanDisk to multi‑digit gains, with shares up more than 700% and 3,200% respectively over the past year. Analysts say the rally reflects pricing power but warn that capacity expansions by Samsung and...
Service Corporation International: Still A 'Buy' For Long-Term Stability
Service Corporation International (SCI) remains a cash‑generating leader in the fragmented death‑care market, operating 1,487 funeral homes and 503 cemeteries. Analyst Daniel Jones reaffirms a “Buy” rating, citing attractive valuation, consistent shareholder returns, and resilience amid a challenging economy. The...
Mega‑Cap Growth Dominates, Value Set for Rebound
Global Growth is still historically expensive, while Value remains relatively cheap, but expensive to its own history. Financials at ~12.2x and Energy at ~12.5x remain cheap. Staples near 19.8x is notable. This chart supports the thesis that we are likely in a: *...
Mercado Libre Deep Dive: Thesis, Model, Risks, Valuation
I just released my Mercado Libre deep dive - $MELI I cover everything you need to know about the current opportunity – from the key pillars of the thesis to the business model, risks, and valuation. Find it via the link in...
M&G PLC Sells $15.3 M of Methanex Shares, Cutting Exposure by 2.4% in Q1
M&G PLC disclosed a $15.27 million sale of 303,555 Methanex shares in the first quarter, trimming its position by 2.4%. The move leaves the chemical maker at $747 million, or 4% of the fund’s U.S. equity assets, as the stock rallies 89.5%...
Value Investing Finds Opportunity Amid AI Fear and Market Distortions
Tweedy Browne’s John Spears And Jay Hill on: * AI Fear Is Creating New Opportunities * How Insider Buying Can Reveal Undervalued Stocks * Big Tech Buybacks May Be Destroying Shareholder Value * Why Market Flows Are Distorting Valuations * What Honey Badgers Can Teach...
Berkshire Hathaway Adds $2.6 B Delta Stake, Exits Amazon in Q1 13‑F Reshuffle
Berkshire Hathaway filed a Q1 13‑F showing a $2.6 billion, 6.1% investment in Delta Airlines and a complete exit from Amazon. The conglomerate also boosted positions in Alphabet and Macy’s while shedding Visa, Mastercard and several other large‑cap names, signaling a...
Lone Peak Takes $24 Million Stake in KBR as Shares Sink 45%
Lone Peak Global Investors disclosed a $24 million purchase of 584,372 KBR shares, representing about 3.6% of its reportable assets. The investment comes as KBR’s stock has slid 45% over the last twelve months, but the fund sees upside in the...
Intuitive Surgical: A Comforting Stock for Troubled Times
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) remains the dominant player in robotic surgery, holding roughly 60‑70% of the global installed base and about 80% of general soft‑tissue systems. The company reported 2025 revenue of $10.1 billion, up 20.5%, and pre‑tax profit of $3.31 billion, up...
As U.S. Debt Surpasses GDP, These 2 ETFs Are Emerging Winners in the “Sell America” Trade
U.S. federal debt has surged past $39 trillion, pushing the debt‑to‑GDP ratio above 100% for the first time since 1946. Credit‑rating agencies have responded with downgrades, heightening concerns about sovereign risk. International equity ETFs Vanguard VXUS and BlackRock IXUS, which together...
India Poised for Strong Growth Revival Despite Global Risks: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley’s new India Equity Strategy Playbook says the country is on the brink of a fresh growth cycle, driven by supportive fiscal and monetary policies, robust domestic demand, and a rebound in corporate earnings. Earnings growth is turning after...
Seth Klarman’s Top Holdings, Trades & Investment Strategy
Baupost Group reported a $5.12 billion equity portfolio, with the top ten holdings representing roughly 74% of assets, underscoring a highly concentrated approach. The firm boosted its Amazon stake by 47% and added sizable positions in Aon, Visa and Teleflex, while...
ITOT Vs. SPTM: Which Total‑Market ETF Wins for Core Portfolios
iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) and SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (SPTM) both charge 0.03% expense ratios, but ITOT holds about 1,000 more stocks and enjoys larger assets under management, offering marginally higher...
Porsche Automobil Holding Posts Q1 Loss After Volkswagen Impairment
Porsche Automobil Holding announced a net loss for Q1 2026 after writing down its Volkswagen stake, weakening adjusted profit and sparking a board‑level review of its investment strategy. The loss underscores the vulnerability of luxury‑car groups that rely heavily on...
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Mirrors Warren Buffett’s Low‑Cost, Long‑Term Strategy
Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO), now managing $958 billion, directly reflects Warren Buffett’s long‑standing recommendation for a low‑cost, high‑allocation index fund. The ETF’s simplicity and low turnover make it a cornerstone for advisors seeking to follow Buffett’s buy‑and‑hold philosophy.
New Wave of IPOs: Monday.com Beats Estimates, Cerebras Looms as Index Rules Shift
Monday.com reported Q1 2026 revenue of $351 million, a 24% YoY rise, and posted adjusted EPS of $1.15, sending its shares up about 25% in pre‑market trading. The earnings beat fuels optimism for the pending Cerebras Systems IPO, even as index...
REIT Valuations Poised for Upside as Repricing Cycle Nears Turning Point
Austin Rogers argues that the REIT repricing cycle is approaching a turning point, with recent valuation trends and buyout activity suggesting upside potential. After four years of steep headwinds, the sector may be ready for a price correction that could...
Occidental and Ardmore Shipping Spotlighted as Overlooked High‑Growth Oil Plays
Research analysts have highlighted Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and Ardmore Shipping (ASC) as two of the most overlooked oil‑related stocks, noting 36% and 75% price gains this year. Both companies posted record Q1 earnings, aggressive debt reduction and rising free cash...
LegalZoom CEO Jeffrey Stibel Buys 125,000 Shares Worth $770K, Boosting Investor Confidence
LegalZoom chief executive Jeffrey Stibel bought 125,000 shares at $6.15 each, a $769,000 purchase disclosed in a May 11, 2026 Form 4 filing. The buy comes as the stock is down 35.2% year‑over‑year, and follows a 68% reduction in his holdings...
Software Stocks Show Wide PSG Valuation Gaps
SaaS PSG Ratio: Growth-adjusted valuation still shows major dispersion across software stocks PSG helps compare software companies by looking at valuation relative to expected growth, not valuation alone. A lower PSG can signal a more attractive growth-adjusted setup, while a higher PSG...
Delphi Financial Boosts Ellington Financial Stake by $8.7 Million
Delphi Financial Group bought an additional 686,639 shares of Ellington Financial for an estimated $8.73 million, raising its ownership to 0.97% of the REIT and representing 7.5% of Delphi’s reportable assets. The move underscores Delphi’s confidence in Ellington’s mortgage‑backed portfolio and...
Berkshire Hathaway Holds Apple, Triples Alphabet in First 13‑F Under Greg Abel
Berkshire Hathaway filed its first 13‑F under new CEO Greg Abel, keeping its 228 million‑share Apple stake intact while tripling its Alphabet holding to roughly 58 million shares worth about $17 billion. The filing also added a $2.65 billion position in Delta Air Lines...
HSBC’s Max Kettner Holds Strongest Bullish Call on Global Equities
HSBC chief multi‑asset strategist Max Kettner reaffirmed the bank’s maximum overweight stance on global equities, arguing that systematic investors still have room to buy despite easing Middle‑East tensions. He highlighted an 11% quarter‑on‑quarter rise in S&P 500 net income and...
Citi Warns S&P 500 Gains Hinge on Narrow Group of AI‑heavy Winners
Citi’s latest earnings analysis finds that roughly 50% of the S&P 500’s first‑quarter earnings beat stemmed from one‑time items and that about 20 technology‑heavy stocks delivered the bulk of the upside. The bank cautions that without broader sector participation, further...
S&P 500 Extends Seven-Week Winning Streak, Sets New May Record Highs
The S&P 500 logged a seventh consecutive weekly rise, up 0.13% for the week and reaching a fresh high of 7,399. The rally was fueled by tech gains and optimism from a Trump‑Xi summit, even as oil prices and bond...
Space Stocks Surge as Firefly and Intuitive Machines Vie for Investor Favor Ahead of SpaceX IPO
Firefly Aerospace (FLY) and Intuitive Machines (LUNR) have outperformed the broader market, with shares up 36% and 46% respectively since the SpaceX IPO announcement. The rally reflects heightened investor appetite for space‑related equities as SpaceX prepares a July 2026 offering...
Omega Fund Management Boosts Bicara Therapeutics Stake to 29% with $3.2M Purchase
Omega Fund Management disclosed a $3.23 million purchase of 187,500 Bicara Therapeutics shares, taking its position to roughly 29% of the fund’s reportable assets. The move underscores a concentrated bet on the clinical‑stage oncology firm as its stock climbs 50% year‑to‑date.
Spreadsheet Reveals Undervalued Cybersecurity Stocks Like APP, RDDT
I put together a spreadsheet of 60+ software, cloud and cybersecurity companies: - % down from their 52 week high - % up from their 52 week low - current NTM ev/revs multiple - current NTM ev/ebitda multiple - 2 year expected revenue growth...
KITS Poised for $500M Revenue, 3‑year Upside
$KITS is currently being offered at bargain prices. I think today will prove to be a massive buying opportunity looking out 2-3 years. I think KITS can reach $500M in revenues, or close to it, by 2030-2031. EBITDA margins should...
SPHQ Outpaced JQUA by 500 Basis Points Over Five Years Despite Being the Riskier Trade
The Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ) has outperformed JPMorgan’s U.S. Quality Factor ETF (JQUA) by roughly 500 basis points over the past five years, delivering a 92.36% total return versus JQUA’s 84.42%. While both funds target high‑return‑on‑equity, low‑accrual, financially strong...
Our Top 10 High Growth Dividend Stocks - May 2026
Financially Free Investor released its May 2026 list of the top ten high‑growth dividend stocks, chosen from roughly 400 candidates using proprietary quantitative and qualitative models. The selection emphasizes dividend growth and sustainability, sector diversification, and positive price momentum, aiming at...
ADT Has A Clear AI-Driven Future (Rating Upgrade)
ADT’s investment case sharpened after Apollo’s complete exit and aggressive share repurchases, freeing cash for growth initiatives. While 2026 revenue and EPS guidance remain flat, the company targets a 5% revenue and 10% EPS compound annual growth rate by embedding...
NASDAQ100 Hedge Fails as Growth Correlations Decouple
Strategy change - portfolio management & hedging For years, we successfully hedged our concentrated growth portfolio by shorting NASDAQ100 futures. It was simple, liquid and highly effective - a reliable offset during stock market downtrends when correlations between our holdings and...