Ciena (CIEN): a promising growth story in AI and data centres
Ciena $CIEN is profiling itself as a major player in networking technologies and optical solutions, with its focus on supporting data centers and developing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure giving it a competitive advantage. Although fiscal 2024 delivered mixed results, future prospects suggest steady... Read more
There are quite positive expectations for 2025, but so far the company has not done well. There are quite a lot of risks and I don't know if I would want to invest in such a company.
The earnings season of companies traded on the Prague Stock Exchange ended last week. We therefore invited portfolio manager David Brzko from Fio to take a closer look.
Applied Digital: A Key Player in Data Center Development
Applied Digital $APLD,a company focused on building data centers for artificial intelligence, cloud services and cryptocurrency mining, is showing strong growth despite temporary financial losses. Investments from Nvidia and other accredited investors signal strong prospects for the future.
Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA): stability and growth in the housing sector
Company Mid-America Apartment Communities$MAAwhich specializes in the management of residential apartment units, represents an exciting opportunity for real estate-focused investors. Despite the challenges posed by market volatility and the sector's sensitivity to changes in interest rates, MAA... Read more
Acquisition of Sovos Brands and the growth potential of Rao's: Campbell Soup as an attractive investment opportunity
Campbell Soup $CPB recently completed its $2.7 billion acquisition of Sovos Brands, the parent company of premium sauce brand Rao's. This acquisition gives $CPB a competitive advantage due to the growing demand for quality foods that are increasingly popular among... Read more
Cava Group: revenue growth, expansion and attractive investment opportunity
Cava Group Inc, $CAVA, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, achieved strong growth in the third quarter, with sales up 40% thanks to the opening of 73 new restaurants and increased traffic. The company posted a net profit of $18 million, beating analysts' expectations and confirming its position in the... Read more
Oh, my goodness, why didn't I know about this event? They're doing pretty well for what they're doing. I'm adding it to my watchlist and I'll be sure to do an analysis.
AppLovin: Rocketing growth thanks to success in mobile app monetization
AppLovin Corp. $APP, a leading provider of mobile app monetization software, saw its stock rise an impressive 41% after posting third-quarter results that beat expectations. The jump reflects investors' positive view of the company's growth potential, fueled by its technological edge and strong position in... Read more
Fox Corp.: Strong growth thanks to political and sports coverage
Media and sports giant Fox Corp.$FOX expects significant growth thanks to key events, particularly coverage of the upcoming election season. According to the analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich of Fox, the company benefits from a balanced portfolio of sports and news shows that allows it to meet the secular challenges of... Read more
Doesn't sound like a bad company to me at all. It's business is good, the numbers aren't super bad either, and now under Trump the stock could go up even more.
SK Hynix: Growth thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence and memory chips
The technology sector is experiencing significant growth, thanks in particular to the boom in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and increasing demand for high-performance memory chips. One of the key players in this field is a South Korean company SK Hynixone of the largest memory chip manufacturers in... Read more
Gevorkyan has successfully underwritten the second tranche of a EUR 7.5 million green bond, which will be used to invest in more efficient technologies with a positive environmental impact, including the purchase of efficient machinery and the development of renewable energy sources.
Nu Holdings Ltd. $NU, the parent company of the popular Nubank, has grown substantially in the past year and the stock has doubled in value. However, according to Malcolm Dorson, its previously unequivocal growth trajectory may now be in jeopardy due to several uncertain factors.
Dorson said the future course of the company's... Read more
That assessment is great. I don't know if it's a stock I'd want to have in my portfolio, but if the price were lower, I might buy at least for my speculative portfolio.
Flutter Entertainment: strong market position and positive investment outlook
Current stock status and development
Flutter Entertainment PLC $FLUT, a leading player in the online sports betting industry , was recently rated positively by analysts at Wells Fargo. Analyst Daniel Politzer upgraded the stock from "equal weight" to "overweight" after the stock fell 8.8%, indicating... Read more
TKO Group $TKO is another investment pick with a positive outlook, as predicted by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The company owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) franchise , which is one of the most prominent players in the mixed martial arts (MMA) field . The popularity of MMA is on the rise globally, and... Read more
VeriSign Inc.: A monopoly player in the domain name market
VeriSign Inc. $VRSN is a global leader in registration services and the administrator of the Domain Name System (DNS), which includes the vast directories that connect website names with their corresponding IP addresses. This critical player in the Internet infrastructure owns the exclusive rights to register two of the... Read more
There are quite positive expectations for 2025, but so far the company has not done well. There are quite a lot of risks and I don't know if I would want to invest in such a company.