The Latest from FA Alpha Daily

• Mon

  Monday Macro

  April 25, 2022

  Meme stock mania has inspired sweeping changes in the regulatory landscape of short selling

  Mon

  Early last year, both financial and traditional media outlets were swept up in the meme stock mania. Retail investors sought to undermine what they believed to be out-of-touch billionaires who had made their money on similar trades.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  April 22, 2022

  Fidelity’s Magellan Fund had a great run with Peter Lynch in charge… here’s how it looks today

  Fri

  Small fintech startups in recent years have transformed the way we think about investing and trading.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  April 21, 2022

  AutoZone has reached new highs in 2022…just as we predicted last year

  Thu

  As cities locked down due to the pandemic and typical social interactions were restricted, people ventured beyond their concrete jungles to more remote locations.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  April 20, 2022

  Rising oil prices mean ChampionX is poised for a strong recovery

  Wed

  As we talked about recently with Weatherford (WFRD), U.S. oil production is seeing a renaissance.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  April 19, 2022

  ACM Research doesn’t need to make semiconductors itself to see a huge windfall

  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

  April 18, 2022

  Why growth in biotech can continue even after COVID

  Mon

  While many industries faltered during one of the most critical public health emergencies in history, most companies in the healthcare industry were able to scale even more rapidly than in the past.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  April 14, 2022

  Cintas Corporation saw a strong performance when the rest of the world shut down

  Thu

  Even with the uptick in demand for cleaning and sanitizing services brought about by the pandemic, Cintas Corporation’s (CTAS) as-reported ROA has stuck at corporate averages since 2017. Today's FA Alpha Daily will look into Cintas' true profitability under the Uniform Accounting lens

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  April 12, 2022

  This oil logistics company prints money even when oil prices are low

  Tue

  Despite the volatility in oil prices, Delek Logistics Partners (DKL), a company that transports oil, remains to be highly profitable. Today's FA Alpha Daily will use Uniform Accounting to discover what makes Delek the exception.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  April 12, 2022

  GameStop took advantage of being a “meme stock,” but credit markets seem to have missed that

  Wed

  Credit agencies give the infamous meme stock GameStop (GME) a credit rating of B, despite its numerous and lucrative equity issuances in the past year. Today's FA Alpha Daily will examine its actual risk with the Credit Cash Flow Prime.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  April 11, 2022

  Why history’s best investors love a market bottom

  Mon

  Equity investor sentiment has been erratic due to the pandemic and the uncertainties brought about by the war in Ukraine. Today's FA Alpha Daily will reveal John Templeton’s strategy to reap gains amidst the crisis.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  April 8, 2022

  After an extended hiatus from big investments, Warren Buffett just announced his three biggest deals in years

  Thu

  The media, and society by extension, often laud those that take risky bets and win big. In the finance industry, there is an investor that has made his name as one of the greatest to ever do it by doing the exact opposite.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  April 7, 2022

  How Garmin shifted from a standalone GPS manufacturer to a high-tech specialty business

  Thu

  We originally recommended Garmin to our Conviction Long List subscribers in May 2017 because we could see a unique insight about the company that was only visible using Uniform Accounting.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  April 6, 2022

  Energy and utility companies keep the economy running, but does Eversource have enough cash to keep the lights on?

  Wed

  Energy and other utilities are essential facilities in every economy. They are the services that make society function at the most basic level.

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• Tue

  Company Specific

  April 5, 2022

  Hostess Brands is proof that low prices do not always mean a low-profit business

  Tue

  It’s easy to assume that cheap, processed food is a low-profit business. Companies like Hostess Brands (TWNK), which is known for its snacks like Twinkies, HoHos, and Ding Dongs, can only sell their products at the lowest price possible to consumers. That means most of their products go for less than $1 each, especially when sold in bulk.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  April 4, 2022

  Inflation isn’t disrupting corporate America as much as you might think

  Mon

  As inflation has risen over the past year, everything seems to have gotten more expensive, including food, hotels, car rentals, and tires.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  April 1, 2022

  Just like with GameStop, Steve Cohen is known for betting with and against his employees…does he have the right angle this time?

  Fri

  Citadel and Point72’s intention to provide liquidity may not be purely altruistic as the leader of Point72, Steve Cohen, is known to be a trader with and against his employees. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will feature Point72 to put into light how well he oversees his and his employees' books.

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• Thu

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  March 31, 2022

  Riding the SaaS wave has helped turn PTC around

  Thu

  Given the rise of digital transformation in businesses, people commend AutoDesk as a SaaS provider but overlook PTC Inc. (PTC). Today’s FA Alpha Daily will explore PTC’s potential using Uniform Accounting to see how it differs from what investors are thinking.

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• Wed

  Credit Outlook

  March 30, 2022

  Playtika rode the mobile gaming market to strong profitability, but credit markets haven’t gotten the latest update yet

  Wed

  Today’s FA Alpha Daily will feature game-making company Playtika (PLTK), and its strong cash flows and tailwinds credit agencies are missing.

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• Fri

  Portfolio Analysis

  March 25, 2022

  A long bet paid off big…can Sarma replicate that magic again?

  Fri

  Warren Buffett has had great success over his decades as an investor thanks to his unique and well-thought out investment philosophy. His particular philosophy covers many approaches and disciplines, but one of his thoughts in particular comes into focus today.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  March 25, 2022

  This market hedge never makes its money back

  Mon

  Indian families are flocking to buy gold and demand in the country hit an all-time peak in 2021. Today’s FA Alpha Daily will dig in why gold should be avoided despite inflationary fears.

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