The Latest from FA Alpha Daily

• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  August 4, 2023

  Market bet is the name of the game for this fund

  Fri

  History has shown that the market is quite volatile and unpredictable. With tight lending standards and hiking rates, there have been recent developments of recessionary concerns.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  August 3, 2023

  Still water runs deep, and it may bring even higher returns

  Thu

  Infrastructure and supply chain have been underinvested in the U.S. since the Great Recession. Various problems came along with this, including supply chain disruptions, delays and higher prices. Additionally, the pandemic has exacerbated these problems.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  August 2, 2023

  Amid the pandemic-induced surge in home products and pet adoption, this company proves the rating agencies wrong

  Wed

  The COVID-19 pandemic unleashed unprecedented shifts in consumer behavior and spending patterns. As people were confined to their homes, the demand for home products soared to historic highs. As individuals sought companionship and emotional support amidst isolation, pet ownership became a popular solution. This significant surge in pet adoption brought renewed attention to the pet care industry.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  August 1, 2023

  Heat waves are helping this natural gas player bounce back

  Tue

  The last two years have been volatile for energy companies. A dramatic rise in oil and gas prices, falling debt levels, and the critical drop in Russian supplies to Europe drove oil and gas companies to record profits in 2022.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  July 31, 2023

  This Might Not Be the Best Time to Follow the “Herd”

  Mon

  Marks suggested the following framework to identify these types of situations.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  July 28, 2023

  Here’s how a fund of funds approach is performing this year

  Fri

  The money manager market is quite static. The funds these companies create and monitor are common in style.

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• 

  July 27, 2023

  This frozen food products manufacturer is going to be safe in the upcoming recession

  

  As the global economy braces for a potential downturn, the looming threat of a recession casts a shadow of uncertainty over financial markets.

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  July 26, 2023

  Not all car companies are credit risks

  

  The pandemic really shook up the car industry, bringing unexpected outcomes in the used car market.

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• 

  July 25, 2023

  Finding the Silver Lining in Inflation’s Campervan Cloud

  

  The sports betting industry is gaining more attention each day.

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  July 24, 2023

  Here’s Why Now Isn’t the Best Time to Take Out a Loan

  

  In these conditions, it’s not just bond markets that are closed to borrowers. Banks are not rushing to hand out loans either.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  July 21, 2023

  This massive investor has a big appetite for risk

  Fri

  The credit market is facing increasing risks as more corporations default or are close to defaulting. However, some financial institutions, such as Fortress Investment Group, are embracing this climate and are making bets on credit. Fortress is a credit-focused investment firm that seeks undervalued assets and distressed companies that can deliver strong returns over the long term. In today's FA Alpha Daily, let's look at Fortress Investment's top holdings through uniform accounting to assess their bets on the credit market.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  July 20, 2023

  This steel supplier is set to benefit from a potential supply-chain supercycle

  Thu

  The pandemic has led U.S. companies to reconsider their offshoring strategies and nearshoring their operations, moving manufacturing facilities closer to the customer. Ternium (TX), a company with a highly integrated process and a wide range of products and services, is poised for growth as the nearshoring trend continues. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we'll look at how Ternium could benefit from the supply-chain supercycle of nearshoring and how this could lead to a potential upside for investors.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  July 19, 2023

  Diamonds are a lender’s best friend

  Wed

  Highly collateralized companies are attractive to lenders because their assets provide a buffer to cover loan amounts in the event of a default. Signet Group, the largest diamond retailer in the world, is a highly collateralized company given its portfolio of diamonds. However, rating agencies are concerned that the looming recession and falling demand for diamonds will put retailers in a more precarious position. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we'll use Uniform Accounting to assess Signet's credit risk profile to see whether rating agencies' concerns are justified.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  July 18, 2023

  This distributor has all things we need to improve our infrastructure

  Tue

  The pandemic has shown the need for infrastructure investment, with the U.S. government and companies responding by rebuilding roads, improving water infrastructure, and making the Internet and public transit accessible. Core & Main (CNM), a scaled distributor of essential products for efficient water infrastructure, is poised to benefit as investment in infrastructure increases. However, the market has yet to fully recognize this, resulting in an undervaluation of the stock. In today's FA Alpha Daily, let's look at Core & Main and see if it is a great investment opportunity.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  July 17, 2023

  Here’s Why the Market Has Been Too Optimistic

  Mon

  Investors are increasingly focused on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth. However, some analysts are concerned that the underlying earnings of the economy could decline as AI-powered technologies displace workers. Despite these concerns, the stock market has continued to rally, suggesting that investors may be ignoring the potential risks of AI to earnings growth. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we'll take a look at the economy's earnings outlook through Uniform Accounting and see if analysts' concerns about the decline in earnings growth are reasonable.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  July 14, 2023

  This investing legend is playing risky

  Fri

  Investing in high-yield and distressed debt securities carries inherent risks due to the nature of the underlying companies. These types of companies often have financial instability and various management issues. Leading to a higher likelihood of default in exchange for a higher return.

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  July 13, 2023

  This key supplier is a great way to get sheltered against recession

  

  There is still a possibility of a recession ahead.

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• FA AlphaDailyJul 12, 2023

  July 12, 2023

  Credit markets fell into a trap with this conglomerate

  FA AlphaDailyJul 12, 2023

  Conglomerates are large corporations that own and control diverse businesses across different industries.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  July 11, 2023

  This natural gas producer is poised to benefit as prices surge

  Tue

  The natural gas story is not over. In August of 2022, liquid natural gas (“LNG”) prices were at their highest levels in over a decade.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  July 10, 2023

  The U.S. can still avoid following in Japan’s footsteps

  Mon

  The U.S. economy is working as it should. Since interest rates started rising last year, we’ve started to see that creative destruction show. Companies that should have gone bankrupt have.

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