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Today, Jim Lebenthal and Rob Sechan, Managing Partner, New Edge Capital commented about whether PEP-Q, COP-N, HD-N, PFG-Q, SWKS-Q, BABA-N, BRCM-Q, BA-N, LNG-A, CLF-N, NKE-N, AMZN-Q are stocks to buy or sell.

BUY

Many felt that the cycle was over and prices would collapse, but he feels this is a little downturn. Demand will bounce back because of infrastructure spending to come next and demand for EVs and batteries. This is where the cycle is heading for base metals.

BUY

He expects natural gas prices to continue to rise if we see a cold winter.

BUY

He bought a lot last year and expects it to rise. China is expected to pick up deliveries of the 737 Max, which will generate a lot of free cash flow.

COMMENT

The rally will depend on earnings. Doesn't know what will happen in the rest of the year, but a recession in unlikely, more likely in 2024. Valuations are high. He expects a period of choppiness, but he is invested and not negative. He's been trimming tech modestly like Apple, because the PE rose. He loves energy and healthcare.

BUY

Down 6% today, but up 4% yesterday to hit a 42-week high. They are clearly shifting to AI, a positive. They have a solid base to move from. This is a lot cheaper than Nvidia. Likes to own this. Buy it on sale. They beat EPS.

BUY

Just bought Skyworks and Alibaba. China is a great contrary play, and BABA is cheap. Skyworks is in every smart phone in the world, and they've been re-rated 50%. They boast attractive demographics and valuation. 

BUY

Just bought Skyworks and Alibaba. China is a great contrary play, and BABA is cheap. Skyworks is in every smart phone in the world, and they've been re-rated 50%. They boast attractive demographics and valuation. 

SELL

Quantitative metrics led to him selling it this week in order to buy other names.

BUY
retail

He owns retail, but not names like LULU or Nike, but rather defensive ones like this. He sees more weakness in pooer consumers (i.e. Dollar General which plunged recently). HD benefits from the general consumer trade-down of staying in your home longer and fixing it up. The days of consumers being flush with cash are over. Done. Inflation seems to be weakening the low end of the job market.

BUY

Strong free cash flow, credit profile and disciplined spending. Chinese demand will rise. Among the best names in energy.

HOLD

Valuations will limit their upside, now expensive, but it's a world-class brand with consistent earnings growth. A core holding.

COMMENT

Recent GDP data lower than expected.
Believes higher interest rates are starting to take their toll on the economy.
Doesn't expect any major interest rate hikes going forward.
Optimistic about financial markets heading in Q4.
Non-tech sectors will start to catch up in valuations (healthcare, energy etc.)
Is a good time to be investing in dividend stocks(flat to lower interest rate environment). 

TOP PICK

Expecting healthcare sector to increase in demand.
Strong franchise within the company.
Earnings/cash flow estimates expected to grow at record rate.
Occupancy rates increasing after Covid-19.
Current share price at 20% to NAV - good time to buy.
Expecting a $12 share price in 2024.

TOP PICK

Medical technology demand growing.
Surgery demand growing after the end of Covid-19.
Current share price a good buying opportunity.
Large exposure to Asia market.
Aging population also a good factor. 

TOP PICK

History of growing dividend almost every single year.
Current yield ~7%.
Expecting a ~$50 share price in 2024.
Falling interest rates will increase value of share price.
Very attractive assets that are hard to replicate.
Excellent technology in energy transition.