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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate RDS.A as a TOP PICK as a way to play the global recovery in oil and gas, while avoiding the pipeline drama in North America. The company is working to become carbon neutral by 2050, is one of the largest producers in the world, and is investing in renewable energy. It trades at book value and is priced at 7x forward earnings. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 30% of next year's cash flow. We like how they are increasing cash reserves, while paying down debt and buying back shares. We continue to recommend keeping a tight stop at $41, with upside to $59.50 -- potential over 33%. Yield 4.34% (Analysts’ price target is $59.49)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We once again reiterate MU as a TOP PICK. The memory and storage technology company trades at 17x earnings compared to peers at 77x. 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 pays a small dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 10% of cash flow. We like that it is buying back shares and paying down debt. We recommend trailing up the stop to $70, looking to achieve $103 -- upside potential over 19%. Yield 0.47% (Analysts’ price target is $102.93)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate IGM, a $10 billion Canadian financial services business (with brand names including IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments) as a TOP PICK. It trades at 13x earnings and a PEG ratio under 1.0. It is currently valued at just under 2x book value. It reinstated its dividend with an excellent yield that is backed by an expected payout ratio under 60% of cash flow. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $35) to $45, looking $57.50 -- upside potential over 15%. Yield 4.55% (Analysts’ price target is $57.25)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 27/20, Up 16.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PREVIOUS TOP PICK with GILD is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $50) to $64 at this time.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 11/21, Up 26.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with APPL has achieved its $159 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $125) to $140. If triggered, this would result in a net investment gain over 18%.
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(A Top Pick Oct 14/21, Down 12%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GPS has triggered its stop at $20. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 19%, considering the previous buy recommendation. We will look for better opportunities.
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(A Top Pick Oct 27/20, Down 10.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with T has triggered it $24 stop. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.
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(A Top Pick Sep 16/21, Down 18.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with VIAC has triggered its stop at $33. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. When combined with the previous buy recommendation, this results in a net investment loss of 20.5%. We will look for better opportunities elsewhere.
COMMENT
Most exciting factor in tech right now? Barometer for tech is the semiconductor sector (foundaries, manufacturers, designers), the engine of the market. It used to be the transport index, but now it's the semis.
COMMENT
Long-term period of semi shortages? The sector is so massive, it takes a long time to change the direction of the ship. Pricing of stocks goes out between 6-12 months. Market's telling you that you'll have balance in the second half of 2022.
COMMENT
Demand for semis won't be coming down in future. True, but that's why they're building up the supply side. For example, Samsung is building an $18B factory in Texas. Demand is outstripping supply now, but fast forward a year or two and it's going to be the other side of the coin, with massive supply.
COMMENT
Tech and interest rates. The software side is extremely vulnerable to interest rates. Growth rates for SaaS companies built into the cloud stack is such that it affects the PE multiples and also their borrowing ability. They're vulnerable to the yield curve. Still have a real yield repression by the central banks. Now at a juncture where Fed is tapering and prospect of raising rates going into second half of 2022 is going to take the real yield repression off the table. At the rate things are going, the S&P 500 could easily hit 5500 by mid-2022, and upwards of 7000 by 2023. Central banks are worried that if they don't pull back on liquidity, they're going to create an asset bubble.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
End-to-end IT service providers. Very local. Caters to smaller businesses. Acts like a consultant. Blockchain solutions and IT spend optimization solutions. Price target of $13.50. Don't buy here. Tempting around $10.25 and ladder it in.
HOLD
Fabulous management. Its companies are spread through 6 operating segments. Acquires software startups and holds for the long term. 10-year ROIC of 32%. Money machine. 12-month price target of $2600. Terrific Canadian company.
BUY
Highly leveraged. Tremendous growth rates. 120% revenue growth Y/Y, but also eating up a lot of cash. As interest rates move up, PE takes a hit and the price comes down. Good place to buy here around $290. Very good support around $230-250.