Crovik Media/iStock via Getty Images Anytime a stock you own makes an unexpected downward move, the worst thing you can do is to ignore the bear case. Investor conviction can create blind spots and leave investors vulnerable to further downside. That's why I had to reexamine my position in Charter Communications ( CHTR ). While my recent article covering Charter is just over a month old, the stock...
Crovik Media/iStock via Getty Images Anytime a stock you own makes an unexpected downward move, the worst thing you can do is to ignore the bear case. Investor conviction can create blind spots and leave investors vulnerable to further downside. That's why I had to reexamine my position in Charter Communications ( CHTR ). While my recent article covering Charter is just over a month old, the stock has declined an eye watering 35% since publication. My thesis is fairly straightforward. While Charter has been squeezed by 5G wireless and fiber buildouts from competitors, it remains a fairly steady business with good margins and fantastic free cash flow, which will only improve over the next 2-3 years. I had slightly expected some short-term weakness but have been taken aback by the velocity of the downward movement. At a current share price under $145/share, the stock has a market cap of $17.5 billion and a P/E under 4. So what does the market see that I don't? Debt Levels With Charter trading so poorly, the worst-case scenario begins to creep up in your mind: bankruptcy. Charter is a highly levered company with $94.3 billion in debt on its balance sheet. The company relies on refinancing to extend its debt maturities, which in effect kicks the can down the road. This results in the company dedicating a large portion of its income statement to interest payments. In 2025, the company paid just over $5 billion in interest . However, this is taken from an operating income of $12.9 billion, which left $5 billion as net income to Charter shareholders in 2025. The table below shows the most recent quarterly results , which confirm a slow bleed of revenue but a profitable business nonetheless. 3 months ended 3/31 ($ millions) 2026 2025 % change Revenue $13,597 $13,735 -1.0% Total Operating expenses $7,960 $7,972 -0.2% Interest expense $1,256 $1,241 1.2% Net Income $1,163 $1,217 -0.4% non-GAAP Free Cash Flow* $1,372 $1,564 -12.3% Click to enlarge *Non-GAAP FCF = Net Cash from ...
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas' military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn't immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured. (Image credit: Jehad Alshrafi)
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas' military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn't immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured. (Image credit: Jehad Alshrafi)
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Andrii Yalanskyi/iStock via Getty Images Western Midstream Partners Analysis Data by YCharts I've covered most of the larger MLPs and royalty names in this space over the past year. Enterprise Products Partners ( EPD ) has been my long-time blue chip pick, though I think it's overvalued today . Energy Transfer ( ET ) is a name I own and still like. I've also written up Kimbell Royalty Partners ( K...
Andrii Yalanskyi/iStock via Getty Images Western Midstream Partners Analysis Data by YCharts I've covered most of the larger MLPs and royalty names in this space over the past year. Enterprise Products Partners ( EPD ) has been my long-time blue chip pick, though I think it's overvalued today . Energy Transfer ( ET ) is a name I own and still like. I've also written up Kimbell Royalty Partners ( KRP ) and Black Stone Minerals ( BSM ), the latter being a play on the data-center energy boom . The question, though, is which name in this universe offers the best risk-adjusted return from today's price. At the current moment, I believe Western Midstream Partners ( WES ) is number one, with MPLX ( MPLX ) not too far behind. At $45 per unit, Western Midstream yields 8.35% when factoring in its latest distribution increase. Currently, it looks like its forward P/E is 13.6, falling to 12.68 if you look out to 2027. Those are not stretched numbers given the quality of the business and the distribution growth profile. Yield And Valuation Versus The Peers Here is the quick peer scorecard at the current prices: MLP Yield Fwd P/E 2026 5-Year Distribution Growth Western Midstream 8.35% 13.6x 24% MPLX 7.92% 11.88x 8.77% Energy Transfer 6.75% 14x Mid-single digits Enterprise Products 5.77% 13.25x 4% Click to enlarge Note: These are approximate figures as of writing on Wednesday, May 13, pulled from Seeking Alpha. Let me put the valuation argument in context. Enterprise Products Partners is overvalued in my opinion at these levels. The yield is 5.77%, the forward P/E is around 13.25x, and the five-year distribution growth has been a tepid 4%. EPD remains a well-run business, but the primary reason to buy an MLP is income and income growth. EPD doesn't offer enough of either right now. Energy Transfer is a stock I own and continue to like, but at 6.75% yield and roughly 14x forward earnings, it's not the bargain it was a few years ago. Distribution growth has been slower than Western ...
Automotive Properties Real Est Invt TR (TSE:APR.UN) reported higher first-quarter revenue and cash flow, with management citing the impact of acquisitions completed in 2025 and early 2026, along with contractual rent increases embedded in its net lease portfolio. President and CEO Milton Lamb said
Automotive Properties Real Est Invt TR (TSE:APR.UN) reported higher first-quarter revenue and cash flow, with management citing the impact of acquisitions completed in 2025 and early 2026, along with contractual rent increases embedded in its net lease portfolio. President and CEO Milton Lamb said
Current Price: 46.96 Direction: LONG Confidence level: 62%(Based on slightly bullish trader consensus, repeated upside level mentions, and price holding closer to support than resistance despite overbought signals) Targets Target 1: 49.00 Target 2: 52.00 Stop Levels Stop 1: 45.00 Stop 2: 44.00 Wisdom of Professional Traders: This analysis brings together the collective thinking of professional tra...
Current Price: 46.96 Direction: LONG Confidence level: 62%(Based on slightly bullish trader consensus, repeated upside level mentions, and price holding closer to support than resistance despite overbought signals) Targets Target 1: 49.00 Target 2: 52.00 Stop Levels Stop 1: 45.00 Stop 2: 44.00 Wisdom of Professional Traders: This analysis brings together the collective thinking of professional traders across platforms. When I synthesize what many traders are focusing on, the dominant theme is positioning for upside expansion around earnings rather than outright downside bets. Several traders acknowledge Intel is stretched short term, but the crowd wisdom still leans toward continuation as long as key supports hold. The repeated reference to upside test zones tells me traders are preparing for movement, not stagnation. Key Insights: Here’s what’s driving the setup right now. Multiple professional traders repeatedly point to the $49–$50 zone as the most important level this week. That area shows up again and again as the trigger for momentum traders if earnings don’t disappoint. At the same time, $45 is widely treated as the line in the sand, tied to the 50‑day average and recent pullback lows. That creates a very clear risk framework for a long trade. What caught my attention is how traders frame the overbought condition. Several traders explicitly say Intel looks extended, but instead of calling for a breakdown, they expect either shallow dips or consolidation before another push higher. With earnings days away, the wisdom of professional traders favors volatility expansion, and the bias skews upward while price holds above support. Recent Performance: Intel has climbed steadily into mid‑January and is now consolidating just under $47 after recently interacting with the upper $48 area. Volume remains healthy rather than climactic, which suggests traders are still positioning instead of exiting aggressively. The stock is also trading well above its longer‑term trend,...