Lithium Americas Called ‘Basura’. Analyst Slams Long-Term Hype
📉 The analyst strongly advises against Lithium Americas (LAC), labeling it 'basura' (trash) due to technical breakdowns and fundamental weaknesses.
⚠️ Key concerns include the stock breaking historical support levels and its status as a 'Pyme' after separating from its parent company.
🚫 Contrasting with other analysts who recommended it long-term, this analysis highlights the significant price decline and reinforces a bearish outlook.
Nike Stumbles Below Trend. Buy the Dip or Bail Out?
👟 Nike has broken its long-term uptrend line dating back to 2009, signaling a significant technical shift.
📊 The stock is currently testing an important price level which coincides with potential support, the Point of Control (POC), and moving averages.
⏳ Considered a stock for patient, long-term investors ('meterla en un cajón'), acknowledging the current weakness but believing in the company's resilience.
YPF Lags Behind Banks. Time for an Electoral Bet?
⛽ YPF is highlighted as a potential 'electoral trade' stock, but currently lags behind sectors like banking.
📉 The stock is navigating a complex technical zone, situated near trendlines, support levels, and the 200-day moving average.
⏳ While a bullish pattern might be forming on the weekly chart, the stock is struggling to gain upward momentum compared to other market segments.
Galicia Banks on Gains But Hits Resistance Wall
🏦 Galicia, along with other banks, has shown strength but is currently facing significant resistance zones after its recent run-up.
📈 Considered a potential component of an 'electoral trade' strategy, anticipating market movements related to political outcomes.
✋ While the banking sector leads, the analysis suggests holding existing positions rather than initiating new buys at current resistance levels.
Texas Instruments Surges on Strong Demand Forecast
📈 Texas Instruments issued a better-than-expected revenue forecast for the current quarter, signaling improving demand for industrial and automotive components.
💰 Revenue guidance of $4.17 billion to $4.53 billion surpassed the average analyst estimate of $4.12 billion, boosting the stock significantly.
💡 As a major semiconductor manufacturer with a broad customer base, TXN's positive outlook is seen as a promising indicator for both the chip industry and related sectors like automotive.
Chipotle Sales Dip: Consumers Cut Back on Burritos
📉 Chipotle reported its first quarterly sales decrease in nearly five years, with comparable sales falling 0.4%, missing analyst expectations of 1.7% growth.
😟 The decline was driven by a drop in transactions, suggesting economic uncertainty and concerns about issues like tariffs are causing consumers to save money and dine out less.
📊 This sales dip was widespread across all income groups and geographies, indicating a broad-based consumer pullback affecting the chain.
PepsiCo Lowers Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty
📉 PepsiCo reduced its full-year earnings forecast, now expecting constant currency EPS to be roughly flat compared to the previous year, citing weakening demand.
🥤 Factors impacting demand include unpredictable US trade policy and deteriorating consumer confidence affecting sales of snacks and beverages.
💰 Despite the forecast cut, the stock trades at 17 times future earnings, considered relatively inexpensive, with expectations of stable growth slightly above inflation long-term.
Dollar General’s Rebound: Growth Slowdown Raises Questions
📈 Despite a recent stock price rebound, Dollar General faces concerns about slowing future growth potential.
📊 The company is currently trading at 17 times future earnings, slightly below its historical average, but revenue growth has decelerated significantly.
📉 Margin pressure is evident, although not drastic, dropping from around 30% to 29%, requiring closer examination.
Risky 40% Yield: The Generación Mediterránea Bond Dilemma
💰 The MR36 corporate bond from Generación Mediterránea offers a high ~40% yield (TIR) maturing before the 2027 presidential elections.
🛡️ This bond is dollar-linked, providing a hedge against potential devaluation of the Argentine Peso.
⚠️ Significant issuer risk exists due to the company's history of debt restructuring ('reperfilamiento'), warranting caution and advising against overweighting the position.
Amazon: Historic Low Multiples Signal Opportunity?
📊 Amazon's long-term chart is described as looking exceptionally strong ('mortal').
📉 Certain fundamental analysis multiples for Amazon are noted to be at or near historic lows, suggesting potential undervaluation.
💡 Similar to Google, selling Amazon due to temporary fears about the dollar's decline is advised against; holding or hedging is preferred.
