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Grab These Gold Equities NOW to Ease Recession Concerns

May 22, 2023

Gold is currently approaching all-time highs, and analysts think it will surge further amid economic turmoil and a looming recession. To maintain protracted stability and consistency, gold can certainly act as a good portfolio insurance policy against other industries and their unpredictability. Analysts aren’t the only ones who are suddenly so bullish, either. A recent Gallup poll shows that you and I love gold too.

According to the poll, 26% of Americans felt that gold was the best long-term investment—nearly doubling the 15% who believed so in 2022—while individual stocks or equities were chosen as the essential holding by only 18% of those polled. This is the first instance since 2013 that Americans’ sentiment for individual equities has been lower than that regarding gold. Both were placed second behind real estate. What’s exciting about this is that there are at least a handful of ways to invest in gold, whether it be through ETFs, gold royalty firms, mining companies, or owning physical gold bullion. It’s fascinating to me that many nations still keep gold in vaults to prepare for hard times while also protecting its value as a tangible asset. And, as I touched on in the opening paragraph, that value is nearing an all-time record.

Moving on, I’ve found three gold stocks that each have something special to offer. With hints of a recession on the way, now is the time for those looking to invest. Let’s have a look:

Sandstorm Gold Ltd (SAND)

Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND) purchases gold and other precious metals through contracts and royalties. Nolan Watson and David I. Awram founded SAND on March 23rd, 2007, and it is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. SAND‘s stock has risen 12.6% in the past three months, compared to a 2% rise in the S&P 500. With a $1.6 billion market cap and a 0.71 beta score, SAND has a P/E ratio of 17x, a P/B ratio of 1.21x, and a PEG ratio of 1.9x. At its most recent earnings call, analysts forecasted SAND’s EPS to be $0.03, while it reported $0.09, surprising by a 200% margin. SAND shows healthy YOY growth in revenue (+24.36%), net income (+71.41%), and net profit margin (+37.93%), while it has 3-5 year forecasted EPS growth of 56.9%. SAND has a dividend yield of 1.03% and a $0.07 annual payout, with a 78.28% payout ratio. With a 10-day average volume of 2.27 million shares, SAND has a median price target of $8.33, with a high of $9.28 and a low of $6.50, allowing room for a more than 73% potential price jump from its current position. Analysts, collectively, have awarded SAND 10 buy rating.

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McEwen Mining Inc (MUX)

McEwen Mining, Inc. (MUX) is a company that produces and explores precious and base metals. MUX operates through the following regional segments: Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Los Azules. MUX was founded on July 24th, 1979, in Toronto, Canada, and is headquartered there to this day. With a positive SMA and its stock being up by 34.98% YTD, MUX has a market cap of $385.5 million and an enterprise value of $411 million, showing TTM asset growth of 53% and TTM revenue of $119 million at $2.51 per share. MUX has a P/S ratio of 2.5x, a P/B ratio of 1.18x, and a low D/E of 16.46%. MUX most recently surpassed analysts’ revenue projections for Q1 2023 by 15.71% and shows YOY revenue growth of 36.06%. With a 10-day average trading volume of 386,750 shares, MUX has an analyst-assigned median price target of $11.25, with a high of $18.50 and a low of $10.75. The momentum for MUX is remarkable; even its low-end price of $10.75 would be a 36% price increase, while its high point offers a 134% price jump. MUX is what I would very much consider an under-the-radar stock. MUX has 4 analyst buy ratings.

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Gold Royalty Corp (GROY)

Gold Royalty Corp. (GROY) is a precious metals-focused royalty firm that gives mining companies financing alternatives. GROY focuses on purchasing royalties at different stages of a given mine’s life cycle to develop a portfolio that provides investors with attractive returns. GROY‘s portfolio includes return royalties varying from 0.5% to 2% on 17 separate gold properties. GROY was founded in 2020 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. GROY’s CEO David Garofalo recently stated with optimism that “Gold Royalty is beginning to see the benefits of key assets commencing and ramping up production.” GROY has a market cap of roughly $301 million, a solid 0.96 beta, a P/B ratio of 0.58x, and TTM revenue of $3.9 million; meanwhile, the stock is down by 10.30% YTD. GROY shows YOY growth in revenue (+43.40%), EPS (+34.61%), net income (+54.93%), and net profit margin (+68.68%). At its most recent quarterly earnings report, it boasted a collective holding of 406,000 ounces of gold. GROY has a dividend yield of 1.91% and a quarterly payout of $0.01 ($0.04/yr) per share. With a 10-day average volume of 442,970 shares, GROY has a median price target of $4.50, with a high of $8.75 and a low of $4. Here’s why I like GROY as much as I do: That median target would put into effect a 115% price increase, while its high mark would hike its price by 318%. Even the lowest end of GROY’s range offers a price upside of over 91% from where it currently sits. GROY has 3 buy ratings and 2 hold ratings.

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Weekly Radar: Our Top Stock Picks for This Week

Editorial Staff

May 21, 2023

Despite looming concerns over the US debt ceiling, stocks edged higher last week, with the S&P 500 breaking through the 4,200 level for the first time since late August. The index’s weekly gain of 1.6% lifted it above a narrow range it had been stuck in since the start of April. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq outperformed for the fourth week in a row with a 2.9% gain, and the Dow added a marginal 0.3%.

In addition to tracking the latest negotiations over the government debt ceiling, market participants will be focused on Wednesday’s release of minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve’s policy meeting that concluded on May 3. Investors will be looking for clues on Fed officials’ current views on whether to pause its rate-hiking cycle or lift rates for the eleventh meeting in a row during the upcoming June 13–14 meeting. We can also expect more earnings results from the retail sector next week, with Costco, Dollar Tree, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Gap, and several others scheduled to report. Notable tech names Nvidia and Zoom Communications are also set to report.

Nvidia (NVDA)

Most tech investors are familiar with the company’s graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming industry. But Nvidia has a myriad of strengths beyond that. Over the years, the company has invested heavily in relevant segments such as AI and machine learning.

Since tech firms tend to be cyclical, NVDA wouldn’t necessarily be the best choice for investors seeking stability. However, it does offer attractive financial metrics. Its three-year revenue growth rate soars above most of the competition at 34.5%, and its book growth rate reached a robust 21.6% during the same period. Plus, the enterprise features a profitable framework. For example, its net margin is 16.19%, ranked better than 67% of semiconductor companies.

The market expects Nvidia to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenue when it reports earnings on May 24. Will the share price move higher before or after the quarterly release? We’ll have to wait and find out.

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Las Vegas Sands (LVS)

With American consumers expected to continue cutting back on discretionary spending in the second half of the year, resourceful investors have taken a shine to leisure names with significant exposure in China, where a robust recovery in travel and tourism spending is underway. As the US consumer softens, Macau-centric Las Vegas Sands has been gaining steam.

While travel restrictions impacted LVS’s Q1 performance, Wall Street is enthusiastic about the company’s performance throughout 2023 and the years ahead. Stifel recently upped its 12-month price target for the stock to $73 from $66 on the attractive risk/reward setup, stating, “If the U.S. consumer does decline, the pent-up demand from China’s and Singapore’s only gaming market should be healthy for another 12 months.”

LVS has risen 23% year to date and currently holds an 80% Buy rating. The pros covering the stock see a 47% upside over the next twelve months, a figure which has risen 10% over the past 30 days.

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iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC)

Energy inflation isn’t a purely American phenomenon. The rest of the world has also suffered from higher oil and gas prices … and many international oil giants have profited along with their U.S. counterparts.

The largest, most liquid fund covering a worldwide spectrum of energy equities is the iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC) – a nearly $2-billion-plus portfolio of 52 companies that dominate global energy production, refining, storage, and other industries. The fund includes both domestic and international stocks. The official breakdown is the U.S. 60%/rest of the world 40%, with the U.K. (12%), Canada (11%), and France (5%) representing the top non-American country weights.

Giants Exxon and Chevron still lead the way here, at 17% and 11%, respectively. But this fund also provides significant exposure to international energy giants, including Britain’s Shell at 8%, BP at 4%, and France’s TotalEnergies at 5%. If you’re looking to defray a bit of geographic risk, IXC is one of the best energy ETFs to do so while still printing a nice profit from higher global commodity prices. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.4% and comes with an attractive 4.7% yield.

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Super-Charge Your Portfolio With These Alternative Energy Power Players

Editorial Staff

May 19, 2023

I’ll get right to it: Why alternative energy? Well, it can’t hurt to at least look at what the U.S. government is doing… They don’t always get things wrong, you know. There is an obvious and inevitable shift — which is already taking place — from fossil fuels to clean energy, and it’s a transition that most of us are on board with. It’s not yet occupying the strongest market sector on Wall Street, which would be an unreasonable presumption, but one thing is for sure: It’s an area of the market that’s growing steadily.

There has been a concerted effort to invest in renewable energy at both the state and federal levels. Billions are available from both the infrastructure spending bill passed in November 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for investments in renewable, or green, energy transmission— a prime example being the construction of new power lines that utilize renewable energy. iShares’ Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) is currently down slightly year-to-date and is actually an ETF that I like as a long-term investment. Today, though, I’ll focus on individual renewable energy equities, each displaying remarkable promise.

Join me in breaking down these three buy-rated alt-energy tickers, which many analysts agree are worth taking a meaningful look at. Well, let’s do just that:

Clearway Energy Inc (CWEN)

Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) operates contractual renewable and conventional power facilities as well as thermal infrastructure assets. CWEN deals with conventional energy generation, thermal energy, and renewable sources such as wind and solar. CWEN was launched on December 20th, 2012, and is based in Princeton, NJ. CWEN is down YTD by 3.42% and trading near the bottom of its 52-week range, leaving

plenty of room for an upswing. With a market cap of roughly $5 billion and a solid 0.84 beta, CWEN most recently exceeded analysts’ revenue projections by 2.77% and shows YOY revenue growth (+34.58%). CWEN has a P/E ratio of 5.7x, a PEG ratio of 2.05x, a P/S ratio of 2.8x, a P/B ratio of 1.65x, and a free cash flow of $628 million. CWEN has a dividend yield of 4.90% and a quarterly payout of 38 cents ($1.52/yr) per share. With a 10-day average trading volume of 815,770 shares, CWEN has an assigned median price target of $37.50, with a high of $43 and a low of $36, representing a more than 40% potential price jump (from its current position). CWEN has 9 buy ratings and 1 hold rating.

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Array Technologies Inc (ARRY)

Array Technologies, Inc. (ARRY) designs and distributes ground-mounting tracking systems for solar energy projects in Brazil, Spain, Australia, the U.S., and other countries. ARRY’s SmarTrack is a sort of software that combines site-specific weather-based energy data in conjunction with machine learning to find the ideal position for solar arrays that allow for maximum energy output. ARRY was established in 1989 and is based in Albuquerque, NM. Unlike the undervalued CWEN, ARRY’s stock is up YTD by 17.28% and shows a TTM return of over 140%. ARRY’s YTD price advantage is still at the bottom of its current 52-week range. ARRY has a market cap of $3.3 billion, a forward P/E ratio of 27.25x, a PEG ratio of 1.93x, and a P/S ratio of 2.01x, with YOY growth in revenue (+23.25%), net income (+218.49), EPS (+139.13%), and net profit margin (+194.35%). ARRY most recently surprised analysts’ EPS and revenue forecasts by 546.83% and 16.69%, respectively. With a 10-day average volume just shy of 6 million shares, ARRY has a median price target of $27, with a high of $35 and a low of $17, allowing room for a price jump of over 54% from where it sits now. Collectively, analysts give ARRY 16 buy ratings and 3 hold ratings.

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Daqo New Energy Corp (DQ)

Daqo New Energy Inc. (DQ) is a holding company that manufactures polysilicon products. DQ produces and sells polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers, who then properly adjust the polysilicon to facilitate solar power solutions. Guang Fu Xu founded DQ on November 22nd, 2007, and its headquarters are presently in Shanghai, China. DQ’s stock has momentum; it’s still at the bottom of its 52-week range while up by 6.71% YTD. With a very safe 0.52 beta score, DQ has a $3.21 billion market cap and TTM revenue of $4.6 billion—well over a billion more than its valuation—at an EPS of $23.50, from which it profited $1.8 billion via a 39.49% net margin. DQ has a P/E ratio of 2.4x, a PEG ratio of 0.17x, a P/S of 0.92x, a P/B ratio of 0.73x, a low 2.76% D/E, and an ROE of 40.23%. DQ shows quarterly EPS and revenue growth of 67.99% and 66.29%, respectively, and has a free cash flow of $1.15 billion, with a 10-day average trading volume of 1.06 million shares. DQ has a median price target of $56.03, with a high of $87 and a low of $28.42, representing a massive potential price increase of over 111% from its current spot. DQ has 8 buy ratings and 5 hold ratings. From my perspective, I saved the best for last.

Exclusive Report: Don’t Be Fooled By These Toxic Stocks

Editorial Staff

May 19, 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…

Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ)

Recession fears and concerns around the financial sector have investors seeking refuge in consumer staples stocks to shore up their portfolios. However, based on technical analysis, some of these traditionally defensive tickers now seem overbought. Case in point – Mondelez.

A stock is considered overbought if its 14-day RSI goes above 70 and is typically seen as an indicator to consider cutting back on exposure. By this measure, with an RSI of 89.2, MDLZ tops the list as one of the most overbought names from the S&P 500.

Shares of Mondelez have rallied more than 16% year to date, easily outperforming the S&P 500′s 9.8% advance. The stock is up 1.5% this month, while the broader market index has lost 1.1%. However, Wall Street sees little-to-no upside potential for the stock over the next twelve months. According to FactSet, the average analyst price target for Mondelez implies an upside of just 3%.

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Bank of Hawaii (BOH)

With the failure of three regional banks (Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank) in the past two months, it seems wise to avoid struggling regional players like Bank of Hawaii. Policymakers made one thing very clear back in March: Uncle Sam will protect depositors, not shareholders. But the ugly truth is that this protection must be limited. If more banks continue to fail, it could outstretch the government’s capacity to maintain this commitment. With such a steep risk involved, avoiding BOH seems like a no-brainer.

BOH gained nearly 9% last week. In the trailing one-month period, the stock tumbled almost 23%. And since the start of this year, it printed a loss of 50% of equity value. The six pros covering the stock give it a Hold rating, with none rating it a Buy.

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Gap Inc. (GPS)

Interest rates in America are now at their highest level in 16 years. While higher rates might tame inflation in the long run, they will likely slow the economy in the near term and negatively impact certain market areas. Clothing retailers such as Gap Inc. tend to suffer when consumers cut back on discretionary spending. This reality has been reflected in Gap’s earnings performance, which have disappointed over multiple quarters. The current high-interest rate climate has proven to be a double whammy for The Gap, coming on the heels of two years of pandemic restrictions at its stores.

The retailer will likely continue struggling while rates remain high and consumers tighten their purse strings. Slowing sales, poor financial results, and pressure from higher interest rates have pushed GPS stock 32% lower in the last year. The company’s share price is now down nearly 70% over the past five years. The current consensus among 20 polled analysts is to Hold Gap shares.

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Special Report: Three Income Stocks Set to Soar

Editorial Staff

May 18, 2023

We love dividend stocks here (if it’s not already obvious). Companies that regularly give investors a share of their earnings through payouts come from all market sectors. The majority of U.S.-based businesses that offer them typically do so by offering a fixed sum to investors each quarter, and the best of them will gradually raise that sum over time so that investors may create a stream of income akin to an annuity. This also gives investors who don’t necessarily require the income stream some wiggle room to reinvest those dividend payments right back into the stock itself or elsewhere in the market.

Dividend stocks can also help increase the stability of one’s portfolio because the firms they represent often have strong track records. That’s what I’m focusing on with today’s list: companies that are well regarded on Wall Street for offering lucrative dividends and for engaging in smart business practices. For instance, in addition to the income, I’ll emphasize earnings growth because, without it, there wouldn’t be much of a money pool from which the dividends could be withdrawn and distributed to shareholders.

I’ll now break down the key metrics on three income stocks that show strong fundamentals, earnings growth, price-appropriate payouts, and positive analyst sentiment. The experts tell us to buy and hold, by the way. Let’s have a look at these lucrative tickers here:

Tractor Supply Co (TSCO)

Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO) focuses primarily on farm and ranch supplies. TSCO runs retail farm and ranch stores and concentrates on servicing small companies, tradespeople, and recreational farmers and ranchers with lifestyle necessities. Charles Schmidt, Sr. founded TSCO in 1938, headquartered in Brentwood, TN. TSCO, up slightly YTD by 0.57%, has a market cap of $26 billion, an enterprise value of $30.7 billion, and a safe 0.82 beta figure. TSCO shows a P/E ratio of 23.3x, a forward P/E of 21.4x, a P/S ratio of 1.84x, and a 2.35x PEG ratio. With TTM revenue of $14.2 billion at $9.71 per share, TSCO profited $1.1 billion over the same period with a 7.66% net margin. TSCO shows forecasted 5-year EPS growth of 23.3% and 5-year dividend growth of 30.7%. TSCO has a dividend yield of 1.82% and a quarterly payout of $1.03 ($4.12/yr) per share. With an operating free cash flow of $1.32 billion, TSCO has a median price target of $256, with a high of $280 and a low of $224, representing a potential 24% price jump from where it currently sits. TSCO has 23 buy ratings and 11 hold ratings.

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Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP)

Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) manufactures semiconductor products. MCHP is responsible for developing, producing, and marketing microcontrollers, development tools, and analog and mixed-signal connection products. MCHP was established on February 14th, 1989, and is based in Chandler, AZ. Up by 5.38% YTD, MCHP has a market cap of $40.5 billion, an enterprise value of $47 billion, an 18.7x P/E ratio, a forward P/E of 11.44x, and a PEG ratio of 1.16x. MCHP shows $8.44 billion in TTM revenue at $3.70 per share, profiting $2.24 billion via a 26.52% net margin. MCHP most recently exceeded analysts’ EPS and revenue projections by modest margins of 1.21% and 0.40%, respectively, and shows steady YOY growth in revenue (+21.07%), EPS (+41.56%), net income (+37.93%) and profit margin (+13.94%). MCHP has forecasted 5-year dividend growth of 14.6% and 48.3% 5-year EPS growth. MCHP has a dividend yield of 2.07% and a 38 cents ($1.44/yr) per share quarterly payout. With a 10-day average volume of 5.35 million shares, MCHP has a median price target of $95, with a high of $125 and a low of $76. This represents a potential upside as high as 69%; MCHP gets 17 buy ratings and 8 hold ratings.

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Merck & Co Inc (MRK)

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is a pharmaceutical healthcare business that provides health solutions through its line of prescription medications, vaccines, biologic treatments, and consumer care products. MRK also offers health solutions for livestock, pets, and companion/support animals. MRK was formed in 1891 and is based in Kenilworth, NJ. Up YTD by 4.62%, MRK has a market cap of $293 billion, a $310 billion enterprise value, and a very safe 0.36 beta. MRK shows TTM revenue of $57.87 billion at $5.12 per share, from which it profited $13 billion via its 22.52% net margin. With a P/E ratio of 22.5x, a forward P/E of 16.7x, and a PEG of 2.31x, MRK most recently surpassed analysts’ projections on EPS by 4.76%, and revenue by 4.98%. MRK boasts forecasted 5-year EPS growth of 58% and a free cash flow of $9.5 billion. MRK presently has a 2.52% dividend yield, with a quarterly payout of 73 cents ($2.92/yr) per share and a 55.47% payout ratio. With a 10-day average trading volume of 5.82 million shares, MRK has a median price target of $126, with a high of $135 and a low of $102, representing a potential price increase of 16.3% from its current position. Collectively, analysts give MRK 22 buy ratings and seven hold ratings.

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

Editorial Staff

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

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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