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Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate created in a corporate restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015. It is now the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries.
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PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
October 9, 2019
(A Top Pick Oct 10/18, Up 10%) Pays no dividend, so it's all price appreciation. The whole sector has struggled. It's the leading search engine, with 40% of all online advertising going to Google. They have a strong balance sheet. They have $167/share in cash, which means they're trading at 18x forward earnings. They're growing their topline by 20%. Waymo will launch, Youtube is strong, and their cloud division is growing. You can buy it now.
(A Top Pick Oct 10/18, Up 10%) Pays no dividend, so it's all price appreciation. The whole sector has struggled. It's the leading search engine, with 40% of all online advertising going to Google. They have a strong balance sheet. They have $167/share in cash, which means they're trading at 18x forward earnings. They're growing their topline by 20%. Waymo will launch, Youtube is strong, and their cloud division is growing. You can buy it now.
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HOLD
HOLD
October 4, 2019
A quick gain in 6 months? He is not a speculative trader -- he buys to own it 5-10 years. He thinks it is a great company and keeps selling more and more advertisements. It also has a host of lottery tickets that may pay off -- autonomous driving as an example. He calls it a must own.
A quick gain in 6 months? He is not a speculative trader -- he buys to own it 5-10 years. He thinks it is a great company and keeps selling more and more advertisements. It also has a host of lottery tickets that may pay off -- autonomous driving as an example. He calls it a must own.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
September 27, 2019
His favorite company in the world. They continue to grow revenues at 20% per year under 9 different products. Two products have over two billion users each (Android and YouTube). Maps remains one of the most under-monetized assets, giving lots of upside growth yet to come. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $1402.31)
His favorite company in the world. They continue to grow revenues at 20% per year under 9 different products. Two products have over two billion users each (Android and YouTube). Maps remains one of the most under-monetized assets, giving lots of upside growth yet to come. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $1402.31)
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COMMENT
COMMENT
September 23, 2019
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PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
September 9, 2019
(A Top Pick Aug 27/18, Down 3%) Got hammered. They and Facebook own online advertising, and they have control over mass data. They'll survive. Great cash generation, reasonable valuation, continued 20%+ growth.
(A Top Pick Aug 27/18, Down 3%) Got hammered. They and Facebook own online advertising, and they have control over mass data. They'll survive. Great cash generation, reasonable valuation, continued 20%+ growth.
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HOLD
HOLD
September 4, 2019
He is a big fan and likes their business model -- especially how it generates such great cash flow. There is a ton of runway ahead of them and he believes they will continue to grow. The one thing you have to be careful with is the issues around privacy. The fire is that they are so broad and may run the risk of having to be broken up. Until that day comes, he sees great things. The multiple is reasonable, but understand that if the market falls, it will fall too. (Analysts’ price target is $1376.00)
He is a big fan and likes their business model -- especially how it generates such great cash flow. There is a ton of runway ahead of them and he believes they will continue to grow. The one thing you have to be careful with is the issues around privacy. The fire is that they are so broad and may run the risk of having to be broken up. Until that day comes, he sees great things. The multiple is reasonable, but understand that if the market falls, it will fall too. (Analysts’ price target is $1376.00)
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PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
August 29, 2019
(A Top Pick Sep 05/18, Down 0.4%) They were the leaders in 17/18. They are not as on fire now. They have to get the momentum back and then they will grow. The techs can still grow.
(A Top Pick Sep 05/18, Down 0.4%) They were the leaders in 17/18. They are not as on fire now. They have to get the momentum back and then they will grow. The techs can still grow.
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COMMENT
COMMENT
August 28, 2019
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COMMENT
August 27, 2019
Facebook vs Alphabet? He definitely prefers Alphabet as it is the dominate player in the online advertising space. It trades at only 20 times earnings and growing at 20% per year. A company of this stature with no debt and lots of cash. They will be buying back stock.
Facebook vs Alphabet? He definitely prefers Alphabet as it is the dominate player in the online advertising space. It trades at only 20 times earnings and growing at 20% per year. A company of this stature with no debt and lots of cash. They will be buying back stock.
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PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
August 22, 2019
(A Top Pick Aug 21/18, Down 3%) It is part of his fund and has been flat for some time. On the back of government action that we are seeing from the tech world, Google looks fantastic. It is very interesting again. They are a leader in autonomous driving.
(A Top Pick Aug 21/18, Down 3%) It is part of his fund and has been flat for some time. On the back of government action that we are seeing from the tech world, Google looks fantastic. It is very interesting again. They are a leader in autonomous driving.
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BUY
BUY
August 19, 2019
It is his largest holding. It is a stable growth stock. Nothing has changed since his last show except they have done better after their last results were results. They are growing 20% on the revenue side. They still have great margins and cash on the balance sheet is just going to keep growing. It is cheaper than most consumer products companies.
It is his largest holding. It is a stable growth stock. Nothing has changed since his last show except they have done better after their last results were results. They are growing 20% on the revenue side. They still have great margins and cash on the balance sheet is just going to keep growing. It is cheaper than most consumer products companies.
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DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
August 2, 2019
Too much regulatory risk here, because they hold such a huge share of internet share, which would attract anti-trust regulation. He'll wait for any anti-trust investigation to finish first. He'll wait.
Too much regulatory risk here, because they hold such a huge share of internet share, which would attract anti-trust regulation. He'll wait for any anti-trust investigation to finish first. He'll wait.
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WEAK BUY
WEAK BUY
August 2, 2019
The best performing FAANG stock in the last quarter. Data accumulation is their bread and butter and this drives ad revenue. Among the 5 stocks, this has the most upside potential. When the market falls, FAANG stocks fall more.
The best performing FAANG stock in the last quarter. Data accumulation is their bread and butter and this drives ad revenue. Among the 5 stocks, this has the most upside potential. When the market falls, FAANG stocks fall more.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
July 22, 2019
His target is $1,350, so it has a long runway. They are best pstioned for digital advertising, but also have the cloud and hardware like the Watch. They are innovative, like developing a miniature radar on your phone. They also have Waymo, leading self-driving cars. (Analysts’ price target is $1321.24)
His target is $1,350, so it has a long runway. They are best pstioned for digital advertising, but also have the cloud and hardware like the Watch. They are innovative, like developing a miniature radar on your phone. They also have Waymo, leading self-driving cars. (Analysts’ price target is $1321.24)
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PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
July 15, 2019
(A Top Pick Jun 28/18, Up 3%) There's been a lot of noise about regulating this space and company. GOOG owns such a broad sweep of quality assets, including things like self-driving cars that they haven't monetized yet. They can further monetize all their Youtube users, too. Also, they still attract massive online advertising and generate huge cash flow.
(A Top Pick Jun 28/18, Up 3%) There's been a lot of noise about regulating this space and company. GOOG owns such a broad sweep of quality assets, including things like self-driving cars that they haven't monetized yet. They can further monetize all their Youtube users, too. Also, they still attract massive online advertising and generate huge cash flow.
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BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
July 10, 2019
You will probably see them shifting more into digital advertising. They have some spending on other opportunities, which he would like to see more disclosure on. The issue today is anti-trust gaining traction in the US. Technically, the stock is consolidating and he believes in management. He would buy this on a dip for the next 12 months.
You will probably see them shifting more into digital advertising. They have some spending on other opportunities, which he would like to see more disclosure on. The issue today is anti-trust gaining traction in the US. Technically, the stock is consolidating and he believes in management. He would buy this on a dip for the next 12 months.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
July 8, 2019
The market is over-thinking Google. Anti-trust worries have been priced in already. Revenues will grow nearly 20% annually in coming years and they have a ton of cash in the bank. Internet advertising remains unstoppable. Even if the US courts break up the company, there will be more value in the pasts of Google, like self-driving cars. (Analysts’ price target is $1321.89)
The market is over-thinking Google. Anti-trust worries have been priced in already. Revenues will grow nearly 20% annually in coming years and they have a ton of cash in the bank. Internet advertising remains unstoppable. Even if the US courts break up the company, there will be more value in the pasts of Google, like self-driving cars. (Analysts’ price target is $1321.89)
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BUY
BUY
June 26, 2019
Bought at $1155, now what? He holds this himself. It is in the sights of the government for security issues. Being big can sometimes put a target on you. Is it bad that a big company creates the best search engine? The long term outlook is very bright with many upcoming initiatives that will contribute to the bottom line. Autonomous driving and other new technology will become mainstream in the next 5-10 years. He would continue to hold it and add to current positions.
Bought at $1155, now what? He holds this himself. It is in the sights of the government for security issues. Being big can sometimes put a target on you. Is it bad that a big company creates the best search engine? The long term outlook is very bright with many upcoming initiatives that will contribute to the bottom line. Autonomous driving and other new technology will become mainstream in the next 5-10 years. He would continue to hold it and add to current positions.
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BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
June 25, 2019
One of the largest companies in the world, but there is a political head wind they are facing. Longer term, he believes the ad revenues will grow and this is a world leader in the space. He would look for a pull back to enter into a new holding.
One of the largest companies in the world, but there is a political head wind they are facing. Longer term, he believes the ad revenues will grow and this is a world leader in the space. He would look for a pull back to enter into a new holding.
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HOLD
HOLD
June 21, 2019
A tremendous holding since their IPO. Now, there's a lot of scrutiny in the tech space as the US government investigates the tech giants to clean up YouTube searches. This is a slight caution, but at the end of the day advertisers won't abandon YouTube. Hold.
A tremendous holding since their IPO. Now, there's a lot of scrutiny in the tech space as the US government investigates the tech giants to clean up YouTube searches. This is a slight caution, but at the end of the day advertisers won't abandon YouTube. Hold.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
June 14, 2019
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HOLD
HOLD
June 12, 2019
Anti-trust concerns? This is in his Top 5 companies. It has ad revenues, YouTube, and autonomous driving opportunities. If the company was broken up into the three units, it would not be that big of a disruption. They made $175 billion from ad revenues last year. He thinks the anti-trust issues will lead to greater regulation, but not force them to break it up.
Anti-trust concerns? This is in his Top 5 companies. It has ad revenues, YouTube, and autonomous driving opportunities. If the company was broken up into the three units, it would not be that big of a disruption. They made $175 billion from ad revenues last year. He thinks the anti-trust issues will lead to greater regulation, but not force them to break it up.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
June 11, 2019
The pending announcement of a potential investigation creates an interesting entry point. There is still a lot of growth opportunity. It make take years on the regulatory front. With over $100 billion in cash, the equivalent of $150 per share, they will be able to weather any storm. Yield 0%. (Analysts’ price target is $1325.44)
The pending announcement of a potential investigation creates an interesting entry point. There is still a lot of growth opportunity. It make take years on the regulatory front. With over $100 billion in cash, the equivalent of $150 per share, they will be able to weather any storm. Yield 0%. (Analysts’ price target is $1325.44)
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PARTIAL SELL
PARTIAL SELL
June 11, 2019
Driverless cars will face an accident then a lawsuit. A risk. The biggest issue is anti-trust, with the US government threatening to break-up the tech giants, because they are monopolizing competition. It could happen; there are precedents. Doesn't hurt to take a bit of of money off the table now, but hold the rest.
Driverless cars will face an accident then a lawsuit. A risk. The biggest issue is anti-trust, with the US government threatening to break-up the tech giants, because they are monopolizing competition. It could happen; there are precedents. Doesn't hurt to take a bit of of money off the table now, but hold the rest.
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BUY
BUY
June 7, 2019
He really likes it and bought more today. It's become a consumer staple for everyone--we all use it to search and for maps. Millions use Youtube. Self-driving cars looks interesting. If the US courts break up the courts, he can make money in the break-up value, but he doubts a break-up will happen. We have to see where these government probes about anti-trust will go. An investigation won't necessarily lead to a break-up. Rather, tech companies like Google may be forced to change a way it operates in a specific, narrow way. The threats have been overblown.
He really likes it and bought more today. It's become a consumer staple for everyone--we all use it to search and for maps. Millions use Youtube. Self-driving cars looks interesting. If the US courts break up the courts, he can make money in the break-up value, but he doubts a break-up will happen. We have to see where these government probes about anti-trust will go. An investigation won't necessarily lead to a break-up. Rather, tech companies like Google may be forced to change a way it operates in a specific, narrow way. The threats have been overblown.
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HOLD
HOLD
June 6, 2019
You need to be in it for the long term. He would be holding it right now. You see all the advertisements on Google. Their cloud platform is not as strong as the other two, however. They have exposure to self driving cars and some healthcare exposure.
You need to be in it for the long term. He would be holding it right now. You see all the advertisements on Google. Their cloud platform is not as strong as the other two, however. They have exposure to self driving cars and some healthcare exposure.
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COMMENT
COMMENT
June 5, 2019
Pending investigation? The likely regulation of privacy concerns is impacting this space, led by Facebook. This has been coming for a while and it may likely continue to dog these stocks, especially if this becomes politicized. If President Trump decides to make an issue of this, it could become real trouble. He would back away if this is the direction things go. Be very careful. He loves the company and they are doing things correctly. It is just not clear to him if this is the time to reenter.
Pending investigation? The likely regulation of privacy concerns is impacting this space, led by Facebook. This has been coming for a while and it may likely continue to dog these stocks, especially if this becomes politicized. If President Trump decides to make an issue of this, it could become real trouble. He would back away if this is the direction things go. Be very careful. He loves the company and they are doing things correctly. It is just not clear to him if this is the time to reenter.
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PARTIAL SELL
PARTIAL SELL
June 4, 2019
If you own it, definitely take money off. The US has a way of breaking up anything that has more power than the government. After the .com bubble burst, that was the time to find the Googles of the world.
If you own it, definitely take money off. The US has a way of breaking up anything that has more power than the government. After the .com bubble burst, that was the time to find the Googles of the world.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
May 30, 2019
He likes the massive research spending. They are very secretive on what they spend money on, but we have heard of other bets. They are in very diverse areas. It is not expensive. He is looking at $54 in growth this year. They are growing near 20% per year. (Analysts’ price target is $1333.74)
He likes the massive research spending. They are very secretive on what they spend money on, but we have heard of other bets. They are in very diverse areas. It is not expensive. He is looking at $54 in growth this year. They are growing near 20% per year. (Analysts’ price target is $1333.74)
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WAIT
WAIT
May 27, 2019
It is a fine company. It is on his watch list. He does not own it because of his concern with regulatory issues. They have so much share of search that it attracts the attention of regulators. He anticipates the separation of YouTube from Google Search and that would not be good. Wait for some clarity from regulators.
It is a fine company. It is on his watch list. He does not own it because of his concern with regulatory issues. They have so much share of search that it attracts the attention of regulators. He anticipates the separation of YouTube from Google Search and that would not be good. Wait for some clarity from regulators.
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BUY
BUY
May 27, 2019
GOOG vs. BABA He'd go with Google. For Alibaba, gross margins have dropped in half. Challenge is that they want to continue to grow, so they have to subsidize the products they sell. For Google, 85% of revenue is still coming from search, but they're expanding what search means to people. Google is leaps and bounds ahead of Siri.
GOOG vs. BABA He'd go with Google. For Alibaba, gross margins have dropped in half. Challenge is that they want to continue to grow, so they have to subsidize the products they sell. For Google, 85% of revenue is still coming from search, but they're expanding what search means to people. Google is leaps and bounds ahead of Siri.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
May 23, 2019
It is a great growth stock that can outperform the index over the next 5 years. They are taking a lot of their cash flow and investing on new things. He thinks they could pay a dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $1335.46)
It is a great growth stock that can outperform the index over the next 5 years. They are taking a lot of their cash flow and investing on new things. He thinks they could pay a dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $1335.46)
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COMMENT
COMMENT
May 14, 2019
Will it ever stock split? She can't comment on that, but splitting would make this stock more affordable for retailer investors.
Will it ever stock split? She can't comment on that, but splitting would make this stock more affordable for retailer investors.
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BUY
BUY
May 14, 2019
70% of their business is search, but maps are another good revenue source. He thinks that Google should break out and isn't appreciated as a comglomerate, as the sum of its parts. YouTube isn't discussed enough yet has exciting potential. Google needs to tell its story better, beyond the search and phone.
70% of their business is search, but maps are another good revenue source. He thinks that Google should break out and isn't appreciated as a comglomerate, as the sum of its parts. YouTube isn't discussed enough yet has exciting potential. Google needs to tell its story better, beyond the search and phone.
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WATCH
WATCH
May 9, 2019
We saw a breaking of the trend line. The risk is a lot of what is happening in Europe. It is a great, well run company, but now it has reached far too high. This is not a good time to get into it. Wait for the $1000 level.
We saw a breaking of the trend line. The risk is a lot of what is happening in Europe. It is a great, well run company, but now it has reached far too high. This is not a good time to get into it. Wait for the $1000 level.
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BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
May 6, 2019
Is it too late? He would add to it on dips. We are getting into the law of big numbers where it is difficult to keep growing at the same rate. They also got hit with some big fines. Buy part of your position on weakness and see what happens.
Is it too late? He would add to it on dips. We are getting into the law of big numbers where it is difficult to keep growing at the same rate. They also got hit with some big fines. Buy part of your position on weakness and see what happens.
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COMMENT
COMMENT
May 3, 2019
FANGs? None in the FANG space are good value right now. Amazon has a floor at $1650 and ceiling at $2125 -- with PE ratio of 60. Facebook has given a short term buy signal -- technical support around $187-$189 with 20-25% upside. Nvidia has hit close to full value near $180 -- he might be taking profit on this one soon. Apple had a lousy quarter, but it still beat earnings expectations. He would not touch it here. Google hit resistance the other day -- too expensive as well. Netflix has been up against resistance and unless it can break through he would not touch it. He would only consider Facebook and Amazon as holds or weak buys.
FANGs? None in the FANG space are good value right now. Amazon has a floor at $1650 and ceiling at $2125 -- with PE ratio of 60. Facebook has given a short term buy signal -- technical support around $187-$189 with 20-25% upside. Nvidia has hit close to full value near $180 -- he might be taking profit on this one soon. Apple had a lousy quarter, but it still beat earnings expectations. He would not touch it here. Google hit resistance the other day -- too expensive as well. Netflix has been up against resistance and unless it can break through he would not touch it. He would only consider Facebook and Amazon as holds or weak buys.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
May 2, 2019
They printed 70% sales growth rate. Worst in 12 quarters. People that are selling are missing the opportunity. Ongoing ways to monetize on search. Growth on cloud business. Modeling 20% growth on a P/E of 21 2020. Very much maybe going to change our lives. (Analysts’ price target is $1336.17)
They printed 70% sales growth rate. Worst in 12 quarters. People that are selling are missing the opportunity. Ongoing ways to monetize on search. Growth on cloud business. Modeling 20% growth on a P/E of 21 2020. Very much maybe going to change our lives. (Analysts’ price target is $1336.17)
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
April 17, 2019
Big data alone will represent 30% of all data stored in data centers and Google is the leader here. Decently price with a PEG ratio of 1.61. They have great non-advertising revenues streams. A gem. 5.5% position in their portfolio. (Analysts’ price target is $1368.82)
Big data alone will represent 30% of all data stored in data centers and Google is the leader here. Decently price with a PEG ratio of 1.61. They have great non-advertising revenues streams. A gem. 5.5% position in their portfolio. (Analysts’ price target is $1368.82)
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PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
April 10, 2019
(A Top Pick Apr 16/18, Up 15%) No dividend. It's all about online advertising which is a secular growth area with room to grow. They are the leading search engine. Also, they'll earn through YouTube, Waymo and a new online gaming platform to be streamed off the cloud. trades at 25X forward earnings. Has $10/share in cash, so good cash flow. They've been growing their topline for 36 straight quarters at 20%. Future possible regulation is its greatest risk, though.
(A Top Pick Apr 16/18, Up 15%) No dividend. It's all about online advertising which is a secular growth area with room to grow. They are the leading search engine. Also, they'll earn through YouTube, Waymo and a new online gaming platform to be streamed off the cloud. trades at 25X forward earnings. Has $10/share in cash, so good cash flow. They've been growing their topline for 36 straight quarters at 20%. Future possible regulation is its greatest risk, though.
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BUY
BUY
April 9, 2019
It bottomed with the market in December and has since seen higher highs and lows. Will test $1,300 and will break out to new all-time highs. A winner.
It bottomed with the market in December and has since seen higher highs and lows. Will test $1,300 and will break out to new all-time highs. A winner.
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TOP PICK
TOP PICK
April 8, 2019
In this new economy we have never seen companies like this and FB-Q. Little cost base and it all flows through to the bottom line. The growth is going to be very good for some time with assets like YouTube and so on. (Analysts’ price target is $1348.57)
In this new economy we have never seen companies like this and FB-Q. Little cost base and it all flows through to the bottom line. The growth is going to be very good for some time with assets like YouTube and so on. (Analysts’ price target is $1348.57)
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PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
April 3, 2019
(A Top Pick Aug 29/18, Down 3%) A core holding for him. Doesn't trade it around much. One of the best companies for a secular trend of digital advertising. Also has a lot of non-advertising revenue streams. Price target is $1350. PEG ratio of 1.6. Not that expensive.
(A Top Pick Aug 29/18, Down 3%) A core holding for him. Doesn't trade it around much. One of the best companies for a secular trend of digital advertising. Also has a lot of non-advertising revenue streams. Price target is $1350. PEG ratio of 1.6. Not that expensive.
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BUY
BUY
April 1, 2019
He's long owned this. One of the world's best companies, but the only worry is their massive size. What can they do now to move the needle? Meanwhile, they're printing money through Google search. He sees 15-20% growth in the next few years, though they will have to innovate down the line.
He's long owned this. One of the world's best companies, but the only worry is their massive size. What can they do now to move the needle? Meanwhile, they're printing money through Google search. He sees 15-20% growth in the next few years, though they will have to innovate down the line.
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BUY
BUY
March 19, 2019
They were quite overbought last year. But Google does this throughout its history: sideways-up-sidways-up. This is a great long-term, 10-year buy-and-hold stock.
They were quite overbought last year. But Google does this throughout its history: sideways-up-sidways-up. This is a great long-term, 10-year buy-and-hold stock.
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BUY
BUY
March 11, 2019
Volatile like all tech stocks, but he's not afraid of them. You could do a lot worse than buying Google. Looks like it's headed back to its top.