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1. The Santa Claus Market Rally began on Christmas Eve, with significant gains across major indices. 2. Post-holiday, there was a rise in 10-year Treasury yield and a decline in futures. 3. Retail spending exceeded expectations, and jobless claims fell. 4. Russia's missile attack on Ukraine raised concerns over energy security and geopolitical tensions. 5. Crypto trends remained in focus, but Bitcoin experienced a slide.

1. Quantum-Si has surged as part of the quantum computing trend, but its core business is not focused on quantum computing. 2. Quantum-Si has missed its initial SPAC projections and is struggling to gain commercial momentum. 3. Quantum-Si's balance sheet is healthy but may need more cash by the end of 2026 for its Platinum platform commercialization.

1. StandardAero's shares surged post-IPO but have since dropped to near the offering price, making valuations more attractive. 2. The company, a leading aerospace engine aftermarket service provider, showed solid growth with a 13% sales increase and margin expansion in Q3. 3. Despite risks like geopolitical conflicts and oil price volatility, StandardAero's strong market position and growth potential make it a compelling long-term opportunity.

1. Topgolf Callaway Brands' shares have plummeted 47% in 2024 and 79.3% from their peak, but the decline seems extreme given the company's fundamentals. 2. Management plans to split Topgolf and Callaway Golf Company, aiming to unlock value despite recent financial struggles and increased debt. 3. Despite market skepticism, the author maintains a strong buy rating, believing the separation will reveal undervalued assets and present a compelling investment opportunity.

1. Caterpillar's performance is closely tied to macroeconomic cycles; 2. Construction spending has remained stagnant due to higher borrowing costs and cost inflation; 3. Infrastructure investments are expected to slow in 2025; 4. Caterpillar's profit margins are at a high level, indicating potential profit decline if the heavy equipment shortage reverses; 5. Long-term infrastructure needs are significant, but immediate economic trends suggest a potential decline for CAT in 2025.

1. REITs faced challenges in 2024 but are well-positioned for growth in 2025, especially in sectors like net lease, shopping centers, healthcare, and data centers. 2. Falling interest rates and proposed policies by President Trump could stimulate demand, benefiting REITs with strong balance sheets and attractive valuations. 3. Key sectors to overweight include net lease, shopping centers, healthcare, and data centers, with equal weight in cell towers, industrial, sunbelt office, and apartments.

1. SoundHound AI's Q3 2024 results exceeded expectations, leading to a 208% stock price surge; 2. Despite promising market potential, profitability remains uncertain; 3. The company faces risks from Big Tech competition and achieving projected margins, with a 57% chance of exceeding the current stock price.

1. Quantum stocks like IonQ have seen significant growth recently; 2. IonQ stands out due to its strong revenue generation and partnerships with Big Tech; 3. IonQ's technological edge in ion-trapped quantum computing ensures market leadership; 4. The company has robust financial health with significant cash reserves and low debt; 5. Projected revenue growth of 100% annually suggests a target price of $126 in the near-term.

1. The author has a buy rating on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF due to bullish 2025 price targets, positive seasonals, and technical trends. 2. Bitcoin's 133% YTD performance and potential for further gains make it a compelling investment despite its historical volatility and downside risks. 3. The incoming Trump administration's potential National Bitcoin Reserve and favorable regulatory backdrop could serve as significant bullish catalysts in 2025.

1. Despite recent volatility, the iShares Bitcoin ETF has outperformed the S&P 500, showcasing crypto's resilience and potential for future gains. 2. Regulatory changes and a crypto-friendly SEC leadership could enhance Bitcoin ETF efficiency, making IBIT more appealing and reducing costs for investors. 3. Short-term volatility persists, but demand-supply dynamics and miners' HODLing behavior support a bullish outlook for Bitcoin and IBIT by 2025.

1. December saw six new preferred stock and exchange-traded debt offerings with yields ranging from 6% to 9%; 2. CDx3 preferreds with a score of 10 out of 10 offer an average current yield of 6.57%; 3. Investors can buy new preferred stock shares at wholesale prices on the OTC, potentially avoiding capital loss.

1. The outlook for U.S. stocks in 2025 is positive due to expected interest rate cuts and stable unemployment, which should boost equity prices. 2. President-elect Trump's tax cuts and deregulation plans are expected to further stimulate equity prices, although tariffs may pose inflationary risks. 3. The author recommends 10 stocks for 2025, which outperformed the S&P 500 in 2024, including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, Occidental Petroleum, Uber Technologies, and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

1. ONEOK is a strong buy due to reliable EBITDA growth and business expansion; 2. The acquisition of Magellan Midstream Partners in 2023 significantly expanded ONEOK's pipeline network, enhancing its cash flow and long-term growth potential; 3. Other midstream acquisitions (EnLink, Medallion) are set to make positive EPS, EBITDA and cash flow contributions.

1. Nvidia's 'king of AI' status is threatened as top customers turn to Broadcom for custom chips and systems; 2. NVDA stock has dipped due to investor concerns over future demand for its AI solutions; 3. Skeptics may be overlooking Nvidia's key strengths and strategies that keep the bull case alive.

1. Alphabet's diversification into new businesses is a key investment thesis, especially as its Search business faces global antitrust scrutiny. 2. The company's diversification into quantum computing shows promise for long-term growth. 3. Alphabet's superconducting quantum processor, Willow, crosses a key milestone in the development of quantum computers. 4. Even if Google fails to develop a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer, it could still use its learnings to create potentially lucrative short- and medium-term opportunities in niche applications.

1. The yield curve has shifted, indicating higher long-term rates and potential inflation despite the Fed's rate cut plans; 2. Bond markets are signaling potential future losses for midterm and long-term bonds, making fixed rate debt unattractive; 3. The sell-off affected short-term bonds worse than long-term bonds, solidifying the technical pattern and market expectations.

1. X-Fab Silicon Foundries is a well-established company in a growing industry with a long history of profitable activity. 2. It has an excellent valuation, even without considering future growth prospects. 3. Revenues are expected to increase in the coming years, supported by the CAPEX program of 2023-2025H1. 4. EV / 2026 FCF is below 5 and for 2030, is 2.4. 5. Positive free cash flow may trigger buybacks.

1. Green Brick Partners, Inc. (GRBK) has a gross profit margin of 32.7%, higher than its closest competitor at 28.8%. 2. The company's quarterly revenue reached $523 million, a 25.7% increase YoY. 3. By the end of 2024, the company has a total of 31,425 lots, compared to 6,420 in 2019. 4. The company's debt as a percentage of total capital is 16.4%.

1. Dropbox is priced as a premium service but offers little more than its competitors; 2. Growth in paying users has almost stopped, and cancelled subscribers are unlikely to return; 3. Dropbox's model is outdated and does not align with current user expectations for cloud storage.

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1. Schlumberger presents a compelling value proposition with strong fundamentals, robust profitability, and growth driven by cutting-edge technology and AI, trading near 52-week lows. 2. Alexandria Real Estate is a high-quality REIT with mission-critical life science properties, benefiting from sticky tenant relationships and a solid growth pipeline, also trading near 52-week lows. 3. Both SLB and ARE offer attractive entry points amidst market volatility, providing resilient, income-generating assets with solid dividend yields and long-term growth potential.

1. AMD is significantly undervalued despite narrowing the technology gap with Nvidia and raising AI revenue guidance; 2. AMD's potential market share in the AI GPU space could grow with new product releases and partnerships; 3. Technical indicators suggest AMD is oversold, presenting a buying opportunity with a potential 12-month price target of $250.

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1. Technology is redefining the shopping experience with AI-driven personalization, sustainability transparency, and digital payment platforms; 2. SA Quant has identified three top stocks with positive factor grades and 'Strong Buy' recommendations; 3. The article discusses the impact of technological innovations on consumer preferences and purchasing behavior.

1. An upcoming $120 million SARs expense is expected to significantly miss EPS, which is not accounted for by Wall Street analysts. 2. The stock's high price does not necessarily mean it is overvalued, and investors focused on P/S ratios may have missed Palantir's remarkable gains. 3. The author's current fair intrinsic value for the business is $55 per share, implying a -32% downside, but it is undervalued using market implied discount rates. 4. The author maintains a hold rating for Palantir, as the business remains robust despite the anticipated negative Q4 catalyst and current overvaluation.

1. AMD is poised for strong growth driven by AI model inferencing with MI300X GPUs; 2. AMD's Data Center segment saw 122% YoY growth in Q3'24, fueled by EPYC and Instinct product sales; 3. AMD is closing the performance gap with Nvidia as the MI350 will have comparable performance with the Blackwell GPUs.

1. Palantir's strong financial performance and impressive growth are overshadowed by its high valuation, making it prudent to take profits or hold off on adding more. 2. Despite 30% YoY revenue growth and high margins, Palantir's P/E ratio over 300x and competition from giants like AWS and Google pose significant risks. 3. Palantir's valuation demands sustained high-growth rates for years, which is challenging given the law of large numbers and increasing competition.

1. The five daily stock market return cycles I track are all pointing down, suggesting a potential end to the S&P 500's rise. 2. Aggressive Fed easing during the pandemic may have negative long-term effects on stocks. 3. Large profits taken since 2021 may have compromised future growth, with S&P 500 earnings potentially declining more than during the 2008 crisis. 4. The yield curve is signaling high risk, with potential S&P 500 declines of up to 67%. 5. Political control in Washington, similar to that during the 2008 financial crisis, may lead to a comparable downturn starting in 2025.

1. Broadcom's AI and software market growth is strong but faces concentration risk due to reliance on a few hyperscale customers. 2. The company's AI-driven revenue growth is strong but may face margin pressures and scalability challenges. 3. Broadcom's valuation appears stretched, with a forward earnings multiple of 28.3x, suggesting limited upside and potential overvaluation.

1. The author discusses the strategy of buying on the way down and slowly increasing position size, with Paramount Resources being a rare exception. 2. The combination of the company's net cash on the balance sheet and incorrect option premiums created a unique opportunity. 3. The author mentions the focus on capital preservation and the search for real yields to reduce portfolio volatility.