Wall Street Just Gave Devon Energy Investors a Big Surprise
Devon Energy (DVN) received bullish upgrades from Raymond James, raising its price target to $62, and TD Cowen to $50, reflecting optimism amid soaring oil prices. The company posted Q4 revenue of $4.12 billion, beating forecasts, and delivered a 9% free‑cash‑flow beat while advancing its $1 billion cost‑cutting plan. Elevated Brent crude—driven by the Iran‑related Strait of Hormuz disruption—has lifted energy valuations, and Devon’s pending merger with Coterra promises additional $1 billion in annual synergies. These catalysts have propelled the stock over 20% YTD, near its 52‑week high.
GLJ Research Lowers First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) From Buy to Hold
GLJ Research downgraded First Solar (FSLR) to Hold on March 4, 2026, citing heightened policy uncertainty and tariff pressures. The company now projects 2026 net sales of $4.9‑$5.2 billion, falling short of the $6 billion consensus. Executives warned of $125‑$135 million in anticipated tariffs and...
Morgan Stanley Maintains an Equal Weight Rating on Sunrun Inc. (RUN)
Morgan Stanley kept an Equal Weight rating on Sunrun Inc. while trimming its price objective from $21 to $15 after the company’s fourth‑quarter 2025 results. The brokerage cited slower year‑on‑year solar origination growth but highlighted Sunrun’s storage‑first strategy and expanding...
British American Tobacco: The Ideal Defensive Asset With A12x P/E
British American Tobacco (BTI) trades at a forward price‑to‑earnings multiple of roughly 12×, delivering a 5‑6% dividend yield despite modest growth. The company maintains strong cash generation, with gross margins near 82% and a free‑cash‑flow yield above 10%. BTI’s shift...
Why Starbucks’ Turnaround Plans Might Not Win over the Younger Crowd
Starbucks is confronting heightened competition from agile coffee chains like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew, prompting RBC Capital to downgrade its rating to hold after noting larger‑than‑expected turnaround spending. The company announced over $500 million in labor investments and a $2 billion cost‑cut program...
Netflix More Likely to Raise Prices with Warner Bros. Deal Out of the Way, Citi Says
Citi analysts say Netflix is poised to raise subscription prices later this year now that the Warner Bros. Discovery merger has collapsed. A 5% increase in average revenue per user could boost the stock by up to 6% and move Netflix...
How to Invest Like You're on a Boat to Ride Out the Choppiness and Sail Through Market Corrections
Peter Hodson draws parallels between sailing and investing to illustrate five practical strategies for navigating market turbulence. He advises securing expert guidance, employing insurance‑like hedges, diversifying holdings, riding volatility, and taking contrarian positions when sentiment is extreme. The piece uses...
Bear of the Day: Grid Dynamics (GDYN)
Grid Dynamics (GDYN) will release its quarterly results after the market close on October 30, 2025. The company recently posted an earnings beat, matching consensus EPS of $0.10, but Zacks has downgraded the stock to a Rank #5 Strong Sell. The downgrade stems...
IXUS: A 8.5% Total Return Expected In The Long Term
The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) is outperforming the S&P 500 in early 2026 despite near‑term headwinds from Middle‑East tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar. Analyst Ivo Kolchev projects an 8.5% long‑term total return and maintains a Buy rating,...
1 Healthcare Stock Set to Rebound in 2026
UnitedHealth Group’s stock has slumped about 35% in 2025 and is down more than 13% so far in 2026, but analysts see the worst behind it. The company is trimming its Medicare Advantage portfolio, cutting operating costs and deploying AI...
5 Energy Stocks That Have Doubled Down on Dividends Since Oil Crossed $80
When Brent crude breached $80 per barrel in early 2024, the United States' largest energy producers pivoted toward returning cash rather than expanding drilling. The shift manifested in sizable dividend hikes, expansive share‑repurchase programs, and record free‑cash‑flow generation. ExxonMobil, Chevron,...
Will South Korea’s Epic Bull Market Survive the Energy Shock?
South Korea’s KOSPI index has exploded 138% in the past year, soaring past the 6,000 mark and outpacing global peers. The rally fulfills President Lee Jae Myung’s campaign promise of a 5,000‑point index, turning a bold pledge into reality within...
Stocks Haven’t Hit Bottom yet, Says the Analyst Who Called a ‘Rolling Recession’ when Everyone Else Saw a Boom
Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. equity strategist Mike Wilson, who previously warned of a “rolling recession,” now says the market correction is already mature. He points to 50% of Russell 3000 stocks down at least 20% from 52‑week highs and over 40%...
Wizz Air: We Lower Our Fair Value Estimate 17% as Oil Spike Meets Operational Headwinds
Morningstar cut Wizz Air Holdings' fair‑value estimate by 17% to GBX 1,220, citing a sharp oil price spike and escalating operational headwinds. The airline’s fuel‑hedge coverage falls from 83% in FY2026 to just 55% for FY2027, exposing it to higher jet‑fuel...
A Buying Opportunity in This Orthodontics Stock Has Emerged Amid U.S.-Iran War, Says Barclays
Barclays has upgraded Align Technologies (ALGN) to overweight, citing a pullback from Middle East tensions that improves the stock’s risk‑reward profile. Analyst Glen Santangelo set a $200 price target, implying roughly an 18% upside from the latest close. The upgrade follows...
Disney Trades at a Historically Low Valuation. Sarat Sethi Sees a Great Buying Opportunity
Disney’s shares are trading at a sub‑15 price‑earnings multiple, the lowest level since early 2019, making the stock appear historically cheap. The parks and experiences segment posted $3.31 billion profit on $10.01 billion revenue, beating consensus and driving high‑single‑digit operating‑income growth. Streaming...
This Travel Stock Has Plunged on AI Concerns. Why BMO Says Buy the Dip
Navan’s shares have slumped 65% since its October IPO as investors fret over AI‑driven disruption in corporate travel. BMO Capital Markets now rates the stock outperform with a $13 price target, suggesting a 48% upside. Analyst Daniel Jester argues AI...
Broker’s Call: Patanjali Foods (Buy)
Patanjali Foods (PFL) maintains a BUY rating with a target price of ₹660, up from its current ₹486.95. Management says West Asia conflict hasn't affected spot edible‑oil prices, though Chicago futures are rising alongside crude oil. The company leverages pricing...
S&P 500 Will Return Just 3% a Year for the Next Decade, Top Strategist Warns
Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, warns that the S&P 500 will average just 3.1% annual total return over the next ten years – roughly one‑fifth of the 15.5% pace seen since 2016. He attributes the slowdown to a projected 40%...
Ten Bagger: Finding Hidden ASX Gems During a Global Oil Crisis
John Forwood of Lowell Resources Fund highlights how the current $100‑plus barrel oil shock is reverberating through the ASX resources sector. He notes that soaring fuel costs are inflating helium, sulphur and metal prices, while also squeezing mining haulage expenses....
Bernstein Upgrades The Cigna Group (CI) From “Market Perform” To “Outperform”
Bernstein upgraded The Cigna Group (CI) to Outperform on March 12, 2026, setting a $358 price target. The upgrade reflects expectations that the Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill, an FTC settlement, and announced PBM model changes will lift the stock...
Super Micro Stock Looks Like A Real Gift On Upcoming Business Stabilization
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) posted a blockbuster Q2 FY2026, delivering $12.68 billion in revenue—a 123% year‑over‑year surge that beat estimates by 22%. The company lifted its full‑year revenue outlook to $40 billion, reflecting accelerating demand for AI‑optimized servers. Operating efficiency improved as...
Transitioning Annaly Capital And Its Undervalued Tax-Benefitted Preferred 'I' Shares
Annaly Capital is moving beyond its traditional agency mortgage REIT model, adding residential credit assets and mortgage‑servicing rights. The transition has left its common stock overvalued, trading above book value and showing a history of dividend cuts. In contrast, the...
He Manages the Best-Performing Stock Mutual Fund of the Past 25 Years—Here's His Top Advice for Investors
Baron Opportunity Fund, managed by Michael Lippert for 20 years, posted the best 25‑year performance among mutual funds, delivering a 13% annualized return versus the S&P 500's 6.8%. Lippert attributes the outperformance to a disciplined focus on long‑term growth companies with...
4 Internet Delivery Services Stocks to Watch in a Flourishing Industry
Zacks highlights four internet‑delivery stocks—GoDaddy, Vipshop, QuinStreet and MakeMyTrip—as well‑positioned amid rising smartphone use and expanding middle‑class consumers in emerging markets. The sector benefits from deeper internet penetration but still faces macro headwinds, including inflation, high interest rates and tariff...
Best 2 Tech Stocks to Buy Now on the Dip for 90% Upside
Intuit and Salesforce plunged 35% and 27% at the start of 2026 as AI‑related fears rattled SaaS valuations, leaving both stocks about 45% below their all‑time highs. Despite the sell‑off, each company reports solid earnings growth and aggressive AI integration...
With an Overconfident Government in an Unforgiving World, Investors Should Be Strategic About Canadian Holdings
The article warns that Canada’s overconfident, net‑zero‑focused policy stance is leaving its vast energy and critical‑mineral endowments under‑invested as the United States races to secure AI‑related supply chains. Regulatory layers and cancelled pipeline projects have eroded infrastructure capacity, making the...
KXI: Consumer Staples Dashboard For March
The March Consumer Staples Dashboard highlights that beverages are markedly undervalued, while food, household products, and personal care show 10%‑14% undervaluation, though quality varies across sub‑segments. The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF has underperformed the State Street XLP fund since...
NatWest: We're Raising Our Fair Value Estimate as We See Bank's Franchise Value Strengthening
Morningstar lifted NatWest Group's fair‑value estimate to GBX 710 per share, up from GBX 550, after a strong fourth‑quarter 2025 showing 18% return on tangible equity and expanding deposit margins. The firm raised its mid‑cycle profitability assumptions, citing a durable structural hedge...
Galliford Try: A Building Firm That's Worth a Punt
Galliford Try, a UK‑based construction group, operates across building, infrastructure and specialist services, limiting reliance on any single market. The firm has accelerated growth through targeted acquisitions and a push into affordable housing, driving revenue up 67% and more than...
Partner Insight: Are Investors Missing a Trick by Overlooking Global Mid and Small-Caps?
Global mid‑ and small‑cap equities have delivered superior long‑term performance, generating a 107% excess return over large‑caps across the past 25 years. Their Sharpe ratios also surpass those of large‑caps, indicating better risk‑adjusted outcomes. The segment offers diversification benefits, with...
The Best 4 Retail Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades
The article highlights four retail giants—Amazon, Walmart, Costco and Home Depot—as the top long‑term holdings for investors. Amazon commands roughly 40% of U.S. e‑commerce sales, while Walmart posted $706 billion in net sales for fiscal 2026. Costco’s membership model generates high‑margin...
Oil Prices Near $100 Are Tempting Investors -- but History Says Panic Buying Energy Stocks Is a Big Mistake
Crude oil is edging toward the $100‑a‑barrel mark, reigniting enthusiasm for energy equities. While the price rally looks attractive, history warns that impulsive, panic‑driven buying often backfires. Investors are urged to scrutinize balance sheets, cash‑flow stability, and each company’s position...
Nigeria Seeks to Unlock Liquidity From Tightly Held Stocks
Nigerian regulators are reassessing free‑float rules for listed firms to increase market liquidity and attract capital. The current framework requires at least 20% public shareholding or 40 billion naira of tradable shares, but many large companies remain tightly held by controlling...
Japan Stocks Face Earnings Risk as Iran Conflict Lifts Oil Costs
Japan’s equity rally, driven by robust corporate earnings, is now under pressure as the Iran‑Israel conflict lifts crude prices. Brent crude sits around $104 a barrel, roughly 50 % above last year’s average, and a 10 % jump in Brent could shave...
Palantir Vs. Amazon: Which AI Stock Is a Better Buy Now?
Palantir posted a 70% year‑over‑year revenue surge in Q4 and a 250% jump in net income, but its market cap of over $360 billion translates to a sky‑high 240× trailing‑12‑month earnings multiple. The company’s total contract value growth is decelerating, hinting...
Growth Stocks Are Getting Riskier. This ETF Historically Holds Up Better
Growth stocks have lost momentum in 2026, with the Vanguard Growth ETF slipping 7% year‑to‑date, lagging both the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF’s 3% loss and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal‑Weight ETF’s 1% gain. Persistent inflation near 3% and a stalled labor market...
FXZ: A Quant-Based Fund Can Make The Most Out Of Basic Materials Bullish Trend
The First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ) earned a buy rating thanks to its quant‑driven, diversified stock selection that outperformed traditional materials ETFs. The fund delivered a 17% year‑to‑date gain and a 37% return over the past twelve months, while...
Better Nuclear Energy Stock: Oklo Vs. Centrus Energy
Oklo and Centrus Energy announced a joint venture to develop HALEU de‑conversion services and strengthen related fuel‑cycle supply chains. Oklo is advancing its Aurora sodium‑cooled fast‑reactor platform, backed by a Meta‑prepaid 1.2 GW power campus in Ohio slated for 2030‑34. Centrus,...
Is Apple Inc. (AAPL) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Apple’s stock trades near $260 with a trailing P/E of 32.9 and forward P/E of 30.4, reflecting premium valuation despite modest revenue growth. The company’s integrated hardware‑software ecosystem generates high switching costs, double‑digit net margins, and roughly $100 billion in annual...
The Iran Crisis Is Hitting KiwiSaver Balances – but Market Volatility Can Work for You Too
New Zealanders watching their KiwiSaver balances see declines as oil prices jump above $100 per barrel following the US‑Israeli attack on Iran. Higher oil costs drive inflation, interest‑rate hikes and reduced corporate profits, pushing global equity markets lower, including the...
Restaurant Stocks Are Struggling to Start 2026. Where to Find Buying Opportunities
Restaurant stocks are lagging in 2026, with the S&P 500 Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure index down about 4% while the broader market falls 1.8%. Weight‑loss GLP‑1 drugs, lingering inflation and a softening labor market are depressing away‑from‑home spending, especially for quick‑service...
Bill Ackman Wants a Little Berkshire of His Own. Piper Sandler Says There's a 'Secret Sauce'
Bill Ackman filed to list Pershing Square Capital Management on the NYSE and raised its stake in Howard Hughes Holdings to about 47%, aiming to turn the REIT into a Berkshire‑style conglomerate. Piper Sandler says the venture’s success hinges on acquiring...
How Chuck Akre’s 'Three-Legged Stool' Helps Identify Long-Term Compounders
Veteran investor Chuck Akre’s “three‑legged stool” framework isolates three essential pillars—high‑quality business, trustworthy management, and the ability to reinvest cash at high returns—to spot companies that can compound wealth over decades. The model, popularized in a Talks at Google presentation,...
Meet the Next Member of the $2 Trillion Club. It's Up 97% in the Past Year, and It Can Still...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is on the brink of joining the exclusive $2 trillion market‑cap club, having surged 97% over the past year and briefly touching the threshold in February. The company commands roughly 70% of AI‑related chip spending in 2025,...
8 Nifty 500 Stocks with up to 75% Upside Potential. Do You Own Any?
ETMarkets analyst Ritesh Presswala identified eight Nifty 500 stocks that could deliver 65‑75% price appreciation over the next 12 months. The list includes Inox Wind, Sapphire Foods, Lemon Tree Hotels, Eternal, Kalyan Jewellers, Latent View Analytics, AWL Agri Business and Sagility, each backed by at least three analysts and consensus...
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) A Good Stock To Buy?
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) trades around $55.50 with a trailing P/E of 10.2 and forward P/E of 8.5. The retailer operates over 300 stores in 21 states, generating roughly $6 billion in revenue and tapping a $175 billion addressable market. Strong...
Is Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) A Good Stock To Buy?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) trades around $9.86 with a forward P/E of 46.9, positioning it as a high‑multiple media stock. The company’s 20,000‑title library generates roughly $1 billion annually at about 50% cash margin, providing a stable earnings base. After a weak...
NewMarket Corporation (NEU): A Bear Case Theory
NewMarket Corporation (NEU) is a specialty‑chemical firm whose revenue comes almost entirely from petroleum additives used in motor oils and fuels. The stock trades around $588 with a trailing P/E of 13.5, but a bearish thesis points to a structural...
You Won't Believe How Much Money Berkshire Hathaway Gets From Moody's Dividends
Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in Moody’s, acquired when the ratings firm spun off from Dun & Bradstreet in 2000, now represents about 3.6% of its portfolio and is valued near $11 billion. The original cost basis of $248 million has ballooned 4,400%, while...