GM Pumps the Brakes on Cruise
General Motors' decision to integrate Cruise into its operations and pivot away from the development of Robotaxis could have significant implications for the company and competitors and collaborators like Lyft,…
Most homebuilders have reported earnings this quarter. Two remain.
Homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. reports earnings tomorrow, Monday, December 9th, after the close. Lennar will report on Wednesday, December 18th, after the close. Since the beginning of Q4 2024, the…
Lululemon Reports Earnings December 4th, Our Thoughts: LULU
On October 24th, we suggested that Lululemon was a favorable alternative to Nike, given its low valuation and better revenue trajectory. Since that time, Lulu has materially outperformed. Lulu shares…
A Tale of Two Retailers
Six well-known retailers release quarterly earnings this week. Kohl’s, Macy’s, Best Buy, Dick’s, and Burlington will report before the open on Tuesday, November 26th, and Nordstrom will report after the…
Which grocery warehouse is the best value?
The PEG Ratio (Price/Earnings-to-Growth Ratio) is a valuation metric that helps investors assess the fairness of a stock's price relative to its growth potential. It builds on the P/E ratio…
Selling “Cash Covered Puts” in a European Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer
Value investing is an investment strategy that involves buying stocks that appear to be undervalued by the market. The goal is to find companies trading below their intrinsic or book…
How far can it Advance (Auto Parts)? AAP
Since hitting its all-time high on January 5th, 2022, Advance Auto Parts, which reports earnings this week, has grossly underperformed the stock market overall, even as its two most well-known…
The Biggest Threat to Democracy
To hear proponents of either of this year's Presidential candidates tell it, their opponent is a "threat to democracy." Supporters of Kamala Harris - and Kamala Harris herself - compare…
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
e.l.f. Beauty and Estée Lauder are well-known companies in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Still, they differ significantly across various dimensions, such as customer base, price points, and geographic reach.…
Stretchy Pants
Pairs trading is a market-neutral trading strategy that involves simultaneously buying one asset, such as a stock, and selling another related asset. The idea is to take advantage of the…