3M Comes Back to Earth
3M (MMM) stock has had an amazing decade as investors were impressed with its high dividend yield. Now MMM has come back to earth.
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Nike is Back to New Highs as North American Sales Rise
Nike (NKE) is one of the best stocks in the Dow this year as the return to sales growth in North American has boosted the stock to new highs.
J&J Snack Foods Has Been a Good Stock
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) is a food maker, with 20% of sales coming from soft-bake pretzels. JJSF’s gone from $30 to $150 during the past decade, here’s what Sharek thinks of it now.
Higher Rates, Higher Dollar Hurting 3M
Shares of 3M (MMM) broke their uptrend last qtr as higher interest rates and a stronger dollar have made the shares less valuable in my eyes.
Nike’s Expected to Grow North American Sales
Nike’s (NKE) stock was a laggard in 2016 and 2017 as North American sales figures have been lagging. Now momentum could reverse that trend.
M&T Bank, I’m Sorry. Please Come Back.
I sold M&T Bank (MTB) before it went on a tear higher after Trump got elected. Now I’m sorry I sold, and am looking to get back in on a dip.
Sharek’s Hot Take on the Facebook Scandal
If you wanted Facebook (FB) stock, you would have already owned it. Also, annual profit growth is expected to slow from 46% last year to 18% this year. Here’s my take on FB stock.
2018’s Profit Growth is Looking Great at 3M
3M (MMM) is expected to grow profits 15% in 2018 as worldwide economies are growing strong. Lower taxes help too. But much of the good news is already priced into the stock.
I Don’t Understand the Love Investors Have for Nike
Nike (NKE) just had profits decline the past 2 qtrs. But that hasn’t hurt the stock as its jumped from the low-$50s to the high-$60s since last Fall.
Let’s Look at JP Morgan Before it Reports Earnings
JP Morgan (JPM is set to report earnings next week, and I expect good things as the bank has beaten the street the past 4 qtrs. But, the stock is extended here. Let’s take a look at the numbers.
Facebook Claims Expenses Will Eat Into Profits
Facebook (FB) reported profits that blew past estimates, then claimed expenses would be high in 2018 and eart into profits. But they always say this, then beat the street.
Dollar General Shoots Up While Profits Still Sag
Shares of Dollar General (DG) shot up last qtr, even though profit growth continues to be around 1%. With a P/E of 9, I think a lot of good news is already priced in.