Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'ReillyNCR is a global leading point-of-sale and ATM software provider. Following recent earnings, it is trading at a PE of 6. With expectations of over 40% growth in EPS next year, this TOP PICK is good value. No doubt retail vendors have been impacted by the pandemic, however, the need for contact-less payment systems will only grow. Analysts at JP Morgan just upgraded the stock to overweight with a $27 target. We would trade this with a $18 stop-loss, looking to hit analyst targets -- over 30% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $27.00)
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly MS is one of the world's largest investment banking, securities and wealth management companies. Recently reported revenues were up 16% over the year and earnings increased by 25%. Trading with an 8 PE, it is good value here. It pays a solid dividend, backed by a payout ratio of only 28% of cash flow. We would trade this with a $35 stop-loss, looking to hit analysts targets near $60 -- 25% upside. Yield 2.94% (Analysts’ price target is $59.63)
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The pandemic has created great opportunity for regional food stores. WMK is a lesser known chain operating 197 stores in the US Mid-Atlantic that is putting out good numbers and has a solid dividend backed by a 33% payout ratio of cash flow. Recently reported EPS doubled over the year, with comparable same-store sales up 24% while ecommerce sales grew over 240%. We would trade this with a stop-loss at $38, looking to re-visit recent highs near $56 -- 25% upside. Yield 2.71%
(A Top Pick Oct 13/20, Down 15.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending covering RKT as we have violated the stop-loss set at $20. We are choosing to keep our powder dry for other opportunities.
(A Top Pick Sep 29/20, Down 5.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending to cover MRK as it has violated our stop-loss. We are going to look for better opportunities.
(A Top Pick Aug 04/20, Down 7.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending to cover MCK as it has violated our stop-loss. We are being disciplined and will look for better opportunties.
(A Top Pick Oct 22/20, Down 11.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are recommending the exit of NOK as it has breached our recommended stop-loss at $3.75. The company just reported earnings that missed on both the top and bottom lines and reduced its balance of 2020 guidance by 10%. We are going to be disciplined and look for better opportunities.
(A Top Pick Aug 25/20, Up 75%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As we have hit our $28 objective, we are recommending to take profit on half of holding in FLXS. This secures a 75% gain on half the position. We recommend raising the trailing stop to $24.00.
Why are stocks recovering a bit? Got overcooked to the downside yesterday, volatility spiked to 40. Not sure the bumpiness is done; it should be concentrated this week and into early next, but then markets should resolve higher. His models show that the market's in a fairly resilient spot. The last week of October is seasonally very difficult. We're facing a long list of uncertainties, lead by the US election result and rising Europe Covid cases. Yet the market's only 7% off the highs.
A report that BMO is weighing options for its wealth management unit. An existential question for many of the banks. The push into ETFs hasn't brought in a lot in fees. It's a good business, but challenged from a fee perspective.
Tech has been on a rip-roaring bull market, yet Cisco just can't get out of its own way. It's close to 52-week low, whereas NASDAQ is close to 52-week highs. If you can't fly with a huge tailwind, you can't fly if things get tougher. Carve laggards out of your portfolio.
A more economically sensitive industrial. REITs are an underperforming asset class since March. Has been consolidating, and trading above a rising moving average. If you don't own any REITs, this is one to consider if you sense a market recovery. You could get dividend growth going forward.
Market Call cut short. Today's October 29 Market Call with David Burrows was severely abbreviated due to technical difficulties. No past picks or top picks.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly NCR is a global leading point-of-sale and ATM software provider. Following recent earnings, it is trading at a PE of 6. With expectations of over 40% growth in EPS next year, this TOP PICK is good value. No doubt retail vendors have been impacted by the pandemic, however, the need for contact-less payment systems will only grow. Analysts at JP Morgan just upgraded the stock to overweight with a $27 target. We would trade this with a $18 stop-loss, looking to hit analyst targets -- over 30% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $27.00)