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Special Report: 3 Cheap Silver Stocks to Buy Now for Lucrative Returns

May 15, 2023

Silver’s versatility makes it useful in numerous fields. It is utilized in electronics, jewelry, phones, computers, vehicles, and photography. Because of its conductivity, silver is a crucial part of solar energy too. Most of us know this, so what’s the big deal? The answer is demand.

In 2022, 1.25 billion ounces of silver were used, setting a new all-time high. Investment in physical silver jumped by 22%, jewelry sales rose by 29%, and silverware sales increased by 80%. The Silver Institute forecasts that industrial production will reach a record high in 2023, beating the previous record set last year. Looking ahead, the electric vehicle transition, widespread deployment of 5G, and the government’s emphasis on green infrastructure are all factors that will only further boost silver’s demand.

Many investors are still determining precisely where to place their hard-earned funds as recession fears continue. In that context, the precious metals sector is a bullish option, and silver is an inexpensive alternative to gold. If demand for the metal continues to rise as expected, shareholder profits will as well.

I’ll now break down three affordable silver stocks that seem to not get enough attention. But, experts who are privy to silver’s strength agree we should consider these illuminating equities:

Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS)

Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) manages, expands, and discovers silver and gold mines. PAAS was founded in Vancouver, Canada, on March 17th, 1979, by Ross Beaty and John Wright. The long-awaited acquisition of Yamana Gold Inc. by PAAS was finalized not too long ago. This deal is a game-changer, solidifying PAAS as South America’s preeminent silver and gold producer and increasing its number of active mines to 12. Up by 3.27% YTD, PAAS has a $6.4 billion market cap, a 0.63 beta, a P/E ratio of 27x, and a P/S ratio of 2.3x. PAAS shows TTM revenue of $1.49 billion, from which it profited $319 million. PAAS offers an annual dividend of 2.37% and a quarterly payout of 10 cents ($0.40/yr) per share. With a 10-day average volume of 4.82 million shares, PAAS has a median price target of $23.80, with a high of $30 and a low of $21, representing a potential price leap of 78%. Analysts tell us to buy and hold PAAS.

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Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (BVN)

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura SAA (BVN), or simply Buenaventura, engages in developing and exploring mines. Mineral production and sales, power generation and transmission, and manufacturing are BVN’s main areas of business operation. BVN was founded on September 7th, 1953, by Alberto Benavides de la Quintana, and its headquarters are in Lima, Peru. BVN is down by 5.77% YTD and is considered by some to be undervalued. BVN has a $1.8 billion market cap, a P/E ratio of 13.3x, a P/S ratio of 2.33x, a P/B ratio of 0.61x, and a D/E of 23.93%, with a safe 0.52 beta score. BVN reports a TTM revenue of $812 million at $2.14 per share, and it profited $63.3 million via a 15.27% net margin. BVN has an operating free cash flow of $65.72 million, and its revenue and EPS are expected to grow significantly in the coming years. BVN has a dividend yield of 1.19% and a quarterly payout of 7 cents ($0.28) per share. With a 10-day average volume of 1.3 million shares, BVN has a median price target of $9.20, with a high of $16.86 and a low of $8. The high end of this range would make for an impressive 140% increase from current pricing, and analysts are telling us to buy and hold BVN.

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Endeavour Silver Corp (EXK)

Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK) buys, explores, and develops sites that can produce precious metals in Mexico and Chile. In the two nations, EXK is working on the Terronera and El Compas mines, as well as its Guanacevi and Bolanitos projects. Bradford James Cooke founded EXK on March 11th, 1981, and it operates from its Vancouver, Canada headquarters. EXK is up YTD by 6.33%, and while it may not show figures similar to its peers on the list, its forecasts offer nothing but an upside. With a market cap of $660 million, its TTM revenue is $210 million, from which it profited $6.2 million with a modest 2.95% net margin. EXK has a P/S ratio of 2.85x and a P/B ratio of 2.53x, with forecasted 1-year EPS growth of 175% and 5-year EPS growth of 1,249%. At its most recent earnings call, it exceeded analysts’ EPS projections by 55.06% and revenue by 3.72%. EXK is expected to show $55.2 million in sales for the current quarter with a $0.04 EPS. With a 10-day average trading volume of 2.86 million shares, analysts have assigned EXK a median price target of $5.37, with a high of $6 and a low of $4.11. Even the low end of this range would give EXK over a 19% price jump from where it sits currently, and its high mark would represent a more than 74% increase. The analysts largely agree; for EXK, they tell us to buy and hold.

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– Adam @ Wall St. Watchdogs

3 Lithium Stocks to Buy Now for Huge Long-Term Returns

Editorial Staff

May 15, 2023

Demand for the raw element lithium has increased dramatically because of the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, as it happens to be a core element in creating the cars’ batteries. This has made the market attractive to investors, despite ups and downs. Regardless, the lithium business has not only seen a rise in demand but is expected to proliferate in the next few years. So, investors willing to be patient and get in now while it’s still early can certainly enjoy stable profits, especially in the long term.

All of the current indicators point to further growth in lithium mining equities over the next decade, and the appetite for the transition to electric vehicles shows no signs of dying off. In determining whether or not lithium is a suitable investment for you, it helps to be familiar with the market and who the prominent players are. For today’s list, my aim is to help out with that.

I’ve landed on three lithium equities offering promising long-term returns, and I’m anxious to pique your interest. I’ve accounted for business performance, of course, and the Street’s top analysts are also on board; buy and hold these time-sensitive tickers:

Livent Corp (LTHM)

Livent Corp. (LTHM) manufactures lithium compounds used in high-performance applications and does so on a global scale. LTHM’s lithium hydroxide, butyllithium, and pure lithium metal are used in electric vehicle batteries and other performance-related fields. LTHM was founded in 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, where its headquarters remain. Currently up YTD by 28.33%, LTHM has a market cap of $4.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.79x, a forward P/E of 11.59x, a PEG (price-earnings-growth) ratio of 0.42x, and a D/E (debt to equity) of 15.52%. With a TTM revenue of $923 million at $1.62, LTHM profited $335 million over the same period with a 36.30% net margin. Earnings-wise, LTHM most recently beat analysts’ EPS and revenue projections by 57.53% and 10.24%, respectively. LTHM shows YOY growth in critical areas such as revenue (+76.66%), net income (+45.79%), EPS (+96.43%), net profit margin (+22.17%), and operating income (+214.64%). LTHM has an operating free cash flow of $546 million and a 10-day average trading volume of 4.05 million shares. LTHM has a median price target of $31, with a high of $45 and a low of $23, representing the potential for a 76.50% price jump from its current status. LTHM gets 13 buy ratings and 7 hold ratings.

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Albemarle Corp (ALB)

Albemarle Corp. (ALB) develops, manufactures, and markets chemicals for purposes ranging from various consumer electronics to construction and medicine. ALB‘s robust lithium segment successfully produces lithium carbonate, chloride, and hydroxide. It also deals in bromine and hydro-processing catalysts for clean fuel. ALB was founded in Charlotte, NC, in 1993. Considered undervalued and down YTD by 10.31%, ALB has a $20.6 billion market cap and a $22.25 billion enterprise value. ALB shows a TTM revenue of $8.77 billion at an astounding EPS of 31.18 per share, from which it profited $3.68 billion via a 41.89% net margin, and it offers an ROE of 49.18%. ALB has a P/E ratio of 7.57x, a forward P/E of 6.57x, and a PEG ratio of 0.32x. Recently surpassing analysts’ EPS forecasts by 46.59%, ALB has an operating free cash flow of $2.42 billion. ALB has a dividend yield of 0.82% and a quarterly payout of 40 cents ($1.60/yr) per share. With a 10-day average volume of 2.9 million shares, ALB has a median price target of $255, with a high of $360 and a low of $360, suggesting a potential price upside of over 85%. Analysts have collectively marked ALB with 17 buy ratings and 9 hold ratings.

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Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)

Lithium Americas Inc. (LAC) is a resource corporation focusing on the development of lithium. Thacker Pass and Cauchar-Olaroz are two of LAC’s current initiatives. Vancouver, Canada, has been home to LAC‘s headquarters since it was founded on November 27th, 2007, by Raymond Edward Flood, Jr. General Motors (GM) recently invested $650 million in LAC to speed up the development of the Thacker Pass project, North America’s largest lithium mine to date. LAC has so much momentum right now that, although its stock is up YTD by 15.65%, it still sits near the bottom of its existing 52-week price range, leaving a positive outlook and growth potential. LAC has a market cap of $3.5 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.45x, a D/E (debt to equity) of 26.39%, and YOY (year-over-year) growth in EPS (+179.28%) and net income (+26.84%). With a 10-day average trading volume of 1.51 million shares, analysts have assigned LAC a median price target of $37, with a high of $42.50 and a low of $26. This leaves only room for upside; even the low mark would give LAC a nearly 19% price increase, while its high-end would take it to over 94%. Analysts have weighed in, and LAC boasts an uncontested 14 buy ratings.

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Weekly Radar: Our Top Picks for The Days Ahead

Editorial Staff

May 14, 2023

Despite a mid-week rally, Stocks ended last week with marginal changes as the first quarter earnings season began to wind down. While the S&P 500 and the Dow experienced slight weekly declines, the Nasdaq managed to secure a modest gain.

As we gear up for another week of trading, all eyes will be on major retailers as they prepare to release their quarterly reports. Target, Home Depot, Walmart, and other prominent companies are set to unveil their performance in the coming days. We’ll also get an update on consumer spending on Tuesday as the Census Bureau reports retail sales for April. Additionally, market watchers can expect several updates on the housing market including the latest data on building permits, housing starts, existing home sales, and the NAHB’s Housing Market Index for May.

For those determined to stay ahead of the game in the investment world, our weekly stock watchlist offers the perfect solution. Our team of expert analysts diligently scours the market to bring you the three most compelling stocks that demand your attention in the coming week. Our first recommendation is a company that’s coming off of a hot quarter and upped its second quarter and full year guidance.

Canadian National Railway (CNI)

There’s nothing new or flashy about transportation stocks. That said, transportation stocks remain integral to the economy, contributing more than 5% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) annually, or about $1.3 trillion. Transportation stocks tend to be mature and established companies with a track record of delivering strong earnings growth and returns to shareholders.

Canadian National Railway is one such name. The railway operator serves all of Canada and the midwestern U.S. and reported record first-quarter revenue of $4.31 billion due largely to strong grain shipments and elevated oil prices. Earnings per share also grew 38% in Q1 to $1.82 from $1.32 a year earlier, and beat the $1.72 consensus forecast of analysts surveyed by Refinitiv.

Also encouraging was the fact that the company raised its full-year 2023 guidance, forecasting EPS growth in the mid-single digits. CNI also raised its quarterly dividend nearly 10% to 79 cents per share, equating to a current yield of around 2%. CNI stock price has been flat over the past year, offering a nice entry point. Over the past five years, the company’s share price is up 52%.

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Taiwan Semiconductor’s (TSM)

For market participants looking to strengthen their portfolios through diversification or create new avenues to explosive growth, stocks with global exposure can be an excellent addition. Taiwan Semiconductor is attractive for multiple reasons aside from its geographical diversification of its production outside Taiwan, including its strong margins, the secular growth of the chip industry, and its attractive valuation. share price has been on the rise after hitting a two-year low in October due to a sharp slowdown in global chip demand. Still down more than 35% from its January 2021 peak, anyone on the sidelines might consider now an appropriate time to strike. “Only a small number of companies can amass the capital to deliver semiconductors, which are increasingly central to people’s lives,” said Tom Russo, a partner at Gardner, Russo & Quinn.

TSM is currently trading more than 15% below its 52-week high, and well below its all-time from early 2022, making this an attractive deep-discount play. P/E values have ranged between 9.3 and 40.5 over the last five years, so the stock is at an attractive entry point currently at just thirteen times price to earnings.

Analysts see earnings growth of 25.3% next year, leveling off to around 21.5% a year over the next five years. TSM has outperformed the S&P 500 by an average of 8.4% per year over the last five years.

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Amazon.com (AMZN)

Amazon.com stock is still down by a whopping 40% from its all-time high of $186, reached in mid-2021. But its long-term thesis remains sound, and cost-cutting efforts can help position the company to bounce back when conditions improve.

In March, Amazon announced plans to cut 9,000 white-collar employees, mainly from the cloud, advertising, and HR units. The cuts follow an earlier round of layoffs that eliminated more than 18,000 positions. Cost-cutting can create sustainable value for investors because Amazon’s macroeconomic challenges (such as inflation) look temporary.

A potential long-term growth driver is Amazon’s new initiative called project Kuiper. The company plans to launch a fleet of Low Earth Orbit satellites designed to provide affordable broadband connections around the world starting in 2024. All in all, there is a lot to be excited about Amazon, and the current stock price weakness looks like an opportunity to buy the dip.

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Three Stocks to Avoid Now

Editorial Staff

May 12, 2023

Seeking out great stocks to buy is important, but identifying quality investments is only half the battle. Many would say it’s just as essential for investors to know which stocks to steer clear of. A losing stock can eat away at your precious long-term returns. By taking a proactive approach to avoiding losing stocks, you can set yourself up for greater success in your investing journey.

Even the best gardens need pruning and our team has spotted a few stocks that seem like prime candidates for selling or avoiding. Read on to find out why we believe these particular stocks are poor investment choices and learn how to apply our analysis to your own portfolio management strategy…

Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI)

The photovoltaic specialist obviously carries significant implications for the solar energy industry. With society gravitating toward clean and renewable energy solutions, ASTI should be enjoying extraordinary relevance. Unfortunately, its narrative hasn’t been so fortunate. Year to date, ASTI share price is down 83%. In the trailing year, it’s down almost 97%. Glaringly, its three-year revenue growth rate sits at 90.3% below parity. Profit margins have slipped to ridiculously negative rates while the balance sheet is a mess. Gurufocus.com warns that Ascent solar is a possible value trap.

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Adeia (ADEA)

Adeia is an intellectual property licensing firm with a fairly low forward dividend yield of 1.89%. Taking into account downside risk, questionable whether the company can maintain its current rate of payout. Sell-side analysts anticipate ADEA’s earnings will fall by nearly 30% this year. If management’s plan to maximize its portfolio fails, not only could its payout get cut to ribbons. This may result in a steady decline for ADEA stock as well.

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Meta Materials (MMAT)

Semiconductor company Meta Materials develops and produces functional materials and nanocomposites, particularly in lithium battery materials. The micro-cap company is losing far more money than it’s bringing in. In the fourth quarter MMAT reported revenues of $1.4 million and operating expenses of $24.8 million. The company posted a net earnings loss of $79.1 million for the entire year.

Not to mention, the company is embroiled in litigation on accusations of involvement in “spoofing, naked short selling, market manipulation, and fraud.” Meta Materials share price is down 81% this year, falling to less than 25 cents per share.

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Three Promising Stocks from the Online Security Industry

Editorial Staff

May 11, 2023

One of the biggest threats to corporate America is ransomware. The growing possibility of losing access to essential or confidential digital property is a nightmarish scenario for executives as the financial consequences can be enormous. But it’s not just major companies that are at risk. We are all threatened with the loss of personal data security as hackers continue to develop new ways to exploit networks, software, and the array of evolving technology services. As the world advances to become more digitized, so too do its threats.

According to Global Newswire, the global network security market size reached a valuation of $20.30 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow from USD 22.60 billion in 2022 to USD 53.11 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 13% during the forecast period. The emergence of several startups and the rising adoption of 5G services are expected to boost the market growth.

Online security is a young, quickly evolving industry. Competition is heavy in the space and demand continues to grow faster in both volume and complexity. Not all companies from the burgeoning subsector are set to last. In this article our team examines three attractive tickers set to benefit as demand for protections from cyber abuses continues to grow.

Palo Alto Network Inc. (PANW)

Palo Alto Network Inc. is a leader in the cybersecurity industry across 13 different categories. For eleven years straight the company has been named as a market leader in network firewalls by leading research and advisory company, Gartner.

The company is coming off a fiscal 2023 second quarter (ended Jan. 31) where demand for its solutions appeared to accelerate. In Q2, the number of deals Palo Alto closed that were worth $10 million or more soared by 144% year over year, which is clear evidence of that demand. And the company has accelerated its innovation flywheel with $1 billion in research and development spending over the last 12 months, which is up to five times more than some of its competitors have spent.

Palo Alto ended Q2 with $8.8 billion in remaining performance obligations (RPOs), up 39% year over year, which was faster than its 38% growth rate in the first quarter. It’s the key number to watch because it represents the company’s pipeline of work, which is expected to convert into revenue over time.

Of the 43 analysts who cover Palo Alto Networks stock, 34 of them have given it the highest possible buy rating. None of the analysts currently recommend selling.

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CrowdStrike (CRWD)

Investors have been pouring into rapidly developing AI tech names over the past few months and this is likely just the beginning. According to Grand View Research, the global artificial intelligence market reached a valuation of $136.55 billion in 2022. It’s projected that by 2030 the industry will command a revenue of nearly $1.9 trillion.

Anyone looking to profit from the paradigm shift may be wondering which companies stand to gain the most as breakthrough advancements are made in the industry. Today we’ll look at a Buy rated standout from the burgeoning AI group with an average projected upside of more than 40%.

With cyber threats materializing all the time, cybersecurity technology specialists, CrowdStrike is one of the most relevant AI stocks to buy. After losing nearly half of its value in 2022, CRWD is up 6% this year. Of 42 analysts offering a recommendation for the stock, 38 have an optimistic view, yielding a consensus Strong Buy assessment. In addition, their average price target stands at $166.88, implying an upside potential of over 40%. Therefore, CRWD is one of the top AI stocks to buy.

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Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH)

Booz Allen Hamilton is one of the world’s largest providers of cybersecurity solutions. Specializing in marketing cybersecurity products that are produced by other companies, nearly every U.S. federal, intelligence and defense agency uses its services. In other words, Booz Allen is poised to scoop up a significant portion of the whopping 15.6 billion that the U.S. is expected to spend on cybersecurity in 2023.

For its fiscal 2023 second quarter, ended September 30, revenue surged 9.16% year over year to $2.3 billion, while its net income jumped an impressive 10.4% to $170.93 million. Booz Allen reported quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $1.13 per share. The company raised its full-year EPS view to $4.24-$4.50 from $4.15 – $4.45 Wall Street is expecting $4.88 EPS for the full year indicating a reasonable forward P/E of 24 times.

Cowen analyst Cai von Rumohr recently raised the firm’s price target on BAH to $123 from $109 after hosting the company at the firm’s London Industrials & Renewables Summit and coming away with a favorable outlook, driven by continued demand tailwinds and an easing labor market.

The current consensus recommendation is to Buy BAH. A median price target of $115 implies a 21% upside. The stock comes along with a 1.66% dividend yield.

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3 Oil Stocks w/ Dividends & Upside to Buy and Hold Now!

Editorial Staff

May 11, 2023

Today, we’ll look at stocks representing firms in the oil/natural gas sector. These businesses locate, extract, process, and provide the economy with oil, natural gas, and NGLs (natural gas liquids). The worth of their undeveloped oil and gas reserves contributes significantly to their overall value. Oil has seen some good runs on the stock exchange recently. Companies have continued to invest in supply, and even with the transition to electric vehicles, daily usage levels will likely remain stable for many years.

As offshore production increases, the industry shift tells us that oilfield services businesses can make for ideal long-term growth bets. U.S. oil corporations continue to practice caution with their financial resources. They understandably fear a price drop similar to the one that occurred between mid-2014 and 2016, which led several oil producers and others in the industry to declare bankruptcy. However, worries fade as drillers and service providers make larger in-house investments. Several of these oil companies will proceed with their projects and are likely to see success despite volatility in commodity prices. Let’s not forget, either, that these firms tend to offer robust quarterly dividend payouts.

Let’s look at three oil stocks that I like right now. I picked these from the pack while looking for strong earnings, growth, sustainability, and analyst sentiment— they’re telling us to buy:

EOG Resources Inc. (EOG)

EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) is an American energy company engaged in oil exploration. EOG operates in Delaware and is headquartered in the Heritage Plaza building in Houston, TX. EOG is well-ranked on the Fortune 500 and on the Forbes Global 2000. EOG was founded in 1999 by Mark G. Papa. Nearing the bottom of its 52-week range and down by 11.73% YTD, EOG has a market cap of $67.2 billion. EOG shows TTM revenue of $25.6 billion at $13.21 per share, from which it profited $7.8 billion through its 30.28% net margin. EOG has a P/E ratio of 7.14x, most recently beating analysts’ EPS and revenue projections by 8.08% and 14.83%, respectively. EOG boasts year-over-year growth in EPS (+414.93%), net income (+418.72%), and profit margin (+528.35%). EOG presently has a dividend yield of 2.89%, with a quarterly payout of 83 cents ($3.30/yr) per share. With a 10-day average trading volume of 3.48 million shares, EOG has a median price target of $146, with a high of $171 and a low of $115. This represents a potential price increase of almost 50%; the analyst consensus gives EOG 27 buy ratings and 6 hold ratings.

BP PLC (BP)

BP plc (BP) is a multinational oil and gas company. BP is regarded as one of the oil “supermajors” and is one of the world’s largest companies measured by revenues and profits. BP was founded on April 14th, 1909, in London, United Kingdom, by William Knox D’Arcy and Charles Greenway, and it is headquartered in London, U.K. BP stock is currently up YTD by 5.98%; it has a market cap of $108 billion, an enterprise value of $140 billion, and a safe beta score of 0.73. BP reports a TTM revenue of $248 billion at $8.40 per share, offering an ROE (return on equity) percentage of 38.67%. BP has a P/E ratio of 20.63x, a forward P/E of 6x, a P/S (price to sales) ratio of 0.48x, and a P/B (price to book) of 1.60x. At its last earnings call, BP surpassed analysts’ EPS projection by a 17.55% margin and shows year-over-year growth in revenue (+14.27%), EPS (+193.27%), net income (+140.32%), and profit margin (+135.28%). BP has a dividend yield of 4.28%, with a quarterly payout of 40 cents ($1.60/yr) per share. With a 10-day average volume of 10.27 million shares, BP has been assigned a median price target of $45.61, with a high of $74.76 and a low of $40, representing a potential 102% price jump. BP has 19 buy ratings and 12 hold ratings.

Schlumberger NV (SLB)

Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB) is an oilfield services company. As of 2022, SLB was noted as the world’s largest offshore drilling company and the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor by revenue. SLB was founded in 1926 in Paris, France, by the Schlumberger brothers Conrad and Marcel, and is currently headquartered in Houston, TX. SLB, considered undervalued by some on Wall Street, is currently down by 12.81% YTD. SLB has a market cap of around $70 billion and an enterprise value of $81.3 billion. SLB shows $29.8 billion in TTM revenue at $2.68 per share, making a $3.4 billion profit with a net margin of 12.21%. SLB has a P/E ratio of 18.5x, a forward P/E of 16.5x, and a PEG ratio of 1.12x. SLB has had success with its earnings reports, most recently surpassing analysts’ projections for EPS and revenue by 3.67% and 3.76%, respectively— the quarter prior, by margins of 4.90% and 1.17%. SLB has an operating free cash flow of $3.92 billion and a 10-day average trading volume of 9.27 million shares. SLB has a dividend yield of 2.15%, with a quarterly payout of 25 cents ($1.00/yr) per share. SLB has a median price target of $65, with a high of $75 and a low of $49, representing a potential price increase of 61%. Analysts are bullish on this one; SLB has 30 buy ratings and 2 hold ratings.

– Adam @ Wall St. Watchdogs

Three Promising Biotech Stocks to Watch for Rapid Growth

Editorial Staff

May 10, 2023

Biotech, defined as using technology to change, manipulate, and harness biological processes to fulfill a medical need, has vast and diverse applications ranging from genetically modifying foods to creating vaccines. Despite being a relatively new industry, biotech has rapidly evolved into one of healthcare’s most innovative and important sectors. Generally speaking, biotech stocks offer investors an excellent opportunity for significant upside success. Grand View Research reports that the global market size for the industry was $1.02 trillion in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9% from 2022 to 2030, reaching $3.88 trillion by the end of the forecasted period.

While biotech stocks saw a dip earlier this year due to market uncertainties, the sector is once again regaining popularity as investors seek out growth opportunities. With renewed optimism in the market, there’s no better time to explore the potential of investing in biotech.

In this watchlist, we focus on highlighting three biotech stocks that, for various reasons, offer a compelling narrative for investors. Although the sector can be volatile, careful analysis of the biotech industry can help investors find promising opportunities. So, let’s take a closer look at some of the most exciting and promising biotech stocks to buy.

CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP)

CRISPR Therapeutics is a leading gene editing company on the brink of commercializing the first-ever CRISPR gene therapy this year. The therapy will act as a functional cure for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia, with a high probability of success. As such, the risk/reward scenario for the stock is attractive, considering the potential for a transformational year ahead.

On April 3, the company announced that it had completed the rolling biologics license applications (BLAs) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The BLAs seek to gain approval for the investigational treatment exagamglogene autotemcel in order to treat sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia.

CRSP is up 23% year to date and has an average price target of $84.19 among all 26 analysts with coverage of the stock. That implies an upside of about 67%. Shares rose this week by about 12% as a result of a more than 60,000 share purchase by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest.

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Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR)

Kymera Therapeutics is a promising example of a biotech stock worth considering, with the market showing faith in its potential. KYMR’s share price has gained over 25% since the start of the year.

Zooming out, KYMR has lost 17% of its value over the past 12 months, but it has been forming a series of higher lows since June of last year. Moreover, the company enjoys a strong balance sheet, with a cash-to-debt ratio of 23.49 times and an equity-to-asset ratio of 0.81 times, both of which outperform the majority of its peers.

Analysts have a consensus moderate buy rating on KYMR, with an average price target of $58, suggesting an upside potential of almost 87%.

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Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM)

Axsome Therapeutics has two approved drugs on the market. Sunosi, a dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and the only one of its kind to treat narcolepsy, and Auvelity, a fast-acting oral treatment for depression, also the first of its kind. The latter launched in October and is being evaluated to treat agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease and to help people quit smoking. For the treatment of central nervous system disorders and two others, it plans to submit for FDA approval this year.

Share price sank more than 10% last month following the release of disappointing fourth-quarter earnings. The company incurred an adjusted loss of $1.28 per share and generated $24.4 million in revenues. Spending was up 227% year over year. But this increase was due to higher commercial activities for Sunosi and Auvelity, including sales force onboarding and marketing spending, which should pay off in the coming quarters.

Other potential tailwinds include Axsome’s two other drugs — AXS-07 for treating migraines and AXS-14 for fibromyalgia — that it plans to submit for FDA approval this year.

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Weekly Radar: Our Top Picks for The Coming Week

Editorial Staff

May 7, 2023

Despite Friday’s rally, The major indices posted modest weekly declines following less than inspiring comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding the course of interest rate hikes. The S&P 500 and the Dow fell roughly 1% and the Nasdaq was essentially flat. Although stocks made sizable daily movements in the latest week, they’ve traded in a relatively narrow range since early April.

With around 85% of S&P 500 companies having reported first-quarter results so far, key metrics this earnings season have come in better than their one-year averages, according to FactSet. The research firm also reports that the overall earnings outlook for full-year 2023 has improved in recent weeks. In the coming days we can expect earnings from PayPal, Airbnb, Disney, Electronic Arts, and automakers Toyota and Honda, among others.

Market participants will also be tuned in for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report scheduled to be released on Wednesday to find out whether the recent moderation in inflation extended into April. In March, inflation fell to a 5.0% annual rate from 6.0% the previous month, bringing inflation to the lowest level in nearly two years.

For anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to investments our weekly stock watchlist is the perfect way to do just that. Our team of expert analysts scours the market to bring you the three top stocks that you need to be watching in the coming week. Don’t miss this week’s picks – click this link to access our latest watchlist now!

2022’s energy sector tailwinds will be almost impossible to replicate. Still, certain sparks – including China’s reopening, continued conflict in Ukraine and possibility of more surprise output cut announcements from OPEC+ – could sustain a floor under oil prices. While the odds are against energy repeating as the S&P leader this year, there is reason to believe energy still has more gas in the tank. Our first recommendation lets you profit from energy sector tailwinds without having to pick individual stocks.

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE)

The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund is the largest energy ETF on the market by far. At $38 billion, XLE has roughly 5x as much in assets under management than No. 2, the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) ~$8 billion in assets under management.

XLE, which will celebrate its 25th birthday next December, is pretty cut-and-dry. It’s a collection of the energy-sector stocks found within the S&P 500. In other words, you’re getting a concentrated heap of big, blue-chip, U.S.-based oil-and-gas exposure. The fund is weighted by market cap, which means the bigger the stock, the larger the stake. Currently its positions in Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) combined account for well over 40% of XLE’s assets. So if concentration is a concern, a different strategy may be more appropriate. The fund has a desirable 0.10% expense ratio and offers a 3.8% dividend yield.

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LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA)

San Diego-based independent investment advisory LPL Financial generates revenue through a small percentage of the fees and commissions of the 21,000 financial advisors using its technology. In other words, it makes a little from a lot of advisors.

In the first quarter LPL added $21 billion in net new assets, an annualized organic growth rate of 7.5%. Additionally, it recently made two strategic acquisitions for around $150 million, providing a sizeable boost to the number of advisors using its products and services. As of March 31, 2023, LPL Financial’s total brokerage and advisory assets were $1,175.2 billion.The current consensus among 15 polled analysts is to Buy LPLA, with no recommendations in the group. A median price target of $242.50 leaves room for a 27% upside.

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Microvast Holdings, Inc. (MVST)

Headquartered in Stafford, Texas, Microvast Holdings, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures various Li-ion battery solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company’s continued focus on R&D and technology investments offers improved battery performance at highly competitive prices. Microvast’s MV-C Gen 4 high-energy lithium-ion battery packs have been specifically designed for commercial vehicle applications, offering a high energy density of 53.5Ah, a long cycle life of 5,000+ cycles, and a modular pack design for easy installation.

“Microvast’s high-performance battery technologies provide the required high energy density, enabling us to deliver the high power and performance our industrial vehicles require to move heavy loads and perform demanding industrial applications,” explained Sven Woyciniuk, Head of Electrical Engineering at MAFI & TREPEL.

Analysts are only starting to take notice of MVST, with only two covering the stock. Nonetheless, both analysts see the stock as a Strong Buy and see a median increase of nearly 600% over the next twelve months. Microvast is a speculative play and may not be for everyone. Investors with a high tolerance for risk may want to consider this ticker for potential 6x gains.

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Three Mining Stocks w/ Upside Potential & Dividends

Editorial Staff

May 7, 2023

Today, investors could find success in buying stocks in the mining industry, given not only recent market behavior but the fact that we will never have a problem with a demand for energy— it has been and will remain a potent force on our stock exchange, some of them very profitable. For this list, I looked through a lot of individual mining stocks. Gold excites me too, for instance, and I’ll probably be taking a look at gold very soon. I found some favorites in the coal mining industry, so I thought I’d embrace coal in particular. With further research, I was a little surprised to learn there are still great opportunities in coal. Having been a crucial energy resource and vital to the economy throughout our country’s history, the U.S. still relies on coal as an energy source today, and more so than one would think.

Coal is, in ways, the most important energy source for creating and powering electricity, utilizing iron and steel, and cement on a global scale, making it a focal point in matters concerning not only climate change but energy in general. Additionally, it produces the most carbon dioxide emissions of any major energy source. While are climate and energy goals are firmly in place, numerous countries have increased their reliance on coal as a result of the continuing energy crisis. Why? Well, it’s reliable. It stands to reason, then, that its stock would be performing well, and that it would be considered naturally stable. That just happens to be the case in this instance.

That said, join me while I break down the three mining stocks I like best, accounting for overall performance. The analysts agree, and are telling us to buy these timely tickers:

CONSOL Energy Inc (CEIX)

Founded in 1894 and presently headquartered in Canonsburg, PA, CONSOL Energy Inc. (CEIX) is a global miner of bituminous coal, and is responsible for the extraction, preparation, and marketing of said coal to manufacturers and refineries. CEIX has a market cap of $2.04 billion, while its stock is down -6.52% YTD. CEIX has trailing-twelve month revenue of $2.3 billion at an EPS of $13.05, from which it profited $467 million, with a 25.34% margin. CEIX has a P/E of 4.57x, a forward P/E of 2.76x, showing YOY revenue and EPS growth of +80.10% and +64.50%, respectively. CEIX has a dividend yield of 7.38%, with a quarterly payout of $1.10 ($4.40/yr) per share. Analysts give CEIX a median price target of $80, with a high of $84 and a low of $75. With even its low point representing upside, the median indicates a +31.67% jump from its current price. Analysts are uncontested in their buy rating for CEIX.

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Teck Resources Ltd (TECK)

Teck Resources Ltd. (TECK) explores Asia, North America, and Europe in search of natural resources, which it also produces. TECK‘s output consists of steelmaking coal, along with copper, lead, silver, chemicals, fertilizers, and more. TECK was established in Vancouver in 1913. TECK looks to be one of the safer, stabler options among its peers, with a P/E of 7.75x, a P/S (price to sales) ratio of 1.83x, trailing twelve month revenue of $17.3 billion, profiting $4.09 billion with a net margin of 23.50%. TECK boasts operating cash flow of $8 billion, and levered free cash flow of $845 million. TECK has a dividend yield of 0.85% yield, with a quarterly payout of 9 cents ($0.36/yr) per share. Analysts have tagged TECK with a median price target of $49.51, with a high of $55.38 and a low of $42. This represents upside potential of 30% over TECK’s most recent price, and analysts are in agreement regarding its buy rating.

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Ramaco Resources Inc (METC)

Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) is in the business of selling, developing, and operating metallurgical coal, servicing the U.S. primarily. METC was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY. METC’s stock has performed pretty well when taking into account that it’s down YTD, at the very bottom of its 52-week range. METC has a market cap of roughly $378 million, a beta score of 1.11, a P/E ratio of 3.25x, and a forward P/E of 2.56x. With a return on equity margin of 44.61%, METC reports about $565 million in TTM revenue—almost $200 million more than its valuation—at $2.59 per share, from which it profited $116 million with a net profit margin of 20.51%. METC has a dividend yield of 5.88%, with a quarterly payout of 12 cents ($0.48/yr) per share. METC shows forecasted 5-year EPS growth of +35.23%, and has a median price target of $12, with a high of $13 and a low of $10. This represents a potential price upside of anywhere from 39% to 51% for METC, and its robust buy rating has earned our attention.

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Special Report: Three Very Bright Gold Stocks to Buy Now and Hold!

Editorial Staff

May 7, 2023

Gold is one of the first known forms of currency and has long been a reputable asset. It has its believers and skeptics among investors, but few would argue against its worth in the overall market, where it acts as a store of value unlike any other asset. No matter your stance on the precious metal, experts agree that gold equities can always add value to a diverse portfolio. Exactly how good of an inflation hedge is gold? That’s debatable, but its consistency in value and overall stability certainly can’t be denied.

Buying and keeping actual gold is a difficult and costly endeavor. For this reason, diversifying into gold stocks is a smart move for individual investors who want exposure to the market. Strong fundamentals and excellent value are indicators of the finest gold stocks, which is what we always try to focus on when looking at precious metals (or any type of investment opportunity, for that matter). It’s helpful when our favorite gold tickers pay dividends, too, because the payouts are usually pretty consistent.

For today’s purposes, I’m looking at gold stocks that, whether engaging more in mining or royalties, are up YTD (some recently hitting 52-week highs) while still boasting upside potential, decent dividends, and strong analyst sentiment. Let’s have a look:

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (OR)

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (OR) focuses on acquiring, mining, and exploring a variety of precious metals, as well as dealing in gold royalties and streaming. OR has a stake in the Malartic mine in Canada. Montreal, Canada, was the birthplace of OR on April 29th, 2014. OR is up YTD by 45.69%, yet still shows a price upside to be had and a 0.65 beta score. OR has a market cap of just over $3 billion and shows TTM revenue of $217 million at $0.35 per share, profiting $149 million via a 68.74% net margin. OR shows very positive YOY growth in revenue (+22.18%), EPS (+192.31%), net income (+205.78%), and net profit margin (+186.56%). For its last two earnings reports, OR exceeded analysts’ EPS projections by wide margins— most recently by 45.75% and by 49.55% the quarter prior. OR has a dividend yield of 0.94%, with a quarterly payout of 5 cents ($0.20/yr) per share. With a 10-day average trading volume of 1.03 million shares, OR has a median price target of $20.06, with a high of $22.33 and a low of $14, representing a potential 27% jump from its current pricing. Analysts also give OR 11 buy ratings and one hold rating.

OR (Year-to-Date)

Franco-Nevada Corp (FNV)

Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV) is a Canadian mining, royalty, and streaming firm situated in Toronto, Ontario. FNV was founded in 1986. FNV has a broad portfolio of cash-flow-generating assets centered on the gold industry. The New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange both host stock trading for FNV, which is currently up YTD by 16.07%. FNV, which recently hit a new 52-week high, boasts a 0.29 beta and a market cap nearing $30 billion. FNV has a TTM revenue of $1.71 billion, from which it made $1.14 billion in net income at an EPS of $3.64 per share. For the current quarter, FNV is forecasted to show $336.1 million in sales at 91 cents per share. With a 10-day average trading volume of 543,000+ shares, FNV shows quarterly EPS and revenue growth of 15.06% and 21.65%, respectively. FNV has an annual dividend yield of 0.87%, with a quarterly payout of 35 cents ($1.40/yr) per share. FNV has a median price target of $162.50, with a high of $190 and a low of $127. The high end of this range would represent an almost 20% upside, and analysts are a little split; FNV has 6 buy ratings and 4 hold ratings.

FNV (Year-to-Date)

Newmont Corporation (NEM)

Newmont Corporation (NEM) is a well-regarded American gold mining firm. NEM mines more gold than any other mine in the world. NEM has successfully operated gold mines in a large number of countries spanning the globe. William Thompson founded NEM in 1921, and it is based in Denver, Colorado. NEM

isn’t on quite the rally its peers on this list seem to be on and sits at the bottom half of its 52-week range, but the stock is up YTD by 4.66%. While it’s considered undervalued, it comes with an attractive 0.35 beta figure, a market cap of over $39 billion, a forward P/E (price to earnings) ratio of 21.89x, a D/E (debt to equity) percentage of 31.58%, and TTM revenue of $11.57 billion. NEM most recently surpassed Wall Street analysts’ EPS projection by a 24.80% margin and shows $3 billion in operating free cash flow. NEM is forecasted to post $3 billion in sales for the present quarter, with an EPS of $0.53 per share. NEM has an annual dividend yield of 3.24% and a quarterly payout of 40 cents ($1.60/yr) per share. With a 10-day average trading volume of 6.97 million shares, NEM has been assigned a median price target of $60, with a high of $69.31 and a low of $42.61. The high mark of this price range would give NEM a more than 40% price leap, and analysts seem to agree that it is a ticker we should probably already own— hence, perhaps, NEM’s 12 buy ratings and 9 hold ratings.

NEM (Year-to-Date)

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