Stock Opinions by Jim Lebenthal

BUY
NVIDIA Corporation

Consider seasonality: there will be money managers playing catch up by throwing money at names like this. So, NVDA is likely to go higher along with the market.

computer software / processing
WEAK BUY
Apple Inc

When the company announce Apple Intelligence, shares surged, based on the expectation of a super-cycle upgrade. But this is not happening. Also, shares are vulnerable at a low-30s PE. But automatically, passive flows go into Apple.

electrical / electronic
BUY
Alphabet Inc

He's the most interested in this name among the megatechs. Yes, regulatory issues and fines, but the real question is whether Perplexity is eating into GOOG's search business. If no, then GOOG is very cheap.

Technology
PARTIAL BUY
Lockheed Martin

He bought it because he wanted defence exposure. Unfortunately, the world will demand defense (Middle East, Ukraine, BRIC). LMT's order book for fighter jets is strong. He bought a small position, because the valuation is high--he bit the bullet. He will add on weakness. Their last report showed signs of life in the margins, now that supply chain problems are gone.

Transportation
BUY
Raytheon

He sold it because of problems with one of their engines. That was a mistake. They solved that issue and demand for defence remains. A good company.

Defense
BUY
On Holding AG

Some brands like ON and Skechers are hot, and some like Nike are not. You must pick your spots in this sector.

clothing
BUY
AbbVie Inc.

Management has replaced key drug, Humira, and made key acquisitions. Are doing all the right things.

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BUY
Exxon Mobil

Is hitting a new high today because oil prices are high. XOM's earnings are down this year, because those prices are down. He can't say that oil prices are definitely rising, but OPEC sees demand rising through 2050. There's a lot of room for prices to go higher.

integrated oils
BUY
Chubb Limited

A good insurer that will benefit from them raising premiums.

insurance
WEAK BUY
Delta Air Lines Inc

They report Tuesday. Lots of moving parts now, but overall demand remains high. The problem in recent months is overcapacity in the airline industry.

Transportation
DON'T BUY

Each time they fly, they lose money. He hopes they come out of the market to reduce capacity and increase overall airline demand for the other airlines.

Transportation
BUY
Citigroup Inc.

Because of today's strong jobs report, credit delinquencies won't be as bad as feared, which benefits Citi.

banks
BUY

Small caps will catch up to the rest of this rally. Given the positive economic news we've been getting all week, small-cap topline revenues should stay intact as borrowing costs decline.

investment companies / funds
BUY
Walt Disney Co.

He's counting on profits to be a lot higher than expected next year.

entertainment services
WATCH

Credit them for being a company which led to the schizophrenia drug, which the FDA just approved. BMY has been unloved, selling before 8x PE at a 4% dividend. Puzzling, but shares will certainly rise. He sold it last year and may re-enter it.

biotechnology / pharmaceutical
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