Today, Stephen Takacsy, B. Eng, MBA commented about whether SES.TO, JWEL.TO, LB.TO, DFY.TO, IFC.TO, GIB.A.TO, SIA.TO, CSH.UN.TO, CJT.TO, ATS.TO, QBR.B.TO, DWS.V, BYD.TO, GCG.A.TO, PLC.TO, MDF.TO, WSP.TO, STN.TO, VLN.TO, AQN.TO, SHOP.TO, QTRH.TO, ADW.A.TO, RNW.TO are stocks to buy or sell.
He's following the macro inflation data carefully, and that's what's tossing the market around. Both stocks and bonds have been very volatile this year as investors fear higher, more persistent inflation, more rate hikes, and a slowing economy. Sentiment has been swinging quite wildly.
It comes down to the data. We're seeing inflation come down quite rapidly now YOY. He thinks that's going to continue, and we should hit the target rate of around 2% by year end. The rate hikes are coming to an end.
He's always been in the camp of a soft landing, and still is. Very strong employment numbers, and as long as people have jobs they're spending money and paying their mortgages. Housing market had a very mild correction. He's not seeing much of a slowdown, except perhaps in durable goods. Services are still trying to catch up from the pandemic, but this should taper off by the end of the year.
Things are slowing down, but we'll see prices coming down and rate hikes coming to an end.
Sold IP patent portfolio business, used proceeds to pay off debt. Now a pure-play transportation solutions provider, a great business. Leading technology. Record backlog. Great new Board members. Undervalued. Expects a massive re-rating when institutions come back in, especially once new CEO is chosen. Anticipates better execution and financial de-risking.
Still likes it, tremendously undervalued. Leaders in Canada and US. 6% market share in US, a nascent market. Recently announced 2 significant US contracts. Robust pipeline of states looking to digitize. Trades at barely over 1x revenues. EBITDA positive, improving every quarter. Lots of room still.