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Dec 26, 2018
It's the Little Things
Brian Nelson shares his thoughts on the 1,000+ surge on the Dow after the markets were closed Christmas Day, and we're making some changes to our simulated newsletter portfolios to lock in some "alpha" as we stay laser-focused on the market's next move. This article was sent to members via email December 26.
Dec 26, 2018
Shale and LNG Drive Upstream Production at Chevron
Image Source: Author's Calculations, Chevron Investor Relations. From 2010 to 2017, Chevron’s oil and gas production dropped as output from new producing properties was more than offset by declines at mature fields. By leveraging the company’s extensive unconventional growth runway, management appears to have been able to fix a key structural problem. The revival in Chevron’s upstream production was aided by the completion of two major LNG developments in Australia that offer near-term upside.
Dec 21, 2018
Parting with Altria on News of Stake in JUUL
Image shown: Altria's performance during the past couple years.Tobacco giant Altria is working to expand its long-term growth potential away from the secular decline in cigarette volumes via an investment in the leading US e-cigarette company. Unfortunately, we think its large investment in JUUL has put the pace of its dividend growth at risk, and we’re parting with this long-term winner in both simulated newsletter portfolios. We’re also putting Altria’s fair value estimate under review, and we expect to lower it materially in an updated report to be published after the holidays. Technical weakness has also put a damper on our excitement.
Dec 17, 2018
In the News: Healthcare Uncertainty, Housing Confidence Drops, and Banks Reel in Risk
Let’s take a look at some of the top stories impacting the markets, including the heightened uncertainty surrounding healthcare legislation, the drop in the NAHB Housing Market Index, and measures being taken by banks to limit exposure to risky counterparties.
Dec 13, 2018
Marathon Oil: Riding a Rollercoaster
Image Source: Marathon Oil Investor Presentation. Let’s take a look at how Marathon Oil, a midsized oil & gas producer, is navigating capricious oil markets at a time when the industry is waiting to see what impact the OPEC+ production cut deal might have on global energy markets.
Dec 12, 2018
Facebook to Test New Ad Feature
Image Shown: Facebook's share price performance since late 2017. Shares may be poised to breakout of a recent downtrend. Source: TradingView.com. Facebook has faced significant pressure from a number of sources in recent months, but we continue to like the stock, which may be poised for a technical breakout and appears undervalued.
Dec 4, 2018
What’s Weighing on the Markets
Renewed concerns over the severity of trade tensions, a flattening yield curve, negative news out of the homebuilding space and other geopolitical uncertainties have investors feeling anxious. December 4 marked the worst day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since October 10.
Nov 29, 2018
United Technologies Announces Separation Plans
Image Source: United Technologies Investor Presentation. United Technologies completed the acquisition of Rockwell Collins and announced plans to separate into three independent companies.
Nov 20, 2018
Retail Margins Weighed Down by Labor, Transportation Costs
Image Source: Mike Mozart. Selling pressure across retail came after several notable operators reported earnings November 20. Let’s take a look at what is driving investor reaction within the space.
Nov 19, 2018
Dropping Coverage of the Securities Research Industry
Image Source: Andreas Poike. Valuentum is dropping coverage of the securities research industry to allocate resources elsewhere.


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