BUY
Just announced a build-out in the U.S.

Didn't they say a few years ago they would build a plant in the U.S., but permitting, labour and other factors would make it costs 6x more. Trump is kidding himself that the most strategic Taiwanese company will move their IP of strategic importance to the US. Think about it. A great company and major beneficiary of AI. ETFs drive the valuation. 

TRADE

It's had a good run the past year, but have they learned their lesson? The UK economy is not in great shape. Is a trade, not a buy.

DON'T BUY

Look at the chart. The CEO went on TV and shot himself in the head; his comments spooked the market, feeling that the CEO is a loose canon. In terms of PR, Palantir is in the penalty box for a while.

COMMENT

Renewables at lower cost rates don't work; you need the subsidies. But what does work are large-scale hydrogren projected. Not sure about small-scale like Ballard.

PARTIAL BUY

The operating environment in Spain is supportive. A well-run, growth bank. Interest rates have bottomed and are moving up. Not banging the table on this, but he likes it long term.

TOP PICK

Given Trump, you need defense like this. Low immigration and rent control weighed on CAR.UN. In a recession, people will be evicted, and in a better economy, those vacated units will be priced higher. A sustainable business model. Now, the price is attractive. 

TOP PICK

They buy the profit streams from miners; they don't own the mines. No debt and lots of cash. When the mining metals cycle is cheap, FNV will buy royalty streams cheaply. When the cycle improves, profits and cash levels will rise. A Canadian national champion.

TOP PICK

They have lots of cash and downside protection; their office products are monopolistic. Also, growth comes from gen AI and the cloud. Is a defensive play. Yes, they had a period of dead money, but the price is now attractive.

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

We again reiterate VEON as a TOP PICK.  We like the global diversification coming from this provider of telecommunications in Europe.  Cash reserves are being prudently used to aggressively retire debt.  It trades at 2.6x book and supports a robust 36% ROE.  We continue to recommend a fairly tight stop at $40, looking to achieve $57 — upside potential of 29%.  Yield 0%

(Analysts’ price target is $56.50)
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TOP PICK
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This women’s whole-lifestyle clothing retailer just brought in a new CEO with experience from Ralph Lauren.  Analysts like that it trades at 6x cash flow versus retailer averages of 26x.  We like that it supports a ROE of 62%.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $16, looking to achieve $35 - upside potential of 57%.  Yield 0.9%

(Analysts’ price target is $35.60)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

We select BMA, a provider of financial services to consumers and small business in Argentina as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings showed a 290% increase in net income and a 17% increase in loans.  It trades at 6x earnings, 1.4x book and supports a robust ROE of 39%.  Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 30% of cash flow.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $61, looking to achieve $105 — upside potential of 28%.  Yield 8.5%

(Analysts’ price target is $138.94)
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PAST TOP PICK
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Our PAST TO PICK with AEM is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing the stop up (from $112) to $124 at this time.

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PAST TOP PICK
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Our PAST TOP PICK with UTHR has triggered its stop at $349.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 51%, when combined with our previous guidance.  

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PAST TOP PICK
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Our PAST TOP PICK with FLEX has triggered its stop at $37.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 32%, when combined with our previous guidance. 

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 19/24, Down 26.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with U.UN has triggered its stop at $20.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.