5 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Seth Klarman
Billionaire investor Seth Klarman’s Baupost Group has added Union Pacific (UNP) to its 13F portfolio, now representing roughly 7% of its holdings. The railroad giant announced a $3.3 billion capital‑improvement plan for 2026, aiming to tighten its operating ratio despite macro‑economic headwinds. Baupost increased its stake by about 9% in Q4 2025, holding 1.63 million shares. The company’s earnings outlook remains in the mid‑single‑digit range, reflecting volume and cost pressures.
Invested Assets Growth Bolsters UBS Group AG (UBS) Net Profit
UBS Group AG reported a strong 2025 performance, with invested assets climbing 15% to over $7 trillion, reinforcing its status among the world’s largest wealth managers. Net profit rose to $7.7 billion, driven by a 56% jump in fourth‑quarter earnings to $1.2 billion...
Exasol FY2025: The Turnaround Is Complete. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Exasol AG reported FY2025 results that confirm its cost‑structure turnaround, delivering $4.5 million EBITDA, $3.3 million net income and $4.3 million free cash flow. Annual recurring revenue in its focus verticals reached $29 million, but growth slowed to 10 % year‑over‑year, down from 24 % the...
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[ShareScope] Small-Cap Spotlight Report: BRAVE BISON
Brave Bison, an £83 million small‑cap marketing‑technology firm, recently took a 28% stake in advert‑testing company System1 through a £7 million share‑swap with founder John Kearon. The transaction sparked speculation that Bison might be a superior investment, especially after its January update...
What Happens To Stocks When Bond Yields Go Down?
The article explains that falling bond yields typically lift stock prices, as lower interest rates make equity cash flows more valuable and shift investor appetite toward riskier assets. A backtest using SPY and TLT from 2003‑2025 shows that going long...
Russell Napier’s Warning: The Great Portfolio Reset
Russell Napier warns that investors face a "great portfolio reset" as bond markets lose appeal, U.S. equities become riskier, and financial repression intensifies. He argues that prolonged low‑interest rates will erode fixed‑income returns, prompting a shift toward real assets and...
Visional (4194 JP)
Visional, a Japanese HR‑tech firm valued at roughly $1.9 billion, evolved from the BizReach platform founded by Soichiro “Swimmy” Minami. The service hosts over three million candidate profiles in a private, subscription‑based database, charging users about $30 per month and taking...
Is MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
MercadoLibre (MELI) traded at $1,732.33 on March 16, with trailing and forward P/E ratios of 43.97 and 25.77 respectively. The company posted 39% year‑over‑year revenue growth in Q3 2025, marking its 27th straight quarter above 30% growth, and operating income rose 30%...
Is Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Intuitive Surgical dominates robotic surgery with about 70% market share and roughly 12,000 da Vinci systems installed worldwide. The company generates nearly 85% recurring revenue and performed over three million procedures last year. Its latest da Vinci 5 platform adds...
Is PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
PayPal (PYPL) traded at $44.90 on March 13, reflecting a trailing P/E of 8.3 and forward P/E of 8.5. The company posted Q4 2025 revenue of $8.68 billion (+4%) and full‑year 2025 revenue of $33.17 billion (+4%) with $5.6 billion free cash flow. A surprise...
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Duke Energy (DUK) trades around $133 with a trailing P/E of 21 and a PEGY of 2.08. The utility serves 8.6 million electricity customers and 1.7 million gas customers across six states, and is executing a $103 billion five‑year capital plan focused on...
Is Parsons Corporation (PSN) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Parsons Corporation (PSN) trades around $55 with a trailing P/E of 24.98. While the firm recently lost an air‑traffic control contract, it quickly replaced the revenue with new billion‑dollar defense and intelligence deals, underscoring its shift toward high‑margin, technology‑integrated solutions....
Explaining the Resilient S&P 500
The S&P 500 has shown unexpected resilience, slipping only about 7% from its peak despite Brent crude breaching $100 per barrel. Analysts attribute this stability to robust corporate earnings, a sector tilt toward defensive stocks, and continued monetary support. While...
Macro: The Holy Grail Of Investing
The article argues that macro forces now dominate equity performance, yet most investors shy away because timing cycles is notoriously difficult. Historical examples from Keynes to Warren Buffett illustrate repeated macro‑timing failures. Howard Marks’ calibrated, probabilistic approach is presented as...
$3 Trillion S&P 500 Gatecrashers
Three of the largest private tech firms—SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic—are slated for IPOs later this year, together representing roughly $3 trillion in private market value. With the S&P 500 valued at about $60 trillion, their entry could reshape the composition of the world’s...
How Often Do U.S. Stock Market Corrections Evolve Into Bear Markets?
Larry Greenberg examines how often S&P 500 corrections—defined as 10% declines—turn into bear markets, which require a 20% drop. Since 1929, 34 of 56 corrections failed to become bears, meaning most corrections are short‑lived. The analysis notes an average 18% intra‑year...
Ignoring the Noise Is Impossible
Financial advisors increasingly confront an unrelenting stream of market noise, making traditional "ignore the noise" counsel impractical. The article distinguishes "good advice"—generic, static recommendations—from "effective advice," which integrates durable portfolio construction with behavioral safeguards. Citing Fisher Black’s research and Charles...
100 Years, 29,000 Stocks, 46 Winners: The Case for Indexing Just Got Stronger
A new century‑long study by Hendrik Bessembinder shows that just 46 out of nearly 30,000 U.S. stocks accounted for half of $91 trillion in shareholder wealth creation, down from 89 firms in his 2018 analysis. The median stock delivered a -6.9%...
Interview With The Building Financial Podcast February 2026.
The Macro Butler interviewed Junus Eu of The Building Financial Podcast, framing investing as a form of adulting guided by a clear roadmap. He emphasized using the business cycle as a financial GPS to pinpoint the right assets without relying...
The Coca-Cola Company (KO): Our Calculation of Intrinsic Value
Analysts applied a discounted cash flow model to The Coca‑Cola Company, estimating an intrinsic share value of roughly $18‑19. The model uses an 8% discount rate, 2.5% terminal growth, and projects free cash flow reaching $6.7 billion by 2029, yielding a...
ZEQT vs VEQT vs XEQT: Why Is Everyone Ignoring This ETF?
ZEQT, VEQT and XEQT are Canada’s leading all‑equity asset‑allocation ETFs, but VEQT and XEQT command tens of billions in assets while ZEQT lags far behind. The three funds share almost identical global equity exposures, diversification across U.S., international and emerging...
How to Properly Size Investment Positions
The article explains how investors can boost risk‑adjusted returns by properly sizing positions rather than merely finding ideas. It introduces a simple upside‑to‑downside framework, illustrates it with PayPal and Perimeter Solutions, and ties the ratio to a practical allocation rule...
‘No Near-Term Catalyst,’ KeyBanc on Apple Stock
KeyBanc analyst Brandon Nispel says Apple lacks a near‑term catalyst, keeping the stock’s upside limited despite a neutral sector‑weight rating. The firm’s consumer‑spending tracker shows a 9% month‑over‑month decline in February, adding uncertainty to demand. KeyBanc raised its FY2026 revenue...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Did You Miss the Value Trade?
The latest five‑year data shows a pronounced resurgence in value investing, with a 9.0% global value premium and regional premiums ranging from 7.2% in the United States to 19.4% in Japan. Charts from Ken French’s data library and Verdad research...
The Neocloud Trojan Horse
Recent disclosures show neocloud players CoreWeave and Nebius planning $30‑35 billion and $16‑20 billion capex respectively by 2026, roughly a third of AWS's projected spend. Nvidia is repeatedly financing these firms, while Meta has pledged $12 billion for Nebius AI capacity through 2027...
When the Supply Chain Breaks, Europe’s Boring Small Caps Quietly Win
The market narrative claims supply‑chain disruptions have crushed European small‑cap stocks, driving investors toward large U.S. mega‑caps. In reality, many European firms with modest market capitalisation have insulated earnings through diversified suppliers and localized production. Their valuations have fallen disproportionately,...
Hedge Funds Pump $600 Million Into Microsoft:
Hedge funds Altimeter Capital and Chilton Investment have markedly increased their Microsoft holdings, with Altimeter expanding to over $601 million and Chilton boosting its stake by roughly 4%, making the stock its largest position at about 10% of assets under management....
Is Cintas Corporation (CTAS) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Cintas Corp (CTAS) trades around $204 per share, with trailing and forward P/E ratios of 43.3 and 37.2 respectively. Its route‑based uniform and facility‑services model generates recurring revenue and enables highly profitable cross‑selling during a single delivery. Earnings have consistently...
Is General Mills, Inc. (GIS) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
General Mills (GIS) shares were $43.57 on March 5, with a trailing P/E of 9.37 and forward P/E of 11.86, suggesting a low valuation relative to peers. The company commands leading market share in cereals, snacks, baking and pet food, leveraging...
Is Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) is being pitched as a high‑growth optical‑hardware play, with analysts forecasting at least 50% year‑over‑year revenue growth and a forward sales multiple of roughly 13 times. The company’s operating leverage has delivered expanding margins and strong cash‑flow conversion,...
Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) trades at $65.88, with a trailing P/E of 98.77 and forward P/E of 20.83, highlighting a steep valuation discount. The company leverages low‑cost U.S. natural‑gas feedstock to dominate polypropylene and polyethylene markets, sustaining strong margins. An 11.2%...
Bill Nygren Explains How Value Investors Navigate Geopolitical Market Shocks
Bill Nygren, Oakmark CIO, explained that value investors look five to seven years ahead, estimating a company’s future worth and buying at a discount regardless of geopolitical or energy‑related market shocks. He emphasized that short‑term macro events rarely alter a...
Inc Mag: “Big Tech Stocks Like the Magnificent 7 Suddenly Look Cheap”
DataTrek Research reports that the technology sector is trading at a 9.3% discount to its five‑year average valuation, while the broader S&P 500 benchmark carries a 6% premium over recent history. All other S&P 500 sectors remain above their five‑year averages, meaning...
Veeva Model Update
The author has released an updated financial model for Veeva Systems, incorporating the latest quarterly data and revised assumptions. The update follows a series of prior deep‑dive analyses published in September 2024 and December 2023. The new model adjusts growth...
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...
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...
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...
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...
10 Best Non-Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for 5 Years
The article spotlights ten non‑tech stocks deemed optimal for a five‑year hold, positioning them as the core of the emerging HALO (Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence) investment trend. It argues that investors are rotating out of AI‑centric Mag 7 names toward sectors...
How Much of Your Portfolio Should Be in Stocks?
A new Yale working paper challenges the ubiquitous “100‑minus‑your‑age” rule for equity allocation, showing it costs investors about 2 % of lifetime consumption compared with the true optimum. The research treats future salary as human capital—a bond‑like asset that dramatically shifts...
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM): Silver Production Growth and Sustainable Mining Investment
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) granted a $1 million award to Cetos Water for a solvent‑based technology that turns mining wastewater into reusable water. The company reported fourth‑quarter silver production of 22,434 ounces, hitting the top of its guidance range, and...
Is Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM) One of the Best Silver Stocks to Watch for in 2026?
Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM) is highlighted as a top silver stock to watch in 2026, with analysts estimating a 22% upside. The company posted record Q4 cash flow of $132.3 million and a 40% revenue jump to $947.1 million for the full...
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): Our Calculation of Intrinsic Value
Caterpillar’s discounted cash flow model estimates an intrinsic share price of about $182, far below the current market level near $707, indicating a roughly 74% negative margin of safety. The analysis applies a 10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth, and...