Introduction Interest Rates Many investors are attempting to justify higher stock “valuations” because interest rates are at historical lows. I would agree that lower interest rates could affect “market valuations” based on the simple law of supply and demand. The concept is simple, when fixed income offers lower returns it logically stimulates more demand for …
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Apple, Microsoft, Visa: Crazy Or Crazy Like A Fox
Introduction There are technical distinctions between investing versus speculating. Nevertheless, both concepts are often thought about or utilized interchangeably. Moreover, there are nuanced distinctions between a rational or well-thought-out speculation versus outright gambling. In the former, there may be logical realities that support speculation when circumstances are in your favor. However, with gambling, the odds …
3 NYSE Homebuilding Stocks: When Value and Momentum Converge
New York Stock Exchange Homebuilding Stocks I am a value stock investor that believes in the long-term ownership of good businesses purchased at attractive valuations, today we will be looking at homebuilders. In my humble opinion and experience, this is the surest and perhaps most prudent way to build wealth through investing in the stock …
In Today’s Crazy Stock Market FAST Graphs Stock Research Tool is More Important and Valuable Than Ever Before
Introduction to FAST Graphs – Stock Research Tool We are living in very strange times indeed. And this statement applies to virtually every aspect of our daily lives. The stock market is no exception, and you need the right stock research tool to help you with your investments – FAST Graphs. Although I am constantly …
Alexion Pharmaceuticals: Growth At A Reasonable Price (GARP)
Introduction I find it very interesting that Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALXN) after going public in 2001, did not generate their first profit until December 2008. As we all know, this was in the throes of what is now known as the Great Recession of 2008. Moreover, Alexion’s adjusted operating earnings have grown from $0.20 per …
Should Anthem Be Added To Your Portfolio
Introduction Anthem, Inc. provides life, hospital and medical insurance plans. It offers a broad spectrum of network-based managed care health benefit plans to the large and small employer, individual, Medicaid, and Medicare markets. The company operates through the following segments: Commercial & Specialty Business, Government Business, IngenioRx. Anthem is the fourth largest managed care provider …
Demo – FUN Graphs: Financial Underlying Numbers
Introduction In this video Chuck Carnevale, Co-Founder of FAST Graphs will go over FUN Graphs. FUN is an acronym for Financial Underlying Numbers. FUN Graphs are designed to empower premium subscribers the capability to quickly and efficiently engage in a comprehensive and deep dive into each company’s historical fundamental results. There are 4 separate but comprehensive and powerful …
OGE Energy: Attractive Value Above-Average Dividend Yield
Utility Stock OGE Energy OGE Energy is a utility stock, and utility stocks should be primarily thought of as income investments. To a certain extent they can be considered as bond alternatives. Not bond replacements, instead, an alternative income producing asset that has advantages and disadvantages over fixed income and common stocks in general. For …
Demo – The Forecasting Tool Powered by FAST Graphs
Introduction The 5 Forecasting Calculators are found under the Forecasting tab. These are used to perform performance calculations using the estimates provided. Each Calculator has 11 different valuation lines with clickable points for each of the four quarters in the fiscal year. The Estimates Forecasting Calculator is the default calculator when going to the Forecasting …
UGI Corp.: FAST Graphs Analyze Out Loud Video
Introduction I am going to be discussing UGI Corp – a divided paying stock. UGI Corp. operates as a holding company that engages in the distribution, storage, transport, and marketing of energy products and services. It operates through the following segments: AmeriGas Propane; UGI International; Midstream and Marketing; and UGI Utilities. The AmeriGas Propane segment …