October - 2018

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General Electric: It Hurts So Good

Summary: - General Electric reported Q3 2018 results that were not well-received by the market (the understatement of the year, I know). - The company made the right decision to pretty much eliminate its dividend (i.e., it hurts so good), but the risk level keeps ticking higher for this industrial conglomerate. - As such, I plan to hold onto my position in General Electric, but I would avoid putting new capital to work in this industrial conglomerate. On October 30, 2018, Gen

DowDuPont: The Stock Will Likely Head Lower Before It Heads Higher

Summary: - DowDoPont recently reported a multi-billion dollar goodwill impairment charge related to its Ag business. - However, the impairment is a non-cash charge and does not materially impact the long-term bull case for this global company. - I am long DowDuPont and I recently added to my position. DowDuPont ($DWDP) is like most other chemical companies in today's environment, in that, the stock has not performed well so far in 2018. To this point, DWDP shares are down ove

Thoughts On General Electric Heading Into 'Judgment Day'

Summary: - General Electric plans to release Q3 2018 results at the end of October and the company's new CEO will take center stage. - I will describe in this article the topic(s) that I would like to hear more about from the new CEO. - I am long General Electric and I plan to stay the course. As most people already know, General Electric ($GE) recently pushed back its Q3 2018 earnings release date from October 25 to October 30, 2018 and many analysts are nervously awaiting w

Honeywell: Down, But Not Out

Summary: - Honeywell reported impressive Q3 2018 financial results that beat on the bottom line but was only in line with top-line estimates. - Honeywell reported broad-based growth, with Aerospace being a big contributor, but I believe that the company's strong organic revenue growth was the highlight of the quarter. - I am long Honeywell and I may add to my position in the months ahead. Honeywell ($HON) reported impressive Q3 2018 financial results last week but shares of t

KeyCorp: Mixed Q3 2018 Results, But The Stock Has One Near-Term Catalyst

Summary: - KeyCorp reported Q3 2018 results that were not well-received by the market. - The bank's growing dividend (and capital return plan) may be the only near-term catalyst for the stock. - I am long KeyCorp and may build the position over the next few quarters. KeyCorp ($KEY) recently reported Q3 2018 financial results that were not well-received by the market, as shown by the almost 6% decline in the stock price over the last five days. On an YTD basis, KEY shares have

Appian: The Pullback Is Creating A Long-Term Buying Opportunity

Summary Points: - Appian's stock has not performed well lately but the company's long-term bull case is still intact. - Appian is a low-code, small-cap technology company that is worthy of investment dollars. - I am long Appian and I plan to build the position in the months/quarters ahead. Appian Corporation ($APPN) is a small-cap company that I own in the R.I.P. Portfolio. Appian has performed well since the company IPO'ed in mid-2017 but the stock has significantly underper

Bank Of America: When The Dust Settles, This Bank Is Still A Buy

Summary: - Bank of America reported Q3 2018 results that beat the top- and bottom-line estimates. - The Street is concerned about the bank's lackluster loan growth, but, in my opinion, the positives from the quarter far outweigh the negatives. - I am long Bank of America and I would go longer if I was not already overweight the stock. Bank of America ($BAC) has been a top-2 position in the R.I.P. Portfolio for several years now, but I am more bullish about this bank today tha

Wabash National: Terrible News, But I Added To My Position

Summary: - Wabash National released preliminary Q3 2018 results that were not well-received by the market. The bad news caused the stock to drop by almost 20%. - It is hard to find things to like about Wabash today (with the exception of valuation, in my opinion), but I believe that the company's long-term story is still intact. - I am long Wabash and I added to my position on the pullback. Wabash National ($WNC) was in the news late last week when the company released prelim

Citigroup: And The Beat Goes On

Summary: - Citigroup reported Q3 2018 results that beat on the bottom line but that missed the top-line estimate. However, I believe that the revenue growth concerns are overblown. - This bank has significantly grown its earnings over the last three years, and investors should expect more of the same in the quarters/years ahead. - I am long Citigroup and I may add to my position on any upcoming pullbacks. Citigroup ($C) has been a core position in the R.I.P. Portfolio for sev

Xinyuan Real Estate: 3 Reasons To Stay Long

Summary Points: - Xinyuan's stock has significantly underperformed the broader market so far in 2018. - However, I will provide 3 legitimate reasons why investors should consider staying long the stock, even after factoring in the risks. - I plan to stay long the stock. What are your thoughts about Xinyuan in today's environment? Xinyuan Real Estate ($XIN) has underperformed the broader market over the last two years, and the stock has still not been able to find its footing

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