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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly OPEN is a new player to the real estate sales platform space and it promises to be a disruptor. Its platform offers both residential buyers and sellers to transact. What makes it different from its competitors is that they actually purchase inventory, which allows it to not only profit on the fees from both sides, but also to capture arbitrage profits. Several on the management team come from Uber. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $19, looking to achieve at least $38.00 -- over 38% upside. This one has enormous upside potential. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $51.50)
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January 19, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly VRTX is a pharmaceutical company that is world renowned in its treatment for cystic fibrosis. The company is estimated to have increased its cash position by almost $2 billion, leaving it plenty in the tank to develop other life changing drugs likes ones being developed for sickle cell disease and AAT deficiency. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $200, looking to achieve $290 -- over 25% upside potential. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $289.66)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly VRTX is a pharmaceutical company that is world renowned in its treatment for cystic fibrosis. The company is estimated to have increased its cash position by almost $2 billion, leaving it plenty in the tank to develop other life changing drugs likes ones being developed for sickle cell disease and AAT deficiency. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $200, looking to achieve $290 -- over 25% upside potential. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $289.66)
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January 19, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As COVID-19 vaccines roll out around the world, there is the expectation that economies will begin turning back up and energy demand will rise accordingly. DVN has managed to keep debt under control (with none due until after 2025), see positive cash flow over the past 12 months, and devise a dividend strategy that is market responsive. All this because of the quality of assets. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $14, looking to achieve $26 -- upside of 30%. Yield 2.25% (Analysts’ price target is $25.70)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As COVID-19 vaccines roll out around the world, there is the expectation that economies will begin turning back up and energy demand will rise accordingly. DVN has managed to keep debt under control (with none due until after 2025), see positive cash flow over the past 12 months, and devise a dividend strategy that is market responsive. All this because of the quality of assets. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $14, looking to achieve $26 -- upside of 30%. Yield 2.25% (Analysts’ price target is $25.70)
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January 19, 2021
A large US health insurer (40 million Americans) and highly profitable. They'll make $26/share next year. Cheap at 12x earnings, and at least a 7% free cash flow. No, health insurance won't be in trouble when the Democrats take office, because about 170 million American hold private health insurance plans based on a 75% satisfaction rate. So, it's unlikely there'll be a radical change in American healthcare. (Analysts’ price target is $365.86)
Show full opinionHide full opinionA large US health insurer (40 million Americans) and highly profitable. They'll make $26/share next year. Cheap at 12x earnings, and at least a 7% free cash flow. No, health insurance won't be in trouble when the Democrats take office, because about 170 million American hold private health insurance plans based on a 75% satisfaction rate. So, it's unlikely there'll be a radical change in American healthcare. (Analysts’ price target is $365.86)
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January 19, 2021
Known as a pharmacy, but the CEO has expanded it a lot. They bought insurer Aetna and are vertically integrated. Also own a pharmacy benefit manager, plus CVS operates 10,000 physical locations across the U.S., writing over a billion subscriptions annually. Currently, CVS is engaged in vaccine distribution. CVS trades at a cheap 10x PE and has a free cash flow yield of 13%. Well-managed. The market is starting to see this as more than just a drugstore chain. (Analysts’ price target is $85.17)
Known as a pharmacy, but the CEO has expanded it a lot. They bought insurer Aetna and are vertically integrated. Also own a pharmacy benefit manager, plus CVS operates 10,000 physical locations across the U.S., writing over a billion subscriptions annually. Currently, CVS is engaged in vaccine distribution. CVS trades at a cheap 10x PE and has a free cash flow yield of 13%. Well-managed. The market is starting to see this as more than just a drugstore chain. (Analysts’ price target is $85.17)
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January 19, 2021
A small cap that operates customer-relationship management businesses and outsourcing. TTEC is cloud-based, helps customers buy things like pick-up pizza, all digitally. (Analysts’ price target is $77.14)
Show full opinionHide full opinionA small cap that operates customer-relationship management businesses and outsourcing. TTEC is cloud-based, helps customers buy things like pick-up pizza, all digitally. (Analysts’ price target is $77.14)
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January 18, 2021
It is a boring utility, regulated. Dividend just under four percent. They have defensible cash flow streams. She likes the dividend growth. The payout ratio is very reasonable at 65% of cash flow. (Analysts’ price target is $57.93)
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt is a boring utility, regulated. Dividend just under four percent. They have defensible cash flow streams. She likes the dividend growth. The payout ratio is very reasonable at 65% of cash flow. (Analysts’ price target is $57.93)
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January 18, 2021
She continues to like it and has owned it for a number of years. Growth will moderate next year but it benefited from work-from-home. Homes are affordable with low interest rates and people were staying where they are and renovating. The age of the housing stock in the US is over 40 years old. HD-N is investing in their supply chain to increase the efficiency of online ordering. The dividend is attractive. They increase it regularly. (Analysts’ price target is $303.28)
Show full opinionHide full opinionShe continues to like it and has owned it for a number of years. Growth will moderate next year but it benefited from work-from-home. Homes are affordable with low interest rates and people were staying where they are and renovating. The age of the housing stock in the US is over 40 years old. HD-N is investing in their supply chain to increase the efficiency of online ordering. The dividend is attractive. They increase it regularly. (Analysts’ price target is $303.28)
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January 18, 2021
She likes all their business segments. 70% of their revenues are recurring. There was a lot of debt issuance last year and this was benefiting them. There will be maturities this year as well as M&A activity. (Analysts’ price target is $384.50)
Show full opinionHide full opinionShe likes all their business segments. 70% of their revenues are recurring. There was a lot of debt issuance last year and this was benefiting them. There will be maturities this year as well as M&A activity. (Analysts’ price target is $384.50)
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January 15, 2021
Likes the e-commerce idea. However, the US based companies are very expensive. BABA has 46% 5 year average annual growth. China continues to become more wealthy. In many ways, the disconnect between US and Chinese valuation may be catching up. (Analysts’ price target is $328.36)
Show full opinionHide full opinionLikes the e-commerce idea. However, the US based companies are very expensive. BABA has 46% 5 year average annual growth. China continues to become more wealthy. In many ways, the disconnect between US and Chinese valuation may be catching up. (Analysts’ price target is $328.36)
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January 15, 2021
The company is effectively a global tax on industrial production. They provide CO2 for sodas, oxygen to hospitals, hydrogen for steel, etc. The dividend continues to grow at 10%+ per annum. A slow and steady company that is very defensive. (Analysts’ price target is $284.19)
Show full opinionHide full opinionThe company is effectively a global tax on industrial production. They provide CO2 for sodas, oxygen to hospitals, hydrogen for steel, etc. The dividend continues to grow at 10%+ per annum. A slow and steady company that is very defensive. (Analysts’ price target is $284.19)
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January 15, 2021
The global leader in med-tech space by revenue. It has increased dividends for 42 consecutive years. 9.4% total return for the last 5 years. Benefits from the aging demographics. Does a lot of tuck in acquisitions. The top line is growing at 9% in the last 10 years. (Analysts’ price target is $128.84)
Show full opinionHide full opinionThe global leader in med-tech space by revenue. It has increased dividends for 42 consecutive years. 9.4% total return for the last 5 years. Benefits from the aging demographics. Does a lot of tuck in acquisitions. The top line is growing at 9% in the last 10 years. (Analysts’ price target is $128.84)
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January 14, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly OGI is a cannabis producer serving the Canadian market. Recent earnings disappointed on the revenue side (down by 23%), but management is noting that adult recreational use is up 30% over the year. The company is now producing positive cash flows (in 2 of the last 3 quarters), building its cash position, and is successfully paying off debt. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $1.40, looking to achieve $3.50 -- upside potential of 55%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $3.43)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly OGI is a cannabis producer serving the Canadian market. Recent earnings disappointed on the revenue side (down by 23%), but management is noting that adult recreational use is up 30% over the year. The company is now producing positive cash flows (in 2 of the last 3 quarters), building its cash position, and is successfully paying off debt. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $1.40, looking to achieve $3.50 -- upside potential of 55%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $3.43)
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January 14, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly KBH is a US homebuilder. Recently reported revenues were disappointing -- down over 23% -- but sales prices were 5% higher backed by the expectation of continued low interest rates. Overall, EPS of $1.12 came in $0.18 higher than analyst expectations. The company reported orders volumes increased 50% putting order backlogs at 15 year highs. It trades at 10x earnings compared to sector averages over 34x -- making this good value here. It pays a small dividend, backed by a 13% payout ratio. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $27, looking to achieve $44 -- over 22% upside. Yield 1.71% (Analysts’ price target is $43.13)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly KBH is a US homebuilder. Recently reported revenues were disappointing -- down over 23% -- but sales prices were 5% higher backed by the expectation of continued low interest rates. Overall, EPS of $1.12 came in $0.18 higher than analyst expectations. The company reported orders volumes increased 50% putting order backlogs at 15 year highs. It trades at 10x earnings compared to sector averages over 34x -- making this good value here. It pays a small dividend, backed by a 13% payout ratio. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $27, looking to achieve $44 -- over 22% upside. Yield 1.71% (Analysts’ price target is $43.13)
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January 14, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly TSN is the world's largest meat producer, selling to over 140 countries. The pandemic caused operational issues with outbreaks at its numerous facilities, but those have been virtually all resolved. It pays a great dividend, backed by a 29% payout ratio. It trades at 13x earnings, compared to a sector average of 43x, making it good value here. We would buy this with a $50 stop-loss, looking to achieve $80 -- potential upside of over 22%. Yield 2.78% (Analysts’ price target is $80.00)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly TSN is the world's largest meat producer, selling to over 140 countries. The pandemic caused operational issues with outbreaks at its numerous facilities, but those have been virtually all resolved. It pays a great dividend, backed by a 29% payout ratio. It trades at 13x earnings, compared to a sector average of 43x, making it good value here. We would buy this with a $50 stop-loss, looking to achieve $80 -- potential upside of over 22%. Yield 2.78% (Analysts’ price target is $80.00)
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January 14, 2021
A buy and hold. Produce construction chemicals that help make buildings greener. Innovative. Well positioned for greener infrastructure. Yield is 0.91%. (Analysts’ price target is $270.34)
Show full opinionHide full opinionA buy and hold. Produce construction chemicals that help make buildings greener. Innovative. Well positioned for greener infrastructure. Yield is 0.91%. (Analysts’ price target is $270.34)
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January 14, 2021
Fabulous semiconductor company. Produces systems that are used for vision in machines. Sensors to improve manufacturing. Innovative, lots of new products a year. Strong record of execution. Yield is 0.35%. (Analysts’ price target is $53318.89)
Show full opinionHide full opinionFabulous semiconductor company. Produces systems that are used for vision in machines. Sensors to improve manufacturing. Innovative, lots of new products a year. Strong record of execution. Yield is 0.35%. (Analysts’ price target is $53318.89)
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January 14, 2021
Its 50% market share is cemented and expanding. Favoured supplier to the free world of leading edge semiconductors. Spending aggressively for manufacturing in US. Quality and performance are best in class. Yield is 1.69%. (Analysts’ price target is $642.87)
Show full opinionHide full opinionIts 50% market share is cemented and expanding. Favoured supplier to the free world of leading edge semiconductors. Spending aggressively for manufacturing in US. Quality and performance are best in class. Yield is 1.69%. (Analysts’ price target is $642.87)
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January 13, 2021
Down about 30%. Buying opportunity. Long-term secular e-commerce growth. Middle class growth provides a runway of increased earnings. Trading at 20x earnings for 20% growth. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $331.03)
Show full opinionHide full opinionDown about 30%. Buying opportunity. Long-term secular e-commerce growth. Middle class growth provides a runway of increased earnings. Trading at 20x earnings for 20% growth. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $331.03)
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January 13, 2021
Premier shopping mall in the US. Unique shopping experiences. Post-Covid, the outlook is impressive. Yield is 5.99%. (Analysts’ price target is $96.47)
Show full opinionHide full opinionPremier shopping mall in the US. Unique shopping experiences. Post-Covid, the outlook is impressive. Yield is 5.99%. (Analysts’ price target is $96.47)
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January 13, 2021
Outlook on banks has become quite bullish. Vaccine rollout, fiscal stimulus, steepening yield curve. Loan demand should climb, and loan defaults should shrink. Should see more share buybacks and higher dividends. Trades below tangible book value. New management is focusing on moving past legal troubles. Yield is 1.18%. (Analysts’ price target is $35.27)
Show full opinionHide full opinionOutlook on banks has become quite bullish. Vaccine rollout, fiscal stimulus, steepening yield curve. Loan demand should climb, and loan defaults should shrink. Should see more share buybacks and higher dividends. Trades below tangible book value. New management is focusing on moving past legal troubles. Yield is 1.18%. (Analysts’ price target is $35.27)
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January 12, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly RBC recently upgraded home builder DHI based on current trends in the housing market and its affordable regional focus (largely in Texas) is well positioned. It trades at only 10.5x earnings, compared to 32x for the construction space. With a PEG ratio of 0.72, it is good value based on EPS growth expected to be over 13% next year, following a 49% increase this year. It pays a small dividend backed by a payout ratio of only 10%. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $59, looking to achieve $89 -- over 30% upside potential. Yield 1.18% (Analysts’ price target is $89.21)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly RBC recently upgraded home builder DHI based on current trends in the housing market and its affordable regional focus (largely in Texas) is well positioned. It trades at only 10.5x earnings, compared to 32x for the construction space. With a PEG ratio of 0.72, it is good value based on EPS growth expected to be over 13% next year, following a 49% increase this year. It pays a small dividend backed by a payout ratio of only 10%. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $59, looking to achieve $89 -- over 30% upside potential. Yield 1.18% (Analysts’ price target is $89.21)
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January 12, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly VZ is a defensive stock that pays you to hold it with a great dividend, backed by a payout ratio of only 56%. The company provides internet, cable and phone services -- all of which are deemed essential in today's world. It has already been launching 5G giving it an early advantage over competitors like AT&T. We would buy this with a stop-loss of $51, looking to achieve $67 -- upside of over 17%. Yield 4.37% (Analysts’ price target is $62.06)
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly VZ is a defensive stock that pays you to hold it with a great dividend, backed by a payout ratio of only 56%. The company provides internet, cable and phone services -- all of which are deemed essential in today's world. It has already been launching 5G giving it an early advantage over competitors like AT&T. We would buy this with a stop-loss of $51, looking to achieve $67 -- upside of over 17%. Yield 4.37% (Analysts’ price target is $62.06)
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January 12, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This well known household product continues to put up solid results. Latest reported revenue was up over 26%, aggressively beating expectations, and gross margin continues to expand with increased cost efficiencies. Management just raised 2021 earnings guidance, above market expectations. The dividend is modest, but has increased in each of the past 11 years (backed by a payout ratio of 51%) and is due for another increase shortly. We would buy this with a stop-loss of $240, looking to target $353 -- over 20% upside. Yield 0.89% (Analysts’ price target is $353.00)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This well known household product continues to put up solid results. Latest reported revenue was up over 26%, aggressively beating expectations, and gross margin continues to expand with increased cost efficiencies. Management just raised 2021 earnings guidance, above market expectations. The dividend is modest, but has increased in each of the past 11 years (backed by a payout ratio of 51%) and is due for another increase shortly. We would buy this with a stop-loss of $240, looking to target $353 -- over 20% upside. Yield 0.89% (Analysts’ price target is $353.00)
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January 12, 2021
Has owned this since 2004. Tremendous upside. They really expanded their e-commerce and now makes up 10% of sales. When people can't travel, they buy furniture. Also, they hold $800 million in real estate that one day they can spin out. Also, they have no doubt. The family owns 75% of stock. Margins are rising. Targets $25-30. (Analysts’ price target is $22.25)
Show full opinionHide full opinionHas owned this since 2004. Tremendous upside. They really expanded their e-commerce and now makes up 10% of sales. When people can't travel, they buy furniture. Also, they hold $800 million in real estate that one day they can spin out. Also, they have no doubt. The family owns 75% of stock. Margins are rising. Targets $25-30. (Analysts’ price target is $22.25)
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January 12, 2021
Best of the apartment REITs. Trades at a big discount to NAV. Rent collection rate is 99%. They're defensive. Holdings in Alberta benefit from a high-growth rate in the general economy as oil comes back. (Analysts’ price target is $40.02)
Show full opinionHide full opinionBest of the apartment REITs. Trades at a big discount to NAV. Rent collection rate is 99%. They're defensive. Holdings in Alberta benefit from a high-growth rate in the general economy as oil comes back. (Analysts’ price target is $40.02)
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January 12, 2021
He loves industrial REITs because of e-commerce. Their holdings are all in the US. Interest rates are low, so refinancing is cheap. Best in class. (Analysts’ price target is $19.53)
Show full opinionHide full opinionHe loves industrial REITs because of e-commerce. Their holdings are all in the US. Interest rates are low, so refinancing is cheap. Best in class. (Analysts’ price target is $19.53)
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January 11, 2021
See his Past Top Picks. The stock is cheap and is close to breaking out technically. (Analysts’ price target is $24.37)
Show full opinionHide full opinionSee his Past Top Picks. The stock is cheap and is close to breaking out technically. (Analysts’ price target is $24.37)
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January 11, 2021
He likes the silver stocks. This stock has recently made a nice little technical break-out. If you look at the two spikes in the past decade in silver, it would suggest that this one probably has 35-45% just to get back to its highs. He suspects silver will break out to new highs and this would take it even higher. (Analysts’ price target is $11.32)
Show full opinionHide full opinionHe likes the silver stocks. This stock has recently made a nice little technical break-out. If you look at the two spikes in the past decade in silver, it would suggest that this one probably has 35-45% just to get back to its highs. He suspects silver will break out to new highs and this would take it even higher. (Analysts’ price target is $11.32)
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January 11, 2021
It has good strong upside potential and from a technical point of view it looks like it is just about to break out above one times book value. It has a nice balance sheet. It is a nice value stock. Infrastructure spending in the US would also move this stock up higher. (Analysts’ price target is $19.86)
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt has good strong upside potential and from a technical point of view it looks like it is just about to break out above one times book value. It has a nice balance sheet. It is a nice value stock. Infrastructure spending in the US would also move this stock up higher. (Analysts’ price target is $19.86)
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January 8, 2021
Has had some short term weakness due to their banner integration with Family Dollar. Insulated from online competition. Has a good growth profile. He would set the buy price around 18.5x forward earnings. (Analysts’ price target is $121.92)
Show full opinionHide full opinionHas had some short term weakness due to their banner integration with Family Dollar. Insulated from online competition. Has a good growth profile. He would set the buy price around 18.5x forward earnings. (Analysts’ price target is $121.92)
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January 8, 2021
Favourite within the space. Very inexpensive with a good dividend of almost 8%. Has a reasonable growth profile. Construction for line 3 replacement has started. There is negative sentiment that causes headwinds but the dividend focus is very positive. A defensive play. (Analysts’ price target is $51.91)
Show full opinionHide full opinionFavourite within the space. Very inexpensive with a good dividend of almost 8%. Has a reasonable growth profile. Construction for line 3 replacement has started. There is negative sentiment that causes headwinds but the dividend focus is very positive. A defensive play. (Analysts’ price target is $51.91)
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January 8, 2021
Their proposal to acquire BPY saw the stock sell off by 5%. However, this sell-off has seen the price go down to his buy price of 13.5x adjusted funds from operations, around $50. A phenomenal compounder for longterm investors. Creates value efficiently for shareholders. There is a lot of demand for the types of assets they own in this environment. (Analysts’ price target is $61.69)
Their proposal to acquire BPY saw the stock sell off by 5%. However, this sell-off has seen the price go down to his buy price of 13.5x adjusted funds from operations, around $50. A phenomenal compounder for longterm investors. Creates value efficiently for shareholders. There is a lot of demand for the types of assets they own in this environment. (Analysts’ price target is $61.69)
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January 7, 2021
Operates entirely in the US. Largest marijuana producer in the world by sales. Vertically integrated. Growing quickly organically and by acquisition. Regulatory tailwind. Democrats taking Senate increase likelihood of legislative reform. Great company, lots of growth runway. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $19.98)
Show full opinionHide full opinionOperates entirely in the US. Largest marijuana producer in the world by sales. Vertically integrated. Growing quickly organically and by acquisition. Regulatory tailwind. Democrats taking Senate increase likelihood of legislative reform. Great company, lots of growth runway. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $19.98)
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January 7, 2021
Very strong brand. Sales growing quickly, 33% compound rate over last 3 years, by expanding geographically and improving e-commerce channel. Margins have been improving. Lots of room to grow over a multi-year timeframe. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $35.31)
Show full opinionHide full opinionVery strong brand. Sales growing quickly, 33% compound rate over last 3 years, by expanding geographically and improving e-commerce channel. Margins have been improving. Lots of room to grow over a multi-year timeframe. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $35.31)
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January 7, 2021
Some of the highest operating margins, low break even price, no debt, share buybacks, cash on balance sheet. Dialled up capex spending in December. Lean, efficient, growthy producer that's financially very sound. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $25.60)
Show full opinionHide full opinionSome of the highest operating margins, low break even price, no debt, share buybacks, cash on balance sheet. Dialled up capex spending in December. Lean, efficient, growthy producer that's financially very sound. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $25.60)
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January 7, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly CALM produces and distributes eggs for sale to national grocery and food service companies. With more people cooking at home, sales have been strong -- up over 11% over the year and beating analyst expectations by 4%. EPS of $0.25, also beat expecations of a $0.08 loss. As restaurants re-open sales should grow further. Analysts expect the dividend to be re-instated soon. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $34, looking to achieve $47 -- just over 20% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $47.00)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly CALM produces and distributes eggs for sale to national grocery and food service companies. With more people cooking at home, sales have been strong -- up over 11% over the year and beating analyst expectations by 4%. EPS of $0.25, also beat expecations of a $0.08 loss. As restaurants re-open sales should grow further. Analysts expect the dividend to be re-instated soon. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $34, looking to achieve $47 -- just over 20% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $47.00)
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January 7, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly With the economy looking to get back on its feet, this is a good entry for a high-quality energy producer. Trading at 85% of book value and with a PEG of 0.34, it is strong value now. We would buy with a stop-loss at $4.50, looking to achieve $8.75 -- upside potential of over 34%. Yield 4.64% (Analysts’ price target is $8.63)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly With the economy looking to get back on its feet, this is a good entry for a high-quality energy producer. Trading at 85% of book value and with a PEG of 0.34, it is strong value now. We would buy with a stop-loss at $4.50, looking to achieve $8.75 -- upside potential of over 34%. Yield 4.64% (Analysts’ price target is $8.63)
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January 7, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As the roll out of vaccines is falling behind projections in North America, the prospect of continued growth in electronic document signings could likely continue, contrary to several analyst opinions. Pipe Sandler has taken this view and has upgraded their outlook on the stock to $300. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $190, looking to achieve $285 -- about 20% upside. (Analysts’ price target is $275.39)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As the roll out of vaccines is falling behind projections in North America, the prospect of continued growth in electronic document signings could likely continue, contrary to several analyst opinions. Pipe Sandler has taken this view and has upgraded their outlook on the stock to $300. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $190, looking to achieve $285 -- about 20% upside. (Analysts’ price target is $275.39)
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January 6, 2021
Catalysts right now include Line 3. Not a new line, just refurbishing to be safer. Once finished, stock should retrace higher. Increased dividend, so that's at least 20 years in a row. Dividend is covered plus share appreciation along the way is a good story. Yield is 7.92%. (Analysts’ price target is $51.88)
Show full opinionHide full opinionCatalysts right now include Line 3. Not a new line, just refurbishing to be safer. Once finished, stock should retrace higher. Increased dividend, so that's at least 20 years in a row. Dividend is covered plus share appreciation along the way is a good story. Yield is 7.92%. (Analysts’ price target is $51.88)
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January 6, 2021
Capital preservation and safety first. Wireless build is going well, gaining subscribers. Patriarch passed away last year, paving the way for a new direction. Collect the yield while you wait for something good to happen. Yield is 5.21%. (Analysts’ price target is $27.33)
Show full opinionHide full opinionCapital preservation and safety first. Wireless build is going well, gaining subscribers. Patriarch passed away last year, paving the way for a new direction. Collect the yield while you wait for something good to happen. Yield is 5.21%. (Analysts’ price target is $27.33)
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January 6, 2021
One of the only ones left at a decent price. Has both regulated utility and renewable power development. The renewable side will be rerated faster than the utility part. Well managed for a long time. Government spending plus investor interest is a very good recipe for the space. Yield is 3.80%. (Analysts’ price target is $21.87)
Show full opinionHide full opinionOne of the only ones left at a decent price. Has both regulated utility and renewable power development. The renewable side will be rerated faster than the utility part. Well managed for a long time. Government spending plus investor interest is a very good recipe for the space. Yield is 3.80%. (Analysts’ price target is $21.87)
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January 5, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This is a bit of a contrarian play. After hitting highs over $550 per share in mid-October, ZM is now trading just above $355 -- over 35% cheaper. Although vaccines are rolling out, it could be that remote meetings may still be necessary until late summer. Other competitors have emerged in the space, but the platform of ZM remains the preference. Current operations have allowed them to accumulate over $700 million in cash over the year. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $250, looking for a return to $435 -- over 20% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $435.00)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This is a bit of a contrarian play. After hitting highs over $550 per share in mid-October, ZM is now trading just above $355 -- over 35% cheaper. Although vaccines are rolling out, it could be that remote meetings may still be necessary until late summer. Other competitors have emerged in the space, but the platform of ZM remains the preference. Current operations have allowed them to accumulate over $700 million in cash over the year. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $250, looking for a return to $435 -- over 20% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $435.00)
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January 5, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly LI is a manufacturer of smart electric SUVs in China, where EV sales there are expected to grow by 40% next year. December deliveries of EVs in general set new records. Sales by LI were up 530% over the year, which is now generating some significant cash flows. The company is heard to be a potential partner with Apple in their EV project. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $20, looking to target $44 -- over 40% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $44.20)
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly LI is a manufacturer of smart electric SUVs in China, where EV sales there are expected to grow by 40% next year. December deliveries of EVs in general set new records. Sales by LI were up 530% over the year, which is now generating some significant cash flows. The company is heard to be a potential partner with Apple in their EV project. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $20, looking to target $44 -- over 40% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $44.20)
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January 5, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly With branded outlets like Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, this restaurant franchiser is well known. As vaccines roll out, demand should continue returning for the franchise owners. System wide sales grew over 50% over the quarter with 12 new locations opening, bringing the total to 678 outlets. Another 26 outlets are fully committed for first-half 2021. This is expected to begin adding significantly to cash flows. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $4.00, looking to target $8.00 -- upside of 30%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $8.00)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly With branded outlets like Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, this restaurant franchiser is well known. As vaccines roll out, demand should continue returning for the franchise owners. System wide sales grew over 50% over the quarter with 12 new locations opening, bringing the total to 678 outlets. Another 26 outlets are fully committed for first-half 2021. This is expected to begin adding significantly to cash flows. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $4.00, looking to target $8.00 -- upside of 30%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $8.00)
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January 5, 2021
They're making money with a 3.8% free cash flow yield or $610 million FCF. In their December quarterly report, sales were up 14% and earnings 23% (15% above the street's expectations). Earnings are expected to grow 15% in 2021 + 17% in 2022. High ROE of 11%. (Analysts’ price target is $59.93)
They're making money with a 3.8% free cash flow yield or $610 million FCF. In their December quarterly report, sales were up 14% and earnings 23% (15% above the street's expectations). Earnings are expected to grow 15% in 2021 + 17% in 2022. High ROE of 11%. (Analysts’ price target is $59.93)
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January 5, 2021
They have three gold mines around the world. A huge 13.7% free cash flow yield; FCF grew over 200% YOY to $244 million. Sales were up 63% in the recent quarter. Cash flow is expected to grow in 2021 26%, and the ROE to be 26% in the coming year. Gold has momentum, says the street. (Analysts’ price target is $13.61)
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey have three gold mines around the world. A huge 13.7% free cash flow yield; FCF grew over 200% YOY to $244 million. Sales were up 63% in the recent quarter. Cash flow is expected to grow in 2021 26%, and the ROE to be 26% in the coming year. Gold has momentum, says the street. (Analysts’ price target is $13.61)
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January 5, 2021
The price of copper is rising and could break new highs in a new bull run. LUN says they will raise their dividend which is currently small. Free cash flow grew a lot to $165 million and expected to grow 68% in 2021, though sales dropped 13%. Shares are breaking out of a 10-year trading range, with potential 41% upside. (Analysts’ price target is $11.01)
Show full opinionHide full opinionThe price of copper is rising and could break new highs in a new bull run. LUN says they will raise their dividend which is currently small. Free cash flow grew a lot to $165 million and expected to grow 68% in 2021, though sales dropped 13%. Shares are breaking out of a 10-year trading range, with potential 41% upside. (Analysts’ price target is $11.01)
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January 4, 2021
We don't often find a business that has this high quality profile, significant free cash flow generation, strong management, and the very good long term outlook that this business does. (Analysts’ price target is $27.00)
Show full opinionHide full opinionWe don't often find a business that has this high quality profile, significant free cash flow generation, strong management, and the very good long term outlook that this business does. (Analysts’ price target is $27.00)
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January 4, 2021
It is a bet on the investing acumen of the management team. The insurance business is firing on all cylinders. They have strong revenue growth. You are going to see strong growth in book value. They are currently trading at a discount of 30% to book value. (Analysts’ price target is $515.54)
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt is a bet on the investing acumen of the management team. The insurance business is firing on all cylinders. They have strong revenue growth. You are going to see strong growth in book value. They are currently trading at a discount of 30% to book value. (Analysts’ price target is $515.54)
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January 4, 2021
They have grown significantly over the last couple of years though craft brands as well as discount brands. The won a fair bit of business in contract brewing. He thinks the outlook is good. (Analysts’ price target is $7.25)
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey have grown significantly over the last couple of years though craft brands as well as discount brands. The won a fair bit of business in contract brewing. He thinks the outlook is good. (Analysts’ price target is $7.25)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly OPEN is a new player to the real estate sales platform space and it promises to be a disruptor. Its platform offers both residential buyers and sellers to transact. What makes it different from its competitors is that they actually purchase inventory, which allows it to not only profit on the fees from both sides, but also to capture arbitrage profits. Several on the management team come from Uber. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $19, looking to achieve at least $38.00 -- over 38% upside. This one has enormous upside potential. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $51.50)