{"id":56781,"date":"2019-03-22T17:10:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T17:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/discover\/?p=56781"},"modified":"2019-03-22T17:10:22","modified_gmt":"2019-03-22T17:10:22","slug":"top-companies-still-run-by-founders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/discover\/top-companies-still-run-by-founders\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Companies Still Run By Founders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Founders have a vision, and those who are successful create an empire. Some of these companies, though established now, still have them as CEO. Many online platforms come to mind, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/67\/AMZN-Q\">Amazon<\/a>\u2019s Jeff Bezos, or <a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4277\/FB-Q\">Facebook<\/a>\u2019s Mark Zuckerberg. But there are other companies that are still led by their founder.<\/p>\n<p>Canada has its fair share of entrepreneurs turned successful businessman. Another Canadian unicorn is <a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5093\/SHOP-T\">Shopify<\/a>, who has become a global leader in e-commerce. There\u2019s also the family-run giants such as <a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1519\/ATDB-T\">Couchetard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/379\/DOL-T\">Dollarama<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1085\/SAP-T\">Saputo<\/a> who\u2019s founders still weighs heavily in decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the top companies still run by founders:<\/p>\n<p>&#x1f4bb; <strong>Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5093\/SHOP-T\">Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T)<\/a><br \/>\nA Canadian unicorn that\u2019s grown to be the e-commerce leader. They provide a software platform for online commerce and retail POS systems. The have recently reported a sales growth of 45%, and it\u2019s sure to keep growing as e-commerce spreads.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5093\/SHOP-T\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/SHOP-T\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Shopify Inc. (SHOP-T) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5093\/SHOP-T\">\n\t\t\tShopify Inc. (SHOP-T) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5093\/SHOP-T\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about SHOP-T: He made some nice $$ on it as it reached former peaks. But the stock blew by those and took out old resistance of 2021 highs. That's a breakout, and it's bullish, so nothing wrong with this stock.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/2804\/ET-T\">Evertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T)<\/a><br \/>\nAn electronic systems manufacturer based in Canada. Their technology is used for broadcasting and in the film industry. They pay a good dividend and are forecasting a 10% increase in earnings. Management is very good and they are a leader in the sector.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/2804\/ET-T\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/ET-T\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Evertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/2804\/ET-T\">\n\t\t\tEvertz Technologies Ltd. (ET-T) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/2804\/ET-T\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about ET-T: It is held very tightly by its two founders who own over half. It is in the telecommunications space involving television streaming over the Internet and has a nice niche in this market.They are big investors in new technology. Pays a 6% yield and every 3 or 4 years a special dividend&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4277\/FB-Q\">Facebook (FB-Q)<\/a><br \/>\nThe company that is synonymous with social media. They\u2019ve had some scandals, but the technology is hear to stay. They also own Instagram and WhatsApp. They are huge in digital marketing and advertising. Instagram is being touted as the next big thing for e-commerce as users are increasing using it to find items.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4277\/FB-Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/META-Q\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Meta Platforms, Inc. (META-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4277\/FB-Q\">\n\t\t\tMeta Platforms, Inc. (META-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4277\/FB-Q\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about META-Q: (A Top Pick Aug 28\/24, Up 53%) Didn't trim this either, in his top 5. 12-month price target of $805. You might write some calls, but it's another one that blew the doors off earnings. If you own it, hold on. For new $$, buy in thirds here, around $730, and anything&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4686\/TWTR-N\">Twitter, Inc (TWTR-N)<\/a><br \/>\nThe micro-blogging platform that is great for aggregating news and quick communication. Many experts say that the company is here to stay, but they need to update their monetization strategy. If they can figure out the advertising, this could be a good play on social media. Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of twitter, is also the founder of Square (SQ-N), a mobile payment platform.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4686\/TWTR-N\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/TWTR-N\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Twitter, Inc (TWTR-N) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4686\/TWTR-N\">\n\t\t\tTwitter, Inc (TWTR-N) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4686\/TWTR-N\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about TWTR-N: Twitter, Inc. is the best and fastest place to see whats happening and what people are talking about all around the world. From breaking news and entertainment to sports and politics, from big events to everyday interests. If its happening anywhere, its happening first on Twitter. Twitter is where the full story&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/2191\/NFLX-Q\">Netflix Inc. (NFLX-Q)<\/a><br \/>\nThe online, on-demand content streaming service. They\u2019ve moved into production of their own content, which has reaped big benefits. They are facing fierce competition with Amazon, Google and Disney but the company\u2019s cash flow is improving. Their Q4 earnings were very strong, with 27% increase in revenue in the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/2191\/NFLX-Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/NFLX-Q\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Netflix Inc. (NFLX-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/2191\/NFLX-Q\">\n\t\t\tNetflix Inc. (NFLX-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/2191\/NFLX-Q\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about NFLX-Q: Reports tomorrow. Best to look at both the 3-year and 1-year charts. Parabolic move off the trendline, now pulling back and basing, and that's OK. His team never buys the day before earnings, because you can get nasty shocks. But generally with NFLX, you don't. Looks constructive so far.Either wait for it&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4912\/GPRO-Q\">GoPro Inc (GPRO-Q)<\/a><br \/>\nThe company that created the GoPro action cameras. They shuttered their drone department to focus on video editing and their camera department. Their earnings have been having some problems, and a closer review is required of their product market as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4912\/GPRO-Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/GPRO-Q\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"GoPro Inc (GPRO-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4912\/GPRO-Q\">\n\t\t\tGoPro Inc (GPRO-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4912\/GPRO-Q\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about GPRO-Q: (A Top Pick Jan 25\/16. Down 1.98%.) *Short*. Shorted this because we were having momentum to the downside in the market. Also, this had a high valuation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/894\/NVDA-Q\">Nvidia Corp (NVDA-Q)<\/a><br \/>\nOne of the biggest names in graphics processing units. They reached their high of $270, and they\u2019re trading at $184.28 as of writing. Experts are expecting a move up soon. The stock price took a hit after missing on earnings. Since they are a chip maker, they coincide with the semiconductor market and tech sector.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/894\/NVDA-Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/NVDA-Q\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/894\/NVDA-Q\">\n\t\t\tNVIDIA Corporation (NVDA-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/894\/NVDA-Q\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about NVDA-Q: Just hit a 52-week high today, and that might be an all-time high as well. Heartbeat of the AI space. Lots of runway for growth. 34x forward PE, but for 35-40% growth. From a PEG perspective, not expensive. A name to own as long as earnings continue.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5270\/SQ-N\">Square Inc (SQ-N)<\/a><br \/>\nA mobile payment platform and merchant services aggregator. Their organic revenue growth is 53% year over year and they\u2019re a leader in the space. The company is growing, with lots of potential still. The company\u2019s founder and CEO is also the founder and CEO of Twitter.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5270\/SQ-N\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/SQ-N\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Block Inc (SQ-N) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5270\/SQ-N\">\n\t\t\tBlock Inc (SQ-N) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5270\/SQ-N\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about SQ-N: 12-month price target of $83.50, nice long runway. If there's a company that can disrupt payment or banking systems, it's this name. Very strong growth prospects. Agreed to buy Afterpay. February earnings missed on top and bottom, though they did increase guidance (probably due to Afterpay).<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5799\/PAYC-N\">Paycom Software Inc (PAYC-N)<\/a><br \/>\nAn online payroll and HR technology provider. They also provide data analytics. They\u2019ve had a good track record of beating earnings. However, they are trading at 30-40 PE and is not cheap.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5799\/PAYC-N\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/PAYC-N\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Paycom (PAYC-N) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5799\/PAYC-N\">\n\t\t\tPaycom (PAYC-N) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/5799\/PAYC-N\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about PAYC-N: It's in a good sector--human capital software. Also likes Paycor.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/820\/MSFT-Q\">Microsoft (MSFT-Q)<\/a><br \/>\nThe company that is a giant in the information technology sector. They\u2019ve transitioned from selling physical items to software as a service. We featured this on our \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/discover\/open-text-microsoft-and-the-top-17-enterprise-software-stocks\/\">the Top 17 Enterprise Software Stocks<\/a>\u201d,\u00a0stock list. They pay a nice dividend, and their subscription base means good recurring revenue with high margins.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/820\/MSFT-Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/MSFT-Q\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Corp (MSFT-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/820\/MSFT-Q\">\n\t\t\tMicrosoft Corp (MSFT-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/820\/MSFT-Q\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about MSFT-Q: (A Top Pick Apr 15\/24, Up 24%) Steady 10-15% earnings growth, and a lot flows through to FCF. Can easily fund a lot of the AI buildout. Can't actually build fast enough to get the GPUs they need to grow the business, so this might be an issue. Azure still growing almost&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1833\/GOOG-Q\">Alphabet Inc (C) (GOOG-Q)<\/a><br \/>\nThe conglomerate created by Google. A good stock to hold long-term. They\u2019re facing their own scandal in the EU with anti-trust concerns but the fundamentals are great, and they dominate the cloud space.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1833\/GOOG-Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/GOOG-Q\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Alphabet Inc (GOOG-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1833\/GOOG-Q\">\n\t\t\tAlphabet Inc (GOOG-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1833\/GOOG-Q\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about GOOG-Q: (A Top Pick Oct 22\/24, Up 54%) Trading at a discount to the S&P average multiple, even after this wonderful run. That's on the back of increased earnings. When earnings increase rapidly but the price does too, the valuation doesn't change, and a company can still remain a very good buy.Depending on&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#x1f6cd; <strong>Consumer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/379\/DOL-T\">Dollarama Inc. (DOL-T)<\/a><br \/>\nThe Chairman, Larry Rossy, who led the family run Quebec-based dollar store to an internationally recognized brand stepped down from the company in June 2018. However, he still holds majority stakes in the company and remains the executive chairman. The company is still in the family, being headed by Neil Rossy.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/379\/DOL-T\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/DOL-T\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Dollarama Inc. (DOL-T) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/379\/DOL-T\">\n\t\t\tDollarama Inc. (DOL-T) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/379\/DOL-T\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about DOL-T: Will be affected if Trump doesn't do a deal with China, because that's where they get their stuff. That's as far as he's going to go on fundamentals; charts tell us everything we need to know.\u00a0Chart shows the uptrend, and then the arc off trendline is a parabolic move. He'd bet that&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1085\/SAP-T\">Saputo Inc. (SAP-T)<\/a><br \/>\nLino Saputo, the founder of the company, remains the executive chairman of the global cheese manufacturer. The company grows primarily from mergers and acquisitions. They are a leader in their space and are the biggest producer in many countries.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1085\/SAP-T\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/SAP-T\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Saputo Inc. (SAP-T) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1085\/SAP-T\">\n\t\t\tSaputo Inc. (SAP-T) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1085\/SAP-T\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about SAP-T: Delivered a good quarter.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1519\/ATDB-T\">Alimentation Couche-Tard (B) (ATD.B-T)<\/a><br \/>\nThe fabled Canadian convenience store is still run by the founder and chairman Alain Bouchard. They continually add value for investors, and are growing through acquisitions. They are also a major distributor of gas and their integration of acquired service stations have been going well. They were largely spared from the pull-back last December, and are hitting their 52-week high.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1519\/ATDB-T\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Alimentation Couche-Tard (B) (ATD.B-T) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1519\/ATDB-T\">\n\t\t\tAlimentation Couche-Tard (B) (ATD.B-T) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/1519\/ATDB-T\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about ATD.B-T: It is a growth by acquisition company and is disciplined about not over-paying. It ranks at an attractive level. The cost of fuel is a concern and where do they get their margins. Look elsewhere on an overall basis with consumer related stocks.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/67\/AMZN-Q\">Amazon.com (AMZN-Q)<\/a><br \/>\nThe most popular e-commerce and cloud computing company. Their cloud business continues to grow and everyone has shopped on them before. One thing to note, Amazon\u2019s PE is quite high.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/67\/AMZN-Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/AMZN-Q\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/67\/AMZN-Q\">\n\t\t\tAmazon.com, Inc. (AMZN-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/67\/AMZN-Q\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about AMZN-Q: S&P is at new highs, but not this name. Chart shows what could be a double top (you have 2 peaks where a push higher failed). Old point of resistance ~$180 becomes support, and that's the neckline. If it pulls back and bounces off, then it's probably a consolidation. But if it&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4075\/SAM-N\">Boston Beer (SAM-N)<\/a><br \/>\nA leading brewer of beer. They\u2019ve won more than 500 awards, and they have a huge market share on the craft beer sector. They recently jumped following a SmarTrend\u2019s Buy recommendation.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4075\/SAM-N\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/SAM-N\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Boston Beer (SAM-N) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4075\/SAM-N\">\n\t\t\tBoston Beer (SAM-N) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4075\/SAM-N\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about SAM-N: Trevor Rose\u2019s Insights - Trevor\u2019s most-liked answers from 5i Research SAM produces and sells a number of popular beer and seltzer brands including Samuel Adams and Twisted Tea. The stock has taken a hit recently after missing on revenue and EPS forecasts for Q2. Analyst estimates forecast significant EPS expansion over the&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4676\/UA-N\">Under Armour (UA-N)<\/a><br \/>\nThe apparel company that\u2019s most recognized by their sports line. Their stocks stumbled in 2017 and is now recovering slowly.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4676\/UA-N\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/UA-N\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Under Armour (UA-N) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4676\/UA-N\">\n\t\t\tUnder Armour (UA-N) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4676\/UA-N\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about UA-N: A great spec. They need a couple of good quarters. Nike is coming back with a vengeance.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4017\/TSLA-Q\">Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA-Q)<\/a><br \/>\nThe leader in electric vehicles and clean energy. They are getting rid of their stores and cars will be purchased online. A lot of people believe in Elon Musk and he\u2019s delivered quite consistently. This could have some volatility, but in the long-term, it is a great name.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4017\/TSLA-Q\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/TSLA-Q\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Tesla Inc (TSLA-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4017\/TSLA-Q\">\n\t\t\tTesla Inc (TSLA-Q) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4017\/TSLA-Q\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about TSLA-Q: Expecting a slowdown? This one's quite the anomaly. Today he heard someone justify the valuation when they looked 10 years into the future (if robotaxis and everything else plays out almost to perfection). He might be too old-school for this, but he can't pay 200x PE or more for this company.Thinks there's&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#x1f468;&#x200d;&#x2695;&#xfe0f; <strong>Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4811\/WEED-T\">Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED-T)<\/a><br \/>\nBruce Linton leads the first cannabis producing company in North America to go public. They\u2019re also the first cannabis producer that\u2019s listed on the NYSE.The company has market support for capital, that has raised over $6 billion , with Constellation Brands taking a major stake in the company.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4811\/WEED-T\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/WEED-T\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED-T) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4811\/WEED-T\">\n\t\t\tCanopy Growth Corp. (WEED-T) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/4811\/WEED-T\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about WEED-T: Cannabis has had weak returns on capital and he has seen too much capital invested and destroyed. He doesn't see it as a space to invest in. Wants to see major consolidation and improvement in regulation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_site_name\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/favicon.png\" alt=\"stockchase.com\" class=\"content_cards_favicon\"\/>\t\tstockchase.com\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#x1f4e6; <strong>Courier Services<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/471\/FDX-N\">FedEx (FDX-N)<\/a><br \/>\nAn American multinational courier delivery company. They\u2019ve pulled back quite a bit after they reduced their expectations for 2019. It\u2019s been affected by macro events and the tariffs war. It is a quality name, with a buying opportunity.<\/p>\n<div class=\" content_cards_card content_cards_domain_stockchase-com\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content_cards_image\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_image_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/471\/FDX-N\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/data.wealthica.com\/api\/securities\/FDX-N\/logo?default=https:\/\/stockchase.com\/assets\/no_logo.png\" alt=\"FedEx (FDX-N) \u2014 Stockchase\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_title\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_title_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/471\/FDX-N\">\n\t\t\tFedEx (FDX-N) \u2014 Stockchase\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"content_cards_description\">\n\t\t<a class=\"content_cards_description_link\" href=\"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/company\/view\/471\/FDX-N\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opinion about FDX-N: Last night, they reported a surprisingly good quarter, so shares jumped 2.3%. 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