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Downside at Moderna.

Philoinvestor • 78 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Company performance Executive Compensation Business strategy
  1. Moderna has faced significant insider selling of stock by top executives, leading to questions about their management and future prospects.
  2. Despite recent success with COVID vaccine sales, Moderna is now facing a period of cash burn and uncertainty as they seek to pivot post-pandemic.
  3. Investors in Moderna are banking on the company's RNA-technology pipeline to potentially deliver groundbreaking solutions, but there is high risk involved.

How to calculate P/E ratio

Shivansh • 19 implied HN points • 26 Apr 24
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Valuation Metrics Market Analysis
  1. P/E ratio compares a company's stock price with its earnings per share, providing insight into investor perception and market sentiment.
  2. Calculating P/E ratio involves dividing the current stock price by the company's earnings per share (EPS).
  3. Different types of P/E ratios like trailing and forward help in assessing past performance and future earnings, aiding investors in comparing valuations and identifying trends across industries.

How to identify distress in the financial system?

Global Markets Investor • 39 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
💰 Finance Indicators Bonds Stocks Volatility Resilience
  1. It's crucial to understand the credit rating scale of bonds to identify distress in the financial system, as issues in the bond market can quickly impact other financial sectors.
  2. Monitoring indicators like bond spreads, such as the ICE BofA US Corporate Index Option-Adjusted Spread, can help determine the financial system's strength. Lower spreads usually indicate a healthier market.
  3. Using indices like the St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index offers a comprehensive view of financial market stress, incorporating various metrics like interest rates, yield spreads, and stock and bond volatility.
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Open House (3288-JP): Part 1

Guasty Winds Investment Ideas • 58 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Market Analysis
  1. Open House (3288-JP) is a successful niche homebuilder in Japan with a strong track record of growth and profitability.
  2. The company has maintained high returns on equity, shareholder-friendly practices, and a solid balance sheet.
  3. Despite being relatively unknown in the investment community, Open House has shown impressive sales, profit, and dividend growth since its IPO in 2013.

European stocks offer earnings stability in surprising places

Klement on Investing • 1 implied HN point • 08 Jan 25
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Market Trends Economic Analysis Risk management
  1. European stocks can provide surprisingly stable earnings even in tough times. It's good to look for companies that have shown consistent growth before.
  2. In this uncertain economic climate, having a strategy can help investors feel more secure. Focusing on steady performers might be a smart approach.
  3. Many investors are looking for ways to adapt and manage risks this year. Finding reliable stocks in Europe could be part of the answer.

Cathie Wood is as bullish as ever.

Jon’s Newsletter • 119 implied HN points • 19 Nov 22
💰 Finance Investing Stocks ETFs Market Trends Innovation
  1. Cathie Wood believes innovation in technology will drastically grow in the future. She thinks areas like AI and blockchain will reshape industries and bring big profits.
  2. Despite recent losses in her main fund, she sees this as a chance for investment. Wood is still confident in the companies she backs, claiming their potential for growth remains strong.
  3. Wood warns about the risk of economic downturn if current policies remain unchanged. She advocates for companies to invest in their growth during these challenging times.

[Q1 CY24] ARM Short Squeeze, Fabrinet Sus

Irrational Analysis • 19 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
💰 Finance Stocks Earnings Investing Semiconductors Analysis
  1. ARM experienced a significant short squeeze after hours, showing wild price movement.
  2. Fabrinet's weak guidance and management's unconvincing excuses suggest something suspicious, leading the author to liquidate their position.
  3. Qualcomm showcased steady growth in the automotive semiconductor market despite challenges, with a rough response to questions about partnership details and future seasonality.

Salesforce CEO profits from laying off 7000+ people [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jan 23
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Leadership Economy Startups
  1. Economic cycles lead to layoffs in tech companies, as they heavily rely on debt and funding.
  2. Publicly traded companies face pressure to please investors, which often results in mass layoffs.
  3. CEOs and upper-level management benefit from layoffs as they are compensated with stock options, leading to increased profits.

Golden Handcuffs[Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 79 implied HN points • 21 May 22
💰 Finance Compensation Stocks Incentives Investing Financial Analysis
  1. Golden handcuffs are financial incentives designed to keep employees with a company for a specific period by offering benefits like stock options.
  2. Companies use golden handcuffs to retain good talent, align employee incentives with company success, and when cash flow is limited.
  3. Considerations when dealing with golden handcuffs include potential stock value fluctuations, public vs. private company shares, and evaluating companies for true value amidst market hype.

The Only Deep Value Left In This Bloated Circus Of A Market

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 25 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
💰 Finance Investing Market Analysis Assets Stocks
  1. The market is experiencing unprecedented distortions due to the belief that printing money can solve problems.
  2. Certain asset classes that were once unloved are now performing well, showing potential for future outperformance.
  3. There is an asset class currently facing market disapproval that could also potentially outperform in the future.

An Introduction

Irrational Analysis • 19 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Technology Analysis Newsletter
  1. The author shares their journey of pursuing their dream job of chip designing and how it led to their current obsession with semiconductors and investing.
  2. The newsletter 'Irrational Analysis' focuses on high-risk, high-reward investing with a strong emphasis on technology-driven investment analysis over traditional metrics.
  3. Transparency is vital to the author, who discloses all active positions and emphasizes that the newsletter's content is based on public information and independent research.

Startup stock options: Liquidity options

Brick by Brick • 18 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
💰 Finance Startup Investment Stocks
  1. Common shares vs Preferred shares: Know the differences. Common shareholders may face challenges like Right of First Refusal (ROFR) when transacting with their shares.
  2. Liquidity avenues for startup common shares include IPOs (least likely), M&A, tender offers, private share sales, and equity financing. Each option comes with its own set of complexities and approvals.
  3. Preferred shareholder rights like Liquidation Preference and Participation Right can significantly impact common shareholders during exits, potentially wiping out their earnings completely. Understanding these rights is crucial in startup shareholder dynamics.