It’s been an eventful week!

Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul for their first direct talks in three years, though there have been no signs of any breakthroughs.

The White House announced Saudi Arabia committed to invest $600 billion in the United States. President Trump cut the de minims tariffs on Chinese small parcel imports.

Consumer sentiment fell in early May to its second-lowest level on record. However, the survey was largely completed before the U.S. and China agreed to pause the most severe of tariffs.

Bonds are up, stocks are up, and President Trump claims to lower prescription drug costs.

It seems harder to keep track of everything going on around the world nowadays. As global tensions mount, predicting the market implications of these developments becomes increasingly difficult.

Rest assured – our fundamental research serves as a reliable compass amid market uncertainty. Our disciplined, fundamentals-driven research is designed to help you navigate uncertainty and generate alpha in all market conditions.

Diligence matters.

Check out this week’s research to see it in action!

Two FREE Stock Picks: We shared a free stock pick from our Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio and a free stock pick from our Most Dangerous Stocks Model Portfolio.

Our latest Long Idea features a company that has dominant market share, is positioned to benefit from industry tailwinds, and consistently grows its profits. Yet, its stock is priced as if the company’s profits will never grow again.

On the flip side, our Danger Zone pick this week features a company lagging competition in profitability and market share with a stock pricing profits going to the moon.

Our CEO David Trainer hosted another earnings watch party this week covering Cisco, CoreWeave, Walmart, Alibaba, Deere, Cava, and more.

On the Model Portfolio front, we updated our Focus List Stocks: Short Model Portfolio, as well as our Exec Comp Aligned with ROIC Model Portfolio.

We also closed one of our long-standing Danger Zone positions and took gains.

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: Heavy-Duty Profits and Low Expectations

Members can read the latest Long Idea here.

Danger Zone: Might Need a Waste Bag for This Stock

Members can read the latest Danger Zone report here.

Free Stock Pick From Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio

Free Stock Pick From Most Dangerous Stocks Model Portfolio

This Week’s Earnings Watch Party Replays

Watch our Earnings Recap on Cisco, CoreWeave, Walmart, Alibaba, Deere, Cava, and More

Position Close Update: Ending This Relationship

Focus List Stocks: Short – Update 5/16/25

Exec Comp Aligned with ROIC Model Portfolio Update for May 2025

Danger Zone Podcast: 5/5/25: Why This Auto Maker Finds Itself Back in the Danger Zone

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