Today, Stephen Weiss, Founder, Short Hills Capital Partners and Joe Terranova commented about whether CEG-Q, AAPL-Q, INDY-Q, GOOG-Q, VRT-N, NKE-N are stocks to buy or sell.
Believes recent interest rate announcements are separate from task of finding quality companies to invest in. High quality businesses are the goal of every investor, and interest rates are irrelevant. Inflation also doesn't impact high quality companies (asset light) - with ability to compound earnings. Companies that have pricing power (Apple etc.) are another example of high quality businesses - as opposed to oil producers who can't control pricing.
Fundamental driver of business very strong - vanity products. Long history of well established brands. China growth has slowed, but overall is optimistic on company. Not founder run, but founder still owns large chunk of business. Is ~1% position in portfolio. Will keep buying on share price weakness.
Shopping comparison website that has very strong business model. Competition has been strong - putting pressure on business. Asset light business that is focusing on restaurant reservation + jobs platform. Still owns shares in company. Good long term investment. Happy shareholders.
They just change the CEO. Shares are down 20% this year. He'd like to enter this, but it's the first time her can recall when it's facing sustainable competition and opens up the door to more. Their brand need to refresh. The cost of attaching star athletes has gotten very expensive. The company needs to innovate.