Commentary and Research Papers
2024
2024
After starting the quarter down, small capitalization stocks rebounded in the month of May, but the Russell 2000 and Russell 2000 Value Indices still lag large capitalization companies for the year. Money flow into the largest Artificial Intelligence companies (NVDA, APPL, MSFT and GOOGL) appears to be increasing; those companies made up more than half of the S&P 500 Index’ monthly gain.
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2024
2024
This paper highlights the potential for adding significant cash flow to an Endowment or Foundation (E&F) through the strategic implementation of writing calls, especially on concentrated stock positions. This approach proves particularly advantageous for endowments and foundations that hold significant concentrations of stock and are open to diversifying their holdings as certain stocks are called away due to rising prices over time. Moreover, the tax-free status of endowments and foundations presents a significant advantage, as much of the income generated through this strategy is short-term in nature.
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2024
2024
Global mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) activity suffered from a post-COVID hangover in 2023 as deal volumes declined to the lowest levels since the Great Financial Crisis. As rising interest rates and falling valuations caused buyers and sellers to back away, a backlog of potential acquisition activity built up.
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2024
2024
As sustainability and energy transition continue to be global priorities, investors increasingly seek companies that balance environmental responsibility with economic viability. Enter liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its transformative potential as a bridge between traditional fossil fuels and renewable alternatives. Within this landscape, Golar LNG stands as a landmark player that is reshaping the LNG industry with innovative technologies and strategic initiatives. This report delves into the intricacies of LNG, explores its significance and challenges, and outlines the pivotal role that Golar LNG plays in shaping its future.
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2024
2024
April marked a change in investor sentiment from the positive aura that surrounded the first quarter results. The first quarter saw investors feeling more comfortable with the macro-economic data – the US economy continued to improve steadily while inflation seemed to be moderating. As April began, some investors were even calling for a “no landing” scenario, with no interest rate cuts, but above-trend economic growth and more dependable corporate profit growth. This, it was hoped, would provide a solid platform for stocks to move higher.
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2024
2024
Exposure to innovative and transformative biotechnology companies has been a part of Pinnacle’s SMID investment strategy since our portfolio’s inception in 1996. Without a doubt, some of our most successful investments have come from this industry. Surprisingly, we have learned over the years that most investment managers avoid biotech stocks due to the inherent binary risks that come with drug development.
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