The Latest from FA Alpha Daily

• Tue

  Company Specific, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 14, 2022

  If crypto is the new gold, it’s time to look at the pickaxe sellers instead of the miners

  Tue

  There's massive volatility in crypto as seen recently in the Luna crash and the Bitcoin price falling down below $30,000. However, today's FA Alpha Daily will highlight the consistent profitability of Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN), one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  June 13, 2022

  Financial media made earnings out to be a bloodbath…Here’s how they are missing the picture

  Mon

  Headlines about firms' missed earnings, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures stir up the recession narrative. Today's FA Alpha Daily will examine U.S. corporate earnings to see the likelihood of a brewing recession.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis, Fridays 2022 to 2026

  June 10, 2022

  Apple is making moves to envelop another industry

  Fri

  The FinTech space in recent years has soared to new heights as money and technology have intersected to revolutionize traditional processes. After creating media giants, and making other existing processes smoother, software engineers have instead set their sights on creating better and more accessible financial services.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  June 9, 2022

  Without the right numbers, investors would never know Peloton is making money

  Thu

  When the pandemic first hit, gyms shuttered their doors. Many people missed their group workout classes, so they turned to Peloton (PTON) for a way to get that same experience without leaving their homes.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 8, 2022

  Concerned about surging resource prices and reduced demand, the credit rating agencies consider Century Aluminum much riskier than reality

  Wed

  Most materials and resources have seen surging prices in recent years, ever since the start of the pandemic. Diminished capacity due to labor constraints, combined with shipping delays, has spiked demand while reducing the available supply.

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• Tue

  Company Specific, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 7, 2022

  Even as technology stocks slide, the role of MaxLinear in the IoT means improving profitability

  Tue

  Everyone has soured on tech in recent months. Several of the big names, like Meta (FB), Amazon (AMZN), Snapchat (SNAP), and Netflix (NFLX), have all recently nosedived. Exceptionally strong growth during the pandemic wasn’t sustainable for these firms, and now that’s slowing down.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  June 6, 2022

  Markets are getting stronger thanks to this changing debt metric

  Mon

  Those looking to buy a house have likely felt the pressure of rising interest rates. As the Federal Reserve has increased the benchmark interest rate, the repercussions have trickled down the line. Average mortgage rates for thirty-year mortgages climbed from 3.37% in February to 5.57% as of a few weeks ago.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis, Fridays 2022 to 2026

  June 3, 2022

  Strive is telling ESG investors to protect profits, not trees

  Fri

  Just as it took decades for Americans to build good recycling habits, it has taken years for money managers to convince the world that ESG and impact investing are essential elements of a good portfolio.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  June 2, 2022

  Pfizer just made its biggest acquisition in years… let’s understand exactly why

  Thu

  Large pharmaceutical companies have long opposed legislation being considered by Congress to lower the prices of prescription drugs.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  June 1, 2022

  Spooked by rising interest rates, credit rating agencies make Forestar Group out to be much riskier than reality

  Wed

  The housing market is booming, but rising interest rates have many investors and analysts spooked about the potential for the house of cards to come tumbling down. During the 2008 recession, housing companies were often forced into bankruptcy as expected cashflows dried up.

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• Tue

  Company Specific, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  May 31, 2022

  Expeditors International of Washington sees profitability climb as supply chain constraints continue to be an issue

  Tue

  For months now, the global supply chain has been all out of sorts. Capacity is squeezed, and companies simply cannot get their hands on the products and materials they need.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis, Fridays 2022 to 2026

  May 27, 2022

  Tiger Global lost more than two-thirds of their total gains…let’s see if further troubles lie ahead

  Fri

  Tiger Global has trailblazed in the venture capital and technology race over the past ten years, but the fund lost over $17 billion with the recent market correction. Today's FA Alpha Daily will examine the fund's current holdings to see if Tiger Global will be able to come out of the wild.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  May 26, 2022

  As-reported metrics make Equifax look far less profitable than reality

  Thu

  Equifax Inc. (EFX), a consumer credit rating firm, harnesses the power of data to enable lenders to understand borrowers' credit profiles. Today's FA Alpha Daily will unpack the profitability of Equifax through the scope of Uniform Accounting.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  May 25, 2022

  The credit rating agencies might want to check out Momentive Global’s data collection services

  Wed

  Momentive Global Inc. (MTNV), the provider of leading tools SurveyMonkey and GetFeedback, helps businesses get the right data to build relationships and engage with customers. Today's FA Alpha Daily will dissect the firm's credit risk picture in an increasingly relationship-driven world.

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• Tue

  Company Specific, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  May 24, 2022

  Healthcare professional shortages mean stronger returns for AMN Healthcare Services

  Tue

  At a time when demand for healthcare workers reaches unprecedented levels, AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (AMN), the largest U.S. healthcare staffing company, seems to not be riding with the momentum based on as-reported metrics. Today's FA Alpha Daily will scope the FA Alpha 50 name's profitability and growth prospects even as the pandemic wanes.

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• 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, Fridays 2022 to 2026

  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, Thursdays 2022 to 2026

  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, Wednesdays 2022 to 2026

  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, Tuesdays 2022 to 2026

  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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