The Latest from FA Alpha Daily

• Mon

  Monday Macro

  May 23, 2022

  Management teams aren’t worried about a recession, and you shouldn’t be either

  Mon

  News about GDP contraction can make the market go haywire, yet markets were surprisingly calm when it was announced that U.S. first quarter GDP fell by 0.4%. Today's FA Alpha Daily will probe management teams' sentiments to gauge how they feel about the future of the U.S. economy.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  May 20, 2022

  With Cathie Wood’s stock picks losing steam, let’s see if she can get her golden touch back

  Fri

  Cathie Wood has been known for her proclivity for defying what traditional investors consider sound investing. Rather, she has been known for making bold bets, with pronouncements that often sharply contrast with typical sentiments at the time.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  May 19, 2022

  As-reported metrics make Lululemon look like just an average company rather than a trendsetter

  Thu

  A fusion of “athletic” and “leisure”, athleisure wear is among the signature fashion trends of the 21st century. With the rise of synthetic fibers, health consciousness, and the social media platforms like Instagram, athleisure has become increasingly popular over the years.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  May 18, 2022

  Credit markets still think LGI Homes’ debt is a house of cards waiting to collapse

  Wed

  LGI Homes, Inc. (LGIH) became fully valued after its rapid stock appreciation as a result of the rising house demand and firm expansion, yet credit markets seemed to have missed the picture. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will examine LGI Homes’ credit risk with the Credit Cash Flow Prime. FA Alpha Daily: Wednesday CreditPowered by Valens Research  […]

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  May 17, 2022

  Cricut supported the crafting renaissance in 2020 Crafting Cricut’s profits rocketed when everyone was stuck at home and is capitalizing on its moment

  Tue

  With people spending more time at home in the past two years, there’s been more time to try out new hobbies. While some were passing fads, many have ‘stuck’ and are now influencing spending patterns to this day.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  May 16, 2022

  Consumer balance sheets aren’t only strong, they are ready to fuel more growth

  Mon

  When the coronavirus pandemic first spiked in the US, the country saw its fastest and most material contraction in a generation. With folks staying at home, fear of a complete spending shutdown had economists worried about a deep, long-lasting recession.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  May 13, 2022

  Here’s what sets Stephen Curry and Bill Ackman apart

  Fri

  3 seconds left on the clock.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  May 12, 2022

  GAAP accounting misses that Fiserv is at the heart of the monetary revolution

  Thu

  It has been nearly 5,000 years since people started using tokens like coins and shells to enhance global commerce - a revolutionary innovation.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  May 11, 2022

  Dillard’s looks to be the model for the department store of the future, while rating agencies are stuck in the past

  Wed

  Everyone thinks that retail is dead, with none more so than the department store.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  May 10, 2022

  Cerence sees strong profits by connecting cars to the internet

  Tue

  Most of the time, when analysts dig into an industry with massive multi-year tailwinds, it’s impossible to find a compelling stock in the universe, since everything is already priced for perfection.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  May 9, 2022

  Supply chains remain infected even as the pandemic abates

  Mon

  Struggling to find toilet paper and standing desks in the early days of the pandemic was only the beginning of the supply chain shortages we've experienced over the past two years.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  May 6, 2022

  The Baupost Group just had its best year in nearly a decade… Here’s how the fund is set up for 2022

  Fri

  Last year, The Baupost Group has produced its best returns in nearly a decade. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will dissect the fund’s top holdings to see if they can continue this streak.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  May 5, 2022

  For investors looking to ride the cloud storage boom, look to names like NetApp

  Thu

  Cloud computing is expected to undergo the next boom, with forecasted market size of $1.2 trillion over the next six years, which is a CAGR of around 20%. Today's FA Alpha will look at a relatively unknown but critical player in the industry, NetApp (NTAP), to see its potential for growth and profitability.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  May 4, 2022

  How 5G implementation will help Ciena prove the rating agencies wrong

  Wed

  Ciena Corporation (CIEN), a provider of equipment and services to the telecommunication industry, benefits from the 5G revolution. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will analyze Ciena’s true credit risk and what ratings agencies are missing.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  May 3, 2022

  Losing the “quarantine 15” means turning to diet players like Medifast

  Tue

  Unlike Peloton, Medifast (MED) is thriving with its repeat customers as people are looking to lose their pandemic weight or “quarantine 15”. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will look into Medifast’s profitability as it rides pandemic tailwinds.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  May 2, 2022

  Understanding if long-term inflation risk is driving the market downward

  Mon

  In March 2022, inflation reached its highest 12-month growth rate since December 1981. As investor fears continue, today's FA Alpha Daily will explore inflation's current outlook and if it is actually a case for concern.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  April 29, 2022

  With the housing shortage on everyone’s minds, let’s see if housing supply or demand will drive the market

  Fri

  In the midst of the pandemic, one purchase defined the world we talked about the past two years. Folks’ homes quickly became their place of work and dining as the pandemic fully took root.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  April 28, 2022

  Ryan Cohen has moved onto other companies, but his legacy company may be more tarnished than he admits

  Thu

  There’s been a great deal of discussion about how Ryan Cohen can transform GameStop (GME) as chairman, and now Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) with his new 10% stake.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  April 27, 2022

  Ratings agencies are missing what no driver is—gas prices are rising

  Wed

  California Resources Corporation (CRC) is an oil and natural gas company that specializes in oil exploration. For the past eight years, it’s been in the doldrums.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  April 26, 2022

  Financial Focus Partners is breathing some fresh air into the struggling wealth management industry

  Tue

  Wealth management can be a tough field for the smaller players. As the massive banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BCA) expand their wealth management arms, and passive investing continues to gain popularity, it’s becoming even more difficult for the small, family-owned firms to compete.

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