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General Electric: Margins Are A Big Part Of The Story

Summary: - General Electric's stock has performed well so far in 2019 but let's not forget that the stock is still down big over the last 3 years. - Investors should get ready to hear more about General Electric's margins in 2019 because I believe that the company's margin profile is a big part of the turn-around story. - I am long General Electric and I plan to stay long the stock. General Electric's ($GE) stock has performed well so far in 2019, as GE shares are outperformi

Appian: The Investment Thesis Is Still Intact

Summary: - Appian reported Q4 2018 results that beat the top- and bottom-line estimates, but the stock finished down by over 8% after the company released its "mixed" 2019 guidance. - Appian is expected to report significant growth in fiscal 2019, with the subscription business predicted to see ~30% YoY top-line growth. - This company should continue to benefit from a promising backdrop. As such, I plan to stay long the stock. Appian ($APPN) reported better-than-expected Q4 2

Xinyuan Real Estate: The Path Is Becoming Clearer

Summary: - Xinyuan's stock has performed well so far in 2019, but I still believe that XIN shares have room to run. - Xinyuan reported strong Q4 2018 results that were well above the numbers that were reported in the year-ago quarter. - I am long Xinyuan, and I plan to get longer in the near future. Xinyuan Real Estate ($XIN) has been one of the best-performing stocks in the R.I.P. portfolio. The stock is up over 28% this year, and it is outperforming the S&P 500 (SPY) by 17

Charles River Labs Has A Great, Long-Term Story To Tell

Summary: - Charles River reported Q4 2018 results that beat the top- and bottom-line estimates. - This small-cap drug discovery and early-stage development company has a great long-term story to tell. Additionally, I believe that the company's investment thesis keeps getting stronger. - I am long Charles River, and I am looking to add to my position in 2019. Charles River Laboratories ($CRL) has been one of the best-performing stocks in the R.I.P. portfolio. CRL's shares are

KeyCorp Is Well-Positioned For 2019, And The Stock Has A Potential Kicker

Summary: - KeyCorp's stock is outperforming the broader market so far in 2019. - KeyCorp recently reported strong Q4 2018 operating results (top and bottom line beats) and the regional bank has a new potential catalyst that could help propel the stock higher in 2019. - I am long KeyCorp, and I plan to stay long the stock. KeyCorp's ($KEY) stock has performed extremely well so far in 2019, as KEY shares are up almost 17% on a YTD basis. However, let's not forget that KEY share

MetLife: Tough Environment But Good Results

Summary: - MetLife recently reported strong Q4 and Full-year 2018 operating results, but the stock has been under pressure since the earnings report was released. - This insurer is well-positioned for 2019 and beyond, but shareholders may be in for a bumpy ride over the next few quarters. - I am long MetLife, and I plan to stay long the stock. MetLife ($MET) recently reported Q4 and Full-year 2018 results that were not well-received by the market, as shown by the fact that th

Honeywell: The Pivot Appears To Be Working

Summary: - Honeywell reported better-than-expected Q4 2018 results and its management team raised their fiscal 2019 guidance. - Management's recent pivot - i.e., asset spinoffs and restructuring efforts - is already paying dividends but, more importantly, Honeywell appears to be well-positioned for 2019 and beyond. - I am long Honeywell and I plan to stay long for the foreseeable future. Honeywell ($HON) ended 2018 with a bang. The industrial conglomerate reported Q4 2018 fin

General Electric: Change Is (Finally) In The Air

Summary: - General Electric reported mixed Q4 and full-year 2018 results but the stock finished the week higher by ~10%. - Management was able to win over the market with their candor and, as it relates to GE's future state, I believe that change is finally in the air. - I am long GE and have no plans to sell any shares, even after the recent run-up. General Electric ($GE) reported what I would consider mixed Q4 and Full-year 2018 operating results but the stock finished the

Verizon: The Year Of Investment

Summary: - Verizon reported mixed Q4 2018 results that were not well-received by the market. - Management plans to heavily investment in what they view as Verizon's key growth driver, 5G. That is why I am calling 2019 "The Year Of Investment" for this telecom company. - I am long Verizon, and I may get longer over the next few months. Verizon's ($VZ) stock has been under pressure since the company reported what was widely viewed as mixed Q4 2018 operating results. The stock i