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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

As US air travel breaks all time records, we select UAL as a TOP PICK.  The FAA just cleared them to continue expansion plans following the recent spat of flight mishaps.  It trades at 6x earnings, under 2x book and supports a 33% ROE.  Cash reserves are growing, while debt is aggressively retired.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $41, looking to achieve $68 -- upside potential of 30%.  Yield 0% 

(Analysts’ price target is $68.67)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We select this manufacturer of furniture in Canada and the US as a TOP PICK.  Recently reported earnings grew by 32% as margins expanded.  The company faces a record order backlog and has aggressively worked to be almost debt free.  It trades at 9x earnings, 2.2x book and supports a 27% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $9.50, looking to achieve $16.00 -- upside potential of 33%.  Yield 0.3% 

(Analysts’ price target is $16.00)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

SLM provides student loans in the US.  Recently reported earnings showed EPS grew almost three fold over the year.  Loan delinquencies has dropped to under 3%.  It trades at 8x earnings, 2.5x book and supports a ROE of 38%.  Cash reserves are prudently being used to aggressively retire debt and buy back shares.  We recommend placing a stop-loss at $17.50, looking to achieve $25 -- upside potential of 20%.  Yield 2.1%

(Analysts’ price target is $25.10)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 23/24, Up 42.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with FLEX has achieved its $33 target.  To be disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time.  We recommend maintaining the stop at $25.  

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 02/24, Up 17%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with NVDA has once achieved its target -- this time at $1009.  To be disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop from $750 to $775.  

COMMENT

Markets will be choppy in the second half of 2024. Yes, the economy has been outperforming, but there are definite signs of stalling. Interest rates of the last 2 years needed time to impact the economy, but this drag effect is starting to happen. It's been offset by crazy spending by world governments, which has kept things going. It's an okay environment for companies, though. Inflation remains higher than expected, so he expects no interest rate cuts this year. Some company valuations are getting stratospheric, but there is opportunity in neglected areas. Everyone is chasing megatech.

PARTIAL SELL

It's done well the past year, and taken away leadership from TD. You can take some profits, but longer term the Canadian banks do well, though they are in a holding pattern now.

WATCH

He used to avoid this, but its PE has fallen to 15x PE. New changes include a new CEO and will launch an ad business. Interesting to look at this and he is warming up to this.

PARTIAL SELL

A derivative play in AI and they are thriving now. Has done well, so you can trim and take profits. But CLS could go higher, but it's getting pricey and eventually the boom will end.

PARTIAL BUY

It's good to be in gold now, and CG is one of the cheapest gold stocks. They've diversified their portfolio geographically, which is good, but this stock always bounces around.

HOLD

Energy is the most undervalued sector in Canada. This year, global world consumption will hit a record high. Yes, we need to find alternative energy, but demand is insatiable. The bigger names like Suncor trade at much higher PEs, but investors will eventually look at smaller names like this. Hold, if you own, and you can add shares.

PARTIAL BUY

Well-run with operations in western Canada, Chile and UK. CAT is looking expensive, so you consider this. FTT is safe.

DON'T BUY

A crazy stock. The franchise is not bad, but this is hugely played by speculators and shorts. Hugely volatile. They raised money which improves the balance sheet. Can't predict this.

BUY
Telus vs. TD

Prefers the telcos to the banks. In telcos, there's not much growth, but these stocks are undervalued. He picks Telus. TD: if there's no more bad news coming, this is probably a buy, but many investors are sitting and waiting. TD is likely undervalued to other banks, but wait 3 months to see how their overhand shakes out.

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Telus vs. TD

Prefers the telcos to the banks. In telcos, there's not much growth, but these stocks are undervalued. He picks Telus. TD: if there's no more bad news coming, this is probably a buy, but many investors are sitting and waiting. TD is likely undervalued to other banks, but wait 3 months to see how their overhand shakes out.

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