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Daily Chartbook #298

Daily Chartbook • 1781 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Global PC shipments have shown signs of improvement after a decline
  2. The number of US workers on strike is potentially reaching a 40-year high
  3. Interest rates on commercial bank credit cards are at an all-time high

What Did Buffett See in AAPL in 2016? Coca-Cola

Value Investing Substack • 353 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. In 2016, Apple stock was undervalued with a low P/E ratio, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  2. Apple's brand strength and ability to create standardized products quickly were key factors that Buffett saw in the stock.
  3. Buffett's investment strategy in Apple was similar to his approach with Coca-Cola, focusing on consistent returns and solid fundamentals.

CK Hutchison update (1 HK)

Asian Century Stocks • 353 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. CK Hutchison is facing inflation pressures due to weak Euro, high inflation, and high-interest rates.
  2. The company is transitioning towards becoming more asset-light through selling assets and share buybacks to increase return on equity.
  3. Potential factors affecting CK Hutchison's future performance include interest payment repricing, margin rebounds, and growth in the retail segment.

Portfolio review September 2023

Asian Century Stocks • 334 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Portfolio value decreased by -1.9% this month.
  2. Factors such as strong US Dollar and weak Chinese equities impacted the portfolio.
  3. Philippine Stock Exchange saw increased trading volumes due to GCash's single-stock trading feature.
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Investing Update: 3 Stocks For 2026

Spilled Coffee • 20 implied HN points • 10 Jan 26
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. The market began 2026 with strong momentum — major indexes hit all-time highs and many S&P 500 stocks are trading above their 50-day averages and at 52-week highs.
  2. Investor demand is heavy for equities, with record ETF inflows in December and allocations moving away from bonds and cash toward stocks.
  3. There are caution signs: January often fades later in midterm years, and declining heavy truck sales are a notable economic warning to watch.

Daily Chartbook #297

Daily Chartbook • 1650 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
💼 Business Stocks
  1. Senior spenders (65+) accounted for 22% of spending last year.
  2. Interest coverage ratios show Fed hikes negatively impacting the economy.
  3. Financial Conditions Index has tightened significantly since September FOMC.

Daily Chartbook #289

Daily Chartbook • 1676 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Rising mortgage rates are impacting demand in the housing market
  2. The total value of the US housing market is significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels
  3. Consumer credit card and home equity utilization remains below pre-pandemic levels

Mining Dashboard Takeaways 2/9/24

Bitcoin Magazine Pro • 157 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Bitcoin miners underperformed in January compared to December due to curtailment.
  2. Some mining companies like Cipher and CLSK significantly increased their BTC holdings.
  3. Hut8 was the worst performer, selling BTC and energizing fewer rigs, impacting their stock price.

Daily Chartbook #276

Daily Chartbook • 1729 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Global food prices fell 2.1% in August to the lowest in over 2 years.
  2. US imported more from Mexico than China for the first time since '03, affecting the economy.
  3. Used vehicle prices were up 0.2% MoM in August, but down 7.7% YoY.

Daily Chartbook #284

Daily Chartbook • 1676 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Nearly 80% support homebuilding, but only 33% support large apartment complexes near their home.
  2. Landlords with 1,000+ properties made up 0.4% of U.S. home purchases in Q2, down from 2.4% in late 2021.
  3. Used car prices rose 1.5% in September, but were down 3.5% from September 2022.

Daily Chartbook #305

Daily Chartbook • 1572 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Homebuyer demand is at its lowest level in nearly a year.
  2. Existing home sales have dropped to their lowest point since October 2010.
  3. The national median existing-home price rose 2.8% in September from a year earlier to $394,300.

Investing Update: Mag 7 Dethroned or Dormant?

Spilled Coffee • 16 implied HN points • 17 Jan 26
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Markets pulled back slightly as rising yields and Fed Chair uncertainty outweighed strong chip earnings, but year-to-date returns remain positive and Bitcoin, gold, and small-caps were up.
  2. Breadth is improving — all 11 S&P sectors are back above their 200-day averages, more stocks are above both their 50- and 200-day lines, and the share of weak stocks is shrinking.
  3. Tech has been essentially flat for about four months, raising the question whether the Mag 7 mega-cap stocks are permanently dethroned or simply dormant as earnings and guidance season unfolds.

2022 Fairfax Letter Highlights

Tidefall Notes • 314 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Fairfax has undergone a significant transformation and is gaining more attention from investors.
  2. Fairfax's bond portfolio strategy has helped maintain its book value amidst market challenges.
  3. Prem Watsa's positive outlook for Fairfax's cash generation and potential growth in earnings is highlighted.

Your feedback

Asian Century Stocks • 314 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
💼 Business Stocks
  1. Subscribers prefer deep-dive reports and portfolio discussions over other content types.
  2. Among deep dives, stocks from Hong Kong, the US, Australia, and Japan are preferred over Southeast Asian stocks.
  3. Thematic reports on 'Hidden Champions' and other industry-related topics are well-received by readers.

How to Judge if a Stock is Overvalued or Undervalued

Shivansh • 79 implied HN points • 23 Apr 24
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Stock valuation involves analyzing metrics like Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, comparing with others in the sector to identify overvalued stocks.
  2. Price-to-Book Value ratio is crucial for asset-heavy sectors like Adani Ports to make informed investment decisions.
  3. Understanding stock valuation methods can help investors save and grow their money effectively.

Daily Chartbook #295

Daily Chartbook • 1572 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Typical mortgage rates fluctuate around the average rate.
  2. Median monthly mortgage payment has increased by 10.2% YoY.
  3. Homebuyers with a $3,000 budget have lost $40,000 in purchasing power since last year due to rising mortgage rates.

Daily Chartbook #294

Daily Chartbook • 1572 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. MBA Mortgage Purchase Index fell to its lowest since 1995 due to rising mortgage rates
  2. UAW strike caused a significant drop in trucking volumes
  3. Global economic growth cooled as the composite PMI slipped to 50.5 in September

Daily Chartbook #300

Daily Chartbook • 1545 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. The share of for-sale homes with price drops is at its highest level in a year.
  2. Redfin's Homebuyer Demand Index has dropped to its lowest level in a year.
  3. Jobless claims remained unchanged at 209k, but continuing claims rose more than expected for the 3rd week in a row.

Portfolio review January 2024

Asian Century Stocks • 157 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Portfolio dropped -1.3% in January 2024 but has seen a +26.6% increase since inception in October 2021.
  2. Hong Kong equities faced a setback in January, leading to drops in share prices of various companies.
  3. Chinese oil exploration and production company CNOOC experienced a rise in share prices due to government evaluations.

Did Oracle Just Pop The AI Bubble?

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 31 implied HN points • 11 Dec 25
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Oracle’s stock has plunged about 40% over the last three months, signaling a big shift in investor sentiment.
  2. A recent earnings miss acted like a warning shot, suggesting the company isn’t meeting high expectations tied to AI performance.
  3. Traders are watching Oracle closely today for signs that this could mark a broader cooling of the AI-driven market rally.

Market Movers - 20 October 2023

The Wolf of Harcourt Street • 319 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. PepsiCo exceeded analyst estimates in Q3 earnings by focusing on consumer interaction and pricing for smaller packs.
  2. Adyen's Investor Relations Update hints at strong Q3 results and their launch of Tap to Pay for Australian retailers.
  3. Block, previously Square, made another costly acquisition with Hifi, a music-focused fintech startup, following previous less successful deals.

Thai Beverage update (THBEV SP)

Asian Century Stocks • 294 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Thai Beverage is a dominant player in Thailand's spirits market, but faces new competition in the beer sector.
  2. The company has shown a strong recovery post-COVID with benefits in both the beer and food segments.
  3. Thai Beverage's stock trades at a lower P/E compared to global peers and carries a significant amount of debt.

Problems at an ARK Invest Favorite

The Bear Cave • 1026 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. The Bear Cave raises concerns about an ARK Invest favorite, suggesting it may not live up to the hype and bold promises of innovation.
  2. The company in question has been spending on questionable celebrity partnerships, leading to doubts about its true potential.
  3. Despite predictions of high growth, The Bear Cave predicts a potential crash for this company, signaling a caution for investors.

Daily Chartbook #290

Daily Chartbook • 1467 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Pending home sales fell 7.1% in August, hitting Covid lows.
  2. Median monthly new homebuyer payments are at a record $2,666.
  3. Average interest rate on a 30 year mortgage is now 7.83%, the highest since October 2000.

Daily Chartbook #264

Daily Chartbook • 1545 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Affordability calculations include median existing home prices and mortgage rates.
  2. US households are handling high mortgage rates well, so far affecting only homebuyers.
  3. Existing home sales decreased more than expected, with slowest pace since 2010.

Daily Chartbook #263

Daily Chartbook • 1545 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. The US has the lowest homeowner vacancy rates in almost 70 years.
  2. The gap between 30-year mortgage rates and 10-year Treasury rates is widening.
  3. The trucking industry is reacting to higher freight volumes, indicating a potential market improvement.

January 2024 Space Stock Review

Case Closed • 137 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Space stocks performed poorly compared to the broader market in January 2024.
  2. Investors should evaluate space stocks that are currently out of favor for future opportunities.
  3. Changes were made to the coverage of space stocks, with specific insights on the performance of ASTS, LLAP, LUNR, SATS, CMTL, and BA.

Daily Chartbook #286

Daily Chartbook • 1441 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Monthly housing payments have reached a new all-time high at $2,661
  2. Used car prices are unlikely to 'crash' soon due to under-production of cars
  3. Credit card utilization rate is increasing but still below historical levels

Daily Chartbook #268

Daily Chartbook • 1493 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Tender rejections in the freight market are at a 6-month high.
  2. High yield default rate could reach 6% due to the strong uptrend in defaults.
  3. Households' interest payments are increasing as a share of disposable income.

Daily Chartbook #261

Daily Chartbook • 1519 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Homebuyers are turning to newly built single-family homes due to low inventory.
  2. Auto production is above 2019 levels and likely won't increase much.
  3. Wholesale used-vehicle prices rose slightly in August compared to July but are still lower than in August 2022.

Mining Dashboard Summary 2/2/2024

Bitcoin Magazine Pro • 137 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. Public mining stocks are struggling with an average 30-day performance of -25%.
  2. WoW stock prices are higher, indicating the miner complex might have bottomed out.
  3. Northern Data stands out as the only mining share price higher over the last 30 days.

Daily Chartbook #281

Daily Chartbook • 1414 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. US home prices rose 3% year over year to $420,846 in August.
  2. Total number of homes for sale hit a record low in August, dropping 1.1% month over month.
  3. Nearly 60,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled in August, up from a year earlier.

Daily Chartbook #265

Daily Chartbook • 1467 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
💰 Finance Stocks
  1. More than one-quarter of homebuyers are looking to move to a different part of the country.
  2. Mortgage demand fell to the lowest level since 1995.
  3. Sales of new homes jumped 4.4% month-over-month in July.