Q: Blue Owl's share price was on a good up trend from last November until the end of May 2024, when it turned south.  It has been declining since then.  Can you identify what caused it to decline at that time?  And what do you see happening with the share price going forward?  Many thanks for your excellent service.
        
    
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                             Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO $72.71) Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO $72.71)
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                             QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM $181.00) QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM $181.00)
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                             Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL $75.79) Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL $75.79)
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                             Humana Inc. (HUM $279.48) Humana Inc. (HUM $279.48)
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                             Zoetis Inc. Class A (ZTS $143.45) Zoetis Inc. Class A (ZTS $143.45)
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                             AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (ATRL $97.85) AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (ATRL $97.85)
            Q: I have less than 1% positions in the above companies and am trying to reduce holdings. Can you please rank them buy, sell or hold. Thanks Stew
        
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                             ConAgra Brands Inc. (CAG $17.21) ConAgra Brands Inc. (CAG $17.21)
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                             Philip Morris International Inc (PM $144.37) Philip Morris International Inc (PM $144.37)
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                             Union Pacific Corporation (UNP $219.12) Union Pacific Corporation (UNP $219.12)
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                             British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI $51.49) British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI $51.49)
            Q: your updated view on conagra pls. mainly buy&hold dividend investor. owned it for years, considering buying a little more.
        
    
            Q: Any thoughts about this one?  I know it is off of your typical radar but it looks like a great FCF yield!
        
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                             Evertz Technologies Limited (ET $12.82) Evertz Technologies Limited (ET $12.82)
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                             Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI $50.98) Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI $50.98)
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                             PDF Solutions Inc. (PDFS $29.05) PDF Solutions Inc. (PDFS $29.05)
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                             Yum China Holdings Inc. (YUMC $43.75) Yum China Holdings Inc. (YUMC $43.75)
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                             InMode Ltd. (INMD $14.78) InMode Ltd. (INMD $14.78)
            Q: Sell or hold
pdfs,inmd,smci,yumc ,N ,And ET-T
    pdfs,inmd,smci,yumc ,N ,And ET-T
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                             Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (PEY $20.06) Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (PEY $20.06)
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                             Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI $50.98) Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI $50.98)
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                             Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH $59.46) Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH $59.46)
            Q: Hi there, may I please have your thoughts on PEY results?
What companies are you finding interesting right now, after their 2Q results?
Any companies unjustifiably being punished, with their shares being sold off currently, that you believe is not justified and will have a good bounce within the next six months or so? ie; seems like WELL results are being misunderstood...hmm
Thanks!
    What companies are you finding interesting right now, after their 2Q results?
Any companies unjustifiably being punished, with their shares being sold off currently, that you believe is not justified and will have a good bounce within the next six months or so? ie; seems like WELL results are being misunderstood...hmm
Thanks!
            Q: Please comment on ETSY:US most recent earnings. Thank you.
        
    
            Q: I keep hearing the word longevity these days. Seems people are living longer so I think there must be some investments I can make to take advantage of this trend. Please give me the names of some companies that are involved in helping people live longer lives and at the same time provide drugs or technologies or therapies that help them enjoy longer lives characterized by a higher quality of life. I'm interested in both American/global companies and Canadian. 
        
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                             Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG $5,086.94) Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG $5,086.94)
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                             Celestica Inc. (CLS $471.51) Celestica Inc. (CLS $471.51)
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                             goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.97) goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.97)
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                             TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK $133.23) TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK $133.23)
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                             Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A $209.21) Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A $209.21)
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                             Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA $513.34) Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA $513.34)
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                             Crocs Inc. (CROX $80.84) Crocs Inc. (CROX $80.84)
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                             Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH $59.46) Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH $59.46)
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                             Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $25.06) Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $25.06)
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                             TransMedics Group Inc. (TMDX $128.28) TransMedics Group Inc. (TMDX $128.28)
            Q: What are your best ideas 5 in Canada and 5 in USA over next 2 to 3 years for capital appreciation ? Thank you RAK
        
    
            Q: My small holding of DISNEY is currently -40% under water. And I’ve been holding it for 3-4 years. What do you think of its prospects in the next 3 years.  Would you consider sell it now? 
        
    
            Q: What is your take on holding GOOG going forward, in light of a number of big name fund managers (Ackman,Klarman,Dorsey etc) exiting or largely decreasing their positions in the company? We know its related to the talks of breaking up GOOG. But what do you feel is the likelihood and outcome of that for shareholders? Clearly these managers feel its going to be a negative outcome since they are exiting. Wondering what your outlook is, and if its worth holding throughout the pain. Thx
        
    
            Q: Is DIS a sell???....And would you buy NFLX as a replacement for DIS???.....Tom
        
    
            Q: I am wondering about protecting myself from downward moves of NVDA price based on earnings results and news next week. My strategy so far is limited selling as the stock has ramped up beyond any "normal" I have seen. 
Of course the dichotomy is:
- Fear that the bubble / AI hype will fizzle and my paper gains never materialize, and;
- Trepidation that I will regret selling another single share if NVDA's future stays bright.
So would options be a way to play this or is this quite expensive? It appears that ATM puts are $7.00 for AUG30. A full 5% premium to protect downside. Crazy? Other Thoughts? Thanks as always - you guys are amazing.
    Of course the dichotomy is:
- Fear that the bubble / AI hype will fizzle and my paper gains never materialize, and;
- Trepidation that I will regret selling another single share if NVDA's future stays bright.
So would options be a way to play this or is this quite expensive? It appears that ATM puts are $7.00 for AUG30. A full 5% premium to protect downside. Crazy? Other Thoughts? Thanks as always - you guys are amazing.
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                             Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN $7.95) Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN $7.95)
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                             Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT $189.69) Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT $189.69)
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                             Cellebrite DI Ltd. (CLBT $16.91) Cellebrite DI Ltd. (CLBT $16.91)
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                             TransMedics Group Inc. (TMDX $128.28) TransMedics Group Inc. (TMDX $128.28)
            Q: Hi 5i! 
I’m a little overweight in the AI sector and want to diversify. Respecting that growth and stability are not often in tandem, would you endorse a selling VRT and buying TMDX, ASPN or CLBT?
Do you see either of these three companies as having a better growth (and some stability) outlook over the next 2-3 years than VRT?
If you could only pick one which company do you have the most conviction in today?
Thanks so much for all you do!
    I’m a little overweight in the AI sector and want to diversify. Respecting that growth and stability are not often in tandem, would you endorse a selling VRT and buying TMDX, ASPN or CLBT?
Do you see either of these three companies as having a better growth (and some stability) outlook over the next 2-3 years than VRT?
If you could only pick one which company do you have the most conviction in today?
Thanks so much for all you do!
            Q: AFRM has been going down all of this year although it is signing up more customers. What do think of the future for this company and when could it show profit? Thx James
        
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                             American Electric Power Company Inc. (AEP $120.30) American Electric Power Company Inc. (AEP $120.30)
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                             Edison International (EIX $54.82) Edison International (EIX $54.82)
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                             NiSource Inc (NI $41.79) NiSource Inc (NI $41.79)
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                             Capital Power Corporation (CPX $70.51) Capital Power Corporation (CPX $70.51)
            Q: Portfolio Analytics has suggested I reduce of my exposure in the Utilities sector.  My holdings consist of AEP, CPX, EIX and NI.  Is there one you would sell or should I maintain a position in all.
Thank you
    Thank you
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                             Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN $7.95) Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN $7.95)
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                             Parsons Corporation (PSN $82.65) Parsons Corporation (PSN $82.65)
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                             Shift4 Payments Inc. Class A (FOUR $68.34) Shift4 Payments Inc. Class A (FOUR $68.34)
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                             Cellebrite DI Ltd. (CLBT $16.91) Cellebrite DI Ltd. (CLBT $16.91)
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                             TransMedics Group Inc. (TMDX $128.28) TransMedics Group Inc. (TMDX $128.28)
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                             ReposiTrak Inc. (TRAK $14.98) ReposiTrak Inc. (TRAK $14.98)
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                             AppFolio Inc. (APPF $250.85) AppFolio Inc. (APPF $250.85)
            Q: Would you buy into the momentum of ASPN($16.98) , TMDX ($88.71) and CLBT ($11.85) at current valuations for a 2-year hold?
Can you provide 5 or 6 other stocks with similar growth profile in US or Canada?
How would you tank them?
Thanks
    Can you provide 5 or 6 other stocks with similar growth profile in US or Canada?
How would you tank them?
Thanks
            Q: Upstart looks to have had a good couple of weeks climbing from $25 to $40.  In answers to previous questions, mention was made of a very high short interest at the time.  Can I please ask for your usual insightful analysis for the recent Upstart quarterly results, and whether their recent stock price climb can be attributed to their recent performance and future prospects in a declining interest rate environment, or well speculation and short covering?  Is the stock worth holding onto for a few more Quarters and see if they benefit from declining interest rates or if they catch another everything-AI wave, or take the cash and invest elsewhere?  Thanks kindly.
        
    
            Q: Could I get your opinion on KLDiscovery as a  "moon shot".      Thanks Ron
        
    
            Q: Peter; Did you see any news on TMDX to account for the quick jump - then drop back this am? 
Thanks. Rod
    Thanks. Rod
 
                             
                             
                    