Kroger $KR one of the largest retail chains in the US, is becoming an attractive option for defensive investors thanks to its stable business model and earnings growth. Despite higher EBITDA volatility (32%), it provides predictable earnings through sales of food and drug products - a sector that is less sensitive to economic cycles... Read more
Value stocks are rising nicely right now. I don't have $KR in my portfolio, but otherwise the value and dividend stocks in my portfolio are performing solidly right now.
Arms stocks break records: an opportunity for investors?
Defence sector growth in Europe has reached new highs thanks to increased defence spending and the drive for strategic independence from the US. The STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense Index rose 9% over the week, with Hensoldt (+22%), Leonardo (+16%) and Dassault Aviation (+15%) posting the strongest gains.
The company $KARIN.PR has published preliminary results for the year 2024, which was the most successful period in the history of the KARO Group. Operating EBITDA increased 170% year-on-year to CZK 96 million and the Group expects further dynamic growth.
Amgen (AMGN): a hidden player in the GLP-1 sector with great potential
The GLP-1 weight loss drugs market is one of the fastest growing segments of the healthcare industry and could reach a value of $200 billion by 2031. So far, Eli Lilly (LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NVO) dominate the market, but their shares are trading at extremely high earnings multiples. Amgen $AMGN may become a... Read more
Kering and Gucci: Stabilization after a difficult period?
French luxury group Kering $KER.PAwhose flagship brand is Gucci, has faced a challenging period in recent years. Weakened demand for luxury goods, particularly in China, and the unconvincing direction of the Gucci brand have led to a 38% decline in the stock over the past 12 months. Yet recent results and strategic moves... Read more
Company $XPOthe third-largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in the U.S., has become one of the most important players in the logistics sector through strategic changes and a focus on efficiency. While the transportation sector is facing declining volumes, XPO is demonstrating resilience and the ability to grow, making it an... Read more
Altria Group: the S&P 500 dividend leader with a yield of almost 8%
Altria Group $MO has become the most attractive dividend stock in the S&P 500 index, thanks to a yield of nearly 8%. This status was reinforced by pharmaceutical giant Walgreens Boots Alliance's decision to suspend dividend payments, which shifted investor attention to Altria and other stable dividend payers.
Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD): growth potential in online cosmetics
Shares of Oddity Tech Ltd. $ODD are currently trading around $47.73 and analysts see a target price of $52, representing nearly 12% upside potential. The company is benefiting from the trend of the cosmetics market shifting to the Internet, where there is only 20% penetration so far, opening up room for further... Read more
The sector is growing quite a bit and companies are doing quite well, but the price is high right now. The closest thing I have to this company in my portfolio is probably $MC.PA.
DeepSeek and its impact on markets and the technology sector
Chinese startup DeepSeek is fundamentally changing the dynamics of the global technology sector. Its new artificial intelligence (AI) model, which is more efficient and less costly, is disrupting the dominant approaches of Silicon Valley. This development has caused futures on US technology indices to fall, while... Read more
The market is terribly volatile right now, but it has opened up some opportunities. I've been overbought Google even though their stock hasn't been touched much.
Twilio Inc. (TWLO): positive growth prospects in 2025
Twilio Inc, $TWLO a leading cloud communications company, is gaining momentum on the back of growing interest in its platform and improving financial performance. Analyst firm Baird raised its rating on the stock to "outperform" from "neutral" and moved the target price to $160 from the previous $115, representing a potential... Read more
Ally Financial: A digital bank with long-term potential
Ally Financial $ALLY is the largest fully digital bank in the U.S., targeting millennials and Generation Z. Its strengths lie in its modern digital platform, steady client growth and robust auto lending business. Still, the company's stock faces challenges such as concerns over non-performing loans and uncertainty around... Read more
Demand for cybersecurity solutions is growing, and Palo Alto Networks $PANW is at the forefront of the industry with its ability to respond to current trends and threats. The transition of businesses to cloud computing and the proliferation of the hybrid work model are increasing the need for robust security solutions.
It's definitely one of the bigger companies now and you can see that they're thriving. I don't own the stock and won't be buying it, but the stock is down a bit now and the price isn't too bad at the moment.
DocuSign is a leader in electronic signature software whose stock has recently seen up 27%, thanks to the release of positive financial results and an optimistic outlook for the next quarter.
Key Highlights
1.Valuation and growth potential
-$DOCU is considered cheap in terms of price to earnings (P/E) ratio compared to... Read more
Take-Two Interactive (TTWO): growth opportunities with GTA VI and ambitious strategy
Take-Two Interactive $TTWO is currently one of the most watched titles in the gaming industry. With the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) and an ambitious plan to launch 22 new games by 2027, it is becoming attractive not only to gamers but also to investors looking for long-term... Read more
I'm looking forward to the new GTA and would love to play it, and the stock doesn't look bad either, but I'd wait for some more downside at a better price.
Value stocks are rising nicely right now. I don't have $KR in my portfolio, but otherwise the value and dividend stocks in my portfolio are performing solidly right now.