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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our TOP PICK with MU, the memory and storage technology company. It trades at 21x earnings compared to peers at 37x. With good earnings growth prospects it trades with a PEG ratio under 1.0 and is presently valued at just over 2x book value. It recently initiated a small dividend that is expected to less than 50% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $63, looking to achieve $115 -- upside potential over 55%. Yield 0.54% (Analysts’ price target is $115.12)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our TOP PICK recommendation for CFG, the regional banking group who manages over 1000 branches through the US mid-Atlantic and Midwest. It trades at 10x earnings compared to peers at 14x, is valued right around book value and pays a great dividend backed by a payout ratio at 65% of cash flow. We maintain the stop loss at $39, looking to achieve $52 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 3.64% (Analysts’ price target is $51.75)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our TOP PICK recommendation with LMT. The company just secured contracts with the Pentagon worth up to $6.6 billion. It trades at 14x earnings compared to peers at 18x. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio of 40% of cash flow. Its cash reserves are stable despite buying back over $1.5 billion in stock and retiring debt. We would buy this with a stop loss at $320, looking to achieve $431 -- upside over 25%. Yield 3.00% (Analysts’ price target is $403.26)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 22/20, Up 9.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UNP has triggered its stop at $206. We recommend covering the balance of the position at this time. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position, this results in a net investment gain over 14%.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 20/21, Down 35.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GRWG has triggered its stop at $27.50. We recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities elsewhere.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 29/20, Up 113.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MS is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop to $100 (from $85). If triggered, this would all but guarantee an net investment return of 65%, considering our recommendation to cover half the position previously.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 27/20, Up 105.5%)Stochchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with JEF is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $29) to $33. If triggered, this would result in a net investment return of 53%, considering the previous recommendation to cover half the position.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 10/20, Up 74.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with UVSP has triggered its stop at $26.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the balance of the position. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position, this results in net investment return of 52%.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 17/20, Up 71.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with JEF is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $10.50) to $14.50. If triggered, this would result in a net investment return of 36%, considering the previous recommendation to cover half the position.
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(A Top Pick Mar 11/21, Up 66.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with NVDA is progressing well. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $188) to $203. If triggered, this would result in a net investment return of 36%, considering the previous recommendation to cover half the position.
COMMENT
Consumers are in good shape, though US income subsidies are ending. Consumer sentiment has weakened which may moderate spending, but household incomes have returned to pre-Covid levels while savings rates have soared. Consumers want to travel (domestically for now), eat in restaurant and go to ballgames. Consumers make up 70% of the US economy, so these are good trends. Governments are now reluctant to impose lockdowns (she doesn't see this happening), because vaccines are taming the pandemic. Instead, governments will use vaccine passports, but this will be a catalyst to get people vaccinated. Also, companies are mandating their workers get jabbed, which will also erode vaccine hesitancy. Today we saw low US CPI/inflation numbers, is moderating. Most central banks feel inflation is transitory. It's taking time for supply to return to norm, given ongoing supply shortages. It's important that developing countries get vaxxed, or else shortages will endure.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
A great company. She's looked at Adobe, but the valuation gives her pause. Their cloud business is strong and they transitioned well to a subscription model. If you own, hold on, or buy on weakness. Their product offering is unique and faces little competition, and their customer base of creative professionals uses Adobe as their go-to.
PARTIAL BUY
The dollar stores as a whole are suffering from expensive freight costs and supply constraints. DT is introducing products above $1 and have lessened their forecast given higher costs. DT has been rolling out higher price points, which is good, and offering a wider selection in American rural areas. Its 16x forward earnings valuation is far better than Dollarama's 24x forward earnings. Expect higher operating costs for 6 months until the shipping and supply problems are solved.
PARTIAL BUY
She likes their near- and long-term prospects. WSP shares have done well in the past year. They made key acquisitions in the environmental space. Good balance sheet and strong ESG score. She trimmed her position in recent months, but she still likes this. It's a well-run company in a good business.
BUY
She's owned this for years and will continue to. During Covid, their occupancy rates dove obviously, but now she expects that to slowly recover--was 90%, now at 77%. She originally bought this for the need for long-term care for an aging population, and this trend hasn't changed. CSH operates 90% of its business in private seniors housing and only 10% LTC facilities. CSH handled the pandemic relatively well; vaccination rates for their residents and employees are high.