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Jan 15, 2025
Bank Earnings Roundup: C, WFC, GS, JPM
Image Source: Hakan Dahlstrom. Citigroup launches a new, multi-year program to repurchase $20 billion in stock, Wells Fargo puts up strong earnings growth in the fourth quarter, Goldman Sachs issued a blockbuster fourth quarter report, while JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of inflation and geopolitical risks.
Jan 5, 2025
Keeping the Horse Before the Cart: Valuentum’s Economic Castle™ Rating
Image shown: An examination of the problem that might arise by focusing exclusively on companies that have economic moats, or sustainable and durable competitive advantages.Without an economic castle, an economic moat doesn’t matter. Let's examine Valuentum's Economic Castle™ rating.
Dec 29, 2024
How Does 37% Sound?
Image: The Schwab U.S. Large Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) is up more than 37% so far in 2024. So what’s the playbook for 2025? You can probably guess that I think large cap growth and big cap tech will continue to lead the markets to new heights. 2024 was a boring year, if a 37% return can be considered boring for large cap growth. Frankly, with the market focusing on macro data and the Fed during 2024, there wasn’t much material to write about. We all already know the story: Inflation is under control, the job market remains healthy, the Fed is cutting, and artificial intelligence will be the name of the game this decade.
Dec 27, 2024
Alert: Changes to the Newsletter Portfolios
Image Source: Mike Cohen cc by 2.0. We are making some changes to the newsletter portfolios. We continue to believe that large cap growth and big cap tech is the place to be, and we’ll be further tilting the portfolios in that direction.
Dec 13, 2024
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of December 13
Let's take a look at firms raising/lowering their dividends this week.
Dec 6, 2024
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of December 6
Let's take a look at firms raising/lowering their dividends this week.
Dec 4, 2024
Salesforce Posts Mixed Results, Agentforce Capitalizing on AI Demand
Image Source: Salesforce. Looking to full year 2025 guidance, Salesforce raised the low end of its revenue expectations to $37.8-$38 billion, up 8%-9% year-over-year, while it maintained its Subscription & Support revenue growth guidance of approximately 10% in constant currency. The company also raised its full-year GAAP operating margin guidance to 19.8% and its non-GAAP operating margin guidance to 32.9%. Salesforce raised its full year 2025 operating cash flow growth guidance to the range of 24%-26%. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is expected in the range of $9.98-$10.03 for the year (midpoint of $10.01), below the consensus estimate of $10.11. Salesforce is a net cash rich, free cash flow generating powerhouse, and the company continues to deliver for shareholders.
Nov 29, 2024
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week of November 29
Let's take a look at firms raising/lowering their dividends this week.
Nov 25, 2024
Yum Brands’ Taco Bell Division Remains Its Gem
Image Source: Yum Brands. Yum Brands recently reported third quarter results that came up a bit short relative to the market’s forecast. The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger experienced worldwide system sales growth, excluding foreign currency translation, of 1%, which reflects 5% unit expansion, including 1,029 gross new units in the quarter. Same store sales fell 4% at KFC and Pizza Hut, while they expanded 4% at Taco Bell in the quarter. Unit growth was most prevalent in its KFC Division, where the number of units expanded by 7%. GAAP operating profit and core operating profit advanced 1% and 3% in the quarter, respectively, led by 11% expansion in its Taco Bell division.
Nov 25, 2024
Deere’s Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results Better Than Feared
Image Source: Deere. Looking to fiscal 2025, Deere expects Production & Precision Ag net sales down ~15%, Small Ag & Turf net sales down 10%, and Construction & Forestry net sales down 10%-15%. Net income for its Financial Services segment is targeted at $750 million for the year. Net income attributable to Deere & Company for fiscal 2025 is expected to be in the range of $5-$5.5 billion, down from $7.1 billion in fiscal 2024 and $10.2 billion in fiscal 2023. Deere’s top line continues to face pressure, and its balance sheet isn’t as strong as we would like, but the company is navigating weakness well. Shares yield 1.3%.


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