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Today, Gordon Reid commented about whether URI, GOOG, ANTM, SQ, INTC, RTX, MA, V, HD, CSCO, BKNG, ABBV, PFE, TDOC, JPM, UNP, WFC are stocks to buy or sell.

COMMENT
A handful of US stocks accounts for half the entire market. It's a fairly narrow market. He's not a market timer. Take the ups and downs of the market without losing much sleep. A barbell approach is working quite well. On one end, large, mega cap momentum names like Apple and Facebook. On the other side, banks and industrials that are a value play as a hedge.
COMMENT
Could it become a self-reinforcing selloff if the momentum names turn over? J Powell this morning gave a green light for the Fed to support risk assets. We'll see a fairly long re-rating of companies to higher levels. We will have periods of corrections, but a March-type event is off the table. The markets are on fairly good footing and feeling the love and support from the Fed.
COMMENT
Depression in the cards? Never say never. Take a reasonable base case and don't look at the tail risks as likely events. You can worry yourself about things that don't have a high likelihood of occurring. He uses a balanced technique, so there's some hedging going on at all times to try to smooth the ride.
DON'T BUY
Weakest of the big US money centre banks. A chequered recent last 10 years. 60% off of pre-pandemic highs. Hard to get behind them in this environment. Err to the side of safety and go with some of the more senior banks.
BUY
Likes it. Rails have suffered from lack of economic activity. Operating ratio is in 60% range, and can probably get to the high 50s. Especially if the Democrats get in, he sees more stability leading to more than $10 EPS and a sub-20 multiple, quite attractive. Looks good in a post-Covid environment and with more trade stability.
BUY
Time to buy. Recent earnings showed trading gains more than offset by loan loss provisions. Good long-term hold.
COMMENT
Implications of continued low interest rates for US banks? Shows support for assets to be re-rated to higher prices, as there's that floor on them. The Fed backing a good economy. Economic strength trumps the interest rate issue, and banks do well during good economic times.
DON'T BUY

Look for companies that are the future. The US has the most expensive healthcare as a percentage of GDP by a long shot. They have to get a handle on this, and one way is through a phone or video format. This company is a bit too risky, because they are focused on just this issue. He prefers CVS with their distribution network.

SELL

PFE vs. ABBV Switch to Abbvie. The whole pharma business has trouble at a structural level. They spend millions developing drugs, then watch the clock wind down till the generics can compete. Abbvie gives you an exciting bio-pharma alternative. Problem in the past was its one-drug focus, but the Allergan purchase diluted this risk. About 10x earnings, not expensive, great cash flow, good dividend.

BUY

ABBV vs. PFE Switch to Abbvie. The whole pharma business has trouble at a structural level. They spend millions developing drugs, then watch the clock wind down till the generics can compete. Abbvie gives you an exciting bio-pharma alternative. Problem in the past was its one-drug focus, but the Allergan purchase diluted this risk. About 10x earnings, not expensive, great cash flow, good dividend.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 22/19, Up 5%) Has alliances with various companies and government. Successful. Commercial enrollments are down, as people are losing their jobs. However, medical loss ratios are positive because elective surgeries have been put off. Anticipates $26 EPS next year. Good cash flow.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 22/19, Down 3%) An online travel marketing machine without fixed costs. Adversely affected by the pandemic. He sold. Market is building up the price on hopes of a vaccine and a recovering economy. Likes the concept, but not the right time.
PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 22/19, Down 10%) Their product that competes with Zoom has done well. The rest of the business is shaky. It's a timing issue. Well positioned for the next 10 years. Not expensive. He'd be a buyer and a holder.

BUY
Likes it. Extremely well managed. Have increased operating margins from 11 to 16%, while still increasing revenues. Heavy tech investment. Online sales in most recent quarter up over 100%. The ultimate stay at home stock.
SELL

Has done extremely well on both organic growth and on the market's re-rating. Will be beneficiaries as we move more to plastic in the post-pandemic world. Trading at a high 30s multiple, a bit extreme. Fewer opportunities and more risk in the face of Square, PayPal, and the like.