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DVN is cheap, and has a decent and growing dividend. The balance sheet is reasonable. Its last quarter was decent. The stock decline seems more connected to the sector and commodity prices than anything company-specific. Devon's 1Q capital spending may rise sequentially, its total daily production could still fall -- driven by the timing of drilling and completion activity -- which should hurt free cash flow. Still, synergies from the Grayson Mill deal might have helped reduce capex in 1Q. Devon's unhedged realized oil price may rise slightly, given crude benchmarks shifted modestly. The company should be relatively exposed to this, with over a quarter of its 1Q daily oil production hedged against WTI volatility. Overall, Devon’s free cash flow may have increased in 1Q. The company’s scale and manageable leverage should give it a buffer if crude benchmarks remain relatively lower in the near term due to the impact of US tariffs and subsequent trade spats. We would be OK holding today, but it will require belief in the sector and some investor patience. 
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Questions to consider during tariff uncertainty: How much debt does the company have?

It’s easier to understand how a company with no debt has a better ability to survive than a massively leveraged company. Balance sheet strength is important, always. But in a period of recession, when business and cash flow slow down, it becomes even more important. In a period of stagflation, where interest rates might rise even as the economy slows, balance sheet strength becomes even more crucial. The last thing you might want to own is a company laden with debt while rates move up. So take a look at the financial strength of the stocks you own. Obviously, a company with no debt and billions in cash on the books may be a safer bet than others. And, these companies do exist: a recent Bloomberg data screen notes 2,917 companies in North America with no debt at all.
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No. He would limit his exposure to any semis, given Trump's tariffs and embargo on China.

It's dawning on people that no one is immune from Trump's trade agenda, like the charge against Nvidia for supplying chips to China or the pressure on Apple to move factories out of China.

Shares have plunged the past 1.5 months, but have bounced nicely from last week. Today, they reported a slower than expected quarter, but reiterated their full year forecast. Shares jumped nearly 2% on a brutal day. It's a good entry point now. One of his favourite stocks since 2007.

They reported solid numbers today and considered raising their full-year forecast but then the tariffs hit, but maintained guidance, which is positive enough in this market. Shares jumped 2.76% today. A weaker USD helps too.

They reported last Thursday, reporting a small revenue miss but an earnings beat, but wouldn't reaffirm their full-year forecast, because the economy is too uncertain. DAL is being cautious, given how the White House changes its trade policy on a dime.

Yesterday, they reported a surprisingly strong quarter with in-line sales, an earnings beat, but share flatlined today. Why? UAL offered 2 sets of guidance--one for a stable economy and the other for a recession. That's a brilliant idea. Bookings could be stable or weaken. Both forecasts are certainly possible. 

The stock is down 40%, but at 50% that's when it hits bottom and that's when you enter. So wait.

They announced Monday that they finished taking over rival Paycor in a sector that needs consolidation. Now, PAYX is in a much better position to take market share. They reported a good quarter last March, but that was before tariffs hit.

It's a semis company that supplies cars, so he won't touch this.

Was just downgraded. The consumer is fed up with shrinking product, like potato chips per bag. Consumer products must take the hit and lower prices like this, which will shrink margins. But it's worth it as opposed to this shrinkage. 

Their brand, Sephora, needs to lower prices in this economy, but they won't, and so will lose. Premiums are over in the U.S. and no longer work.

Their products are amazing, but expensive.  They need to cut prices, though tariffs will force them to raise prices, since their products are made in Vietnam.