It’s been a busy week! Bitcoin rallied significantly this week, surging past the $100k mark for the first time since February. An American was chosen Pope. President Trump floated a new lower tariff rate on China. The framework of the first trade deal post Liberation Day was announced. And the markets responded with a shrug. The S&P finished the week down less than 1% while the NASDAQ and Dow saw similar slight declines.

Historically, rising Bitcoin price reflects increased investor appetite for risk. We could see increased speculation in the market in the following weeks, as earnings season winds down and investors look for the path forward. However, our advice remains the same – don’t let noise and narrative change your diligent approach to investing.

While market momentum and hype can drive short-term gains, sustained outperformance is grounded in thorough rigorous fundamental analysis.

Want to see how real diligence outperforms?

Check out our research from this week!

Two FREE Stock Picks: We shared a free stock pick from the Very Attractive Stocks Index and a free stock pick from our Dividend Growth Stocks Model Portfolio.

Our latest Long Idea features a company that’s taking market share and growing profits. Best of all, its stock is priced as if the company’s profits will permanently decline.

On the flip side, our Danger Zone pick this week features a Zombie Stock-like company that’s losing market share on top of burning large amounts of cash, and it has an expensive valuation.

Our CEO David Trainer hosted three earnings watch parties this week covering Exxon, Advanced Micro Devices, Uber, Disney, DoorDash, Shopify, Kenvue, and many more. Watch the replays here, here, and here.

On the Model Portfolio front, we updated our Focus List Stocks: Long Model Portfolio, as well as our Most Attractive Stocks and Most Dangerous Stocks Model Portfolios.

We also closed one of our long-standing Long Idea positions due to the company being acquired.

We ranked #1 in stock picking for multiple categories on SumZero for the 47th month in a row!

Links to all our newly published research are below along with a preview for next week’s research.

We hope you have a great week!

Long Idea: Building Value: A Stock For All Seasons

Members can read the latest Long Idea here.

Danger Zone: Growth Story Screeches to a Halt

Members can read the latest Danger Zone report here.

Free Stock Pick From the Very Attractive Stocks Index May 2025

Free Stock Pick From Dividend Growth Stocks Model Portfolio 

This Week’s Earnings Watch Party Replays

Watch our Earnings Recap on Exxon, Chevron, Cigna, Advanced Micro Devices, and More

Watch our Earnings Recap on Uber, Disney, DoorDash, AppLovin, and More

Watch our Earnings Recap on Shopify, Conoco Philips, Coinbase, Kenvue, and Get Our Top Stocks for 2025

Position Close Update: Footwear Giant Being Acquired

Focus List Stocks: Long – Update 5/7/25

Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio Update for May 2025

Most Dangerous Stocks Model Portfolio Update for May 2025

#1-Ranked Stock Picker on SumZero Again!

Danger Zone Podcast: 4/28/25: Why This Equipment Manufacturer Is in the Danger Zone

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