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CNBC
an hour ago
- Business
- CNBC
Here's our guide on how to research stocks — and keep track of the ones you own
Here's our Club Mailbag email investingclubmailbag@ — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can't offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. When Jim Cramer says that investors need to do the homework, what is the homework and where do you find it? -Maxine G. This is a crucial question for all investors to ask. You are correct that we preach "buy and homework," as opposed to the "buy and hold" mantra that many long-term investors tout. In this piece, we'll provide some tips to get you started with the homework, but it's important to remember that the homework never ends. Think of it like investigative journalism. You know there is a story there — in this case, a potential investment opportunity — but the magnitude of the story (or opportunity) isn't going to reveal itself until you've turned over as many stones as possible, and then a few more. Put another way, the homework is not a task that needs to be accomplished, but rather an ongoing journey that requires you to stay on your toes and constantly reconsider your investment thesis as new information is revealed. So, where do you find the homework? In an education article a few years ago , we discussed in great detail five types of information that investors can use to conduct the homework: 1) company filings 2) earnings calls 3) earnings estimates 4) geopolitical and macroeconomic news 5) industry-specific news. The information covered in that article is as relevant today as it was back in 2022, so we'd strongly encourage members to click the above link and go read it — whether it's a refresher for longtime members, or for the first time for those who have joined the Club more recently. Rather than rehash everything we covered in that piece, we wanted to use this space to highlight a few additional tools for members to consider because even our own homework process has evolved since we wrote it. One we've recently become fans of is the smartphone app called Quartr , which provides a convenient location to listen to earnings calls and Wall Street conferences, as well as the ability to read transcripts in real-time. It also provides analyst estimates across a few different metrics, which, as mentioned above, is an important part of the homework process. On the app, you're able to "follow" the companies in your portfolio and their close competitors, so all their activities are in one place. We also think it's important to consider podcasts as a source of investment information. While we won't highlight any one specific podcast — there are so many, and arguably more important than the podcast host itself is the guest — we view them as great sources of information because the interviews tend to be in a long, free-flowing format compared with what you might get elsewhere. This gives industry experts and/or executives the opportunity to delve deeper than they may be able to in other settings, which gives us a deeper understanding of the topic or company in question. A recent example where this helped us was when Club holding Meta Platforms announced a collaboration with the defense startup Anduril to develop headsets for the U.S. Army. The day of that announcement, we saw that Anduril founder and CEO Palmer Luckey appeared on a podcast where he talked extensively about its work with Meta, providing background on their relationship and their ambitions. It helped shape our understanding, and we even quoted what Luckey said in our analysis article the next day . When evaluating an investment opportunity or keeping tabs on the stock once it's in your portfolio, you'll want to do more than read the news and analyze the qualitative aspects of the investment. It is also important to crunch some numbers to determine the company's financial health and valuation. We previously put together a five-part series on how to analyze an earnings report . In a separate story, we provided three ways to evaluate a company's debt level to judge the riskiness of buying its stock. We've done a few explainers on valuation in the past, too. For example, we have discussed the two primary ways that investors value stocks and the role that interest rates play in both. We have also explained how to calculate your own price-to-earnings (PE) and price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratios . And relatedly, we more recently did a deeper dive into the importance of a PEG ratio . For many investors, layering in some technical analysis is also part of their investment process — though, as we've noted in the past, our primary focus is on the business fundamentals. While we may take a position when the fundamentals are strong and the technicals are weak, we would never look to invest in a company in which the fundamentals are lacking, no matter the technical setup. In our view, technical analysis works until it doesn't, whereas fundamental analysis works until the fundamentals change — and if you're doing the homework, you'll know when that happens. We've provided some technical analysis in the past . If you go back and revisit that article, keep in mind that the technical setup is always changing. So, at this point, think more about the lessons and the tools used in that piece, rather than keying into any level that may have come up on those charts, which represent only a snapshot in time. Finally, if you're considering an investment because of its dividend yield, you'll want to be sure that the payout is actually sustainable. We explained how to do that in a previous story. In the end, the homework is a continuous process; Jim's recommendation is one hour of homework per week for each stock you own. While we've provided a number of useful tools and considerations here — and in the articles linked throughout this commentary — investors can also be rewarded for constantly thinking outside the box and looking for information in every possible place it may be available. This includes simply walking into a location of the company you're interested in and asking some questions, which has become known as the " scuttlebutt " method. The concept was popularized by Philip Fisher's book "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits," and it's all about seeing the operations in real life, speaking with store employees, managers, customers, suppliers, competitors, and so on. (Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust is long META. See here for a full list of the stocks.) As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB. NO SPECIFIC OUTCOME OR PROFIT IS GUARANTEED.
CNBC
5 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
10 things to watch in the stock market Friday including the AI race and dealmaking
The Club's 10 things to watch Friday, June 20 — Today's newsletter was written by Zev Fima, the Investing Club's portfolio analyst 1. Wall Street is on pace for a higher open this morning as investors await President Donald Trump's decision on direct U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Oil futures gave up earlier gains, while natural gas hit its highest level since early April. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the central bank could cut rates as early as July. 2. Club name Home Depot has submitted a bid to acquire building products and solutions provider GMS Inc , The Wall Street Journal reported . This follows a $5 billion offer from QXO on Wednesday. It's unclear what Home Depot offered. We aren't fans of bidding wars. 3. Google is using YouTube videos to train its AI models, CNBC reported , showing how tech giants are leveraging their own platforms to gain model-building advantages. Consider: Meta has social media data. Alphabet has Google Search and YouTube. Amazon has shopping and Alexa data. Apple has phone usage data, but we still need to see more from them. We own Meta, Amazon and Apple for the Club. 4. Meta is also using its wallet to gain an AI talent edge. After poaching Scale AI's Alexandr Wang , the Instagram owner is planning to hire Safe Superintelligence CEO Daniel Gross and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, CNBC reported . That comes after Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI co-founder, rejected Meta's attempt to acquire Safe Superintelligence earlier this year. 5. SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is looking to partner with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to build a $1 trillion AI and robotics factory in Arizona, Bloomberg News reported . TSMC is already building its chipmaking campus in the state. 6. Sticking with robotics: Club name Nvidia and Foxconn are in discussions about deploying humanoid robots at the contract manufacturer's factory in Houston that's set to produce Nvidia AI servers, Reuters reported . 7. Club name Dover acquired a German maker of hygienic pumps called IPP and is folding it into the company's Pumps & Process Solutions segment. The acquisition expands Dover's presence in industries including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. Dover also made a deal last month for Sikora. 8. Club name Eli Lilly said the launch of Mounjaro in India has been "positive" since it began in March, Reuters reported . Sales of the diabetes and weight-loss drug appear to have increased 60% from April to May, the report noted, citing data from PharmaTrac. 9. Shares of Olive Garden owner Darden rose more than 2% this morning after the restaurant operator's fourth-quarter sales and earnings edged out estimates. Earnings guidance for its fiscal 2026 looks a bit short, while same-store-sales guidance appears to be in line with expectations. 10. Morgan Stanley said it is "tactically bullish" on Micron into its earnings report next week due to an acceleration in AI spending. Still, analysts kept their hold-equivalent rating on the chip stock, which has soared nearly 90% from its tariff-driven low in early April. Wedbush lifted its price target on buy-rated Micron to $150 a share from $130, citing positive pricing trends. Sign up for my Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free (See here for a full list of the stocks at Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust.) As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB. NO SPECIFIC OUTCOME OR PROFIT IS GUARANTEED.
Scotsman
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Racing Club expands horse ownership opportunities
Racing Club is also expanding its training partnerships, having recently welcomed two Classic-winning trainers to its ranks. | Racing Club Racing Club, the fast-growing syndicate making racehorse ownership affordable for the everyday fan, welcomed two Classic-winning trainers to its ranks. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... British horseracers Andrew Balding and Roger Varian, both incredibly respected in the sport, joined the club this year. It comes following the Club's celebratory win after Handlethekettle bolted up at Worcester on Wednesday (June 18). Trained by Jamie Snowden, the progressive gelding made all to run out a dominant five-length winner, further enhancing his already impressive record over hurdles. It follows an excellent jumps season for Racing Club, headlined by Wendigo, another Snowdon-trained prospect who enjoyed a strong campaign over hurdles. This included a runner-up effort in Grade 1 company and will now be aimed at novice chases next season. Jamie Snowden's consistent success with Racing Club horses highlights the strength of the trainer–syndicate partnership and reinforces the Club's commitment to placing its horses with top-class yards. Building on that success, Legendary Luke is the latest exciting horse to join the Racing Club roster with Snowden. A well-bred point-to-point winner from Ireland, he showed real promise with a slick jumping performance, recording the fastest time on the day in the process. With his strong pedigree and proven ability, Legendary Luke looks like another smart addition for the jumps season ahead — and a horse Racing Club members can dream big with. Building on this momentum, Racing Club is also expanding its training partnerships, having recently welcomed two Classic-winning trainers to its ranks. Andrew Balding now trains Lord d'Or, a beautifully bred son of Palace Pier with a standout pedigree, while Roger Varian is overseeing the preparation of Havana Flower, an exciting filly by Havana Grey and part of Racing Club's exclusive VIP-level syndicate offering. Both horses represent a new tier of opportunity for Racing Club members, ranging from microshares to premium syndicates, ensuring there is an entry point for every racing enthusiast. With more winners on the track and more elite trainers joining the team, Racing Club continues to lead the way in the modern ownership space.
Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibees Pride to represent the Club at Pride Edinburgh 2025
The Hibernian supporters' group Hibees Pride will represent the Club at Pride Edinburgh 2025. Hibees Pride formed in 2022 and have remained an integral part in keeping Easter Road a safe and inclusive place for all supporters. The supporter-led group have twice been represented at the Proud Scotland Awards, which honour those who champion diversity and inclusion in the nation within the LGBTQI+ community. In 2023, Hibees Pride were nominated in the Charity/Group Initiative category, before being shortlisted in the Sports and Recreation Award in 2024. Since their formation, the inclusive group have consistently challenged various issues on homophobia in football and have engaged in discussions on national TV and radio, always representing the values of Hibernian FC and promoting an inclusivity for all in the sport. The group have continually worked closely with the Club across many issues and topics, while also taking part in key activations – such as season ticket campaigns and kit launches. Pride Edinburgh is Scotland's longest running celebration of diversity, and has continued to grow at a great rate as it celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The event, which is Scotland's national LGBT festival, features a march and a community-focused festival that allows organisations, activists and individuals to represent their culture and themselves. Hibees Pride representative, and Hibernian FC Supporters' Panel member, Julie Cuthbertson commented: 'Our group has continued to progress since its inception in 2022 and the upcoming Pride Edinburgh march is another opportunity for Hibees Pride to let the wider LGBTQIA+ community know that our group, with the support of the club, is committed to making football a positive experience for all. 'While Pride is always a celebration of the rich diversity in our community, its history is also deeply rooted in taking a stand against the discrimination, abuse and violence that we continue to experience. 'This year feels more important than any other year in recent times, as some of the rights that our community have fought so hard to achieve are being wound back, here in Scotland and further afield.' The march will take place on Saturday 21 June. More information on the event, and how you can join Hibees Pride for the march, is available across Hibees Pride's social media channels. Like this: Like Related
Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Breakfast Club of Canada President and CEO Tommy Kulczyk Announces Upcoming Retirement after Six Years of Transformative Leadership Helping Children
BOUCHERVILLE, QC, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - After six years of dedicated and impactful leadership, Tommy Kulczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Breakfast Club of Canada, has announced his decision to retire at the end of 2025, marking the conclusion of a remarkable tenure characterized by significant service and impact. Under Mr. Kulczyk's guidance, the organization experienced significant growth and transformation, addressing increased food insecurity and challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership focused on expanding the organization, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring children receive nutritious breakfasts to enhance their readiness to learn. As President and CEO, Mr. Kulczyk expanded Breakfast Club of Canada's reach nationwide by collaborating with corporate partners and significantly increasing the number of children accessing nutritious breakfasts. His strategic approach strengthened community relationships, improved program efficiency, and laid a solid foundation for ongoing success. Mr. Kulczyk's major achievements include laying the groundwork for Canada's National School Food Program, announced in 2024, and expanding the Club's reach from 243,000 children nationwide to over 655,000 today. "Serving as President and CEO of Breakfast Club of Canada has been an immense privilege," said Mr. Kulczyk. "I am grateful to our dedicated team, volunteers, Board members and community partners for their unwavering support, as well as to our donors and government funders, whose contributions are essential to the pursuit of our important mission." The Club's Board of Directors has formed a committee tasked with overseeing the search for Mr. Kulczyk's successor. To ensure a thorough and comprehensive process, they have enlisted the expertise of Premium ressources humaines, a highly regarded executive search firm, to assist in identifying the ideal candidate. "Tommy Kulczyk's passion and vision as a steadfast advocate for equitable food access have significantly enhanced Breakfast Club of Canada," stated Jacques Mignault, Chair of the Board of Directors. "His leadership has strengthened our organization and positioned us for the future. We sincerely thank Tommy and intend to build upon his legacy." Breakfast Club of Canada remains committed to nurturing children's potential by ensuring they start their school day with access to a nutritious breakfast in a safe and supportive environment. The organization can count on the entire management team to support and facilitate a smooth transition, ensuring that operations continue seamlessly during this period. About Breakfast Club of Canada Since 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada has been working with partners from all sectors to help children access a nutritious breakfast and reach their full potential. Accredited by Imagine Canada for its effective governance and recognized for its promotion of local food products across Canada, the Club helps reach children in every province and territory. To learn more, visit or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
