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Portfolio Analysis
March 27, 2026

Asset type isn’t the only thing investors should watch out for

Fri

Software as a Service (“SaaS”) businesses used to be the gold standard for tech investors.
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Thu

Uniform Accounting Analysis
March 26, 2026

Investors underestimate just how profitable this SaaS firm is

Thu

Discrete manufacturers churn out hundreds of thousands of products daily. While consumers simply buy the products they want and need, extensive work ensures those products reach their hands.
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Wed

Credit Outlook
March 25, 2026

This chip firm has evolved from a litigious entity into an AI enabler

Wed

The AI boom has triggered a historic memory chip shortage as hyperscalers have bought up supplies and entered into multiyear contracts to secure this crucial c
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Tue

Company Specific
March 24, 2026

Investors are underestimating this health care firm’s potential

Tue

The 3M Company (MMM) is one America’s biggest conglomerates and has exposure in the industrial, worker safety, and consumer goods sectors.
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MondayMacroMar 23, 2026

Monday Macro
March 23, 2026

There are aspects of investing that AI cannot simply replace

MondayMacroMar 23, 2026

There is still hope that human judgment can beat AI investing.
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FridayPortfolio
AnalysisMar 20, 2026

Portfolio Analysis
March 20, 2026

Trouble is brewing in the trillion-dollar private credit market

FridayPortfolio
AnalysisMar 20, 2026

Private credit has grown rapidly in over a decade. In 2015, it was worth roughly $500 billion. Fast forward to today, its global value stands at over $3 trillion.
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ThursdayUniform
AccountingMar 19, 2026

Uniform Accounting Analysis
March 19, 2026

Investors could see a change in quarterly reporting standards soon

ThursdayUniform
AccountingMar 19, 2026

The quarterly reporting requirement has long been a foundational piece of investor transparency in the U.S. stock market.
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Wed

Credit Outlook
March 18, 2026

As-reported metrics are hiding just how profitable this above-average business is

Wed

America is in the midst of a data center and energy infrastructure buildout due to the AI boom.
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Tue

Company Specific
March 17, 2026

This software firm is a potential winner in the AI shift

Tue

Software stocks have fallen to massive selloffs this year. Investors worry that large language models and new AI tools could pressure older software businesses. In some cases, that fear is justified.
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MondayMacroMar 16, 2026

Monday Macro
March 16, 2026

The word “AI” can make or break companies in today’s market

MondayMacroMar 16, 2026

Last year, Algorhythm (RIME) was just a struggling karaoke-machine maker.
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Fri

Portfolio Analysis
March 13, 2026

This pure-play autonomous vehicle firm has yet to prove its profitability

Fri

The race to dominate the autonomous vehicle industry is heating up as companies chase a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. Aurora Innovation, Inc. is focusing on self-driving technology for the trucking industry to carve out its place in the market. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we look at why Aurora Innovation, Inc. (AUR) still needs to prove its path to profitability.
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Thu

Uniform Accounting Analysis
March 12, 2026

This embattled aircraft manufacturer still faces a long recovery

Thu

Aircraft manufacturing is a highly complex industry, where even minor production issues can disrupt global operations. However, fixing technical problems is only the first step, and rebuilding confidence with regulators, customers, and investors takes far longer. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we look at why Boeing Company’s (BA) recovery may still face turbulence despite signs of progress.
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WednesdayCredit
OutlookMar 11, 2026

Credit Outlook
March 11, 2026

This depression era research influenced how credit risk is assessed today

WednesdayCredit
OutlookMar 11, 2026

Economic crises have long pushed investors to search for better ways to measure financial risk. During the Great Depression, one breakthrough changed how markets understood the relationship between interest rates and bond risk. In today’s FA Alpha Daily, we explore the research that reshaped credit risk analysis and why it still matters for investors navigating today’s shifting rate environment.
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Tue

Company Specific
March 10, 2026

This mission-critical contractor is poised to sustain its growth and returns

Tue

Rising geopolitical tensions are driving higher defense spending and increasing the need to keep military operations running effectively. Working quietly, specialized contractors provide the logistics and support that keep military bases running. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we examine how V2X (VVX) plays a pivotal role in this high-stakes system and why its long-term return potential may be overlooked by investors.
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MondayMacroMar 9, 2026

Monday Macro
March 9, 2026

Data is no longer the investment edge it used to be

MondayMacroMar 9, 2026

Artificial intelligence can now process vast amounts of financial data faster than any human analyst. As powerful AI tools become widely available, the real edge in investing shifts toward human judgment. In today's FA Alpha Daily, we explain why data alone is no longer enough and how the real investing edge now lies in judgment.
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Fri

Portfolio Analysis
March 6, 2026

This misunderstood firm is well-positioned for today’s AI-driven infrastructure tailwinds

Fri

The AI boom has ushered in billions of dollars in spending on data centers. In 2026 alone, over $600 billion in spending commitments have been made by AI hyperscalers.
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Thu

Uniform Accounting Analysis
March 5, 2026

As-reported numbers are underestimating the upside potential of this AI enabler

Thu

Data centers serve as the backbone of today’s AI boom.
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Wed

Credit Outlook
March 4, 2026

The K-shaped economy’s impact on consumers

Wed

Consumer-driven spending has powered the American economy over the past few years, especially as it dealt with the onslaught and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tue

Company Specific
March 3, 2026

This candy empire continues to deliver despite cost pressures and inflation

Tue

Years of price inflation, high interest rates, a cooling job market, and rising delinquencies have forced consumers to tighten their spending and trade down to cheaper alternatives to get by.
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MondayMacroMar 2, 2026

Monday Macro
March 2, 2026

The Trump Administration is attempting to fix the housing mark

MondayMacroMar 2, 2026

The White House is attempting to strong-arm the housing market into behaving.
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