Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly LOVE is a maker of foam filled furniture that is washable and modular. It uses Best Buy and Costco as their largest retailing arms. Recently reported sales were up 41%, revenue up 66%, which handily beat analyst expectations. Quarterly EPS at $1.33 beat expectation by $0.79. It is building cash reserves and has zero debt. We would buy this with a stop loss at $49, looking to achieve $76 -- upside potential over 20%. And besides, who doesn't want to have a little LOVE? Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $75.71)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly LRN is a K-12 technology based education company. Its revenue growth has averaged over 11% for the past five years and it is expected schools will continue to have blended online teaching even after the pandemic. Trading at 27x earnings, it is cheap compared to peers at 45x. Over 85% of the shares are held by large institutions, giving it more staying power. We would buy this with a stop loss at $21, looking to achieve $44 -- upside potential over 39%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $43.75)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly NEM is a good defensive holding -- a well funded, high level dividend; inflation protection; and market uncertainty protection. As a miner, primarily of gold, with reserves over 94 million ounces, it checks a lot of boxes. Trading at 20x earnings, it is cheaper than its peers at 26x. Over 75% of the shares are held by large institutions, giving it more staying power. Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio of 57%. We would buy this with a stop loss at $52, looking to achieve $80 -- upside exceeding 23%. Yield 3.56% (Analysts’ price target is $72.91)

(A Top Pick Mar 11/21, Up 21.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with NVDA is progressing well and has achieved our initial $630 target. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop (from $425) to $520 -- the original recommended entry level. This will all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 10%.

(A Top Pick Mar 16/21, Down 30.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DM has triggered its stop at $13. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Sep 01/20, Up 86.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $47. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 50%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

(A Top Pick Aug 27/20, Up 79.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $29. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 41%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

(A Top Pick Oct 13/20, Up 76.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $22.50. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 42%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

(A Top Pick Sep 03/20, Up 74.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $72.50. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 45%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

(A Top Pick Aug 13/20, Up 71.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $105. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 43%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

(A Top Pick Oct 27/20, Up 70.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $65. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 29%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

(A Top Pick Aug 18/20, Up 69.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $17. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 31%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

(A Top Pick Oct 29/20, Up 66.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $75. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 40%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

(A Top Pick Nov 10/20, Up 57.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending trailing up the stop to $31.50. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return of 35%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50%.

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly SLP is a $1.2 billion healthcare software company that provides modeling and simulation products to drug companies and biotechs and other sectors. Recently reported revenues were up 27% on the year and net income rose 49%. Their recurring revenue model helps produce 78% gross margins and it carries minimal long term debt. It pays a small dividend, backed by a 45% payout ratio. We would buy this with a stop loss at $40, looking to achieve $83 -- upside potential over 40%. Yield 0.38% (Analysts’ price target is $82.50)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As consumers become more comfortable with online commerce, SHOP is well positioned to continue to see significant growth. It offers retailers an efficient way to sell directly and it collects recurring revenues through subscription fees. Earnings will be reported April 28 and the market expects EPS of $0.71 US and revenue of over $848 million US. Growth is expected to be modest compared to more than 1200% last year. Its success as a Canadian company has allowed it to build its cash position to over $2 billion US. We would buy this with a stop loss at $1000, looking to achieve $2000 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $2002.76)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly TLT is an ETF that represents US 20 long term treasury bonds of a term of 20+ years. Yields on these treasuries have been rising steadily since the pandemic based market collapse last March from under 1.00% to 2.25% now. This is a precautionary holding, to protect in the event of another market retracement. With the S&P500 trading at 22.4x earnings the market is at risk to correction if this season's reported earnings disappoint. As we consider this a hedge, we do not set a target or stop-loss, but instead will monitor trends in the underlying yield as a signal. Yield 1.61%

(A Top Pick Dec 17/20, Up 93.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with APHA has triggered its stop at $19. To be disciplined, we recommend covering the position. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover 50%, this will create a net investment return of 59%.

(A Top Pick Dec 15/20, Up 36.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with HEXO has triggered its stop at $7.50. To be disciplined, we recommend covering the position. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover 50%, this will create a net investment return of 36%.

(A Top Pick Feb 04/21, Down 19%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with VFF has triggered its stop at $15.00. To be disciplined, we recommend covering the position. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover 50%, this will create a net investment return of 3.8%.

(A Top Pick Oct 22/20, Up 19.6%)Stochchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UNP has achieved its $225 target. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop (from $160) to $206. This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return over 14%.

(A Top Pick Jan 28/21, Down 42.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with HYLN has triggered its stop at $10. To be disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly MRNA is now a well known name in the production of COVID-19 vaccine and is only one of three that have received approval in the US. Purchase agreements amounted to $18 billion, allowing cash flow reserves of the company to balloon. The company is now working on a single-dose product that does not require extreme refrigeration. The pullback in the share price, and a forward PE of 9x earnings, offers a good entry level here. We would buy this with a stop loss at $90, looking to achieve $175 -- upside potential of 29%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $174.25)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The semiconductor space saw global chip sales up over 14% last year and there is now a global shortage of supply. UMC is a Taiwan based chip producer and recently released sales were up 14%. It has beat earnings estimates in each of the past three reporting cycles. It trades at 31x earnings, cheap compared to its peers at 68x. It also pays a small dividend. We would buy this with a stop loss at $7, looking achieve $11.50 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 1.56% (Analysts’ price target is $11.55)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly VIAC is a media monster. Recently reported earnings beat analyst expectations and showed streaming sales were up over 70% and operating cash flow was $2.2 billion and cash reserves are now over $3 billion. Recent stock price volatility has been associated to a forced liquidation by hedge fund that impacted several other unrelated entities. This creates a good entry point as it is now trading at under 20x earnings, compared to peers at over 45x. It pays a modest dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $25, looking to achieve $57.50 -- upside potential over 32%. Yield 2.19% (Analysts’ price target is $57.48)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Recently reported revenues were up 24%, including a 94% increase in direct to consumer sales. LULU holds $1.2 billion in cash and the stock is still trading 20% below its all-time highs. Clearly the pandemic has not hurt this Vancouver based stretchy pant manufacturer. We would buy this with a stop loss at $250, looking to achieve $385 -- upside potential over 26%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $385.35)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly MP is a miner of rare earth metals and is the largest US producer of oxides used in magnets. These are used in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, robotics, wind turbines and more. It is a goal of the Biden Administration to ensure the US does not become dependent on China (who supplies 80% of US demand). Recently released EPS of $0.18 beat expectations of $0.04. Revenues were up 100% on the year as production increased 40%. We would buy this with a stop loss at $20, looking to achieve $46 -- upside potential of 33%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $45.60)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly AZN is the COVID-19 vaccine producer that has been granted emergency use authorization in over 50 countries. It also has one of the best pipelines for new biotech drugs. They just acquired a strategic company that will further "boost" their immunology presence. The company pays a good dividend that is projected to have a payout ratio under 75% of cash flow next year. The company is estimated to have added over $2.3 billion to its cash reserves, which are now over $7.5 billion. We would buy this with a stop loss at $42, looking to achieve $64 -- upside potential of 28%. Yield 2.83% (Analysts’ price target is $63.73)

(A Top Pick Feb 02/21, Down 45%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with NKLA has triggered its stop at $13. We are recommending to cover the position and look for better opportunities.

(A Top Pick Oct 01/20, Up 101.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with TCF is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $23.50) to $44.50. This would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 72%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50% of the position.

(A Top Pick Sep 08/20, Up 97.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with CNR is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $7.50) to $12.00. This would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 44%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50% of the position.

(A Top Pick Oct 15/20, Up 91%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GM is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $32.50) to $50.50. This would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 41%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50% of the position.

(A Top Pick Aug 25/20, Up 89%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with FL is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $38) to $52. This would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 46%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50% of the position.

(A Top Pick Jan 14/21, Up 88.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with OGI is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $2.25) to $4.00. This would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 68%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50% of the position.

(A Top Pick Sep 10/20, Up 86.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UVSP is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $15.25) to $26.50. This would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 52%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50% of the position.

(A Top Pick Oct 20/20, Up 82.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GE is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $8.00) to $11.50. This would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 46%, including the previous recommendation to cover 50% of the position.

(A Top Pick Aug 06/20, Up 49%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GM is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $1800) to $2000. This would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 33%.

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly SNAP represents the social media platform of Snapchat for Gen Z and millennials. Recently reported EPS of $0.07 beat analyst expectations of $0.02 as revenues surged over 60%. Daily users increased 22% with over 5 billion daily snaps. Management revised revenue forecasts to $720-$740 million versus analyst expectations of $703 million. We would buy this with a stop loss at $30, looking to achieve $75 -- upside potential over 38%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $75.44)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly CALM is the largest producer of regular shell and specialty eggs in the US. It carries no debt and has been growing its cash flow. They maintain a strong balance sheet by reducing the dividend following a quarterly financial loss. Recently reported EPS of $0.28 beat expectations of $0.07. The company announced a $0.034 dividend (implied payout ratio of 12%). We would buy this with a stop loss at $33, looking to achieve $47 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 0.3% (Analysts’ price target is $47.00)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The digital online learning space has clearly benefitted from the pandemic. CHGG provides unique online tutoring for students and offers a digital textbook rental service. Recently reported earnings were up over 40% and this year are expected up another 23%. The company has been profitable since 2016 and has added nicely to cash reserves. We would buy this with a stop loss at $61, looking to achieve $114 -- upside potential over 28%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $114.00)

(A Top Pick Aug 11/20, Up 92.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MU is continuing to progress well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $55) to $80. Along with the recommendation to cover 50% previously, this would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 50%.

(A Top Pick Dec 17/20, Up 132%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with APHA has progressed well. We are recommending to trail up the stop (from $8) to $19. Along with our previous recommendation to cover 50%, this would all but guarantee an minimum return on investment of 60%.

(A Top Pick Aug 25/20, Up 125%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with FLXS has progressed well. We are recommending to trail up the stop (from $24) to $31. Along with our previous recommendation to cover 50%, this would all but guarantee an minimum return on investment of 84%.

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly WJX is an integrated distribution company that provides rentals, sales, parts and services of heavy equipment to the major industrial sectors. They will benefit from the return to normal infrastructure development during the pandemic recovery in Canada. Not a massive growth stock, but provides an excellent dividend that is backed by a payout ratio less than 65% of cash flow. It trades at just 1.2 times book value and at 13x earnings, compared to its peers at 48x. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $14, looking to achieve $25 -- 25% upside. Yield 5.09% (Analysts’ price target is $21.00)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Recently reported revenues were up 26% over the year for the $215 billion market-cap company. Expansion of their cloud based services has been instrumental. Trading at 42x earnings, it is still cheap compared to its peers at 65x. Earnings are expected to grow another 18% this year. Over 80% of the stock is held by institutions, who have strong staying power. We would buy this with a stop loss at $400, looking to achieve $565 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $565.37)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly TMO is a $173 billion market-cap company that provides scientific instruments and consumables to companies involved in COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccine production. Management expects another 50% increase in EPS this year, following last year's 74% boost. The company grew its cash position by over $7.5 billion company and it plans to use this to further invest in new technologies. It pays a small dividend, backed by a 5% payout ratio. We would buy this with a stop loss at $390, looking to achieve $560 --upside potential over 23%. Yield 0.20% (Analysts’ price target is $559.16)

(A Top Pick Nov 10/20, Up 22.1%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with PHM as achieved its $52 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop (from $35) to $43.50. This would all but guarantee a return on investment of 12%.

(A Top Pick Jan 12/21, Up 29.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DHI as achieved its $89 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop (from $59) to $75. This would all but guarantee a return on investment of 19%.

(A Top Pick Dec 10/20, Up 385%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with VUZI has triggered its stop at $20. To be disciplined, we recommend covering the position. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover 50%, this achieves a combined return on investment of 212%.

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This Atlanta based specialty channel TV station provider, operates in 94 markets, looking to grow to over 100. It trades at 5x earnings and below book value. EPS growth this year was over 190% and is projected to grow by another 125% this year. It pays a decent dividend, backed by a payout ratio less than 30%. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $15.00, looking to achieve $25.00 -- upside potential of 35%. Yield 1.77% (Analysts’ price target is $24.88)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly PG is a global leader in consumer staples with brands recognized in over 180 countries. Recent earnings showed a 200% increase in EPS and is expected to grow over 9% over the next five years -- a real steady Eddy. It pays a nice dividend, backed by a 57% payout ratio. We would buy this with a stop loss at $100, looking to achieve $152 -- upside potential over 14%. Yield 2.38% (Analysts’ price target is $151.44)

(A Top Pick Dec 01/20, Down 9.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with TDOC has triggered our stop at $175. To be disciplined, we recommend covering the balance of the position (along with the previous recommended gain of 27.5%). This creates an overall return on investment of 8.9%.

(A Top Pick Dec 01/20, Down 40%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with VLDR has triggered its stop at $12. To be disciplined we recommend covering the balance of the position. This would result in a net return on investment of (5%), when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half at a 30% gain.

(A Top Pick Feb 02/21, Up 22.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with CJRb is progressing well. We are now recommending trailing up the stop (from $3.50) to $5.75. This would all but ensure a minimum investment return of 15%.

(A Top Pick Feb 02/21, Up 18.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GS is progressing well. We are now recommending trailing up the stop (from $280) to $320. This would all but ensure a minimum investment return of 16%.

(A Top Pick Jan 21/21, Up 29%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UAL is progressing well. We are recommending to trail up the stop to $47. This would all but ensure a minimum investment return of 16%, including the recommendation to cover 50% previously.

(A Top Pick Dec 24/20, Up 39.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with URBN is progressing well. We are recommending to trail up the stop to $30. This would all but ensure a minimum investment return exceeding 15%, including the recommendation to cover 50% previously.