Willy-Gecko & Chameleon

30/06/2024

$NVDA Nvidia is expected to generate significant cash flow in the coming years, leading to potential stock buybacks due to excess funds. This abundance of cash is anticipated to benefit shareholders significantly.

Melius Research projects Nvidia will generate $270 billion in cash over the next three years, potentially setting the stage for huge shareholder returns.

30/06/2024

$SPY We are halfway through 2024. Let's see the best 10 and worst 10 performers in the S&P 500 so far:

The Best 10:
1. $SMCI - Supermicro - 188.2%
2. $NVDA - Nvidia - 149.5%
3. $VST - Vistra - 123.2%
4. $CEG - Constellation Energy - 71.3%
5. $LLY - Eli Lilly - 55.3%
6. $MU - Micron - 54.1%
7. $NRG - NRG Energy - 50.6%
8. $CRWD - Crowdstrike - 50.1%
9. $ANET - Arista Networks - 48.8%
10. $TRGP - Targa Resources - 48.2%

We hold 3/10 of these winners

The Worst 10:
1. $WBA - Walgreens Boots -53.7%
2. $LULU - Lululemon -41.6%
3. $INTC - Intel -38.4%
4. $EPAM - Epam Systems -36.7%
5. $WBD - Warner Bros Discovery -34.6%
6. $ALB - Albemarle -33.9%
7. $GL - Globe Life -32.4%
8. $MKTX - Marketaxess -31.5%
9. $PAYC - Paycom -30.8%
10. $NKE - Nike -30.6%

We hold 1/10 of these losers.

The S&P 500 has a return of 14.5% YTD, while we have a return of 26.1% YTD.

What is your performance YTD? Have you beaten the S&P so far? What are your biggest winners and losers?

27/06/2024

$CRWD CrowdStrike has partnered with Ingram Micro, M3Corp, and TEAM Mexico to expand the use of its AI-powered Falcon cybersecurity platform across Latin America.

CrowdStrike is partnering with technology distributors to accelerate adoption of the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform in Latin America. Learn more.

27/06/2024

$NU Nubank accelerates its AI strategy with the acquisition of Hyperplane, integrating advanced data intelligence technologies for more personalized financial services.

AI technology will power Nubank's platform, providing deeper insights into customer needs and creating hyper-personalized digital financial services; Hyperplane's systems will integrate seamlessly, with immediate benefits

26/06/2024

$TSLA Tesla's upcoming Master Plan 4 is expected to focus heavily on autonomous driving, robotaxis and AI, rather than car production. Despite delays with the Model 2 and Roadster, Tesla plans to introduce new technologies and expand its mobility solutions

Autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, Robotaxis and humanoid robots: a lot of technology and not many cars are expected in Tesla's future...

26/06/2024

$LVMUY LVMH is acquiring Swiza SA, the owner of Swiss high-end clock manufacturer L’Epée 1839. This purchase marks LVMH's entry into a niche luxury timekeeping market that other major conglomerates have mostly overlooked.

LVMH is buying the owner of L’Epée 1839, a Swiss manufacturer of high-end clocks, a niche timekeeping market that’s largely been bypassed by luxury conglomerates and shoppers.

26/06/2024

$ALFEN Alfen has revised its 2024 revenue guidance down to €485-520 million with a mid-single digit adjusted EBITDA margin due to market slowdowns.

Key factors include delayed Energy Storage Systems deals, supply constraints in Smart Grid Solutions, and slower-than-expected growth in EV Charging.

The company is taking one-offs totaling €11.1 million and will reassess its mid-term objectives in H2 2024.

Alfen's management will discuss these updates in a conference call.

Alfen decides to adjust 2024 guidance and reassess mid-term objectives

25/06/2024

$CORZ Core Scientific announced a new contract with CoreWeave for an additional 70 MW of infrastructure to support HPC operations. This contract increases their total HPC infrastructure to approximately 270 MW. The stock is up +9% on the news.

Core Scientific Announces New Contract with CoreWeave for Approximately 70 MW of Additional HPC Infrastructure

25/06/2024

$SPY The S&P 500 has risen 42% since the start of 2023, but the tech sector, including companies like Nvidia, Microsoft & Apple, has soared 100%. Tech's strong earnings growth and robust balance sheets are the key factors. Without tech the S&P is 'only' up 24% in this period.

25/06/2024

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 +𝟳.𝟰% 𝗬𝗧𝗗
1. $TMDX - Transmedics +76.2%
2. $LLY - Eli Lilly +51.6%
3. $NVO - Novo Nordisk +37.2%

25/06/2024

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 +𝟴.𝟮% 𝗬𝗧𝗗
1. $HOOD - Robinhood +75.0%
2. $NWG - NatWest Group +47.1%
3. $NU - Nu Holdings +47.1%

25/06/2024

2024 is almost halfway through. Let's take a look at which sectors and stocks in this sector are standing out so far this year. (1/3)

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 +𝟮𝟱.𝟬% 𝗬𝗧𝗗
1. $SMCI - Supermicro +218.5%
2. $NVDA - Nvidia +155.6%
3. $MSTR - MicroStrategy +134.9%

25/06/2024

𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 +𝟱.𝟭% 𝗬𝗧𝗗
1. $TPL - Texas Pacific Land +44.0%
2. $TRGP - Targa Resources +44.0%
3. $FANG - Diamondback Energy +25.2%

24/06/2024

𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 +𝟱.𝟵% 𝗬𝗧𝗗
1. $VST - Vistra +125.5%
2. $CEG - Constellation Energy +86.6%
3. $NRG - NRG Energy +54.7%

24/06/2024

2024 is almost halfway through. Let's take a look at which sectors and stocks in this sector are standing out so far this year. (2/3)

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 +𝟲.𝟵% 𝗬𝗧𝗗
1. $HIMS - Hims & Hers +148.9%
2. $ELF - e.l.f. Beauty +42.7%
3. $WMT - Walmart +29.2%

24/06/2024

$AAPL $META Apple and Meta are in talks about integrating Meta's generative AI into Apple Intelligence, Apple's new AI system. Apple is also considering similar deals with Google, Anthropic, and Perplexity.

The longtime rivals have held talks about potentially integrating Meta’s generative AI model into Apple Intelligence, the recently announced AI system for iPhones and other devices.

24/06/2024

$TGT $SHOP Target is partnering with Shopify to add new brands to its third-party marketplace, Target Plus. Starting Monday, Shopify's client companies can apply to join Target Plus.

Target is partnering with Shopify as it looks for ways to drive online traffic and get back to sales growth.

24/06/2024

$CRWD CrowdStrike will be added to the S&P 500 today, making it the fastest cybersecurity company to join the benchmark stock index. Here are all the changes to the S&P 500 that will take effect today.
https://www.crowdstrike.com/press-releases/crowdstrike-listed-on-sp-500/