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• NRG Energy Inc. (NRG $170.96)
  • $170.96 P/E (TTM): 40.92X Cap: $36.68B
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• Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG $296.61)
  • $296.61 P/E (TTM): 38.72X Cap: $91.39B
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• GE Vernova Inc. (GEV $987.50)
  • $987.50 P/E (TTM): 142.43X Cap: $266.46B
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Q: Looking for a 5 year hold for a small position. Which of these, if any, do you suggest? Is this a promising area to invest in and are there others you prefer?

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Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 03, 2024

• Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN $3.31)
  • $3.31 Cap: $292M
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Q: Any thoughts on the almost 10% drop in price today and do you still like this stock and would you buy it here?thank you

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Read Answer Asked by John on September 03, 2024

• Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD $253.66)
  • $253.66 P/E (TTM): 134.14X Cap: $11.28B
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Q: Good day.
Can you tell me your current thoughts about MOD. The last question on this company was March 19th. Seems to be in a great thematic sector and it has had a strong run. Do you still feel as positively about it? Still a buy?
Many thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by David C. on September 03, 2024

• Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $467.22)
  • $467.22 P/E (TTM): 57.26X Cap: $162.99B
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• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $393.11)
  • $393.11 P/E (TTM): 23.19X Cap: $2.85T
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• Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG $181.12)
  • $181.12 P/E (TTM): 1.04X Cap: $140.35B
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• Salesforce Inc. (CRM $171.31)
  • $171.31 P/E (TTM): 21.15X Cap: $159.51B
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• Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $922.50)
  • $922.50 P/E (TTM): 40.94X Cap: $878.25B
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• Roper Technologies Inc. (ROP $354.00)
  • $354.00 P/E (TTM): 24.17X Cap: $36.47B
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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $2,515.75)
  • $2,515.75 P/E (TTM): 69.7X Cap: $51.73B
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Q: Is there a US equivalent of CSU that you would recommend as I take profits from growthier AI stocks? Happy to split it between a few stocks, but the big 7 have grown as a large part of my US portfolio.

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Read Answer Asked by Dan on September 03, 2024

Q: Hi team,

What is your analysis of National Health Care (NHC-N) and Altimmune (ALT-Q) ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS

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Read Answer Asked by Jacques on September 03, 2024

• Riot Platforms Inc. (RIOT $18.12)
  • $18.12 Cap: $6.58B
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Q: Would you please shed some "non-jargon" light on the open letter issued by RIOT? What are the implications, if any?

In a different vein, is RIOT still worth holding on to? Why/why not? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on September 03, 2024

• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $99.13)
  • $99.13 Cap: $5.38B
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXT $88.98)
  • $88.98 Cap: $4.94B
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Q: Are Horizons HXS and HXT reasonable ETFs for a beginner investor with no interest in investing? Is there methodology still a viable one?

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Read Answer Asked by M.S. on September 03, 2024

• Humacyte Inc. (HUMA $0.69)
  • $0.69 Cap: $143M
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Q: Good Morning teams,
Can you please give your opinion about these two companies
Thanks in advance

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Read Answer Asked by Jigneshbhai on September 03, 2024

• Honeywell International Inc. (HON $233.24)
  • $233.24 P/E (TTM): 31.93X Cap: $148.04B
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• Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT $310.51)
  • $310.51 P/E (TTM): 86.54X Cap: $114.76B
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Q: Hi,
One of my industrial holdings is Honeywell. I am thinking of replacing it with Vertiv Holdings. Could you please comment on the trade offs and risk/return potential?
Thank you, Michael

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 03, 2024

• Oracle Corporation (ORCL $163.00)
  • $163.00 P/E (TTM): 25.96X Cap: $447.57B
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• MongoDB Inc. (MDB $233.60)
  • $233.60 Cap: $18.97B
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• Elastic N.V. (ESTC $45.39)
  • $45.39 Cap: $4.71B
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• Confluent Inc. (CFLT)
  • Cap: $11.08B
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Q: What are your thoughts on their strong Q2 earnings? Would this be a good entry point? It may finally be ready to rally over the next quarter.

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Read Answer Asked by Neeraj on September 03, 2024

• The Walt Disney Company (DIS $102.59)
  • $102.59 P/E (TTM): 14.61X Cap: $179.24B
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• A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS $66.93)
  • $66.93 P/E (TTM): 17.12X Cap: $9.28B
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• Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT $310.51)
  • $310.51 P/E (TTM): 86.54X Cap: $114.76B
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Q: Hello Peter,
I am trying to decide to between Disney , Vertiv Holdings, and AOS smith.. I know they are in different industries, However, based on risk and reward which is a better stock.. Are you able to suggest a ranking based on value play versus growth.. Much appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by umedali on September 03, 2024

• AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV $194.52)
  • $194.52 Cap: $9.70B
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• Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII $398.07)
  • $398.07 P/E (TTM): 25.63X Cap: $16.19B
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• Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW $742.61)
  • $742.61 P/E (TTM): 56.39X Cap: $26.90B
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Q: can tou please suggest a few US mid cap defense sector stocks or ETFs. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by gary on September 03, 2024

• Cellebrite DI Ltd. (CLBT $11.86)
  • $11.86 Cap: $2.94B
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Q: Please evaluate clbt is it similar to magnet forensics and is it a good time to buy?

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Read Answer Asked by Gill on September 03, 2024

• Medtronic plc. (MDT $88.12)
  • $88.12 P/E (TTM): 24.36X Cap: $112.98B
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Q: Could you please review the ratios as I am interested to know what has brought the stock up about 10% recently. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by TOM on August 30, 2024

• iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (SOXX $401.24)
  • $401.24 P/E (TTM): 38.05X Cap: $25.21B
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• VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH $452.00)
  • $452.00 P/E (TTM): 35.18X Cap: $49.91B
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• Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ $72.60)
  • $72.60 P/E (TTM): 43.16X Cap: $1.32B
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Q: What is your opinion of SOXX or SOXQ as a means of entering the semiconductor space at this point?

Thanks.

Debrah

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Read Answer Asked by Debrah on August 30, 2024

• Medpace Holdings Inc. (MEDP $520.00)
  • $520.00 P/E (TTM): 32.26X Cap: $14.85B
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Q: Can you comment on the recent price performance and outlook for Medpace’s?

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on August 30, 2024

• Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER $72.91)
  • $72.91 P/E (TTM): 14.9X Cap: $147.78B
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• Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT $310.51)
  • $310.51 P/E (TTM): 86.54X Cap: $114.76B
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Q: Contemplating buying into VRT or Uber for a three to five year hold. Which would you suggest and why?

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 30, 2024

• Dollar General Corporation (DG $119.59)
  • $119.59 P/E (TTM): 19.99X Cap: $26.33B
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Q: Can you please comment on earnings? In your Q & A on Sep 20 2023 it included this comment: "Consensus calls for a decline in earnings this year and only about 9% growth next year." Are there any further negative surprises over the past year?

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Read Answer Asked by James on August 30, 2024

• Veeva Systems Inc. Class A (VEEV $159.09)
  • $159.09 P/E (TTM): 27.84X Cap: $25.87B
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Q: Good Morning

What are your thoughts on VEEV recent earning?
Do you think that finally better these results will finally get them out the doldrums?

Thks
Marcel

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Read Answer Asked by Marcel on August 30, 2024

• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $196.51)
  • $196.51 P/E (TTM): 38.5X Cap: $4.77T
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Q: I have been living under a rock during all this AI frenzy, is NVDA exploring and expanding for the post AI era, or are they “all in” with chips and AI?

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Read Answer Asked by MG on August 30, 2024