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Toyota Motor Company | TM

Toyota Motor is probably our favorite auto manufacturer, as it makes more cars than any other in the world. The company made 9.6 million vehicles under the Toyota brand in 2025. Add in the Daihatsu and Hino brands, and total…
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Oil Services | SLB

One of the situations that surprises most retail oil and gas investors is that exploration and production companies did not automatically increase drilling activity when oil prices began to rise after the onset of the war with Iran. This article…
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People are nervous. Should you be? | SPY & QQQ Oil & Rates

The equity markets are at an interesting juncture. About 6 weeks ago, we were looking for a correction in the broad market averages as we interpreted investor behavior a bit frothy. But an interesting thing happened as the scenario played…
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Netflix Update | NFLX

Netflix reported earings on October 20. We thought the performance was just fine. The street thought otherwise. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
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Super Micro Computer Inc | SMCI

Back on August 23, we suggested getting long Super Micro Computer Inc when the stock was trading at $37.24 a share. We suggested getting long by selling an October $35 strike put option for $3.09. This article is for paid…
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Hess Midstream LP | HESM

With the leading tech names looking a little wobbly and the AI trade becoming painful, we think it makes sense to continue to look for developing ideas. We have found one that offers high yield. This article is for paid…
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Cameco: CCJ

The nuclear power industry is getting a lot of attention these days. The world is figuring out that data centers running AI apps need massive amounts of electricity to run.…

May 28, 2025
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What’s Next for Bitcoin: IBIT

Bitcoin is the asset of the decade. It has been loved by some and hated by many, but it has delivered a higher return on investment than any other asset…

May 27, 2025
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USA Steel

US Steel has received a buyout offer from Nippon Steel. The Biden administration said it would not let the takeover go through for national security reasons. This article is for…

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Japan, Land of the Rising…Yields?

Bond yields provide critical insights into economic expectations, inflation, and currency valuation. Higher bond yields, especially on government bonds, can signal expectations of stronger economic growth. Lower yields suggest economic…

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Close a Few Trades

Given our feeling that stock prices are turning from bullish to bearish, we think it is time to close a few trades. If one closes the trades suggestions at the…

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As our readers and Office Hours listeners know, we thought the market would overreact to the tariffs. The stated purpose of the tariffs was to improve the trade imbalance and…

May 19, 2025
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Campbell Soup: CPB

Today, we return to one of our favorite value stocks, Campbell Soup. It is a consumer staple whose stock should be performing well. But that is not the case. The…

May 18, 2025
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Missing Their Target

A risk premium is the additional return an investor expects to receive for taking on extra risk compared to a risk-free investment, such as a government bond. It represents the…

May 18, 2025
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In this week's episode of Office Hours, Mike & Mark discuss the economy, retail spending, and retail stocks like Target. We also discussed UnitedHealth and more. This article is for…

May 17, 2025
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CF Industries: CF

Industrial farming, as it is, depends heavily on fertilizer. The primary pure-play competitors in the fertilizer space who reside in the US are CF Industries (CF), Mosaic (MOS), Intrepid Industries…

May 14, 2025
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Chevron: CVX

Unlike the average investor, we like the oil & gas sector of the economy. As much as we would like to see a transition to more efficient energy sources, that…

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