The Latest from FA Alpha Daily

• WednesdayCredit
  OutlookOct 1, 2025

  Credit Outlook

  October 1, 2025

  One of the biggest gaming companies in the world is going private as part the largest leveraged buyout in history

  WednesdayCredit
  OutlookOct 1, 2025

  Since its founding in 1982, Electronic Arts (EA) has built itself up as one of the world’s largest gaming companies.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  September 30, 2025

  The market is underestimating this e-commerce solutions provider’s upside potential

  Tue

  The Internet has radically transformed global retail over the past decade. Thanks to the rapid digitization of modern life, consumers can purchase goods and services with a simple tap of a button regardless of where they are in the world.

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• MondayMacroSep 29, 2025

  Monday Macro

  September 29, 2025

  Today’s AI rally touches many industries, not just tech

  MondayMacroSep 29, 2025

  Residents of Conyers, Georgia, soon awoke to towering plumes of orange and black smoke. The air was thick with the stench of chlorine, a clear sign that something had gone horribly wrong.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  September 26, 2025

  As-reported metrics distort this military contractor’s true profitability

  Fri

  U.S. military bases are massive institutions; the largest bases in the U.S. can hold well over 100,000 people while overseas bases house up to 40,000 individuals.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  September 25, 2025

  As-reported metrics are hiding the true potential of this financial technology platform

  Thu

  The rapid adoption of digital banking is transforming how financial institutions compete and deliver services. nCino (NCNO), through its cloud-native platform, has emerged as a key driver of this structural transformation. Despite steady growth, standard metrics overlook the company’s real performance. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we examine how traditional accounting may understate the company’s true potential and its implications for investors.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  September 24, 2025

  This aerospace equipment manufacturer can provide upside if it can sustain its positive momentum after years of underperformance

  Wed

  The aviation industry relies on specialized electronic systems that ensure flight safety and passenger comfort. Astronics (ATRO) has long supplied these systems to major manufacturers, but its performance slipped amid Boeing’s production setbacks. Now, with aircraft deliveries recovering and demand for passenger planes rising, Astronics is regaining momentum. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we explore how this aerospace equipment maker’s turnaround could present meaningful opportunities for investors.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  September 23, 2025

  Investors may be concerned about tariffs and shifting consumer tastes, but this food & beverage firm can still deliver upside

  Tue

  The food and beverage industry is facing significant challenges from shifting health trends and consumer preferences, rising input costs, and regulatory pressures. While many legacy brands struggle, the J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has maintained strong performance and steady returns. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we examine how this 127-year-old firm continues to deliver resilience and potential upside for investors.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  September 22, 2025

  The biggest winners in tech-driven bull market runs are those who secure price leadership early

  Mon

  In tech-driven bull markets, the strongest gains often go to companies that secure price leadership before the news reaches the market. Oracle (ORCL) has become a striking example of this dynamic, propelled by structural shifts in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Its recent surge underscores how price momentum can anticipate fundamental breakthroughs. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we explore how its latest breakthrough highlights a broader pattern and why it matters for investors.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  September 19, 2025

  This ride-hailing company is positioning itself to compete against its chief rival and become a key player in the autonomous vehicle space

  Fri

  Competition in the autonomous vehicle ("AV") space has heated up as companies race to deliver solutions at scale in this potentially transformative industry.

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• ThursdayUniform
  AccountingSep 18, 2025

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  September 18, 2025

  A change in quarterly reporting could alter how investors evaluate stocks

  ThursdayUniform
  AccountingSep 18, 2025

  Investor transparency has long been a foundational piece of the stock market. Following the 1929 market crash which led to the Great Depression, the United States passed the Securities Act of 1934, which required public companies to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and provide detailed financial information on a regular basis.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  September 17, 2025

  Investors fear AI will disrupt the king of creative software, but those concerns may be misplaced

  Wed

  Decades ago, paper was supposed to give way to the “paperless office” as experts warned that this new technology would destroy demand for it.

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• TuesdayCompany
  SpecificSep 16, 2025

  Company Specific

  September 16, 2025

  This payments processor has carved out a place for itself in the highly concentrated payments market and is poised to deliver upside

  TuesdayCompany
  SpecificSep 16, 2025

  The world is becoming increasingly less reliant on cash and is transitioning towards a paperless society.

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• MondayMacroSep 15, 2025

  Monday Macro

  September 15, 2025

  The best way to build wealth during tech revolutions is to not follow the hype and hold on to the winners

  MondayMacroSep 15, 2025

  In 1999, internet stocks were minting millionaires. Just months later, most were wiped out.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  September 12, 2025

  Expectations just soared for this cloud computing giant

  Fri

  Oracle (ORCL) is a juggernaut in the technology space. Through its cloud computing and enterprise management software, the company is integral in the data management and operations of its clients.

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• ThursdayUniform
  AccountingSep 11, 2025

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  September 11, 2025

  This legacy chain is scaling back its revamp efforts further as it’s now cancelling the remodeling of its restaurants

  ThursdayUniform
  AccountingSep 11, 2025

  Last month, Cracker Barrel (CBRL), a Tennessee-based restaurant chain, lost nearly $100 million in market value after it made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  September 10, 2025

  Investors may be underestimating the potential of this leading provider of HVAC solutions

  Wed

  The United States relies on air conditioning far more than most countries worldwide. This dependence stems primarily from the diverse climates experienced across the American mainland.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  September 9, 2025

  With egg prices declining and supply stabilizing, the market thinks this distributor and producer won’t be able to sustain its outsized returns

  Tue

  Eggs are a staple in the American diet, with the average consumer eating up to 284 eggs per year.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  September 8, 2025

  Banks are finally getting comfortable with easing lending standards despite the presence of tariffs

  Mon

  Banks are starting to ease lending standards after years of restrictive credit that weighed heavily on corporations and investors alike. As lenders adapt to tariffs, a long-feared credit crunch may be giving way to stability. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we explore how stabilizing lending conditions could reshape market sentiment and what it means for […]

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• FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisSep 5, 2025

  Portfolio Analysis

  September 5, 2025

  This tech juggernaut avoided a breakup of its business by the skin of its teeth

  FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisSep 5, 2025

  Alphabet’s (GOOGL) search engine remains the foundation of its vast empire, generating more than half of total revenue despite years of diversification. Yet this very dominance has also drawn unprecedented antitrust scrutiny, raising the possibility of remedies that could reshape its core business. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we examine the outcome of a landmark ruling and its implications for Alphabet’s long-term standing with investors.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  September 4, 2025

  Despite its steady growth, improved profitability, and expansion to AI, this cloud infrastructure provider may still be undervalued

  Thu

  The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has increased the demand for data centers and the semiconductors that power them. Marvell Technology (MRVL) has become an important supplier to major tech firms, providing the chips that keep these facilities running. Yet its latest earnings call left investors with more questions than answers. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we explore why this reaction underscores the dangers of elevated market assumptions and what it means for investors.

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