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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly During this period of continued energy security concerns, we again reiterate WCP as a TOP PICK. Management has executed a $2 billion strategic acquisition strategy, which it expects will improve profitability and sustainability and has allowed it to reach record production. Strong cash flow has allowed buyback of 24 million shares and a 58% increase in the dividend. It trades at 3x earnings compared to peers at 5x and is valued under 2x book. It pays a good dividend backed by a payout ratio under 10% of cash flow. We recommend trailing up the stop from $8.00 to $8.75, looking to achieve $13 - over 28% upside potential. Yield 2.71% (Analysts’ price target is $12.92)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As iPhones and ApplePay are playing a larger role in the estimated $66 billion Gen Z marketplace, we again reiterate APPL as a TOP PICK. Recent earnings beat expectations by 11%, with a strong ROE, and the shares trade below peers at 29x earnings. It has been aggressively buying back shares, with the assistance of some increased debt (that is very manageable). We recommend trailing up the stop (from $135) to $152, looking to achieve $195 -- upside potential over 13%. Yield 0.5% (Analysts’ price target is $193.53)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate SHEL as a TOP PICK as the company wisely will divest itself of up to $5 billion in Russian joint ventures and has stopped suppling that country with oil and gas. The company is well diversified globally to help fill in the gap. It trades at a discount to peers at 11x earnings, recently beat earnings estimates by 17% and trades just 1.2x book value. It has a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 40% of cash flow. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $41) to $45, looking to achieve $68 -- upside potential over 24%. Yield 3.50% (Analysts’ price target is $67.79)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 10/22, Down 6.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BNS has triggered its stop at $$87.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 2%, when combined with the previous buy recommendation. We will watch for future re-entry into the position.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 02/21, Up 32.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with TRP is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $62) to $67 at this time.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 14/21, Up 31.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with LMT is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $365) to $425 at this time.
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(A Top Pick Mar 15/22, Down 10.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with SSD has triggered its stop at $105. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 1%, when combined with the previous buy recommendation.
COMMENT
Q1 volatility. Only 11 times since WW2 has there been a quarter where we've seen both a 10% decline in key equity index values and a 10% rally. It's rare. Markets are ahead in the next quarter 10/11 times, and a year later in all 11 times. Something to look at for macro perspective.
COMMENT
Debate whether yield curve inversion signals a recession. An inversion predates every recession; but every inversion doesn't result in a recession. We saw that in 2018. These are different times. Fingerprints of central banks and legislators are all over monetary and fiscal policy. Bond market is starting to raise its voice a bit, signalling its fear, but this doesn't mean we'll end up in a bad place. Of great note is there's a lot of commentary about inflation, and it being bad for the equity market. He disagrees. Inflation is positive for the equity market, gives companies pricing power. You want to invest in price makers, wide economic moats. Equity market's a good place to hide during inflation. Fear is central makers will make a policy mistake and drive the economy into a recession, which is bad for equity markets. Make sure you're focused on the right thing.
HOLD
Longer term, room for growth. A company with low earnings predictability. During times of angst, market is not as confident in it, so it trades off. Valuation of 14.5x earnings. Glass for technology and fibre optics. Decent hold, expect volatility.
COMMENT
PE multiples, forward vs. backward. Forward-looking is absolutely more helpful than backward-looking.
DON'T BUY
Large US grocer. Checkered past. Public, then private, then public. Balance sheet makes him nervous. Skinny margins, so management is key, especially with inflation. In the space, look at KR instead, with a healthier balance sheet and better growth prospects.
WEAK BUY
Skinny margins in the grocery sector, so management is key, especially with inflation. A healthier balance sheet and better growth prospects than others in the space.
BUY
Still likes it. 2020 recession was not good for it, but has come out of it in an interesting way. Tremendous demand that can't be satisfied because of supply chain issues. Be patient, let things work through. 15x earnings, a good solid entry point.
BUY
Growth vs. value is in play. Companies in healthcare give you earnings stability and predictability, safety. Not an extreme multiple, over $28 EPS this year. Healthcare is a good area, ANTM is a good choice.