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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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Mastercard: (MA)

The payments business is a competitive and profitable one. Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover are tough competitors both domestically and globally, but the market is enormous, so there is…

March 9, 2022
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Crude Oil: USO

One of my students asked me if now was the time to buy oil. Is the price of oil going higher? Should I buy some for my investment portfolio? My…

March 8, 2022
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Expedia: (EXPE)

If there was an industry segment decimated by the government's reaction to Covid-19, it was the travel and leisure industries. Whether it is travel by plane or train, concerts or…

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We Hate to be a Broken Record

We hate to be a broken record, but it looks like equity prices, from a technical perspective, are coiling for a beatdown of biblical proportions. This article is for paid…

March 4, 2022
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Web Extra: Russia Takes Ukraine’s Largest Nuke Plant

The situation in Ukraine has become more intense and scary over the past few days. Whereas it looked like Russia would tiptoe around Ukraine’s nuclear power plant, it now looks…

March 4, 2022
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Web Extra: The Fed Chair Speaks

Jerome Powell testified before Congress, suggesting the Federal Reserve Board will vote for and implement an extremely small 25 basis point rate hike later this month.

March 3, 2022
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Walmart Update: WMT

The share price of Walmart is struggling along with every other stock trading in global markets. So what comes next? This article is for paid members - please login or…

March 2, 2022
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Ruble or Rubble?

Lot’s happened the past few days. Mike looks at Russia, the Ruble, equity, and commodity prices and shares his perspective.

March 2, 2022
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Any Stock Can Get “Rekt,” Part 2: FL

Footlocker is a trendy sporting shoe store that also sells sports apparel. It is decidedly a "value" stock, and we prefer value stocks in this turbulent economic and investment environment.…

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