Southwest Airlines Asked To Buy Spirit During ‘America 250’ Jet Reveal
Southwest Airlines unveiled its commemorative “Independence One” jet during the America 250 celebration, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy publicly urged carriers to acquire Spirit Airlines. The administration’s push aims to prevent a Spirit failure that could disrupt valuable slots at New York LaGuardia and Newark. Southwest’s CEO Bob Jordan rejected the notion, citing fleet incompatibility and cultural differences. The request highlights growing government pressure on low‑cost carriers amid rising fuel costs and sector consolidation.
The Last Moat
Investors are witnessing a rapid flattening of data-driven advantages as AI and fintech tools become ubiquitous. In micro‑cap investing, the remaining edge—what the author calls the "last moat"—is the ability to engage directly with management through live calls, on‑site visits,...
12 Best Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record levels in late April as 81% of S&P 500 earnings beat forecasts, prompting analysts to lift 2026 earnings growth expectations to nearly 20%. A wave of AI‑driven IPOs—SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic—could command a combined...
5 Best Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2026
Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP) is highlighted as a top growth stock for 2026, backed by projected EPS growth of 26.37% and revenue growth of 23.24% over the next year. As of April 23, 2026, 76% of analysts rate the company a Buy, with...
RBC Maintains an Outperform Rating on Air Products and Chemicals (APD)
RBC Capital raised its price target for Air Products and Chemicals (APD) to $338 from $325 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The broker highlighted company‑specific accelerators that should strengthen the specialty chemicals sector in 2026, especially with limited exposure to...
Truist Is Bullish on Cummins Inc. (CMI)
Truist analyst Jamie Cook raised Cummins Inc.'s price objective to $730, up from $703, while keeping a Buy rating. A week earlier, Wells Fargo lifted its target to $693 from $630 and maintained an Overweight stance. Both firms cite a...
Mizuho Maintains an Outperform Rating on New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR)
Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen raised New Jersey Resources Corp.'s (NJR) price objective to $61 from $54 on April 21, 2026, while keeping an Outperform rating. The firm upgraded 2026 profit expectations to the high end of guidance, citing strong Energy...
WPP Falls Back in Q1 2026 – but Says It’s All in the Plan
WPP reported Q1 2026 revenue of £3.03 bn ($3.9 bn), down 6.6% YoY and 4.0% like‑for‑like, with its organic‑growth measure falling 6.7%. CEO Cindy Rose framed the decline as expected under the newly launched Elevate28 plan and highlighted the "WPP Open" platform...
OpenAI Misses Revenue, User Targets As CFO Fears $1.5 Trillion In Commitments Can't Be Paid
OpenAI disclosed that it missed both its user‑growth and revenue targets for the latest quarter, prompting CFO Sarah Friar to warn that the company may not be able to honor its $1.5 trillion compute‑spending commitments. The shortfall has triggered board scrutiny...
Jeremy Grantham on Why Bubbles Break and Value Wins
Jeremy Grantham argues that investing success rests on temperament and a disciplined focus on value, not on predicting market turns. He warns that bubbles inevitably burst, turning overvalued assets into poor performers, while undervalued assets can stay cheap for long...
Smart Money Is Buying Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX)
Institutional investors are increasing stakes in Quest Diagnostics (DGX), led by Davis Selected Advisers' addition of 228,271 shares worth roughly $280 million. Value‑focused managers such as Grantham’s GMO, Gotham, and AQR also expanded holdings, while Point72 and Fisher opened new positions,...
Mycronic Anxiety with All So-Called Photonics Bottlenecks
Mycronic AB reported a record Q1 2026, posting net sales of SEK 2.5 bn (≈$235 m), up 17% YoY, and EBIT of SEK 938 m (≈$88 m) at a 37% margin. Order intake jumped 260% to SEK 2.53 bn, driven by AI‑adjacent demand across its photonics divisions. Management...
An Open Letter to Universal Music Group and Pershing Square
Universal Music Group (UMG) operates two distinct businesses: a high‑margin back‑catalog that delivers roughly two‑thirds of revenue and up to 90% of profit, and a low‑margin frontline new‑release operation that yields only 10‑20% returns. The back‑catalog’s royalty costs are modest...
Crown Castle International Q1 2026: Why Guidance Didn’t Move
Crown Castle International reported Q1 2026 results that were broadly in line with expectations, posting $2.1 billion in revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 billion. The company kept its full‑year guidance unchanged, citing steady demand for small‑cell and fiber infrastructure despite a...
Dumpster Diving Again
The article spotlights a waste‑management firm with a robust asset base exceeding $2 billion, a wave of insider purchases totaling roughly $150 million, and a potential activist investor now holding about 9% of the outstanding shares. It also notes that the company...
How I Run My Portfolio (Series Intro)
The author announces a new series that details how he actually runs his investment portfolio, emphasizing the art of portfolio construction rather than just stock picks. He highlights the importance of position sizing, timing, cash management, and risk discipline, especially...
CNBC Interviews Buffett's Inner Circle: “Investing Is All About Turning Over A Lot Of Stones.”
In March 2014 CNBC aired the first joint interview with Berkshire Hathaway’s emerging leaders—Todd Combs, Ted Weschler and Tracy Britt Cool. The trio, dubbed the “Three T’s,” shared how they each came to Warren Buffett’s orbit, from Combs’s family move to Omaha...
Talk Your Book: Consternation About Concentration
The podcast, sponsored by State Street, examines the explosive expansion of the ETF market, noting that global assets under management have surpassed $12 trillion. It highlights a portfolio rotation from the Mag‑7 mega‑caps toward small‑cap, industrial and international equities, driven by...
Ally Financial: In Gear
Ally Financial has rebounded strongly, with its stock climbing roughly 40% over the past year and doubling since the end of 2022. Adjusted earnings per share surged about 70% in Q1 FY26 to $4.3, and analysts project FY26 EPS near...
10 Monday AM Reads
The Monday AM Reads roundup highlights a Barron’s poll showing big‑money investors now favoring small‑caps, international equities and energy, while Apple’s market value surged from $350 bn to $4 tn under Tim Cook. It also flags Elon Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit exposing internal...
Precipio (PRPO): Advanced Blood Diagnostics
Precipio (PRPO) showcased its dual‑model strategy in a live MicroCapClub interview, highlighting a low‑cost BCR‑ABL assay developed for under $100,000—far cheaper than the $5‑10 million industry norm. The company reported a 30% revenue increase in 2025, achieving its first profitability inflection...
A One-Page Framework to Analyse Any Stock
Vishal’s new book *The Long Game* launches, compiling insights from 30 seasoned investors on staying the course through market cycles. Alongside the book, he offers a one‑page, 15‑question stock‑analysis template designed to cut through information overload. A walkthrough video applies...
Vanguard Index Funds at 50: Cost Still Matters
Vanguard commemorated 50 years of indexing with a retrospective that underscores how low‑cost funds have outperformed the market. Jack Bogle’s 1951 thesis warned that fees erode long‑term returns, a principle proven when a $10,000 investment in the original Vanguard 500...
The Man Behind This Fashion Empire
Amancio Ortega, the Spanish entrepreneur behind Zara, launched his first store at 39 and grew it into Inditex, a global fashion conglomerate that now includes Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius and more. His disciplined expansion and tight‑rope supply chain have...
Alternative Index Strategies Outpace the S&P 500 as Factor Rotation Reignites Institutional Interest:
Factor‑based alternative index strategies, especially pure‑growth and momentum, have recently delivered returns that surpass the S&P 500. The outperformance is driven by renewed earnings growth, heightened market dispersion and strong institutional inflows. Providers such as Invesco package these factors into...
Nick Train Portfolio Update: Top Holdings, Latest Buys & Stock Moves
Lindsell Train Ltd reported a $3.14 billion equity portfolio, with the top ten holdings accounting for nearly 94% of assets. The core positions include Alphabet, Intuit, Disney, Thermo Fisher, FICO, Mondelez, PepsiCo, PayPal and eBay, reflecting a blend of consumer brands and...
Doug O'Laughlin (Semianalysis) & TMTB Slack AMA Summary
Nvidia’s soaring market capitalization now rivals Apple’s, prompting analysts to question the sustainability of its valuation multiples. While the company dominates global GPU supply, its share could contract from roughly 95% to a 60‑70% range as competition intensifies. Despite potential...
Mohnish Pabrai’s SXSW 2026 Investing Lessons Every Investor Should Know
At SXSW 2026, investor Mohnish Pabrai urged a return to disciplined simplicity, arguing that execution and temperament outweigh complex forecasts. He highlighted how incremental gains compound exponentially when backed by trust, culture, and patient capital. Pabrai also championed asymmetric bets,...
Mortgage REIT And BDC Ratings - Edition 135
The Mortgage REIT and BDC Ratings newsletter released its 135th edition, delivering weekly performance scores for U.S. mortgage real‑estate investment trusts and business development companies. The update continues the series that began earlier in 2026, offering investors a snapshot of...
Is Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Zscaler Inc. (ZS) is highlighted in a bullish Substack thesis, trading at $134.68 with a forward P/E of 28.99. The company posted Q2 FY2026 revenue of $816 million, a 26% year‑over‑year increase, and its annual recurring revenue climbed to $3.4 billion, up...
Is Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Veeva Systems (VEEV) is trading near $168 per share, with a forward price‑to‑earnings multiple of about 19. The life‑sciences SaaS provider posted 16.2% revenue growth for FY2025, driven by a subscription base that now represents roughly 84% of total sales....
Is SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
SoFi Technologies has shifted from a student‑loan niche to a full‑stack financial super‑app, integrating banking, investing, and insurance under one digital platform. The recent bank charter lets SoFi fund loans with low‑cost deposits, improving margins and supporting a flywheel of...
Is Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Penguin Solutions (PENG) traded at $26.74 on April 17, posting a trailing P/E of 38.2 and a forward P/E of 8.1. In Q2 2026 the company’s revenue slipped 6% YoY to $343 million while non‑GAAP EPS held steady at $0.52. Management is shifting...
Is Argan, Inc. (AGX) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Argan Inc. (AGX), an engineering‑procurement‑construction firm focused on gas‑fired power plants, is gaining attention for its exposure to AI‑driven data‑center demand. The stock trades around $598 per share with a trailing P/E of 61.4, while construction costs have climbed to...
Is nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) posted a 31.6% revenue jump in 2025 to $261.3 million, driven by a surge in aerospace and defense sales that now represent 67% of its top line. The company’s gross margin expanded to 29.8% and Adjusted EBITDA turned...
Is Limbach Holdings, Inc. (LMB) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Limbach Holdings (LMB) is trading at $93.56 with a trailing P/E of 28.97 and a forward P/E of 21.60. In Q4 2025 the company posted revenue of $186.9 million, up 30% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EPS rose to $1.40. Management is pivoting toward...
Is eBay Inc. (EBAY) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
A bullish thesis highlights eBay’s (EBAY) resilience as a global resale platform, processing over $80 billion in annual GMV. Q4 FY25 showed an 8% GMV rise to $21.2 billion, revenue up 13% to $2.96 billion and EPS climbing 13% to $1.41. The recent...
Is Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (FND) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Floor & Decor Holdings (FND) is trading at $54.59, roughly 45% below its recent peak, as the housing market’s slowdown pressures specialty flooring demand. The company’s trailing and forward P/E ratios have compressed to 28.4 and 25.7, reflecting valuation discounts...
Is Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) trades around $118.83 and dominates the low‑power FPGA niche that fuels Edge AI deployments. The company’s reprogrammable chips let customers update hardware post‑deployment, a key advantage for robotics, autonomous vehicles and ultra‑low‑power applications. While current revenue growth...
A Proven Skeptic Raises Another Red Flag
A veteran fraud watchdog who famously exposed a private Ponzi scheme is now warning investors about a publicly traded company that exhibits strikingly similar red flags. He points to inflated revenue claims, opaque related‑party transactions, and a marketing narrative that...
There Has Been a Disturbance in the Force…
Foreign and emerging‑market value stocks surged 30%‑50% in 2025 and are up another 15%‑20% year‑to‑date, prompting a subtle shift in advisor narratives. While the old mantra warned against foreign equities after a 15‑year underperformance, advisors now acknowledge the need for...
The Melt-Up, The Ugly Truth And The New 60/40
Equity markets have experienced a pronounced melt‑up as investors poured record inflows into global stock funds, topping $1 trillion for the year. In the week to April 22, U.S.‑focused equity funds captured $18 billion of the $26 billion weekly net inflow, driven by a...
How Would The Greats Like Buffet, Lynch, & Templeton Invest In Today's Market? | Pieter Slegers
Pieter Slegers, founder of the Substack Compounding Quality, outlines how legendary investors like Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch and John Templeton would navigate today’s volatile market. He stresses a timeless formula: acquire wonderful companies led by managers with skin in the...
⚙️ ServiceNow ($NOW) Deep Dive 📉
ServiceNow reported a strong quarter with revenue growth north of 20%, accelerating large‑enterprise contracts, and an uplift to its full‑year guidance. Despite the upbeat fundamentals, the stock fell sharply and remains below its pre‑announcement level. The market’s sell‑off signals that...
5x EBIT For This Mispriced SaaS
A small‑cap SaaS firm is trading at roughly five times its projected 2026 operating income, despite delivering 26% annual sales growth, 89% recurring revenue and minimal churn. The company is gaining traction with new enterprise customers and government contracts, signaling...
Drilling Into LandBridge's Value with Chadd Garcia $LB
In a recent episode of the Yet Another Value Podcast, Chadd Garcia breaks down LandBridge’s (ticker $LB) land‑based royalty model, emphasizing surface rights, produced‑water handling, and infrastructure as core revenue drivers. He details the company’s expansion through pore‑space growth, strategic...
This US Small Cap Has a ROIC Close to 60%
The latest Stock Analysis episode spotlights OTC Markets, a US small‑cap that delivers a return on invested capital near 60%. The company operates an asset‑light, toll‑bridge model that provides listing services, real‑time market data, and trade‑execution technology for thousands of...
The Market Everyone Has Given Up On
The piece examines a market that has endured a decade of net outflows and historically low sentiment, labeling it the sector most investors have abandoned. It details roughly $1.2 trillion in capital withdrawals and a sentiment index at its lowest since...
A Trend-Following Strategy for the S&P 500
A simple trend‑following rule—buy the S&P 500 when prices rise and exit when they fall—has endured for decades. A backtest from 1960 to present shows the method generated a 6% annual return while being invested only 65% of the time, delivering...
MiB: David Gardner, Co-Founder, The Motley Fool
David Gardner, co‑founder of The Motley Fool, sat down for a Masters in Business interview to promote his new book, “Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth.” He walked through the...