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More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider includes several articles featuring terrific renewable energy, healthcare, branded consumer and natural food stocks. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 152, April 18, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 152, published April 18, 2025, titled “More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content, including stock symbols and bonus material, on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please visit the podcast's webpage for links to the articles and additional company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider (1) Now, the following articles offer some interesting investment ideas. The first article is titled ESG Still Matters. 3 Defensive Stocks That Make the Grade. It's by Teresa Rivas and seen on barrons.com. Here are a few quotes from her article. “Portfolio manager Bill Davis is shutting out all the noise and sticking to his guns. The term ESG has been a lightning rod for a long time, but it is—and always has been—simply ‘a proxy for finding a well managed company…' Davis puts his money where his mouth when it comes to the actively managed Hennessy Stance ESG ETF, which doesn't invest in tobacco, fossil fuel, weapons, and similar areas. He does make exceptions based on company principles. The fund uses an algorithm to rank S&P 500 companies by various risk factors and metrics, and identifies those most likely to generate positive alpha and minimize harm. It also helps avoid being reactionary to the zigzags of U.S. policy these days. That strategy, which also avoids large positions, hasn't distinguished itself in these past few years when the Magnificent Seven tech stocks and a handful of other megacaps drove index performance—the fund, though, does have positions in Google, Apple, and Netflix. Still, Davis stands firm. The strategy can show its worth when investors are more concerned with downside risk protection. There are plenty of companies, though, that Davis feels differently about. He likes drug distributor  Cardinal Health CAH —peer to Barron's pick McKesson—because healthcare remains a safe haven and Cardinal has done particularly well—doubling the S&P 500 in recent years. Its earnings growth profile is good and ‘it's a solid company with large enough scale to have pricing power.' Also making the cut is Atmos Energy AIO Davis cites the natural-gas utility's relative momentum—the shares are up nearly 30% in the past year—and its defensive qualities. Although the fund shies away from fossil fuels, distributors like Atmos that are transparent, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, do fit the bill. Davis owns staple General Mills GIS as well, again for its defensive qualities, including a 4% yield, and its size—big enough to exert pricing power. He does see only modest upside, but also ‘low downside, so it's a good fit for our portfolio.'” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider (2) This second article brings us back to the most likely favourite sector for ethical and sustainable investors. Its title is 5 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Amid Growing Market Demand by Nalak Das at Zacks and seen on finance.yahoo.com. Here's some of what Mr. Das says about his picks. “These five renewable stocks have strong long-term potential. These stocks have seen positive earnings estimate revisions in the last 60 days. Each of our picks currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). At the same time, these companies pay dividends regularly at an attractive rate. 1. The AES Corp. AES is one of the forerunners in the utility industry's transition to clean energy by investing in sustainable growth and innovative solutions while delivering superior results. AES continues to invest in clean energy projects. In 2024, AES completed the construction of 3 gigawatts (GW) of wind, solar, gas and energy storage. [The company] expects to add a total of 3.2 GW of new renewables to its operating portfolio by the end of 2025… AES has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 3.1% and -1.4%, respectively, for the current year… AES has a current dividend yield of 6.32%. The AES Corporation (AES): Free Stock Analysis Report. 2. OGE Energy Corp. OGE has been investing steadily to expand its renewable generation assets. The company is focused on reducing its carbon dioxide emissions to 50-52% by 2030. As of Dec. 31, 2024, OGE owned the 120 megawatts (MW) Centennial, 101 MW OU Spirit and 228 MW Crossroads wind farms. It also owns and operates six solar sites across the state of Oklahoma and one in Arkansas, which comes with a cumulative generation capacity of 32.2 MW… OGE has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 0.8% and 3.7%, respectively, for the current year… [The company] has a current dividend yield of 3.88%. OGE Energy Corporation (OGE): Free Stock Analysis Report. 3. WEC Energy Group Inc. WEC is investing in cost-effective zero-carbon generation like solar and wind. During 2025-2029, WEC plans to invest $28 billion, out of which $9.1 billion will be invested in regulated renewable projects. The idea is to further strengthen WEC's renewable portfolio… WEC Energy Group has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 9.2% and 8.5%, respectively, for the current year…[It] has a current dividend yield of 3.42%. WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC): Free Stock Analysis Report. 4. NiSource Inc. NI expects to invest $19.4 billion during 2025-2029 to modernize infrastructure, which will enhance the reliability of its operations. NISource continues to add clean assets to its portfolio and retire coal-based units. [The company] is set to retire its 100% coal-generating sources between 2026 and 2028 and replace the production volumes with reliable and cleaner options at lower costs. NISource aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030 from the 2005 levels. This initiative can help NISource lower the cost of operations by focusing on new and advanced assets. New products and services can lead to added revenue streams… NiSource has expected revenue and earnings growth rates of 11.1% and 6.9%, respectively, for the current year… [it] has a current dividend yield of 2.94%. NiSource, Inc (NI): Free Stock Analysis Report. 5. CMS Energy Corp. CMS remains one of the primary utility providers in Michigan. CMS plans to invest $20 billion in infrastructure upgrades, repair and clean energy generation during 2025-2029. In November 2024, CMS filed its 20-year renewable energy plan, which includes the addition of nine GW of solar and four GW of wind to its generation portfolio during 2025-2045… CMS Energy has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 7.4% and 7.8%, respectively, for the current year… [it] has a current dividend yield of 3.05%. CMS Energy Corporation (CMS): Free Stock Analysis Report.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider (3) This third article is an updated version of a February 20, 2025, story. It was featured in my Podcast: The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors. Its new title is Best Natural and Organic Food Stocks to Buy Now in 2025 by Sumit Singh. Again, it's from the great Zacks research group and found on finance.yahoo.com. Here are some quotes from the new article. “Companies like The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. HAIN, General Mills, Inc. GIS and Vital Farms, Inc. VITL are responding to the rising demand for organic, clean-label and ethically sourced foods. With consumers prioritizing transparency, sustainability and minimal processing, the market for natural foods continues to grow. Expanding farm networks, plant-based innovations and a focus on humane, eco-friendly production are shaping the industry's future… The global healthy foods market is expected to reach $2.26 trillion by 2035. 3 Natural Food Stocks to Watch 1. United Natural Foods, Inc. UNFI stands as a prominent player in the natural food sector, serving as one of the largest distributors of organic and natural products in North America. Through its extensive network, United Natural Foods supplies a vast array of products, including fresh produce, pantry staples, dairy alternatives and plant-based foods. With its diverse portfolio, the company caters to both retail giants and independent natural food stores, meeting the growing demand for cleaner, healthier eating options. United Natural Foods has made a strategic shift by realigning its wholesale business into two product-centric divisions — one of which is solely dedicated to natural, organic, specialty and fresh products… This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company is increasingly focusing on innovation and sustainability within the natural foods space. The company has committed to enhancing its supply-chain practices, reducing waste and supporting regenerative agriculture initiatives. United Natural Foods is also working closely with suppliers to accelerate food innovation. Upgrades in automation and warehouse processes are leading to better order accuracy, less product waste and faster deliveries. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI): Free Stock Analysis Report. 2. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. SFM has been at the forefront of the natural and organic food movement, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking fresh, high-quality and ethically sourced products. The company's commitment to fresh, organic and attribute-driven products sets it apart. This strategic positioning not only resonates with a growing base of wellness-focused consumers but also aligns with broader food industry trends favoring transparency, sustainability and nutritional value… In addition to product innovation, this Zacks Rank #2 company excelled at enhancing customer engagement through strategic merchandising events and effective marketing campaigns. Seasonal events like the Summer Cherry Festival shine a spotlight on fresh, specialty items and educate consumers on better-for-you choices. This approach not only drove strong traffic across its channels but also contributed to its robust e-commerce growth, surpassing $1 billion in sales in 2024. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM): Free Stock Analysis Report. 3. Beyond Meat, Inc. BYND has strategically realigned its product innovation to strengthen its appeal among health-conscious and natural-food-seeking consumers. A standout development in this direction is the launch of Beyond IV and the extended Beyond Steak line. These new offerings have been designed not only to deliver flavor and texture improvements but also to meet heightened consumer expectations around nutrition and ingredient transparency. These products have earned accreditations from respected health organizations, including the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association and Clean Label Project. This Zacks Rank #2 company has taken a proactive stance, using nutritional credentials and transparent messaging to reposition its products as a better-for-you choice. By doubling down on natural and functional food innovation, the brand is not only aiming to win over skeptical customers but also elevate its products to a new standard that aligns more closely with organic and wellness-oriented trends in the food industry. Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND): Free Stock Analysis Report. End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional article links 1. Title: Analog Devices a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 2.2% Yield (ADI) on nasdaq.com. By BNK Invest. 2. Title: How to Invest in IonQ (IONQ) on fool.com. By Rachel Warren. 3. Title: 11 Climate-Tech Companies to Watch in 2025 on inc.com. By Chloe Aiello. UK article link Title: Triodos Bank Recognised as Top-Scoring Best Buy by Ethical Consumer on ffnews.com. By Ethical Consumer. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast, “More Top Sustainable Stocks To Consider.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next on May 2nd. Bye for now.   © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Investors weren't exactly wrong to be excited about the companies trying to make meal kits and plant-based meat cool. But they sure haven't made any money from those bets. So … what went wrong? Patrick Badolato is an Associate Professor of Instruction at the McCoombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches Accounting. He joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about companies that have opened the door for genuinely exciting opportunities, but haven't yet been able to figure out a workable business model. They also discuss: Expanding your definition of competition. Why Blue Apron and Beyond Meat haven't taken off like their IPO investors hoped. Whether Coca-Cola is at risk of becoming a “Cabbage Patch concept.” Companies/tickers discussed: KR, ACI, BYND, MCD, KO, NVDA, CELH, PEP, YETI Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Patrick Badolato Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors includes Corporate Knights company rankings (by sustainable revenues), top natural food stocks, and more! By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 149, March 7, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 149, published March 7, 2025, titled “The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors (1) I'm beginning this podcast with my just-released annual favorite sustainable company ranking: Corporate Knights 2025 Clean200 List. Here are some quotes from an article by CK staff introducing the 2025 ranking. “California-based shareholder advocates As You Sow and Corporate Knights (Canada) today released the new cohort of the Carbon Clean200, a global list of 200 publicly traded companies leading the sustainable clean energy economy… It shows sustainable companies on path to dominate global economy. Key findings include: The top 10 companies on the list by revenue include Apple (AAPL), Contemporary Amperex Technology (300750.SZ), Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) and Volkswagen (VOW3.DE). Thirty-five countries are represented in the Clean200, including the United States (41), China (21), Japan (18), Germany (14), and France and Canada (11 each). Clean200 companies earned more than $2.5 trillion in sustainable revenue in 2023 (the most recent year for which full-year results are available). Clean200 companies generated a total return of 190.9% on a sustainable-revenue-weighted basis, outperforming the MSCI ACWI index (162.0%) and the MSCI ACWI/Energy Index of fossil fuel companies (76.7%) on Total Return Gross – USD Basis from the Clean200 inception of July 1, 2016, to January 29, 2025. $10,000 invested in the Clean200 on July 1, 2016, would have grown to $29,090 by January 29, 2025, versus $17,670 for the MSCI ACWI/Energy benchmark for fossil fuel. The industrial sector accounts for 52 companies on the list, followed by information technology (32), and consumer discretionary and materials (29 each). IT companies had the highest total sustainable revenue, a cumulative total of more than US$687 billion. Background ‘It is telling that clean energy stocks generated more than double the returns of fossil fuel stocks since 2016, despite political headwinds, underlining that stock markets care more about economic materiality of the parabolic growth in clean energy than the political leanings of the day,' says Toby Heaps, CEO of Corporate Knights and co-author of the report. The Clean200 utilizes the Corporate Knights Sustainable Revenue database, which tracks the percentage of revenue companies earn from sustainable economy themes ranging from green power to electric vehicles to plant protein and smart buildings. The list excludes companies that are flagged on Corporate Knights' list of ‘red flag' companies and As You Sow's Invest Your Values suite of mutual-fund transparency tools that identify companies involved in fossil fuels, deforestation, the prison industrial complex, weapons and tobacco, as well as the exclusionary screens that form part of the Corporate Knights Global 100 methodology.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors (2) The next article is about a sector that appeals to many ethical and sustainable investors. However, few invest in it directly. The article is titled 3 Natural Foods Stocks Positioned for Success in 2025. It's by Sumit Singh and is on zacks.com. Here are some quotes from the article. “Companies like The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN) and Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) are responding to the rising demand for organic, clean-label and ethically sourced foods… However, this article focuses on these 3 Natural Foods Stocks to Watch. Quote. 1. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) stands as a prominent player in the natural foods sector, serving as one of the largest distributors of organic and natural products in North America. Through its extensive network, United Natural Foods supplies a vast array of products, including fresh produce, pantry staples, dairy alternatives and plant-based foods. With its diverse portfolio, the company caters to both retail giants and independent natural food stores… This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company is increasingly focusing on innovation and sustainability within the natural foods space. The company has committed to enhancing its supply-chain practices, reducing waste and supporting regenerative agriculture initiatives. United Natural Foods is also working closely with suppliers to accelerate food innovation. Through its supplier go-to-market program, the company has simplified the process of bringing new natural and organic products to store shelves. This initiative has enabled suppliers to reintroduce thousands of SKUs that were previously discontinued, expanding consumer access to diverse and healthier food options. 2. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) has been at the forefront of the natural and organic food movement, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking fresh, high-quality and ethically sourced products. The company's commitment to fresh, organic and attribute-driven products sets it apart. With nearly 46% of total produce sales now coming from organic products, Sprouts Farmers Market continues to expand its assortment, ensuring accessibility to high-quality, responsibly sourced food… This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company continues to strengthen its connection with customers through tailored marketing and engagement efforts, such as social media campaigns and in-store discovery events like Sprouts Brand Discovery Days. These initiatives showcase the company's differentiated offerings while attracting a younger demographic and increasing foot traffic. 3. Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) is transforming plant-based food by using cleaner, healthier ingredients. The company's latest Beyond 4 products, including the Beyond Burger and Beyond Beef, are made from a blend of yellow peas, brown rice, red lentils and fava beans. These ingredients provide 21 grams of protein per serving while cutting saturated fat by 75% compared to traditional beef burgers, thanks to the use of avocado oil. This commitment to nutrition has earned recognition from the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association, reinforcing Beyond Meat's focus on making plant-based options both tasty and healthy… This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company's commitment to food innovation extends beyond retail into food service partnerships. The reintroduction of Beyond The Original Orange Chicken at Panda Express and the expansion of Beyond Nuggets at McDonald's locations in Europe underscore its ability to integrate healthier, plant-based options into mainstream dining. At the same time, Beyond Meat is working to educate consumers on its clean-label approach, challenging misconceptions about plant-based food processing.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors (3) This next article is by an analyst who frequently appears on this podcast: Matt DiLallo. He is also writing about one of his favourite stock picks. His article is titled This Infrastructure Stock Could Be the Best Investment of the Decade. It can be seen on fool.com. Now, here are some quotes by Mr. DiLallo on his recommendation. “Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC) (BIP) has an embarrassment of riches. The leading global infrastructure company is capitalizing on not one but three massive global megatrends: decarbonization, deglobalization, and digitalization. Those catalysts help drive the company's view that the world needs to invest an astounding $100 trillion over the next 15 years to maintain, upgrade, and build infrastructure. Given its leadership in the sector, it could be one of the best investments over the next decade as it capitalizes on massive opportunities to invest in infrastructure. Multiple growth drivers Brookfield Infrastructure believes that a trio of organic drivers will grow its funds from operations (FFO) by 6% to 9% per share each year. They are: Inflation indexation: Brookfield's infrastructure businesses produce very stable cash flow backed by long-term contracts and government-regulated rate structures, many of which link rates to inflation. Those escalators should boost its funds from operations per share by 3% to 4% per year. GDP growth Reinvested cash flow: Brookfield pays out 60% to 70% of its stable cash flows via dividends. It retains the rest to fund high-return organic expansion projects, which should drive another 2%-3% (in) annual funds from operations per-share growth… A trio of value enhancers Brookfield Infrastructure's megatrend-powered catalysts position it to grow its earnings at a more than 10% annual rate for many years to come. On top of that, it pays a more than 4%-yielding dividend that should continue growing at a healthy rate. Those factors alone position the company to deliver total returns of around 15% per year. Meanwhile, there's additional upside potential from an expansion in its valuation multiple. This high total return potential could make Brookfield one of the best investments over the next decade, especially when factoring in its much lower risk profile.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Low-Carbon Stocks for Sustainable Investors (4) Now, my final article is by another analyst on fool.com. Her name is Robin Hartill, and the article is titled How to Buy Constellation Energy Stock (CEG). Here's some of what Ms. Hartill says of her pick. “Constellation Energy (CEG) is the largest provider of carbon-free energy in the U.S., supplying about 10% of the nation's zero-carbon electricity. The Baltimore-based company's nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar generation facilities power about 16 million homes in the U.S. The company was established in 1999 as a part of Constellation Energy Group but later merged with Exelon Group (EXC) in 2012. Constellation Energy then spun off to become its own publicly traded company in 2022, focusing primarily on nuclear and renewable energy. In January 2025, Constellation Energy announced plans to acquire Calpine, a privately held company that's the leading generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources in the U.S., for a net purchase price of $26.6 billion. The merger will create the largest provider of clean energy in the U.S. Last year, the company also made headlines when it inked a deal with Microsoft (MSFT) to restart a Three Mile Island nuclear power plant and power its artificial intelligence (AI) data center. If you want to invest in the transition to clean energy, buying Constellation Energy stock could be a smart move… Is Constellation Energy stock profitable? Constellation Energy stock is profitable. The company reported generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net income of $11.89 per share and adjusted operating earnings of $8.67 per share for fiscal 2024, easily beating the top end of its twice-revised guidance range of $8 to $8.40 per share. In the fourth quarter of 2024, it posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.44, well above the analyst consensus of $2.19. The company's Q4 and full-year earnings report contained several other pieces of good news for investors. Constellation Energy said it completed $1 billion worth of share repurchases in 2024 and grew its dividend by 25%. It also received a credit ratings upgrade from Moody's, which could make it cheaper for the company to borrow money for projects that will power its growth. Constellation Energy pays annual dividends of $1.41, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.44% based on its share price as of mid-February 2025. That may not be the kind of dividend yield that excites income investors, considering that many utility stocks have yields well north of 3%. But the stock could be worth snatching up if you're looking for dividend growth. Since becoming its own publicly traded company in 2022, Constellation Energy has increased its dividend every year. The company said in its 2024 annual report that it expects to hike its dividend by another 10% in 2025.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional article links 1. Title: Lenovo Honored With Prestigious Corporate Governance on 3blmedia.com. By press release. 2. Title: TOV ETF: A Unique Blend Of Financial Growth And Ethical Investing on pradeshtak.com. By Ankit puri. One article from the UK Title: Two funds for investing in ‘most attractive' developed market on .ii.co.uk. By Morningstar. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast. Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next on March 21st. Bye for now.   © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

The Daily Business and Finance Show - Sunday, 29 December 2024 We get our business and finance news from Seeking Alpha and you should too! Subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium for more in-depth market news and help support this podcast. Free for 14-days! Please click here for more info: Subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium News Today's headlines: China targets U.S. companies including Boeing's Insitu, Raytheon over arms sales to Taiwan Rigetti Computing leads quantum stocks higher to end week Trump backs Elon Musk on debate over H-1B visas for foreign workers Most shorted stocks on Wall Street heading into 2025: BYND, KSS, GRPN, and more Catalyst Watch: Eyes on electric vehicle deliveries, retail data and housing reads Taiwan government might cut chip spending in 2025: report Oil rises as U.S. stockpiles post larger than expected draw Biggest stock movers Friday: LW, RGTI, AMED and more Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast provides information only and should not be construed as financial or business advice. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1016. This week, we look at why some verbs are so irregular that their forms don't even seem related, like "go" and "went." Then, we look at the surprising finding that corporate euphemisms are worse than annoying — they can also hurt a company's stock price.The "suppletion" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." You can find her at valeriefridland.com.The "corporate euphemisms" segment was was written by Kate Suslava, an associate professor of accounting at Bucknell University. It originally appeared on The Conversation and appears here through a Creative Commons license, BY-ND 4.0.

The Daily Business and Finance Show - Wednesday, 17 July 2024 We get our business and finance news from Seeking Alpha and you should too! Subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium for more in-depth market news and help support this podcast. Free for 14-days! Please click here for more info: Subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium News Today's headlines: GE Vernova plunges as Vineyard Wind operations suspended after 'blade failure' Nasdaq plunges 2.3% and is on pace for its worst trading day of 2024 YPF in talks with Energy Transfer to fund Argentina pipeline - Bloomberg Trumponomics: Trump details plan for economy, Wall Street and foreign policy U.S.-listed Chinese stocks drop as trade worries, Trump warning to Taiwan stokes selloff Google, Microsoft allow Chinese companies access to Nvidia AI chips: report Cassava Sciences stock tumbles as CEO Remi Barbier resigns Energy Transfer files to sell 50.83M common units for holders Beyond Meat said to talk with bondholders over restructuring; BYND -15% Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast provides information only and should not be construed as financial or business advice. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond Meat's recent earnings call provided insights into the company's strategic direction and financial performance. The CEO, Ethan Brown, emphasized the brand's commitment to catering to a diverse consumer base, including flexitarians and those seeking occasional alternatives to animal proteins. He highlighted securing endorsements from prominent health organizations like the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, positioning Beyond Meat as a frontrunner in health-conscious consumption and potentially unlocking new consumer segments and distribution channels.Brown underscored the company's rigorous approach to product development, ensuring new offerings meet high standards of consumer satisfaction and health benefits. He stated, "So we do large testing called CLT, Central Location Testing, with consumers. And don't move forward unless there's some statistically significant benefit that we see."Despite an 18% decrease in total net revenue compared to the same quarter of the previous year, Beyond Meat reported an improvement in gross margin relative to the past three quarters. Brown outlined strategies to manage financial challenges, including "sharply reduce our operating expenses and cash use, consolidate our production network, implement pricing changes to help restore margins, and launch our most significant renovation to date, Beyond IV."Innovation remains a key focus, with the launch of Beyond Burger 4 and Beyond Beef IV, presenting advancements in taste and nutritional profiles, aligning with the company's health-focused value proposition and garnering endorsement from health organizations.For 2024, Beyond Meat has outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at catalyzing growth and ensuring sustainability. This includes operational streamlining, strategic pricing adjustments, expanding the production network, investments in European market ventures, and strategic partnerships to foster innovation, enhance affordability, and expand market reach.While Beyond Meat is undergoing significant transformation and focused efforts to overcome existing hurdles, the effectiveness of these strategies in steering the company towards its growth and profitability objectives remains to be seen. Monitoring key financial indicators will be crucial for stakeholders to assess the company's progress. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

When a struggling business comes out with good news, it usually spells trouble for the shorts. Just ask those betting against Beyond Meat today. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Apple's automotive ambitions “Project Titan” seemingly being wrapped up, and what it means for the tech company. - Beyond Meat's short-squeeze-fueled 40% spike, and why shorts are getting greedy with Beyond and some other companies right now. - Coupang's continued rise as the major player in e-commerce in South Korea. (17:08) Deidre Woollard talks with Carrie Sun, author of the new memoir, “Private Equity,” for a behind-the-scenes look at life at a hedge fund. Companies discussed: AAPL, BYND, CPNG Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Carrie Sun Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Chace Pryzlepa, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their most recent earnings call on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, Beyond Meat, a major player in the plant-based meat alternative industry, revealed both their financial projections and strategic priorities for the coming year. CEO Ethan Brown's address to investors outlined the company's strategic plan with these words: "We are pursuing the following five priorities, several of which simply represent a transition from 2023 planning to 2024 implementation... One, we are beginning 2024 by executing within a leaner operation, consistent with substantially reduced 2024 planned OpEx and cash use... Three, we are implementing changes to our U.S. trade and pricing programs, effective in early Q2. Though varied across channels and product lines, we expect the overall impact of these pricing changes to meaningfully impact margin across the balance of the year... Four, as referenced above, we are nearing the completion of what has been a very difficult, but highly worthwhile consolidation of our production network... And five, we are continuing to invest in our European business and related strategic customers." In reviewing their strategic vision and reaction to both present and foreseeable market challenges, we notice a sophisticated approach that intertwines elements of growth, innovation, and profitability. For instance, despite a reported increased net loss in the fourth financial quarter of 2023, compared to the prior year, Beyond Meat reaffirmed during the earnings call that they see product innovation as a crucial lever for growth. This commitment is manifested in actions such as the launch of their Beyond IV platform and the strategic discontinuation of certain underperforming product lines. Moreover, as the company acknowledged to investors, they are venturing deeper into the European market. Through strategic alliances with prominent food service clients, Beyond Meat aims to solidify its market hold and satisfy growing consumer appetite for plant-based food options. Notably, this strategy aligns with the increasing number of consumers choosing healthier, more sustainable diets. In a notable quote that unpacks the company's long-term strategy, CEO Ethan Brown shared with investors that: "I don't think it's a change in the long-term strategy...there will be a day when this dramatically underprices animal protein, but that's not today...I do think there's a real opportunity to continue to offer outstanding innovation year after year that does have a more premium price on it while you continue to offer some of the rest of your portfolio at lower pricing." Ultimately, Beyond Meat remains soundly centered on innovation, despite the current pricing dynamic. As part of operational streamlining, Beyond Meat is implementing pricing alterations aimed at expanding gross margins and continues to invest in significant markets, as assured to investors on the call. While the report did not explicitly detail specific consumer trends, based on the earnings call, Beyond Meat evidently recognizes the evolving consumer landscape. The company appears to be constantly aligning its products to the rising demand for health-conscious and environmentally-friendly food choices. In summary, Beyond Meat's earnings call reflects a persisting commitment to strategic growth, ongoing innovation, and profitability. Despite adversity such as an increased net loss, the company remains committed to product innovation, strategic expansion, and operational optimization. However, it is critical to remember that these are the company's stated aims. Based on the earnings call, Beyond Meat's aim is to align its offerings closely with shifting consumer preferences and market needs. But only time will tell if Beyond Meat will succeed in the highly competitive plant-based alternative market. BYND Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BYND/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

Beyond Meat's Q4 2023 earnings call, unedited

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Beyond Meat's Q3 2023 earnings call, unedited

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Peloton (PTON) stock price is trading higher today on no real news. Could this be a short squeeze? Other potential names include Beyond Meat (BYND) and Carvana (CVNA). However, CVNA had some backing fundamentals this week. Jenny Horne weighs in on the recent valuations of these stocks. Also, there seem to be a lot of bearish traders on PTON due to their inventory overhang.

Beyond Meat (BYND) hits record low after a 1Q revenue decline. Jenny Horne discusses this move as BYND's 1Q revenue was down 16% year-over-year. She talks about how BYND filed for $200M offering of common shares. BYND adjusted EPS came in at -$0.92 versus an estimated -$1.01 and revenue came in at $92.20M versus an estimated $92.07M. BYND also maintained its 2023 outlook. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, SHOP, AMD EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SIX, PYPL, DUK, ABNB, EA, RIVN, RBLX, BYND, DIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, HEAR, POOL WHAT TO DO IF YOUR COVERED CALL GOES IN THE MONEY WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCL MSFT, SHOP, AMD EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SIX, PYPL, DUK, ABNB, EA, RIVN, RBLX, BYND, DIS UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN CVNA, HEAR, POOL WHAT TO DO IF YOUR COVERED CALL GOES IN THE MONEY WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND MUCH MORE

The demand for plant-based protein has fallen amid weaker economic conditions, according to an Argus analyst. Jenny Horne joins Oliver Renick to discuss Beyond Meat (BYND). She notes that it has been downgraded to sell from hold at Argus. She talks about how BYND has been hurt by increased competition from other markets of plant-based protein. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

Inflation is one of the big stories of the year, but consumers are finally getting relief at the pump. (0:21) Asit Sharma discusses: - The price of gas being lower than it was a year ago - Ripple effects (positive and negative) from lower gas prices - China stocks getting a short-term boost from the prospects of Covid restrictions being relaxed (9:45) Ricky Mulvey joins Asit to take a closer look at which food and beverage trends are gaining (and losing) steam. Stocks mentioned: BILI, JD, BYND, KO, SAM, KR Holiday Music: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Dropkick Murphys Host: Chris Hill Guests: Asit Sharma Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl

Tesla's (TSLA) pullback in shares has "balanced out" near-term risk/reward, says a Citigroup analyst. Caroline Woods discusses how Citigroup upgraded Tesla (TSLA) to neutral from sell. She compares Tesla to Rivian (RIVN), Lucid (LCID), and Nio (NIO). She also talks about how Goldman Sachs cut Beyond Meat's (BYND) price target to $5 from $14. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, NVDA, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SIX, NIO, BYND, RBLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, CVNA, KBH WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

Beyond Meat (BYND) announced a plan for generating positive cash flow by the end of FY23, says Brian Holland. He and John Baumgartner discuss BYND's 3Q earnings. They talk about how BYND is rallying after 3Q earnings. Brian notes that BYND has three key drivers which include operating expense reduction, inventory management, and targeted sales. They then go over the best positioned food stock plays. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-HOST: ANDREW GIOVINAZZI, THE OPTION PIT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, UNCLE MIKE, AND THE ROCK LOBSTER BREAK DOWN: THE LATEST IN THE OPTIONS MARKETS MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING DIS, NVDA, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN SIX, NIO, BYND, RBLX UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN AGNC, CVNA, KBH WHAT'S ON OUR RADAR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK AND WEEKEND AND MUCH MORE

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Market Increase The Fed continued to spook markets yesterday with the outlook for monetary policy. The 0.75% rate hike to a range of 3% - 3.25% came as no surprise, but the concern came when the outlook for rate hikes going forward was released. The current estimate is a terminal rate or an endpoint of 4.6% next year. Six of the 19 “dots” were in favor of taking rates to a 4.75%-5% range next year, but the central tendency was to 4.6%, which would put rates in the 4.5%-4.75% area. The current expectation is that the Fed will raise rates by at least 1.25% in its two remaining meetings this year and then potentially another 0.25% next year. I do believe at this rate the Fed has gone too far. They completely missed the mark last year and now are completely missing the mark on the other end. If you look at the first photo it is the dot plot from the meeting last September. You will notice not a single member had the Fed Funds Rate toping the 0.75% - 1.0% range and a majority believed the rate would fall between 0% and 0.5%. The second picture is the current dot plot which as you can see is drastically different. I wouldn't give much confidence in the current dot plot given how far off the Fed was at their meeting last September Streaming Services Streaming services are now in a big hurry to add advertisements to their content to help reduce costs for subscribers. In addition to providers like Netflix, Paramount, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery they will also be competing with Facebook and Google. Supply and demand being what it is, there's a possibility that the high available ad space will decrease the prices for advertising, especially with the slowdown in the economy. Also, don't forget the traditional advertisements on TV and radio. There's a term they are using in advertising called Cost Per Mille (CPM). Mille is Latin for thousand and it measures the price of 1,000 advertisement impressions. It is estimated that the CPMs will come in somewhere around $20-$30. HBO Max currently is topping that range over $40. For Netflix, depending on the analyst, estimates range from $20 to $50 CPM‘s. If Netflix does not get the higher price their stock could fall by another 40 to 50% from current levels. It was also revealed that studios that have a lot of content such as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery used to charge very low levels for content and have now been hoarding it for their own streaming platforms. This means other content providers like Netflix and Amazon will have to spend billions of dollars to create new content which may or may not attract viewers.   Real Estate Being a value investor as I am, it means you only invest when what you're buying is on sale. For the past couple years, we have been talking about growth stocks and real estate being well overpriced. Here is a comparison for you that backs that up. During the two-year timeframe of covid stimulus, household net worth ballooned by $39 trillion or 158% relative to the US GDP. The housing bubble of roughly 15 years ago saw household net worth increase by 98% of GDP during its two hottest years and the big dot com boom that eventually crashed saw an increase of 79% in household net worth compared with the United States GDP. Be careful where you invest or what you buy as those two other historical events ended poorly for many investors.   December 2022 I have been guiding my clients that come December 31 of 2022 they'll be very pleased with the way their portfolio looks. Much of that is based on what is in the portfolio, but there are other factors that I see as positive that I will share with you. Currently funds' relative exposure to the stock market is lower than 90% of historical readings, which means we should see more money come into the market before year end. Also, with the new tax law on stock buybacks I believe many corporations will dramatically increase their stock buybacks before December 31st rather than paying taxes in 2023. Lastly, I have continued to see improvement in commodities such as wheat, corn and soybeans with the prices being down in some areas more than 30%. I've also heard talk that meat supplies appear to be improving as well. This could help produce lower inflation numbers and that could lead to the Fed slowing down their interest rate hikes. I should also mention that this was the worst first half in over 50 years and it would not be surprising to see a bounce in the last quarter on the right equities.   Population Many times when we post about the employment situation, we get comments about why so many jobs and why they're not being filled. First, we have never had this many open jobs going back to 2010 there were about 2 1/2 million open jobs compared to the 11 million now. It has been rising steadily. Second, our population is getting older and as that happens more people are retiring. In 1999 the percent of retirees of the population was around 15.75%. Today that has risen to nearly 20% and is expected to rise more as years pass. Third, we need to increase the legal immigration which has fallen off dramatically over the last 10 years, part of that was due to Covid. 10 years ago, legal immigration was around 800,000 a year and now has dropped to just over 200,000 a year. It is very difficult to include or count the illegal immigration. The difference with legal immigration is it also brings in what is known as STEM professionals. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Immigrant students receive about half of all master's degrees in the STEM fields and about 44% of doctorates. The United States needs to substantially increase its legal immigration because of our low birth rate, if we do not, we will be experiencing a lower quality of living in the US in 15 to 20 years.   Investing Some continue to say that we are wrong about Bitcoin continuing to drop dramatically in price. We also doubted the idea of companies like Beyond Meat and were told we didn't get it because many people are going to switch over to this new form of protein and we should be buying the company that trades under the symbol BYND. Back in July 2019 the stock had a high of $196/share and dropped to about $66/share 14 months later. Then January 2021 it came back to $178/share with people rejoicing. Now, in September 2022 you can pick the stock up for around $16.50/share and the company still has no earnings and in fact has lost $4/share over the last 12 months. Be careful of hype in the market, it will destroy your portfolio returns over the long term.   Home Sales Existing home sales came in at 4.8 million on an annual basis. That's the seventh monthly decline in a row and outside of Covid the slowest pace since November 2015. Compared to last August, sales were 19.9% lower. I don't see that trend turning around anytime soon with a slowing economy and rising interest rates. Prices did drop from the prior month which I think is the trend that we will be seeing going forward.   Rising Interest Rates With rising interest rates and a slowing economy this is when investors really need to work hard at understanding a company's balance sheet. Two important areas you want to make sure the company is strong in are liquidity, which comes from good quick and current ratios, and the upcoming debt maturities. For this you want to check the long-term debt to equity to make sure that number is similar to the total debt to equity. If not, this could be a warning sign that the company has a lot of short-term debt which means they would need to renew at higher interest rates going forward causing an increase in interest expense and reducing earnings.   Investing There are only a few months left in 2022 and we are beginning to look at where to invest in 2023. Unions have really come on strong this year and I expect that will continue with the current administration. There are some big contracts coming up next year with the Teamsters. United Parcel Service will see their contract end on July 31, 2023, and I expect the union will ask for big increases based on inflation. Also, some big car makers have contracts coming up with the UAW and I don't believe it will go well. I think we could see strikes against Ford Motor company, General Motors and Chrysler whose parent company is Stellantis. I'm sure the union will play the game of how much money the car makers have made and not take into account that going forward with the slowing economy sales will slow as well, which feeds into lower profits. Increases in price Over the last year, we have seen prices at the pump increase for our cars and now that winter is approaching, you'll also see the cost to heat your home go up as well. Across the country the cost is expected to increase by 17.2% for an average cost of $1202 to heat your home.

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Bear markets always come to an end, but they're not necessarily fun while they last. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The market reacting to the Federal Reserve's announcement a day before the Fed actually makes it - Why large companies like Microsoft are quietly preparing for 2023 and 2024 - The bizarre incident involving Beyond Meat's chief operating officer (11:25) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp talk with Emily Flippen about some of the biggest consumer goods storylines of the year, and potential radar stocks for investors.  Stocks mentioned: MSFT, BYND, NFLX, LULU, PTON, CHWY, SG, BARK, VDC Host: Chris Hill Guests: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, Emily Flippen Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 20, 2022) -- SmallCapVoice.com Inc. (“SCV”) announces the availability of a new interview with Yftah Ben Yaackov, CEO of BYND Cannasoft Enterprises Inc. (Nasdaq: BCAN) (CSE: BYND) (CNSX:BYND.CN) (“BYND” or the “Company”), to discuss the Company's operations, innovations and outlook for the coming year. The full interview can be heard at: https://www.smallcapvoice.com/2022-interview-bynd-cannasoft-bcan/. BYND is an Israel-based integrated software/cannabis company focused on the development of its customer relationship management (CRM) platform for the medical cannabis market. Speaking with SCV's Stuart Smith, Ben Yaackov discusses the Company's 20 years in the big data market and the decision to extend its expertise to growers, suppliers and researchers of medicinal cannabis. “BYND made a strategic decision about two years ago to try to arrange a software that will solve many problems that growers of medical cannabis have. Currently in the final stage of development, the software manages databases while integrating algorithm for maximizing and streamlining growing farms in general, and particularly medical cannabis farms,” he says. A professional lawyer since 2004, Ben Yaackov also has experience in project management and trading in medicinal cannabis. This combination has resulted in several corporate achievements and provides support for BYND's objectives moving forward. “2020, 2021 and the first half of 2022 were challenging and exciting at the same time,” he explains, highlighting BYND's listing on the Canadian CSE and NASDAQ capital markets earlier this year. The Company also recently acquired an Israel-based company with a patent-pending CBD treatment product, the EZ-G device, representing a $28 million transaction that Ben Yaackov says will add value to BYND as it seeks regulatory approval and patent registration. The EZ-G device uses proprietary software (provisional application) to regulate the flow of low-concentration CBD oils into the soft tissues of the female reproductive system to treat candida, dryness, scars and other health issues. “This, together with our great development in the software field and the preparations of obtaining the license to practice medical cannabis, makes the last two years a period of great prosperity and success,” he adds. “We are confident that it will bring significant value for the Company in the upcoming year.” Wrapping up 2022 and moving into 2023, Ben Yaackov says he expects to see continued progress in the Company's software development and sales expansion. Additionally, BYND is in the final stage of obtaining a license to engage in the sale of medical cannabis without connecting with the substance. “This is a special license that few have in Israel. It allows you to establish products in the medical cannabis field, a label of your own, through an existing grower that has the license to grow medical cannabis in Israel,” he explains. “That will bring us another revenue from the side of selling medical cannabis products, and above all that, I believe that we will significantly advance the new project and finish the patent registration and put other necessary regulations and build a prototype until the end of the fourth quarter of 2023.”

Today, we are happy to welcome Francisco, Partner and Executive Director of Bynd Venture Capital, an Iberian VC investor with more than 30 active investments in the portfolio in different funds. Bynd is dedicated to seed / early stage technology companies in different verticals strongly connected to Iberia.In this episode you'll learn:– All about Francisco and Bynd's journey from being an angel club to a VC firm– Why Bynd focuses on all of Iberia & the Iberian diaspora– How Francisco thinks about divesting and sourcing buyers for partial exits– Why Francisco thinks consistency is central to being a successful VC

Amazon becomes the first partner to sell Peloton's equipment and apparel on their own site. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - The upside potential for Peloton - Whether Peloton may become part of Amazon's Prime membership offerings - Toll Brothers blaming supply chain and labor shortages for a cut in guidance - Nordstrom's challenges with inventory and family ownership (11:31) Jeremy Bowman and Jason Hall engage in a Bull vs. Bear debate over Beyond Meat. Who won the debate? You can cast your vote in our poll on Twitter @MotleyFoolMoney. Stocks mentioned: PTON, AMZN, TOL, JWN, BYND, YUM Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd

Chewy gets and upgrade, while Coinbase gets a big thumbs-down from investment bankers. (:21) Asit Sharma and Maria Gallagher discuss: - Chewy's pricing power and strong recurring revenue. - The cyclical problem facing Coinbase. - Reliance Industries offer to buy Walgreens' international stores. A growing world population means more mouths to feed. (12:16) Deidre Woollard and Demitri Kalogeropoulos serve up three stocks, and explain how they are shaping the future of food. Stocks mentioned: CHWY, COIN, RELIANCE, WBA, BYND, KR, DE Host: Asit Sharma Guests: Maria Gallagher, Deidre Woollard, Demitri Kalogeropoulos Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

Beyond Meat (BYND) stock price is down over 62% year-to-date. Mizuho's John Baumgartner says that they have a neutral rating on the BYND stock with a $21 price target. However, Mizuho has a buy rating on Bellring Brands (BRBR), Life Time Group Holdings (LTH), Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ), Hain Celestial Group (HAIN), and Simply Good Foods (SMPL).

Liz and Jenny manage their account. They also take live tweets containing #LIZJNY. They closed their overnight earnings trade in BYND for a profit and redeployed the capital in AFRM for tonights earnings trade. They then adjusted their PTON zebra. Don't quite understand all these Lizards? Liz and Jenny spell it all out in this simple tutorial.  For more about Zero Extrinsic Back Ratio (Zebra) check out The Liz and Jenny Strategy Series. 

Liz and Jenny manage their account. They also take live tweets containing #LIZJNY. They closed their overnight earnings trade in BYND for a profit and redeployed the capital in AFRM for tonights earnings trade. They then adjusted their PTON zebra. Don't quite understand all these Lizards? Liz and Jenny spell it all out in this simple tutorial.  For more about Zero Extrinsic Back Ratio (Zebra) check out The Liz and Jenny Strategy Series. 

Beyond Meat (BYND) stock price today is down over 4% after the earnings report was released. Is plant based meat and the Beyond Burger enough to keep the stock afloat? "Beyond Meat's striking gross margin miss is driven by weaker economics," says John Baumgartner. Mizuho has lowered the BYND stock price target and maintained a neutral rating. "The issue is that Beyond Meat cannot take cost out of their business faster than they have to bring the price down to respond to competition," adds Brian Holland.

"The stock market today, particularly the S&P 500 is starting to plateau. Real estate stocks are trading lower due to mortgage rates," says Joe Mazzola. Wells Fargo recently downgraded the Ford Motor (F) stock and the General Motors (GM) stock. The analyst stated that the battery electric vehicle costs have massively risen and raw materials are tight. "Tesla (TSLA) stock has outperformed other electric vehicle companies due to better supply chain management," Mazzola adds. Additionally, the Bumble (BMBL) earnings report indicated $211.2M, beating the estimate. The BMBL stock price today is up over 22%. Sonos Inc. (SONO) stock price today is up over 12% following the recent earnings call and speaker demand. Beyond Meat (BYND) earnings report showed -$1.58 in Earnings Per Share, missing the estimate. The BYND stock price today is down over 4%. Finally, the Rivian Automotive (RIVN) stock price today is up over 16% following the earnings report.

Walt Disney (DIS) earnings report indicated $1.08 in Earnings Per Share, missing the estimate. The DIS stock price is down over 2% in the after-hours session. Is this a different picture than the Netflix (NFLX) earnings call announcement? Next, Beyond Meat (BYND) earnings report revealed -$1.58 in EPS and $109.45M in revenue, missing the estimate. As a result, the BYND stock price reached a record low. Finally, Bumble (BMBL), a dating app stock, earnings call indicated $0.13 in Earnings Per Share and $211M in revenue. The BMBL stock price is up over 11% in post-market trading.

We really do no research and get all of our "FACTS" from social media so what do we really know? The fun part is talking about what you heard through the grape vine and believing it all. This is not financial advice. BYND

Intuit (INTU), Coinbase (COIN), and Beyond Meat's (BYND) earnings were released today, February 24th. Nicole Petallides, Host at the TD Ameritrade Network, and George Tsilis, Contributor to the TD Ameritrade Network, discusses how markets are closing positive in a volatile trading day. They also go over the outlook for INTU, COIN, and BYND in response to their earnings. Tune in to find out more.

Beyond Meat (BYND) is down 65% off of its 52-week high. Rupesh Parikh, Managing Director at Oppenheimer & Co., discusses the focus of today's 360 Spotlight, BYND. He talks about the outlook for BYND as more restaurants add its products to menus. He also talks about the opportunities for growth for BYND. Tune in to find out more.

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This week we give consideration to the structure of our model portfolio for next year. These are the companies we believe will achieve market-beating returns in 2022 and beyond. In this portfolio structure episode, we consider the megatrends that are likely to shape the world around us for the years ahead and decide what proportion of the portfolio to devote to each of them. We're on track for a woeful performance in 2021, along with the recent declines in all growth stocks, but we remain confident that in the long-term, the high-quality growth stocks in our model portfolio, and also in our own real-money investment portfolios, will prevail. Post recording note that we completely forgot to discuss renewable energy on the pod! This megatrend is getting one extra slot, for a total of fifteen. Companies mentioned in the discussion include AMZN, BYND, DIS, DOCU, EDIT, FB, FVRR, GOOG, ISRG, MELI, MGNI, MTTR, NVDA, SE, SHOP, SQ, TDOC, TSLA, TTD, U. ----- If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing at https://telescopeinvesting.com/subscribe and following the hosts: @LukeTelescope @AlbertTelescope

In this episode, we discuss favorite form of creating, tech implants, self expression, personal growth, and much more with BYND.BYND: IG - @Beyond4creatorLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Swav33To stay connect with us follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube:IG:@non.stopsquad@rvjoflvmo@thedubon0:00 Introduction1:21 Writing & Reading Books7:26 Ways of Learning9:27 Favorite Form of Creating14:35 Tech Implants26:02 Meditation29:47 Tech Implants31:41 Expressing Feelings in Art35:14 Energy37:25 Self Expression & Growth with Pain48:27 Value of Perspective53:53 Handling Conflict1:08:45 Outro

Beyond Meat (BYND) earnings report indicated -$0.87 in EPS and $106.4M in revenue. Cowen's Brian Holland says that they have a market perform rating on the stock with a lowered price target of $79. The company has said that the operating environment continues to be affected by Covid-19 uncertainty. How will the BYND stock price continue to perform?

"The market still believes this inflation is transitory, but supply chain issues and higher costs are real," says Michele Schneider. She believes that the indices are al in caution phases, except small-caps. Then, she weighs in on her current stock picks: Visa Inc. (V) as the stock hit a 52-week high in July and Beyond Meat (BYND) as it hit 52-week lows in October. Also, she says that her ETF picks are DBA and XLP. Tune in for the full interview.