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Recent headwinds include a 26.8% YoY revenue decline due to lower unit sales, driven by a shift toward full price selling and underperforming store closures. Their stagnant product lineup and heavy competition in the sustainable footwear market limit their ability to justify full price tags on their products. International sales fell 24%, impacted by the transition to a distributor model, which I believe risks diluting Allbirds' brand experience.

Distributing 100% of free cash flow to shareholders instead of repaying debt is risky. Thermal earnings are much more volatile than the unconventional business. The new joint venture with Cenovus Energy aims to increase light oil production.

BND's short-term outlook is positive due to lower inflation expectations and a potential end to or reduction in QT activity. Key bond risks include potential oil price spikes from geopolitical tensions and rising corporate credit risk during stock market crashes. In the long term, BND is not ideal due to concerns about US government debt, which makes its debt unpayable without chronically elevated inflation.

Treatment data were analyzed from 3,276 cases of patients with newly diagnosed EGFR mutant NSCLC from Guardant Health

Palantir is known for its work in the Defense and Intelligence industries. However, recent results show an inflection in its commercial business.

The Home Depot's strong moat, scale, and market position support long-term growth, despite a lack of new store expansion. Aging U.S. housing stock and secular trends drive demand for home improvement, providing stable revenue and free cash flow growth. Despite a slight overvaluation, HD's moat and shareholder returns justify holding the stock for the long term.

Nike shares have sent to the bargain bin after recent struggles. The company set a low bar for fiscal Q1 that it should jump over.

Micron is set to benefit from accelerating spending on AI products, including high-bandwidth memory solutions. An escalating shipment ramp of HBM3E memory solutions could yield a strong margin picture for Micron at the end of the month. The EPS revision trend for Micron is highly favorable ahead of the Q4'24 earnings report date on September 25, 2024.

NuScale Power's small modular reactor could provide customers with cost-effective, scalable nuclear energy. Last year, the Utah Associated Municipal Power System terminated its agreement with NuScale after cost overruns.

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