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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%.
NextNRG Inc (NXXT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NextNRG reported a 195% revenue jump to $81.8 million in 2025, driven by acquisitions, a merger, and expansion into four new markets. Gross profit rose to $6.9 million with margins improving to 10.4% in Q4, while GAAP net loss widened to $88.2 million due to $42.6 million in non‑cash stock‑based compensation and other charges. The company closed its first long‑term microgrid contracts in California and disclosed a $750 million energy‑infrastructure pipeline. Liquidity remains tight with year‑end cash of $384,000 and a $25 million working‑capital deficit, offset by a $50 million equity raise and active debt facilities.
Will AI Destroy the Software Industry?
The Motley Fool Money podcast examined how generative AI is reshaping the SaaS sector, highlighting sharp valuation drops and the vulnerability of per‑seat licensing models. Chegg’s collapse—over 99% loss since its 2021 peak—illustrates the threat of free AI tools, while...
14 Most Undervalued Cybersecurity Stocks to Invest In
The article spotlights 14 cybersecurity stocks deemed undervalued, each trading below a forward P/E of 15 and backed by recent positive developments. It highlights Cognyte Software’s $5 million contract with a U.S. state law‑enforcement agency and Box’s launch of the AI‑powered...
5 Most Undervalued Cybersecurity Stocks to Invest In
Progress Software Corp (NASDAQ: PRGS) saw its price targets trimmed by Citi to $46 and Wedbush to $45, yet both firms retained bullish ratings. The software maker posted a forward P/E of 4.65, underscoring a sizable discount to peers. Q1...
11 Undervalued Quantum Computing Stocks to Invest In
The article spotlights eleven publicly traded quantum‑computing stocks that trade at forward P/E multiples below 15, suggesting they are undervalued relative to the sector’s long‑term potential. It explains how companies such as Accenture and NXP are forging partnerships that embed...
5 Undervalued Quantum Computing Stocks to Invest In
NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) announced a strategic collaboration with Nutanix to integrate its ONTAP data‑management platform into the Nutanix Cloud Platform, enhancing hybrid and multicloud capabilities for enterprises. The company also partnered with Elastio to embed ransomware detection and recovery assurance into...
VFLO: Free Cash Flow + Growth Is A Winning Formula
VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) targets high free‑cash‑flow yields while preserving growth, using a blend of trailing and forward FCF metrics, quality screens via enterprise value, and growth filters. The fund’s 50‑stock, sector‑capped portfolio trades at roughly 14× forward...
9 Fastest Growing Rare Earth Stocks to Invest In
Rare earth elements are emerging as a strategic investment theme as supply chains remain heavily China‑centric while Western governments pour capital into domestic production. The article highlights that hedge funds and billionaire investors are quietly building positions in under‑owned companies...
EMXC: An Ex-U.S. Buy On Ex-China And Semiconductors
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC) has been upgraded to a Buy as investors rotate capital out of China and U.S. friend‑shoring policies favor allied chip hubs. The fund’s portfolio is dominated by Asian semiconductor leaders—TSMC, Samsung...
I've Owned Apple Stock for Years. Here's Why I'm Letting Its AI Story Play Out.
Apple has chosen a low‑cost AI playbook, partnering with Google’s Gemini for Siri rather than building its own large model, while continuing to drive hardware sales. The company posted a 16% jump in Q1 revenue to $144 billion and a 19%...
Graham's Edge: Process Over Story, Let Statistics Win
Graham's edge wasn't genius. It was a process: 1️⃣ Find broadly undervalued securities, not one "perfect" pick 2️⃣ Let margin of safety do the work, not your story 3️⃣ Repeat until the math wins Most investors want a great story. Graham wanted great odds. Stories...
Stay Invested: Best Market Days Follow the Worst
The S&P 500 just ripped higher, a 99.8th percentile 10-day run. And this is exactly why time in the market beats timing the market. Because the market doesn’t send invitations before its best days. Miss just a handful of them, the explosive rebounds,...
VYM: If You're Chasing Dividends, This Might Trip You Up
Vanguard’s High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (VYM) delivers a low‑cost, large‑cap value exposure with a 2.29% trailing‑12‑month yield and 15 years of dividend growth. The fund underweights technology and leans toward financials, energy and consumer‑defensive stocks, a tilt that...
Buffett Warns Wall Street of Market Risks as S&P 500 Drops 5% in March
Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, warned investors that market volatility and macro uncertainty could erode recent gains, after the S&P 500 closed March with a 5% decline. His comments, delivered in a CNBC interview, underscore concerns over the U.S....
GAM: Great Portfolio, But You're Not Getting The Discount Back
General American Investors Company (GAM) remains a century‑old closed‑end fund that concentrates on large‑cap equities for long‑term compounding. Because it lacks a managed distribution policy and only pays realized gains, the fund consistently trades 10‑15% below its net asset value....
Progressive Leads Insurance Stocks to Beat S&P 500 Over 10 Years
Insurance equities have delivered superior returns, with Progressive (PGR) outpacing the S&P 500 over the past decade. The carrier posted EPS growth from $14.40 to $19.23, a combined ratio under 90% in 2025, and a $13.50 per‑share dividend, underscoring the...
David Einhorn Signals Downside Risk, Shifts Greenlight Capital to Preservation
Greenlight Capital’s David Einhorn warned investors that market optimism may be masking significant downside risk and announced a renewed emphasis on capital preservation. The fund posted a 6.5% first‑quarter gain, outpacing a 4.4% decline in the S&P 500, while keeping...
EU Economy Chief Warns of Stagflation Shock Threatening Euro Stock Valuations
European Union economy commissioner Vera Jourova warned that the bloc faces a “stagflationary shock” driven by war‑related supply bottlenecks and persistent inflation. The warning raises concerns for Euro‑area corporate earnings and could pressure equity valuations across the region.
Dow Q4 2024 Earnings Call Shows Flat EBITDA Amid 2% Sales Dip and $1B Cost‑Cut Plan
Dow (DOW) released its Q4 2024 earnings call transcript, revealing $10.4 billion in net sales, a 2% drop, and operating EBITDA of $1.2 billion, essentially flat year‑over‑year. Management outlined a $1 billion annual cost‑reduction program, a $300‑$500 million CapEx cut and a 1,500‑person workforce...
TikTok Challenger Triller Makes a Surprising Revenue Reveal: $0 From Its Media Businesses
Triller disclosed that it generated zero revenue from its social‑media and streaming operations in 2025, with the entire $22 million of revenue coming from a financial‑services business linked to its 2024 merger with a Hong Kong firm. The company incurred $22.7 million...
Lumen Technologies' High-Stakes Fiber Bet Nearly Bankrupted It. Now, It's Powering Its AI Future
Lumen Technologies, after narrowly avoiding bankruptcy, has slashed debt and sold its consumer business, now focusing on AI networking and cloud services built on its extensive fiber infrastructure. A new AWS Interconnect partnership sparked a >10% share rally, highlighting the...
Diversifiers Shine as Equities and Bonds Re‑correlate
With equities and bonds positively correlated again (a déjà vu to 2022), it’s good to see that the group of diversifiers that I have in my hypothetical 60/20/20 model have been doing their job. The chart below shows the “crawling”...
Active Financials ETF Holds Sector Earnings Leaders
T. Rowe Price’s Financials ETF (TFNS) is heavily weighted toward companies projected to drive a 15.1% earnings surge in the financial sector for Q1, according to FactSet. The fund’s top positions include Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, Mastercard, and sizable stakes in...
Aevex: Small Drones at Scale
Aevex (AVEX) is preparing a 16‑million‑share offering priced between $18 and $22 per share. The company posted Q1 2026 revenue of $200‑$208 million, a four‑fold year‑over‑year increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $33.5‑$36.4 million, reversing a prior‑year loss. Valuation multiples now sit near 2.6×...
RQI: What Real Estate Should Be
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund (RQI) continues to deliver a blend of reliable monthly income and capital appreciation. The fund raised its monthly distribution by 12.5% to $0.09 per share, while its net asset value has risen 20%...
Sterling, IBD Stock Of The Day, Soars 370% In One Year. It Could Climb Even More.
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has surged more than 370% since its April 2025 low and is now hovering near a 477‑point buy‑point, signaling a potential breakout. The company’s E‑Infrastructure division, which builds data‑center and semiconductor projects, posted a 59% sales jump to...
Yancoal Acquires Kestrel: A Deal Built for a Buyer's Market
Yancoal Australia agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Kestrel, one of the world’s largest underground coking‑coal mines, for up to $2.4 billion. The transaction includes a $1.85 billion upfront payment with the balance contingent on future coal‑price recovery. A discounted cash‑flow...
Is Tesla a Chip Stock Now? Investors Are Cheering a Semiconductor Milesto...
Tesla announced that its next‑generation AI5 chip has been "taped out," meaning the design is finalized and ready for fabrication. The AI5 is intended to power Tesla's upcoming humanoid robots and high‑performance AI supercomputers, with volume production slated for 2027....
Liquidity Surge Signals Tech and Crypto Rally Ahead
The Everything Code suggests that over time the NDX has a 97% correlation with GMI Total Global Liquidity. Total Liquidity is at all time highs. NDX is following. We have been long tech stocks in GMI (and RV Pro) since Dec 2022...
Two Wall Street Analysts Are Getting Bullish on a Target Turnaround. Here's Why
Target’s shares have jumped about 26% so far in 2026 after a 28% plunge in 2025, putting the retailer on track to end four consecutive years of losses. A March‑announced strategic revamp expands grocery, high‑end cosmetics and sports merchandise, aiming...
Equities Rally on Hope, Valuations Still Under Pressure
Equity markets gapped higher last week on hopes that the negotiations in Pakistan would lead to some sort of détente. The week closed with an S&P 500 index at 6816, a mere 2.6% below its all-time high set on January...
Amid Volatile Headlines, Revisit Your Investment Thesis
It’s getting increasingly challenging to write my WAAR these past few Sundays, given how much the headlines keep lurching back and forth. Truce one day, threats of extinction the next, and back and forth we go. My inclination these days is to...
4 Closed-End Fund Buys In March 2026
In March 2026 the author increased positions in four closed‑end funds, targeting deep discounts that emerged after a broad market pullback. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund now trades at a double‑digit discount, while BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust...
Luxury Giants Face Structural Demand Reset
Hermes $RMS just cratered 13% at one point of today's trading session. Kering is struggling to find its footing. LVMH is struggling too. The luxury "black hole" is officially here. We aren't just seeing a soft quarter here and there;...
JetBlue Founder Predicts Bankruptcy, No Buyers This Year
JetBlue Founder Warns The Airline May Go Bankrupt This Year — And Says Nobody Will Buy It - View from the Wing https://t.co/fFvy77qBrc
Nike’s Reality Check | The Debrief
Nike’s new CEO Elliot Hill, back in October 2024, is still fighting a deep earnings slump. The latest quarterly results missed expectations and the company warned of another down quarter, eroding investor patience. While Nike remains the largest sports‑wear brand,...
Beta Tweaks and Cash Raise Boost Portfolio Performance
Tweaks to beta yesterday (raising cash) Sold some VEA -0.3% Today GSG -0.3% Today GLD -1.2% Today SPY +0.8% Today Net net those worked.
Small and Mid‑Cap Yields Surpass Large Caps
Asset location implications: Dividend yields are now higher in small and mid caps vs. large caps https://t.co/UPCV1LiXSB
Fidelity Unveils Five‑Step Playbook to Shield Investors as S&P 500 Slides 4% YTD
Fidelity Investments, overseeing $5.8 trillion in assets, released a five‑point strategy to help retail investors weather a 4% year‑to‑date drop in the S&P 500. The plan emphasizes bolstering emergency funds, systematic investing, and portfolio rebalancing to preserve long‑term goals.
Thorndike's Power Ratio Reveals Tiny Firms' Extreme Multiples
I like Thorndike's Power Ratio: TTM revenue growth rate divided by EV/EBITDA Multiple. PE has averaged 0.75x. Search funds 2-3x. You can get some wildly high numbers in small public companies. What's the highest you've seen?
Starlink Drives 75%‑80% of SpaceX’s $1.75T Value
Here's what most people miss about SpaceX: 75–80% of its value isn't rockets. It's Starlink. The satellite internet business that nobody believed in is now the backbone of a $1.75 trillion company.
Agree Realty Boosts Q2 Investment to $725M, Raises Full-Year Guidance to $1.6B
Agree Realty (ADC) announced a $725 million investment across three external growth platforms in Q2 2025 and lifted its full‑year investment guidance to $1.4‑$1.6 billion. The REIT also reported $2.3 billion in liquidity, a 1.3% rise in core FFO per share, and a 15%...
Aztec Minerals Strikes 2,676 G/T Silver, Still Undervalued
A juicy 2,676 gram-meter #silver hit for @AztecMinerals in another step-out hole at Tombstone, the footprint continuing to grow. As JV says from the tour last week, consensus from every analyst was “this stock is deeply undervalued." Buy window still...
This Name Keeps Data Centers Buzzing. Shares Set Up In A Base.
Dycom Industries beat Q4 earnings, driven by surging demand for fiber‑optic infrastructure in data centers. The company reported a 74% profit jump to $2.03 per share, sales up 34% to $1.458 billion, and a 23% increase in its backlog, now $9.542 billion....
IShares USMV and Two ETFs Flagged as Crash‑Shelter Funds After Market Dip
Investors fleeing the S&P 500’s 11% plunge in early April have turned to iShares’ MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF (USMV) and two peer funds as defensive crash‑shelters. The USMV manages about $23 billion, charges a 0.15% expense ratio and has...
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Announces ₹7 Final Dividend Along with Q4 Results
ICICI Lombard posted a 7.3% year‑on‑year rise in Q4 FY2026 net profit to ₹547 crore (≈$66 million) and a 10.5% increase in full‑year PAT to ₹2,772 crore (≈$334 million). Retail health insurance premiums surged 55.7% YoY, driving much of the growth, while motor premiums...
First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF Beats S&P 500 for Third Straight Year
The First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) has outperformed the S&P 500 in each of the past three calendar years, driven by a reshoring theme that favors U.S. industrial and mid‑cap firms. The fund’s niche focus and disciplined...
Nike’s Reality Check
The episode examines Nike’s ongoing turnaround under CEO Elliot Hill, focusing on flat Q3 sales, investor impatience, and the brand’s struggle to craft a compelling narrative despite strong product innovation and scale. BOF analyst Mike Sykes highlights modest wins in...
ASML Beats Q1 Forecast, Raises Outlook – Euro‑Stoxx Tech Giant Posts $9.5B Sales
Dutch lithography leader ASML reported first‑quarter net sales of €8.77 billion (≈$9.5 billion) and profit before tax of €3.20 billion, beating analysts’ expectations. The company also lifted its second‑quarter sales outlook and announced a €2.70 per‑share dividend, underscoring its pivotal role in the...
Lucid Group Names Silvio Napoli CEO, Raises $750 Million in New Funding
Lucid Group announced the appointment of Silvio Napoli as its permanent chief executive and closed a $750 million financing round that includes a $550 million convertible preferred investment from a Public Investment Fund affiliate and a $200 million infusion from Uber. The cash...