Paypal (Nasdaq:PYPL) is a payments technology company. It is trading 80% lower from its peak in 2021 and currently holds a P/E ratio of 15 and a market cap of $66b. The stock looks relatively cheap historically and yet it continues its ability to generate ever-larger earnings. Operating income has been growing at a goodContinue reading “Paypal Analysis – August 2024”
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Synthetic Risk Tranfers – July 2024
In the wake of the financial crisis, banks around the world faced stricter rules regarding capital requirements in certain asset types as regulators took measures to reduce systemic risk in the banking sector. Synthetic Risk Transfers (SRT) are derivatives that enable banks to transfer credit risk on a bundle of loans and pays a feeContinue reading “Synthetic Risk Tranfers – July 2024”
Lululemon Analysis – July 2024
Lululemon Athletica (Nasdaq; LULU) designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories under the lululemon brand for women and men. It offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for healthy lifestyle, such as yoga, running, training, and other activities. Its share price has plummeted this year, losing 40%, hitting a 52-week low, likely due toContinue reading “Lululemon Analysis – July 2024”
Restaurant Brands International – June 2024
Restaurant Brands International (TSX: QSR) is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurants. They own and franchise iconic brands such as Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs. Although store count is relatively stable with a small increase since 2021, sales among existing restaurants have still grown steadily over that period. Streamlining efficiencies, offeringContinue reading “Restaurant Brands International – June 2024”
Adobe Analysis – June 2024
Adobe is a publicly listed technology company (Nasdaq: ADBE). It owns a number of well-known apps such as Acrobat, Photoshop, Premiere, After effects, Lightroom, etc. It operates a subscription-based program where you can pick and choose different software. Adobe has strong products and high margins. It introduced an artificial intelligence add-on last year to manyContinue reading “Adobe Analysis – June 2024”
Apollo Global Management Analysis – February 2024
Private equity firms have relied on institutional investors to raise money to (usually) buy distressed companies, turn them around and sell them for a profit. This old way of fundraising is slowly dying. Several PE firms have acquired or bought stakes in insurance companies. Using premiums, they funnel money into leveraged, risky and illiquid assets.Continue reading “Apollo Global Management Analysis – February 2024”
Gossip among flowers – February 2024
Gossip among flowers One sharp line Fragmented by element Haunted by time Brain-blemished guardian Too sloppy, it slips between hands Club of half-baked memories Drifting into high and holy Calendar architect, in need of a triple-soaked cure First: let currents drill once more Second: let swords slash the air Third: bring me back to life Continue reading “Gossip among flowers – February 2024”
Medieval Pine – February 2024
Sweet scent of medieval pine The soft crackling of a hazel log Painted on vintage canvas Lying on the quiet wharf Winter whispers A cold and crippled silence A gaze deep into blue pockets of river Moonshine, monsters and memories Mist over cool hills Lights approaching The ring of its skeletal key unlocks A blindContinue reading “Medieval Pine – February 2024”
Thoughts on Return on Equity – January 2024
Return on Equity (ROE) is a measure of profitability and of managerial performance. ROE is routinely used to compare a company to its peers to try to gauge the company’s efficiency of turning shareholder investments into profits. It is calculated by dividing Net Income by Shareholder Equity. It is generally calculated at or over aContinue reading “Thoughts on Return on Equity – January 2024”
Archer-Daniels-Midland Analysis – January 2024
Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) procures, transports, stores, processes, and merchandises agricultural commodities, products, and ingredients. It operates through 3 segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrates and Nutrition. News came out today that the company expects its Nutrition business to report its operating profit down by 18% and that the company is being investigated by the SEC forContinue reading “Archer-Daniels-Midland Analysis – January 2024”
Devlin Demontigny 