The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

After reporting earnings beating expectations, we reiterate this modular building rental and lease company as a TOP PICK.  We like that quarterly cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired.  It trades at 19x earnings and under 2x book value.  Analysts like that earnings were 7% higher than expectations and that capital appears to be deployed in projects that are accretive to earnings.  We continue to recommend a stop at $7.50, looking to achieve $12.00 -- upside potential of 29%.  Yield 1.3%  

We reiterate this builder and operator of liquified natural gas facilities as a TOP PICK.  We like that cash reserves continue to grow, while debt is reduced and shares bought back.  It trades at 18x earnings.  With low domestic natural gas prices in the US, this will make for good demand to export in the near term.  We continue to recommend a stop at $140, looking to achieve $201 -- upside potential of 25%.  Yield 

We reiterate this disruptive e-commerce platform as a TOP PICK.  It trades at 21x earnings and supports a robust 39% ROE.  We like that cash reserves are growing rapidly and the company continues to invest in technology enhancements.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $100) to $110, looking to achieve $179 -- upside potential of 38%.  Yield 0% 

Our PAST TOP PICK with VTRS has triggered its stop at $11.50.  To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time.  Along with previous recommendations, this will result in a net investment gain of 4%.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with STLS has triggered its stop at $25.  To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time.  Along with previous recommendations, this will result in a net investment gain of 43%.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with PYPL is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $53) to $58 at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with GCT is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $15) to $24 at this time.  

We reiterate this provider of insurance and reinsurance as a TOP PICK.  It trades at 6x earnings, 1.3x book and supports a 28% ROE.  We like that quarterly cash reserves continue to grow.  It is a well placed niche operator, that avoids credit decay and the threat of rising deposit costs like banks.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $198) to $208, looking to achieve $268 -- upside potential of 20%.  Yield 0.7% 

With cash reserves growing, debt being reduced and shares bought back, we again reiterate UTHR as a TOP PICK.  The maker of pulmonary hypertension medications is well diversified among multiple products allowing margins to continue to grow.  It trades at 12x earnings, under 2x book value and supports an 18% ROE.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $210) to $219, looking to achieve $292 -- upside potential of 21%.  Yield 0%

With an ROE of 24% and a solid dividend that is supported by cash reserves, we reiterate KEG.UN as a TOP PICK.  A steady performing income fund that returns its cash as a dividend.  We continue to recommend a stop at $13.50, looking to achieve $17.00 -- upside potential of 17%.  Yield 7.8%

Our PAST TOP PICK with ET has triggered its stop at $13.75.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with ACLS has triggered its stop at $102.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with HST has triggered its stop at $19.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 19%, when combined with our previous recommendations. 

We again reiterate MRC as a TOP PICK.  The company feels inflation pressures are easing, which should help stimulate job growth and support rental demand in 2024.  We like that cash reserves are growing while debt is aggressively retired and shares bought back.  It trades under book value and at 16x earnings.  We continue to recommend a stop at $103, looking to achieve $135 -- upside potential of 23%.  Yield 0.5%

We again reiterate CNHI as a TOP PICK.  The company's strategic acquisitions is advancing automation into autonomous agriculture technology, while expanding its market in Europe.  We like that quarterly cash reserves are growing, while debt is aggressively retired and shares bought back.  It trades at 8x earnings, under 2x book and supports a robust 31% ROE.  Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cash flow.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $10.50) to $11.50 at this time, looking to achieve $15.50 -- upside potential of 21%.