Articles for author: The whipping post

Sam Ro: Put The P/E Ratio In Timeout For Now

The forward price-earnings (P/E) multiple has limited value during normal times. And the metric arguably has even less value during periods of elevated uncertainty. That’s because the E is based on analysts’ estimates for the near future. And when the outlook for business is increasingly uncertain and rapidly changing, it can take time for many analysts to adjust ...

Pick Microsoft Stock Over IBM?

Why would investors pay 38x earnings for IBM stock when Microsoft stock is available at just 30x? The comparison becomes even more favorable for Microsoft when considering three key factors: Superior Growth Trajectory: Microsoft is demonstrating robust growth exceeding 12% on average over the last three years, significantly outpacing IBM’s modest sub-3% growth rate. This ...

Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta In Landmark Trial As FTC Seeks To Decouple WhatsApp, Instagram

On Monday, Meta Platforms, Inc. META CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Washington, D.C., courtroom. What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta opened arguments in a trial that could lead to the forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp, reported CBS News. “There’s nothing wrong with Meta innovating,” said Daniel Matheson, the FTC’s lead ...

Realty Income Offers Compelling Entry Point Near 52-Week Lows

Realty Income (NYSE:) Corporation is a prominent real estate investment trust known for its reliable income stream. The company navigates market pressures while reaffirming its core commitment to shareholders. Realty Income’s depressed share price, combined with its recently increased dividend and status as an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NYSE:) with a history of consistent ...

Are Netflix Shares Being Overlooked?

Netflix NFLX shares have shown a nice level of relative strength in 2025, gaining 5% compared to the S&P 500’s 8% decline. It’s worth noting that shares are decently insulated from the ongoing tariff talks, though the company is reliant on a healthy consumer. The stock has quietly been red-hot over the past year in ...

FLNC Investors Are Reminded of Final Opportunity to Lead Fluence Energy, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Fluence Energy, Inc. (“Fluence” or “the Company”) FLNC for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange ...

1 Way Tariffs Could Cripple Ford for Investors

Detroit automakers can run but they can’t hide from the potentially devastating impacts tariffs could have on their business. The stocks have been hammered all year long, some worse than others, and the true impact is yet to be felt. Amid the slew of analyst downgrades and lowered price targets there’s a reality that is ...

Best Value Stocks to Buy for April 9th

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, April 9th:   Electrolux ELUXY: This company which manufactures appliances, outdoor and industrial products., carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.9% over the last 60 ...