lixu/iStock via Getty Images It's always good to revisit good stocks as time goes by, and Compass Group ( CMPGY ) is one of them. I had covered it twice in recent years, and after a rally of ~150%, I decided to keep it on the ' Hold ' list. But not because operations had deteriorated. Simply because growth slowed and the valuation became asymmetrical. Along the way, they scooped Vermaat —a Dutch h...
lixu/iStock via Getty Images It's always good to revisit good stocks as time goes by, and Compass Group ( CMPGY ) is one of them. I had covered it twice in recent years, and after a rally of ~150%, I decided to keep it on the ' Hold ' list. But not because operations had deteriorated. Simply because growth slowed and the valuation became asymmetrical. Along the way, they scooped Vermaat —a Dutch hospitality and catering company—but I maintained the same rating. Well, looking back, I don't regret any of that. Compass delivered a total return of ~9% in just over a year, underperforming the S&P, which rose almost 30% in the same stretch. Here you can clearly see why I mentioned the 'plateau' back in March of last year: Seeking Alpha Even though it's the largest foodservice company in the world, Compass was also outperformed by Aramark ( ARMK )—which I told you was the cheapest of all its peers at the time— and Sodexo ( SDXAY ). But you know what caught my attention this time? SA Quant flagged it as a 'Strong Buy' after also pinpointing a 'Hold' for a long time, thanks to stronger EPS revisions and profitability well above its peers. Seeking Alpha Is it time to change the rating here? What's New at Compass Group? Let's start with the simplest thing. The headline the company released was that in H1 FY 2026 revenue grew 9% (7.2% organically) to almost $25 billion, with a 12% bump in EBIT reaching ~$1.8 billion (+20 bp in EBIT margin to 7.4%). Earnings Presentation It still seems like a compounder to me. But then you can see that they are growing faster than they historically did, as the CEO rightly said (from ~3% year-over-year organically to something between 4 and 5% for the whole year). This compares with our historic average of 3% when growth was largely driven by North America and international was broadly flat. Today, net new is more balanced, with international performing on par with North America, which continues to fire on all cylinders. And even though we are in...
matejmo/iStock via Getty Images When looking through stocks that could give me exposure to gold, I have stumbled on Seabridge Gold Inc. ( SA ), which is not really a normal gold miner. I could not value it either through P/E, EBITDA, or current cash flow. Mainly because the company still does not have any production and operating cash flow, investors are buying its project quality and the possibil...
matejmo/iStock via Getty Images When looking through stocks that could give me exposure to gold, I have stumbled on Seabridge Gold Inc. ( SA ), which is not really a normal gold miner. I could not value it either through P/E, EBITDA, or current cash flow. Mainly because the company still does not have any production and operating cash flow, investors are buying its project quality and the possibility that this asset in the future will be monetized through a partner with bigger project financing solutions. Interestingly, I am quite bullish on this company, even though I see it as a very speculative and very risky play. The asset that the company has I will call KSM, which to me looks too big for the market to ignore. In short, KSM has around 47.3 million oz of gold and 7.3 billion lb of copper, which are proven and probable reserves, while they are not producing yet, but I believe that it might be a large-scale development and asset optionality story here. Not A Normal Gold Stock I am going to start my thesis by stating that this company is not a normal gold producer, especially when comparing it to other gold miners, and anyone deciding to invest should understand the speculative nature of this company. For other mining companies, I would look for quarterly production, AISC, free cash flow, dividends, and debt reduction, but this company has neither. Mainly because investors are buying a speculation, a long-term asset in Canada, and the potential that this asset will become more valuable if gold and copper remain strong or if they get a major partner. For me, this makes the stock interesting, but as I said, it is a risky one. A producer can survive a weak cycle through its cash flow, while I believe this company does not have this kind of safety. Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell The main reason why I believe that Seabridge Gold is even worth watching is its KSM project . This is not a small exploration asset, as KSM is looking like one of the biggest undeveloped gold-copper...
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Air Products and Chemicals (APD) have what it takes? Let's find out.
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mesh cube/iStock via Getty Images Background This year, the financial media has been awash with stories of how the semiconductor sector has been attracting a great deal of fanfare from the investment community, and the one name, which arguably takes the cake, is the US-headquartered memory giant — Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ). We haven’t even completed half a year, but Micron, which recently bre...
mesh cube/iStock via Getty Images Background This year, the financial media has been awash with stories of how the semiconductor sector has been attracting a great deal of fanfare from the investment community, and the one name, which arguably takes the cake, is the US-headquartered memory giant — Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ). We haven’t even completed half a year, but Micron, which recently breached the $1 trillion market cap landmark (although it is currently trading a tad below that), has already facilitated explosive returns of 233%, which is 3.5x more than its semiconductor brethren (this pocket, which focuses on the 25 largest US-listed semiconductors, has outperformed the US equity bellwether by roughly 8x on a YTD basis). YTD Performance (YCharts) Supplementing its price heroics in 2026, Micron is currently also at the top of the charts from a quant rating perspective (a proxy of valuation, growth potential, momentum, profitability, and sell-side consensus revisions), surpassing 68 other semiconductor stocks in the process. Semiconductor stocks table (Seeking Alpha) Micron, which currently appears to be winning all the popularity contests, is now set to face a key litmus test in two weeks’ time, when it will release its Q3 earnings (Micron follows an August-ending fiscal) on the 24th of June (post-market close). So, what lies in store at this key event, and how is MU’s overall investment case heading into earnings? Expectations Are On The Higher Side, But Don’t Get Overly Fixated Over A Revenue/Earnings Beat Sell-side expectations for Micron, heading into earnings season, appear to be on the higher side; I say this because the midpoint of Micron management’s Q3 guidance pointed to a revenue figure of only $33.5 billion (which would imply YoY topline growth of over 200%, a growth ballpark that is expected to be in play for the next 3 quarters at the very least), and a diluted non-GAAP EPS figure of $19.15; yet, sell-side is already budgeting for figures tha...
mesh cube/iStock via Getty Images Background This year, the financial media has been awash with stories of how the semiconductor sector has been attracting a great deal of fanfare from the investment community, and the one name, which arguably takes the cake, is the US-headquartered memory giant — Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ). We haven’t even completed half a year, but Micron, which recently bre...
mesh cube/iStock via Getty Images Background This year, the financial media has been awash with stories of how the semiconductor sector has been attracting a great deal of fanfare from the investment community, and the one name, which arguably takes the cake, is the US-headquartered memory giant — Micron Technology, Inc. ( MU ). We haven’t even completed half a year, but Micron, which recently breached the $1 trillion market cap landmark (although it is currently trading a tad below that), has already facilitated explosive returns of 233%, which is 3.5x more than its semiconductor brethren (this pocket, which focuses on the 25 largest US-listed semiconductors, has outperformed the US equity bellwether by roughly 8x on a YTD basis). YTD Performance (YCharts) Supplementing its price heroics in 2026, Micron is currently also at the top of the charts from a quant rating perspective (a proxy of valuation, growth potential, momentum, profitability, and sell-side consensus revisions), surpassing 68 other semiconductor stocks in the process. Semiconductor stocks table (Seeking Alpha) Micron, which currently appears to be winning all the popularity contests, is now set to face a key litmus test in two weeks’ time, when it will release its Q3 earnings (Micron follows an August-ending fiscal) on the 24th of June (post-market close). So, what lies in store at this key event, and how is MU’s overall investment case heading into earnings? Expectations Are On The Higher Side, But Don’t Get Overly Fixated Over A Revenue/Earnings Beat Sell-side expectations for Micron, heading into earnings season, appear to be on the higher side; I say this because the midpoint of Micron management’s Q3 guidance pointed to a revenue figure of only $33.5 billion (which would imply YoY topline growth of over 200%, a growth ballpark that is expected to be in play for the next 3 quarters at the very least), and a diluted non-GAAP EPS figure of $19.15; yet, sell-side is already budgeting for figures tha...
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. ( VSH ) has gained substantial momentum in recent months as the various markets served set high-growth trajectories, including aerospace & defense, industrials, and large-scale data centers. With these markets experiencing elevated investments through growth initiatives, Vishay should be well-positioned to realize substantial ma...
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. ( VSH ) has gained substantial momentum in recent months as the various markets served set high-growth trajectories, including aerospace & defense, industrials, and large-scale data centers. With these markets experiencing elevated investments through growth initiatives, Vishay should be well-positioned to realize substantial margin-accretive revenue growth as it delivers content across these verticals. Despite the opportunity at hand, Vishay has faced some headwinds in the last year, resulting from trade tariffs and material costs, potentially disrupting the company’s 2028 growth targets and adding substantial risk to the company’s shares, given the high trading premium. With the weighted risks between market growth and operational performance, I am recommending VSH shares with a Hold rating with a price target of $51/share at 9.19x eFY28 EV/EBITDA. Vishay Intertechnology Operational Update Corporate Filings Vishay is experiencing strong momentum across its end markets as demand for power infrastructure accelerates with reindustrialization and large-scale data center development. As a result of the strong market dynamics, Vishay has experienced two consecutive quarters of double-digit growth while delivering significant improvements to profitability. To support growth, Vishay has been expanding production through the use of subcontractors to support market demand. As a result of strong market demand, Vishay ended Q1'26 with a backlog of $1.6b for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.34x, suggesting market demand is outpacing capacity, an appealing position to be in. Accordingly, Vishay won 2 new grid development projects in the UK, along with supply components for grid modernization projects in Europe and Asia in Q1'26, suggesting that demand for power infrastructure can deliver growth at the global scale. In the US, Vishay’s market is expansive, driven by AI data center developments, requiring a substantia...
This May Be the Next Big Catalyst for Intel Stock Yahoo Finance Intel leads AI and chip stocks higher after report that Nvidia, Google considering it as backup chipmaker Seeking Alpha Intel Is Today’s Top S&P 500 Stock. These Are the Reasons Why. Barron's
This May Be the Next Big Catalyst for Intel Stock Yahoo Finance Intel leads AI and chip stocks higher after report that Nvidia, Google considering it as backup chipmaker Seeking Alpha Intel Is Today’s Top S&P 500 Stock. These Are the Reasons Why. Barron's
Amazon.com muscled into the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight business on Wednesday, driving S&P 500 members FedEx Freight and Old Dominion Freight Lines into a pothole. However, the freight stocks bounced back off early lows as investors saw a relatively modest near-term threat.
Amazon.com muscled into the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight business on Wednesday, driving S&P 500 members FedEx Freight and Old Dominion Freight Lines into a pothole. However, the freight stocks bounced back off early lows as investors saw a relatively modest near-term threat.
Shareholders of W & T Offshore Inc (Symbol: WTI) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 0.9% annualized dividend yield can sell the October covered call at the $5 strike and collect the premium based on the 70 cents bid, which annualizes to an additional 47.1% rate
Shareholders of W & T Offshore Inc (Symbol: WTI) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 0.9% annualized dividend yield can sell the October covered call at the $5 strike and collect the premium based on the 70 cents bid, which annualizes to an additional 47.1% rate
The current earnings rebound might be on firmer footing than many analysts believe, according to recent analysis from Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth. Data shows ISM manufacturing new orders leading S&P 500 ( SPY ) ( VOO ) forward earnings growth by about six months. The indicator has now turned higher, with new orders sitting around 56.8—comfortably above the 50-level threshold that separates ex...
The current earnings rebound might be on firmer footing than many analysts believe, according to recent analysis from Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth. Data shows ISM manufacturing new orders leading S&P 500 ( SPY ) ( VOO ) forward earnings growth by about six months. The indicator has now turned higher, with new orders sitting around 56.8—comfortably above the 50-level threshold that separates expansion from contraction. This matters because Wall Street is already pricing in a robust profit cycle, with S&P 500 ( SPY ) 12-month forward EPS growth running near 28.8% year over year. Such steep expectations would typically invite skepticism about overly optimistic estimates. However, if new orders are genuinely improving, the earnings upgrade cycle may reflect a broader turn in demand rather than simply AI ( AIQ ) ( AIEQ ) hype or margin assumptions. Daily Chartbook More on the Markets Trillions Invested In AI And The Consequences Of Success South Korea And Iran Crash The Stock Market This CPI Print Is Not A Buy Signal Market pullback is viewed as a healthy pause, Morgan Stanley says Weak NFIB hiring plans signal payroll slowdown, Pantheon says
Massive SpaceX IPO Demand Coming From Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds One week ago, SpaceX kicked off its institutional roadshow, headlined by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who hosted a nationwide " live interactive discussion" with private wealth clients. The latest signal of investor demand comes from the Gulf, where massive sovereign wealth funds are reportedly seeking allocations in the IPO ahead of i...
Massive SpaceX IPO Demand Coming From Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds One week ago, SpaceX kicked off its institutional roadshow, headlined by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who hosted a nationwide " live interactive discussion" with private wealth clients. The latest signal of investor demand comes from the Gulf, where massive sovereign wealth funds are reportedly seeking allocations in the IPO ahead of its expected Friday debut, according to Bloomberg News . The report says Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Kuwait Investment Authority have each placed orders for the IPO worth $1 billion to $5 billion, while the Qatar Investment Authority is also expected to make a significant commitment. The report continued: Entities based in the region are already prominent shareholders in Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI firm, and many are sitting on large paper gains based on the billionaire's targeted valuation of $1.8 trillion, the people said. It wasn't immediately clear how much of the planned outlay is intended to prevent dilution of existing stakes after SpaceX's listing. The interest from the Gulf is part of a broader rush into the deal from global institutional investors, whose orders have exceeded the number of shares on offer. Some have bid for $10 billion or more of stock, Bloomberg News has reported, though the eventual allocations might be smaller. In a separate report, Reuters says the IPO is three-and-a-half to four times oversubscribed, highlighting massive institutional demand for what is shaping up to be the largest listing on record and a defining moment for the space economy. Elon Musk has joined several Zoom meetings with potential investors, while SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and CFO Bret Johnsen were expected to meet with roughly 300 institutional investors at a Morgan Stanley lunch in Manhattan. Goldman Sachs was selected as the lead bank for the IPO, alongside Morgan Stanley. JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup are also among the 23 banks w...
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed during Mad Money, as he highlighted a difficult backdrop for stocks. Cramer called it the “most important” stock of the market, as he stated: All these countries are buying NVIDIA’s wares too, and they’re not looking for a quick return. Right now, they’re 14% of […]
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed during Mad Money, as he highlighted a difficult backdrop for stocks. Cramer called it the “most important” stock of the market, as he stated: All these countries are buying NVIDIA’s wares too, and they’re not looking for a quick return. Right now, they’re 14% of […]