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Broad market leadership, industry-leading R&D, and healthy margins have Applied Materials favorably positioned. Entrenched customer relationships provide a significant competitive advantage and bolster growth prospects. Current trading levels suggest over 25 percent upside and provide the...

While U.S. stocks have shown resilience, the maturing bull market and a flattening yield curve suggest caution is warranted. In this environment, value-priced stocks with businesses that benefit during an economic pullback appear to be worthy of consideration. Leading discounter Dollar Tree Inc. (...

Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have long put a premium on businesses that benefit from pricing power. Sweet baked goods leader Hostess Brands Inc (NASDAQ: TWNK) portfolio of popular brands commands an 81% price premium over peers. With finbox.io valuation models showing nearly 20% upside,...

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: SSNC) trades at a P/E multiple of 39.4x, which is higher than the Information Technology sector median of 30.0x. While this makes SSNC appear like a stock to avoid or sell if you own it, you might change your mind after gaining a better understanding of...

The hedge fund underperformed the market in Q1 as revealed in its recent 13F filing with the SEC. I take a closer look at Pershing Square's $4.8 billion portfolio and current stock holdings below. Pershing Square's Largest Holdings On May 15th, Bill Ackman's firm Pershing Square filed...

Point72 Asset Management's form 13F filed with the SEC highlights recent stocks purchases including Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB), Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN), and Booking Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: BKNG). Point72 Asset Management's Latest Form 13F Filing On May 15th, Steven Cohen's...

Cna Financial Corp (NYSE: CNA) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.6 percent which is above the Financials sector median of 2.1 percent. While this makes the total return potential for Cna Financial look attractive, investors may change their mind when analyzing the company's future dividends...

Businesses that benefit from a "network effect" can differentiate themselves from peer companies and enjoy strong customer loyalty. Value investor Warren Buffett has frequently and recently targeted these types of businesses. eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) leading Marketplace unit...

Top brands that command premium pricing and customer loyalty can create significant competitive advantages over peers. General Mills, Inc (NYSE: GIS) offers a portfolio of leading brands and recently acquired high-growth pet food leader Blue Buffalo. Center-store weakness persists, but...

Casual-dining chains have not been winners during this economic expansion. Millenials, with their need for more social media-worthy experiences, have been blamed for the decline in conjunction with Baby Boomers moving onto fixed incomes as they retire. Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc...

A review of inflation, interest rates, capacity utilization, and inventory point more towards the middle stage of an expansion. Basic Materials companies like chemical producers typical do well mid-cycle. Huntsman International has a solid balance sheet, lots of dry powder for strategic...

Value investing and GDP growth look primed for a turnaround; out-of-favor value stocks stand to benefit. Department store operator Kohl's is also showing signs of a turnaround; management's willingness to try new initiatives appears to be bearing fruit. With almost 30 percent...

For three days in early May, over 40,000 investors and spectators will flock to the city of Omaha Nebraska to attend what many call the "Woodstock for Capitalist." The annual Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) Shareholder meeting attracts crowds and offers attendees a...

Photo Credit: Sinclair Broadcast Group Merger uncertainty can be a negative, especially in regulated industries. Local broadcasting giant Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc's (Nasdaq: SBGI) proposed acquisition of Tribune Media is becoming mired in regulatory, legal, and congressional mud....

Housing starts point to continued strength in residential housing. Supporting the growth is an increasing homeownership rate as younger buyers enter the market and wages continue to rise. Masonite International profits from a hot housing market via new construction and renovations. Through...