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Despite recent stock price declines due to concerns over potential drug price controls and tariffs, IQVIA Holdings remains a compelling investment. The company's Contract Research Organization segment outperformed peers, and its Technology and Analytic Solutions segment is performing well. With shares trading near an all-time low multiple and increased share repurchases, IQVIA presents an attractive opportunity for long-term invest...
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Coinbase Global's current valuation appears unsustainable given its market cap now exceeds that of traditional exchanges like CME and ICE, which handle a broader range of essential commodities and derivatives. Despite favorable crypto legislation, Coinbase's market share and revenue growth have stagnated, suggesting it struggles to capitalize on industry trends. The competitive landscape, with major financial institutions entering ...
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Garmin Ltd. has demonstrated robust growth across its diverse business segments, particularly in Fitness and Outdoor, driven by the increasing demand for smartwatches and wearables. Despite this, the company's current valuation appears stretched, with both GAAP and Non-GAAP P/E ratios exceeding historical averages and sector medians. While Garmin's innovation in AI-driven services and its strong balance sheet are commendable, the s...
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We sold Zoetis, as concerns continue to grow about competitive entrants in the dermatology and parasiticides animal health marketplace. While the company has continued to execute well in the face of new entrants, we believe that this will continue to be an overhang on the stock in the near to medium term. Given the premium valuation versus other areas in health care, we believe there is more upside eLondon Stock Exchangewhere and a...
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We sold Expedia Group due to a higher risk of a recession following the significant increase in global tariffs, which can be expected to reduce overall levels of economic activity. In addition, the negative impact on the wealth effect due to potentially declining equity markets will likely impact demand for retail travel. Travel is among the most discretionary spend categories within the consumer discretionary sector.
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Chubb detracted from performance in the second quarter, primarily due to a market rotation out of defensive names amid a broader market rally led by technology and other cyclical sectors. The company’s first quarter earnings report showed slowing growth in P&C net written premiums, raising concerns about potentially softening pricing trends in its commercial insurance business following several years of strong performance.
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Becton Dickinson detracted from relative performance in the second quarter following a worse-than-expected fiscal quarter earnings report in which the company felt the impact of cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget and uncertainty around future cuts. Furthermore, forward earnings and revenue guidance were reduced to reflect the continued weakness in funding for biosciences R&D and the expected impact of tariffs.
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Broadcom contributed to performance in the second quarter, as the company reported strong quarterly results for its AI compute and networking business, as well as its VMware segment. The company also provided positive commentary on the setup for the AI-related silicon business units for the rest of 2025, and also for 2026, as strong customer demand for AI silicon for training and inference continues.
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Oracle contributed to performance in the second quarter, as the company reported strong quarterly results that highlighted continued strong demand for the company’s OCI infrastructure, sustained growth in the company’s SaaS apps business, and accelerating growth trends in the cloud database segment. Management highlighted RPO growth of over 100%, which speaks to continuing demand for Oracle’s infrastructure and software products ov...
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Continuing with that sentiment, we added aggressively to Lam Research and ASML in April. These were relatively new and small positions that we established at the end of the first quarter, and we were able to substantially lower our cost basis with the shares trading 25–30% off of their February highs. Shares in both companies have appreciated by a large margin since and are trading even higher than our initial purchase price. Surel...
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Continuing with that sentiment, we added aggressively to Lam Research and ASML in April. These were relatively new and small positions that we established at the end of the first quarter, and we were able to substantially lower our cost basis with the shares trading 25–30% off of their February highs. Shares in both companies have appreciated by a large margin since and are trading even higher than our initial purchase price. In pa...
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Eagle is a producer of building materials, primarily cement and wallboard. In other words, they quarry rocks and minerals and transform them into the most basic construction products. I always write about how we are trying to buy quality businesses at modest prices, which leads to a fair question: can a cement producer be considered high quality? There are several factors that go into determining business quality, but the two most ...
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Türkiye Sigorta (TSG) is Turkey’s largest non-life insurer, created in 2020 by merging three state-bank insurers (Ziraat, Halk, Güneş) under the sovereign wealth fund. The pitch argues TSG has a structural moat from unrivaled distribution (5,200 bank branches at state banks, 3,500 PTT post offices, e-Gov integration), giving it the sector’s lowest expense/commission ratios and sticky renewal behavior. While Turkey’s P&C market has ...
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Bumble is an online dating platform facing both structural business model limitations and emerging technological disruption risks. While the stock has rebounded 90% since April and trades near all-time lows, the author argues the recent turnaround narrative—led by the returning founder-CEO and focused on cutting costs and purging bots—is fundamentally flawed. The company’s female-first dynamic structurally limits engagement from me...
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Bumble is an online dating app where women initiate conversations, positioned against peers like Tinder, Hinge, and Grindr. The stock has rallied recently but remains at all-time lows, and the author recommends a short. The turnaround plan, led by the returning founder-CEO, centers on cutting OpEx, eliminating bots, and improving user experience. However, the thesis resembles failed turnarounds like Nextdoor (KIND), which struggled...
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Journey Medical is poised for growth with its new product, Emrosi, an oral treatment for rosacea that launched in April 2025. The company has a strong leadership team with experience from Medicis, and Emrosi is expected to generate significant revenue due to its early prescription traction and a robust commercial strategy.
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Journey Medical's leadership, led by CEO Claude Maraoui, brings extensive experience from Medic...
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CDW Corporation has demonstrated strong financial performance with a 6.7% year-over-year increase in net sales and a 10.6% rise in adjusted EPS for Q1 2025. However, the growth was partly driven by front-loaded orders due to anticipated tariff increases, which may not sustain in subsequent quarters. The company faces challenges from potential tariff impacts, federal budget constraints, and the need to maintain momentum in its servi...
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Core Natural Resources (CNR) presents a complex investment case following its formation from the merger of two significant coal companies. Despite having strategic assets and a strong logistics network, CNR faces challenges such as integration costs and operational disruptions. The company's financials show a strong liquidity position and a focus on shareholder returns through buybacks and dividends, but profitability and margins l...
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Global Water Resources is strategically positioned to benefit from the intensifying water crisis in Arizona, a state experiencing rapid population growth and increasing water scarcity. The company's unique Total Water Management model, which integrates sewage treatment and water supply, provides a competitive edge in a market with high regulatory barriers. Despite a high P/E ratio of 55x, the company's growth prospects are supporte...
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Clipper Realty is currently undervalued, trading at a depressed P/AFFO multiple due to market overreaction to risks such as potential rent control and the re-leasing of 250 Livingston Street. The company's AFFO is growing, supported by high occupancy rates and strong rental demand. With a potential upside of 80% based on a more reasonable P/AFFO multiple, Clipper Realty presents a compelling investment opportunity.
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