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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 (class) on the planet. This article is for paid members…
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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 paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
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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 slowdown or recession fears, as investors flock to safe assets,…
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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 stock is trading down, and the reason for this, in…
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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 compensation for bearing uncertainty or potential losses associated with an…
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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 (IPI), and Nutrient (NUT). This article is for paid members…
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Precious Metals: SLV

One of the greatest conundrums faced by fundamental investors is precious metals. Here we are, price inflation is running wild, yet precious metals are falling like a brick.  - Pun…

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The Week Ahead | 8/1/2022

The month of July has been a splendid month for investors. The fed funds futures market is pricing in another 100 basis points of rate hikes for the remainder of…

July 29, 2022
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More Thoughts on What to do with the Semis: SMH, AMD & INTC

One of the big winners during the C19 lockdown was the tech stocks in general and the semiconductor stocks in particular.  People rushed out to buy computers, cameras, lights, etc.,…

July 28, 2022
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It Just Doesn’t Matter

There is a famous scene in the comedy movie “Meatballs” when the great Bill Murray preaches to his colleagues and fellow campers who face overwhelming odds that everything they confront…

July 27, 2022
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Ford: F

The auto companies are caught in two strong cross currents. The economy is under stress, so sales could slow. However, the lockdown took significant production out of the mix and…

July 26, 2022
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Twillio, Is there any Hope? TWLO

Twillio is a company that finds itself in the cross hairs of decentralized business models. Will they find a way out, or are they headed to the dustbin of disruption…

July 25, 2022
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Cleveland Cliff: CLF

Cleveland Cliffs is an interesting situation. Wall Street analysts universally hate the company. The reason why is one of those two-handed situations. This article is for paid members - please…

July 25, 2022
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The Week Ahead | 7/25/2022

The first half of 2022 was the worst first half of a year for the S&P 500 since 1970! There were a lot of factors contributing to that dour start.…

July 23, 2022
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Splashing Splunk: SPLK

The last time we looked at Splunk was April 20, when we thought the stock price had started a bear move, and we thought more downside was in the stock's…

July 21, 2022
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It’s What You are Sure of that will Kill You: SMH

Investing is a dangerous endeavor that traders confront every day. There is what the trader thinks. There is the truth, which is unknowable. Finally, there is what everyone else thinks.…

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