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Microstrategy (nasdaq: mstr) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. a pioneer in the bi and analytics space, microstrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. we provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications. Social media mentions are up 1000% in the past 24h.

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Interactive brokers llc (ib) is a low cost provider of trade execution and clearing services for individuals, advisors, prop trading groups, brokers and hedge funds. ib's premier technology provides electronic access to stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds and funds on over 100 markets worldwide from a single ib universal account. interactive brokers group's (ibg) headquarters are in greenwich connecticut. ibg has approximately 980 employees in its offices in the usa, switzerland, canada, hong kong, uk, australia, hungary, russia, india, china and estonia. ib is regulated by the sec, finra, nyse, sfa and other regulatory agencies around the world. Social media mentions are up 100% in the past 24h.

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

As the western hemisphere's largest solar module manufacturer, we reiterate FSLR as a TOP PICK.  Analysts expect a 400% cash flow expansion over the year, when it reports in May.  It trades at 24x earnings and 3x book value.  We recommend maintaining the stop at $140, looking to achieve $222 -- upside potential of 21%.  Yield 0% 

(Analysts’ price target is $221.96)
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As AI begins to play a larger role in medical intervention, AMGN is well positioned to benefit.  It has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years.  It trades at 21x earnings and supports a robust 135% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $210, looking to achieve $319 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 3.2%

(Analysts’ price target is $308.33)
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This cyber security company, with brands such as Norton and Lifelock, is well positioned as a top software protection firm.  It trades at 10x earnings and supports a 75% ROE.  Its modest dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cash flow.  The company is prudently using some cash reserves to retire debt and buyback shares.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $17, looking to achieve $27 -- upside potential of 27%.  Yield 2.2% 

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(A Top Pick Mar 21/24, Up 43%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with PRL has achieved its target at $22.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $12) to $14.  

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(A Top Pick Feb 29/24, Down 7.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CNC has triggered its stop at $72.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment loss of 5%, when combined with our previous recommendation.

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(A Top Pick Jan 30/24, Down 13.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with TA has triggered its stop at $8.50.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.

COMMENT
Confidence in the bull market?

That's right. Belatedly for Canadians, we've seen the S&P/TSX Composite Index join its US equity index counterparts breaking out to fresh all-time highs in the last couple of weeks. He's increasingly encouraged with the durability of this ongoing cyclical bull market, in no small part due to the fact that it has broadened out.

In Q1, we saw 9 of the 11 economic sectors in Canada participate in the rise in the equity indices; 10/11 sectors in the US. Notable laggards are the interest-sensitives of utilities, telecoms, and real estate. 77% of all S&P 500 index members rose in Q1; 69% here in Canada. Historically, pretty strong breadth numbers. The foot soldiers are advancing alongside the generals (Mag 7). This increases confidence in the bull market.

COMMENT
Investors too bullish?

Have to be mindful in the short to medium term that we've just had two back-to-back breathtaking performances by both Canadian and US stock markets. Markets don't move in a straight line. Reversals can be sharp, swift, sudden, and seem to come out of nowhere. One of the tells often is an extreme in sentiment.

He looks at the American Association of Individual Investors survey. Right now, 50% of US investors are bullish, and 22% are bearish. That's a lopsided sentiment. Not extreme, but fairly stretched. Signalling a yellow flag of caution. Could see a garden-variety correction of 5-10% in equity indices at any point.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

One of the most valuable brands in the world. Global giant. About 50% off of 2021 highs. Forward growth expectations compounded over 3 years about 16% in terms of earnings, faster growth than what analysts are projecting. This is predicated on margin improvement. Shift to direct-consumer sales is secular tailwind to gross margins. Lots of free cashflow, buying back stock. 23x, cheaper than historical average of 31x. Yield is 1.7%.

He's looking very closely. Hasn't pulled trigger yet.

BUY

Secular tailwind is rising adoption of e-commerce. "E-commerce in a box" for small outfits. Increasingly larger enterprise customers. Shifted to a less capital-intensive strategy. Earnings reports are usually a catalyst. Continues to roll out ancillary offerings, which increase take rate. Pullback is a buyable dip.

WAIT

Strength in brand and company. Headwinds in the apparel category, weighing on demand. Higher price point, somewhat discretionary (though depends who you ask ;) Show-me. High expectations. Watch and wait for a couple of back-to-back stronger quarters. Price trend is down.