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David Sharek

David Sharek is stock portfolio manager at Shareks Stock Portfolios and the founder of The School of Hard Stocks. Sharek's Growth Stock Portfolio has delivered its investors an average return of 18% per year since inception vs. the S&P 500's 10% during that time (2003-2020). David's delivered five years of +40% returns in his 18 year career, including 106% during 2020. David Sharek's book The School of Hard Stocks can be found on Amazon.com.

Oligopolies THRIVE with NVIDIA

Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft breaking out today after reporting earnings last night. These companies dominate — other companies can’t keep up — because of NVIDIA (NVDA).

Neteast Gets Profit Estimates Slashed

Netease (NTES) just missed profit estimates, and had future estimates slashed. But Chinese Internet stocks remain hot and NTES has a P/E of just 19. Time to sell?

Weibo Still Looks Amazing to Me

Weibo’s (WB) up from $21 to $98 since I added it to the Growth Portfolio, and even after that run the stock still looks amazing to me. Here’s my full take.

Strong Worldwide Economy Boosts Priceline

With markets at their highs and economies strong around the globe, Priceline (PCLN) and its travel sites continue to see strong demand as people have money.

Disney Looks to Infinity and Beyond

Disney (DIS) is expected to have 2017 profits roughly in line with 2016’s as the company plans for the future with its app and Star Wars lands, which are both due in 2019.

Ball Set to Grow Profits +20% in 3-of-4 Qtrs

Packaging company Ball (BLL), the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world, is expected to grow profits +20% in three of the next four qtrs as it integrates Rexam.

It’s Still Too Early to Buy CVS

CVS (CVS) was a great stock for three-and-a-half decades, then slower sales and profits brought the stock down. I feel CVS will make a comeback, but not just yet.

Coke Must Be Eyeing Up Monster Beverage

Monster Beverage (MNST) is growing profits around 20% yet has an astronomical P/E of 38. Why is the stock so high? Perhaps Coca-Cola is eying the company.

Bright Horizons Continues To Move Higher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM), an on-site employer sponsored childcare, continues to move higher (with a strong economy) as profit growth eclipses 20%.

Expect TJX’s Profit Growth To Pick Up Next Qtr

It looks to me like TJX Companies (TJX) has turned up on the one-year chart, and with profit growth expected to average 15% the next 4 qts TJX could continue higher.

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