I have indicated in previous articles that I view Mastercard Incorporated (MA) as a core long-term investment. Following the very recent pullback in MA's share price I have acquired additional shares for one of the Core Accounts within the FFJ Portfolio. This additional purchase is in addition to the purchase made in early October for [...]
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (BAM.a) (BAM) held its Investor Day on September 26th at which time management stressed now is the time to be even more cautious than usual. With the recent acquisition of 61.2% of Oaktree Capital Management, BAM is now positioned to capitalize in a distressed environment. Management also indicated that conditions are [...]
I view Mastercard Incorporated (MA) as a core long-term investment. Given my long-term outlook for the company, I have acquired additional MA shares for our daughter on the basis of a very long-term investment time horizon. Further to my August 6th Mastercard Incorporated (MA) article, I decided today to acquire additional MA shares in an [...]
TOTAL S.A. (TOT) is a company headquartered in France which is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, and the distribution of energy in various forms to the end customer. On September 24, 2019, it held its 2019 Investor Day at which time it provided an update on its strategy [...]
FedEx Corporation (FDX) released Q1 2020 results following the September 17, 2019 market close which came in below guidance and it also lowered FY2020 adjusted EPS guidance. Following this earnings release, FDX's share price plunged ~13% from the September 17, 2019 closing share price. FDX does face formidable headwinds in the form of weakening global [...]
HEICO Corporation (HEI) is overshadowed by larger players in the aerospace industry. It has, however, consistently generated impressive operating metrics and plenty of cash flow. A key component of HEI's growth strategy is the acquisition of companies (~71 since 1990) in niche segments of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries in which [...]
On September 9, 2019, activist shareholder Elliott Management Corporation issued a letter to AT&T Inc.'s (T) Board of Directors. In this letter, Elliott shares its thoughts on how T can improve its business and realize a historic increase in value for its shareholders. Elliott believes T can achieve a $60+/share value by the end of [...]
Fortive Corporation (FTV) announced its intention to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies with the transaction expected to be completed the 2nd half of 2020. Summary Fortive was spun off from Danaher Corporation on July 2, 2016 and adopted Danaher’s philosophy underpinning the proven Danaher Business System. Recurring revenue as a percentage of total [...]
Further to my August 17th Chevron Corporation (CVX) article, I have acquired another 300 shares for one of the 'side accounts' within the FFJ Portfolio. In my FFJ Portfolio - August 2019 Report I mentioned that due to my aging mother's health issues I had to go out of town August 18 - 28 and [...]
Chevron Corporation (CVX) released its Q2 and YTD2019 results and provided Q3 2019 guidance on August 2, 2019. Management demonstrated cost and capital discipline when it withdrew its offer to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Management has communicated its decision to resume its $5B annual share buyback program. Long-term investors would be wise to closely look [...]
