Wednesday, November 6, 2024
On September 27, the healthcare data analytics firm Trilliant Health released a blockbuster report on the volume of prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The report said that prescriptions for drugs like Ozempic—approved by the FDA in 2017 to treat patients with type 2 diabetes—and Wegovy (for weight loss) increased 300% from the start of […]
At the end of September, one of my favorite energy dividend stocks announced a whopping 50% cut to their forecast dividend growth rate. Unsurprisingly, the stock tanked by almost 60% over the next few weeks. But look beyond the headlines, and this dividend “disaster” is actually a huge opportunity. I’m talking a double or even […]
Last week, in our 48-Hour Income service, we sold a cash-secured put on cruise line company, Carnival (CCL). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. CCL had earnings coming up in a couple days and its options premiums […]
Financial data and insight provider VettaFI recently launched the Alerian Liquified Natural Gas Index. This is the first index focused on the high-growth liquified natural gas (LNG) industry. LNG provides a clean energy source that can be transported anywhere in the world and then regasified to produce electricity or heat buildings. LNG can become a […]
Despite economic fears in the U.S., business continues to hum along. And at the heart of many businesses, both large and small, is the payment processor and business operations service provider, which is where Deluxe Corporation (DLX – Get Rating) comes in. Deluxe delivers a broad range of business services, from payment processing (they processed over $2.8 trillion in […]
As we settle into October it’s the time of year to sit outside in the crisp fall air, hang out with friends, and maybe even throw a few logs on the outdoor fire stove. And that’s where this week’s stock comes into our idyllic picture, Solo Brands (DTC – Get Rating). While most of you are likely familiar […]
America’s shale companies have promised to keep a lid on drilling, even if oil hits $100 a barrel, citing their need to maintain capital discipline. This is great news for shareholders of all oil companies. It seems that the executives at the shale companies have learned a valuable lesson… US Shale Output in Decline U.S. […]
One of the more important aspects to understand about the market is the correlation between asset classes. A significant correlation I’m seeing right now is between crude oil and the rate of inflation or, more specifically, interest rates. The reason I’m bringing this to your attention is because people are struggling to figure out when […]
One of the more important aspects to understand about the market is the correlation between asset classes. A significant correlation I’m seeing right now is between crude oil and the rate of inflation or, more specifically, interest rates. The reason I’m bringing this to your attention is because people are struggling to figure out when […]
This year, we’ve seen technology companies implement a huge ramp-up in spending on artificial intelligence (AI). However, we have yet to see a product that generates significant revenue and returns from all this investment. Other than this one… For example, cloud computing companies have been buying graphics processing units (GPUs), the hardware needed to train […]
