The Latest from FA Alpha Daily

• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  July 14, 2022

  Coal is back, and Alliance Resource Partners is ready to supply it

  Thu

  Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world has seen the prices of food, energy, and rare metals rise due to supply chain issues caused by the war.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  July 13, 2022

  Even after the world’s recovery, credit rating agencies are still behind the ball for Live Nation

  Wed

  Back in February 2021, we were still in the depths of the pandemic lockdowns. Hotels sat empty, and flights were running with only a few seats filled. Thanks to government-enforced lockdowns

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• Tue

  Company Specific, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  July 12, 2022

  Builders FirstSource is Protected Under the Roof of Its Massive Profitability

  Tue

  As the Fed increases interest rates to control rising inflation, mortgage rates increase consequently. This has a negative knock-on impact on Builders FirstSource (BLDR), one of the bigger players in the housing-adjacent market. While the company’s as-reported metrics may make investors skeptical of its ability to take on macroeconomic headwinds, today’s FA Alpha Daily will examine the company’s actual performance.

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• MondayMacroJul 11, 2022

  Monday Macro

  July 11, 2022

  To understand today’s market climate, we have to look back to 1945

  MondayMacroJul 11, 2022

  According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, a recession is a "significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy for more than a few months." That's a pretty loose definition

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis, Fridays 2022 to 2026

  July 8, 2022

  Does Ray Dalio still have what it takes to keep Bridgewater in the #1 spot?

  Fri

  Having been active in the global markets for almost half a century, investment legend Ray Dalio has managed to grow Bridgewater into the world’s largest fund by assets under management. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will investigate if the fund is positioned smartly in the current market environment under the lens of Uniform Accounting.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  July 7, 2022

  Penske is losing its car dealership battle

  Thu

  Automotive manufacturers adopting direct-to-customer channels threaten independent car dealers such as Penske Automotive Group (PAG), the second-biggest car dealer in the U.S. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will inspect what investors can expect with Penske’s current valuations.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  July 6, 2022

  Ratings agencies continue to miss the power of the energy industry

  Wed

  Even though Ranger Oil Corporation (ROCC), a company that engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas, is poised to benefit from the current crude oil prices, credit rating agencies gave it a B rating. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will dig into the company’s real creditworthiness.

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• Tue

  Company Specific, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  July 5, 2022

  With Immense Market Dominance, GoDaddy Enjoys Undiscovered High Profitability

  Tue

  Since the dot-com bubble, the internet has been a big part of our lives. One would expect GoDaddy (GDDY), a market leader in virtual private server hosting, to have immense profitability. While as-reported metrics make it seem like GoDaddy isn't making any money at all, today’s FA Alpha Daily will examine the company's actual performance.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis, Fridays 2022 to 2026

  July 1, 2022

  This rising alternative to traditional sports is finally drawing investors’ attention

  Fri

  With a history of 50 years, Esports has been evolving alongside the countless developments in computers and the internet. The earliest known competition took place at Stanford University in 1972 with a grand prize of the year’s subscription to Rolling Stones magazine.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  June 30, 2022

  This darling of the audiophile world unfortunately soured for investors

  Thu

  Throughout the pandemic, the world moved away from big cities, started working from home, invested at home, and communicated with each other via online tools available. Most of these changes can be explained by the At-Home Revolution, which also changed the way businesses work dramatically.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 29, 2022

  Credit rating agencies don’t have the right data about Equifax

  Wed

  Rising oil prices have received much attention in recent months, for good cause, as oil is essential in making the global economy run. As oil has been making its round in recent months in the media, more data has come out about the true extent of supply constraints we are facing right now.

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• Tue

  Company Specific, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 28, 2022

  Owners are tired of cleaning their pools while investors love it

  Tue

  My father's last 3 homes all had pools. Every time he moved, he swore he'd never buy another house with a pool. They don't get used often enough, they're a hassle to keep clean, and they're just not worth it. And yet, once he’s in the market, he always ends up with another pool.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  June 27, 2022

  Jamie Dimon’s Weather Forecast Just Changed

  Mon

  Back in April, the JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO gave Wall Street a warning. On the bank's first-quarter earnings call, he signaled that there could be a recession.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis, Fridays 2022 to 2026

  June 24, 2022

  After a losing a third of its total gains through May, let’s see if this tech fund can recover

  Fri

  When you have conviction, the best way to win big is to bet big. That’s exactly what they taught at Tiger Management.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  June 23, 2022

  With used cars still at an all-time high demand, Copart is thriving

  Thu

  Throughout the pandemic, people moved to the suburbs where the cost of living is lower without a need to be next to a job.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 22, 2022

  Credit ratings continue to discount the surging demand for oil and gas

  Wed

  Consumers have largely been suffering

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• Tue

  Company Specific, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 21, 2022

  Despite post-pandemic struggles, Netflix still sees strong returns

  Tue

  Winners of the At-Home Revolution saw tremendous returns thanks to the pandemic. When everyone was stuck inside, they started to spend more on things to stay busy.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis, Fridays 2022 to 2026

  June 17, 2022

  From football clubs to board rooms, this fund takes on them all

  Fri

  Paul Singer recently made headlines with the vulture capitalist's sale of AC Milan. Today's FA Alpha Daily will circle around the top holdings of Singer's fund, Elliott Capital.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  June 16, 2022

  General Dynamics is taking off thanks to the rise in private jets

  Thu

  Demand for private jets spiked with the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's FA Alpha Daily will feature General Dynamics Corporation (GD), a provider of private jets under the Gulfstream brand, and its actual profitability riding industry tailwinds.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 15, 2022

  Credit rating agencies need better information on ZoomInfo

  Wed

  ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (ZI) is riding the tailwinds of the massive demand for data-driven insights and database solutions. Today's FA Alpha Daily will investigate what rating agencies are missing with the Credit Cash Flow Prime.

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