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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly COST is a company worth holding during periods of market uncertainty. Recently reported sales were up over 17% over the year and e-commerce sales were up over 105%. It is estimated the company added over $4 billion to its cash position over the year. It pays a small dividend, backed by a 28% payout ratio, but there are often special dividends offered. We would buy this with a stop loss at $285, looking to achieve $405 -- upside potential of about 20%. Yield 0.83% (Analysts’ price target is $400.37)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly KL just reported record levels for production, revenue, and earnings -- all while avoiding pandemic related delays. It trades 15x earnings, compared to its peers at 23x. They have repurchased over $700 million of its stock and boosted dividends twice last year. The dividend is reaching attractive levels and is backed by a payout ratio of about 20% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $32, looking to achieve an initial target of $56 -- over 25% short term upside potential. Yield 1.71% (Analysts’ price target is $76.83)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly EMA is an electric generation and transmission company, operating in east coast of Canada, with customers along the US seaboard and New Mexico. Trading at 13x earnings, it is good value compared to its Utility peers at 34x. It pays an excellent dividend, backed by a manageable payout ratio of 65% of cash flow. We would trade this with a stop loss at $45, looking to achieve $62 -- upside potential of over 18%. Yield 4.98% (Analysts’ price target is $61.20)
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(A Top Pick Jul 30/20, Up 44.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BAC has achieved its $36 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position. With a stop at $30 for the remainder, this would all but guarantee a minimum investment return exceeding 32%.
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(A Top Pick Jul 30/20, Up 23.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UAL has achieved its $53 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop to $40.

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(A Top Pick Jan 28/21, Up 17.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UAL has achieved its $327 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop to $280 (just above our initial recommended entry level). This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return exceeding 9%.

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(A Top Pick Jan 28/21, Up 36.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with FSR has achieved its $21 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop to $15.50 (just above our initial recommended entry level). This would all but guarantee a minimum investment return exceeding 18%.

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(A Top Pick Aug 27/20, Down 5.9%)Stochchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DG has triggered its stop at $189. We recommending covering the position at this point. We will look for better opportunities elsewhere.
COMMENT
What do you think of the broad market? With interest rates rising on the long end, risk to higher growth and higher momentum stocks. YTD, we're still doing quite well. Over the next 12-18 months, we'll continue to grind higher. We might be a bit overextended at this point, but markets and investors see a clear line of sight to a global economic recovery. Vaccine rollout is accelerating globally, and we will see normalization and reopening of the economy.
COMMENT
Can we paint too rosy a picture in light of huge government deficits? Taxes can be an issue. But if the economy can grow out of the past recession, we can handle the deficits. US stimulus plan allows the world's largest economy to get going. Increasing numbers of vaccinations will help global economies open up.
COMMENT
The reflation trade. Financials, including banks and insurers, on both sides of the border make a lot of sense. Move away from tech into sectors like financials, industrials, and materials. Some areas, especially tech, are being driven by momentum and bordering on speculation at this point.
WATCH
Likes the name. World's largest manufacturer of equipment used to make semis. Very cyclical, so doing well now. Benefiting from OLET displays. Higher beta at 1.4, so be careful. If you hold it, keep an eye on it. Use a stop loss.
BUY

SLF vs. MFC With increasing interest rates, either makes a lot of sense right now. He owns SLF. With MFC, you get about twice the exposure to the Asian market. SLF has more exposure to Canada. MFC has more beta, higher dividend, a bit cheaper. With the Asian recovery, MFC could perform a bit better. SLF gives you more stability. SLF yield is 3.5%. MFC yield is 4.5%

BUY

MFC vs. SLF With increasing interest rates, either makes a lot of sense right now. He owns SLF. With MFC, you get about twice the exposure to the Asian market. SLF has more exposure to Canada. MFC has more beta, higher dividend, a bit cheaper. With the Asian recovery, MFC could perform a bit better. SLF gives you more stability. SLF yield is 3.5%. MFC yield is 4.5%

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DG vs. DLTR Likes the dollar store trade in general. He took profits in this name. Prefers DG, as it benefits from being in rural areas, away from the Targets and Walmarts. DLTR has a lot of urban competition. In the next 3-5 years, he prefers DG.