Sonor Investments Limited Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonor Investments Limited today reported its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

  9 months ended September 30   3 months ended September 30
    2024
$000
      2023
$000
      2024
$000
      2023
$000
 
                               
Revenue   2,039       809       1,370       (149 )
                               
Income (loss) before taxes   1,558       365       1,236       (335 )
                               
                               
                               

Michael Gardiner, Chair and CEO, stated that as at September 30, 2024, the Company’s assets totaled $63.8 million. These assets included $15.8 million of marketable securities, $35.6 million in private investment and $12.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company realized $260,000 of net capital gains on the sale of investments. In the comparable period for 2023, the Company realized a net capital loss of $26,000 on the sale of investments. During the three month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company realized $7,000 of net capital gains on sale of investments. During the three month period ended September 30, 2023, the Company realized $16,000 of net capital loss on the sale of investments.

During the period under review, the Company has maintained net assets and qualified investments in excess of the amounts prescribed under the share conditions pertaining to the First Preference Shares in its capital stock.

Sonor Investments Limited is an investment company located in Toronto, Canada. The First Preference Shares of Sonor trade on The TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SNI.PR.A.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Company Contacts:

Mr. Michael Gardiner
Chair and CEO
(416) 369-1499
                     Ms. Fanny Grenier
Treasurer and CFO
(416) 369-1499
     


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California housing market bounces back in October as both home sales and median price post increases from previous month and year, C.A.R. reports

  • Existing, single-family home sales totaled 264,870 in October on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 4.7 percent from 253,010 in September and up 9.5 percent from 241,910 in October 2023.

  • October’s statewide median home price was $888,740, up 2.4 percent from September and up 5.8 percent from $839,990 in October 2023.

  • Year-to-date statewide home sales edged up 1.7 percent.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — California home sales rebounded in October, reversing two straight months of sales declines and registering the fastest year-over-year sales pace in 40 months, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.

Infographic: https://www.car.org/Global/Infographics/2024-10-Sales-and-Price

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 264,870 in October, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2024 if sales maintained the October pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales.

October’s sales pace climbed 4.7 percent from the 253,010 homes sold in September and was up 9.5 percent from a year ago, when a revised 241,910 homes were sold on an annualized basis. The year-over-year sales pace reached its highest level in 40 months, partly because of a low sales base in 2023, when sales dropped nearly 12 percent compared to the previous year.

“Rising rates in the past few weeks have created a less favorable lending environment for the housing market, but many of the homes that went pending in August and September finally closed,” said 2025 C.A.R. President Heather Ozur, a Palm Springs REALTOR®. “While market conditions are improving at a slower-than-expected pace, October’s bounce back in home sales suggests that there’s still solid interest from motivated buyers.”

The statewide median price climbed in October from both the previous month and year. The October median price rose 2.4 percent from $868,150 in September to $888,740 in October and 5.8 percent from a revised $839,990 in October 2023. The September-to-October price gain was the largest in 45 years, while the year-over-year price gain was the biggest pace recorded in the past three months, marking the 16th consecutive month of annual price increases. Home prices could soften further in the coming months as the market enters the traditional off-season but should continue to register year-over-year growth for the remainder of the year.

Sales in higher-priced market segments continued to have an effect on the mix of sales, but the impact on the statewide median price growth has tapered in recent months. While the sales pace for the $1 million-and-higher price segment remained moderately low in October at 3.9 percent, sales in the sub-$500,000 market continued to underperform, dropping 8.6 percent from a year ago. Moderation in the median price growth could be observed in the coming months if the share of homes priced at or above $1 million continues to shrink in the fall.

“With the elections behind us and the Federal Reserve cutting rates again earlier this month, some buyers will take advantage of the seasonal lull and purchase before the end of the year,” said C.A.R. Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine. “However, rates are also expected to decline only gradually, creating headwinds for consumers. Fortunately, pending sales rose by double digits in October, which bodes well for closed sales next month.”

Other key points from C.A.R.’s October 2024 resale housing report include:

  • At the regional level, home sales in all major regions, except one, bettered their year-ago levels in October. Four out of five regions in the state experienced an annual increase, with the San Francisco Bay Area (16.2 percent) increasing the most, followed by the Central Valley (13.7 percent), Central Coast (13.0 percent) and Southern California (11.9 percent). The only region where sales fell behind last year’s level was the Far North (-6.7 percent).

  • Thirty-eight of the 53 counties tracked by C.A.R. experienced an increase in sales from a year ago, with sales in 30 counties jumping more than 10 percent year over year. Del Norte (80.0 percent) posted the largest yearly sales gain, followed by Madera (41.2 percent) and Mendocino (35.9 percent). Twelve counties registered sales decreases, with sales in nine counties falling more than 10 percent, five counties dropping more than 20 percent and three counties dropping more than 30 percent. Trinity (-66.7 percent) posted the biggest annual sales decline, followed by Lassen (-45.5 percent) and Kings (-38.6 percent).

  • All major regions except one increased recorded median price gains from a year ago in October. The Central Valley registered the biggest jump on a year-over-year basis, increasing 5.7 percent from a year ago. Southern California (5.5 percent) was a close second, followed by the Far North (3.7 percent) and the San Francisco Bay Area (3.6 percent). The only region with an annual price decline in October was the Central Coast, with a 5.7 percent drop. The price drop in that region was due primarily to lower median prices in Monterey and Santa Barbara counties, which likely resulted from a change in the mix of sales.

  • Home prices continued to grow on a year-over-year basis throughout the state, with median sales prices in 33 counties rising from a year ago in October. Del Norte (29.9 percent) recorded the biggest price increase, followed by Mendocino (20.0 percent) and Lassen (14.1 percent). Nineteen counties experienced a median price decline from last year, with Trinity dropping the most at 35.9 percent, followed by Santa Barbara (-23.5 percent) and Monterey (-18.1 percent).

  • The statewide Unsold Inventory Index (UII), which measures the number of months needed to sell the supply of homes on the market at the current sales rate, decreased month-over-month but increased from a year ago. The index was 3.1 months in October, down from 3.6 months in September but up from 2.7 months in October 2023. Total active listings at the state level rose 31.5 percent on a year-over-year basis, the slowest growth rate since April of this year. Nevertheless, it was the ninth consecutive annual sales gain and the eighth straight double-digit increase. With the market entering the holiday season and home sales likely to be negatively impacted in the next couple months by the surge in mortgage rates in recent weeks, housing inventory could continue building up as we move further into the fall and winter.

  • At the county level, the number of properties on the market increased from a year ago in all but four counties in October. Calaveras (76.8 percent) had the biggest year-over-year jump in supply, followed by Contra Costa (63.7 percent) and San Joaquin (54.3 percent). Of the four counties that did not record an increase in total active listings on a year-over-year basis, San Benito was the only county that remained unchanged. Housing inventory dipped from a year ago in the remaining three counties, with San Francisco (-18.4 percent) dropping the most, followed by San Mateo (-12.2 percent) and Madera (-3.5 percent).

  • New active listings at the state level improved from a year ago for the 10th straight month in October. The pace of new listings was not only the highest since July of this year, but it was the ninth time in the last 10 months that new listings increased by double-digits. Consistent growth in active listings continues to be an encouraging sign for the supply side. Forty-two of the 52 counties tracked by C.A.R. experienced an annual increase in new active listings. Sutter increased the most on a year-over-year basis with a 57.8 percent increase, followed closely by Yuba (57.6 percent) and Calaveras (54.2 percent). Two counties were unchanged, and eight counties saw a decline in new active listings from a year ago. Trinity (-28.6 percent) had the biggest drop, followed by Plumas (-21.4 percent) and Lassen (-13.0 percent).

  • The median number of days it took to sell a California single-family home was 25 days in October, up from 20 days in October 2023.

  • C.A.R.’s statewide sales-price-to-list-price ratio* was 99.9 percent in October 2024 and 100.0 percent in October 2023.

  • The statewide median price per square foot** for an existing single-family home was $442, up from $419 in October a year ago.

  • The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaged 6.43 percent in October, down from 7.62 percent in October 2023, according to C.A.R.’s calculations based on Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage survey data.

Note:  The County MLS median price and sales data in the tables are generated from a survey of more than 90 associations of REALTORS® throughout the state and represent statistics of existing single-family detached homes only. County sales data is not adjusted to account for seasonal factors that can influence home sales. Movements in sales prices should not be interpreted as changes in the cost of a standard home. The median price is where half sold for more and half sold for less; medians are more typical than average prices, which are skewed by a relatively small share of transactions at either the lower end or the upper end. Median prices can be influenced by changes in cost, as well as changes in the characteristics and the size of homes sold. The change in median prices should not be construed as actual price changes in specific homes.

*Sales-to-list-price ratio is an indicator that reflects the negotiation power of home buyers and home sellers under current market conditions. The ratio is calculated by dividing the final sales price of a property by its original list price and is expressed as a percentage. A sales-to-list ratio with 100 percent or above suggests that the property sold for more than the list price, and a ratio below 100 percent indicates that the price sold below the asking price.

**Price per square foot is a measure commonly used by real estate agents and brokers to determine how much a square foot of space a buyer will pay for a property. It is calculated as the sale price of the home divided by the number of finished square feet. C.A.R. currently tracks price-per-square foot statistics for 53 counties.

Leading the way…® in California real estate for nearly 120 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (www.car.org) is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States with more than 200,000 members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles.

October 2024 County Sales and Price Activity 
 (Regional and condo sales data not seasonally adjusted)

October 2024

Median Sold Price of Existing Single-Family Homes

Sales

State/Region/County

Oct.

2024

Sept.

2024


Oct.

2023


Price MTM% Chg

Price YTY% Chg

 Sales MTM% Chg

 Sales YTY% Chg

Calif. Single-family home

$888,740

$868,150


$839,990

r

2.4 %

5.8 %

4.7 %

9.5 %

Calif. Condo/Townhome

$670,000

$660,000


$660,000


1.5 %

1.5 %

11.9 %

13.8 %

Los Angeles Metro Area

$835,720

$810,000


$785,000


3.2 %

6.5 %

15.3 %

11.4 %

Central Coast

$990,000

$993,250


$1,050,000


-0.3 %

-5.7 %

15.2 %

13.0 %

Central Valley

$500,000

$500,000


$473,000


0.0 %

5.7 %

11.1 %

13.7 %

Far North

$390,000

$379,500


$376,000


2.8 %

3.7 %

-3.0 %

-6.7 %

Inland Empire

$599,000

$579,990


$561,410


3.3 %

6.7 %

7.1 %

8.1 %

San Francisco Bay Area

$1,315,000

$1,266,250


$1,268,940


3.8 %

3.6 %

20.3 %

16.2 %

Southern California

$865,000

$850,000


$820,000


1.8 %

5.5 %

14.2 %

11.9 %











San Francisco Bay Area










Alameda

$1,266,000

$1,267,500


$1,240,000


-0.1 %

2.1 %

22.3 %

23.1 %

Contra Costa

$869,500

$863,750


$824,950


0.7 %

5.4 %

20.8 %

10.8 %

Marin

$1,700,000

$1,750,000


$1,712,500


-2.9 %

-0.7 %

45.8 %

25.7 %

Napa

$910,000

$882,500


$1,027,500


3.1 %

-11.4 %

1.4 %

-13.4 %

San Francisco

$1,750,000

$1,625,000


$1,650,000


7.7 %

6.1 %

64.9 %

23.2 %

San Mateo

$2,000,000

$2,100,000


$2,100,000


-4.8 %

-4.8 %

6.7 %

15.6 %

Santa Clara

$1,990,000

$1,927,500


$1,805,000


3.2 %

10.2 %

21.2 %

15.6 %

Solano

$603,000

$611,000


$620,000


-1.3 %

-2.7 %

1.4 %

10.2 %

Sonoma

$826,710

$830,000


$857,500


-0.4 %

-3.6 %

16.6 %

18.9 %

Southern California










Imperial

$389,990

$397,500


$380,000


-1.9 %

2.6 %

-5.8 %

6.5 %

Los Angeles

$956,210

$960,370


$893,650

r

-0.4 %

7.0 %

23.1 %

10.9 %

Orange

$1,350,000

$1,397,450


$1,275,000


-3.4 %

5.9 %

12.3 %

14.8 %

Riverside

$635,000

$605,000

r

$610,000

r

5.0 %

4.1 %

8.2 %

10.4 %

San Bernardino

$499,000

$485,000

r

$475,000

r

2.9 %

5.1 %

5.3 %

0.8 %

San Diego

$1,010,000

$1,000,000


$936,250


1.0 %

7.9 %

10.5 %

14.3 %

Ventura

$940,000

$900,000


$899,000


4.4 %

4.6 %

20.4 %

25.1 %

Central Coast










Monterey

$919,840

$1,000,000


$1,122,500


-8.0 %

-18.1 %

-5.3 %

-1.4 %

San Luis Obispo

$943,000

$895,000


$887,620


5.4 %

6.2 %

21.3 %

24.1 %

Santa Barbara

$1,047,500

$1,098,000


$1,370,000


-4.6 %

-23.5 %

12.3 %

8.1 %

Santa Cruz

$1,325,000

$1,300,000


$1,229,000


1.9 %

7.8 %

41.1 %

21.8 %

Central Valley










Fresno

$410,500

$430,000


$410,000


-4.5 %

0.1 %

1.3 %

5.5 %

Glenn

$353,500

$348,000


$363,000


1.6 %

-2.6 %

55.6 %

0.0 %

Kern

$399,500

$400,500


$395,000


-0.2 %

1.1 %

13.8 %

-1.9 %

Kings

$340,000

$379,000


$360,000


-10.3 %

-5.6 %

-23.9 %

-38.6 %

Madera

$438,000

$424,120


$435,000


3.3 %

0.7 %

5.4 %

41.2 %

Merced

$412,000

$399,500


$392,750


3.1 %

4.9 %

19.7 %

3.9 %

Placer

$649,200

$660,000


$685,000


-1.6 %

-5.2 %

24.1 %

27.6 %

Sacramento

$550,000

$560,000


$550,000


-1.8 %

0.0 %

11.4 %

21.5 %

San Benito

$820,000

$856,130


$780,000


-4.2 %

5.1 %

-17.4 %

22.6 %

San Joaquin

$553,950

$583,550


$550,000


-5.1 %

0.7 %

18.1 %

13.0 %

Stanislaus

$485,000

$480,000


$460,000


1.0 %

5.4 %

10.7 %

11.9 %

Tulare

$391,750

$376,070


$358,500


4.2 %

9.3 %

12.2 %

24.1 %

Far North










Butte

$464,000

$465,580


$421,400


-0.3 %

10.1 %

7.6 %

0.0 %

Lassen

$282,500

$265,000


$247,500


6.6 %

14.1 %

-52.0 %

-45.5 %

Plumas

$377,500

$455,000


$385,250


-17.0 %

-2.0 %

-18.9 %

-28.6 %

Shasta

$379,000

$374,500


$389,500


1.2 %

-2.7 %

1.7 %

5.4 %

Siskiyou

$301,250

$290,000


$295,000


3.9 %

2.1 %

14.3 %

-11.1 %

Tehama

$345,000

$320,000


$370,000


7.8 %

-6.8 %

-13.8 %

19.0 %

Trinity

$205,000

$247,500


$320,000


-17.2 %

-35.9 %

-30.0 %

-66.7 %

Other Calif. Counties










Amador

$440,000

$432,500


$410,000


1.7 %

7.3 %

16.7 %

-7.5 %

Calaveras

$434,500

$522,000


$405,500


-16.8 %

7.2 %

52.0 %

26.7 %

Del Norte

$399,500

$370,000


$307,500


8.0 %

29.9 %

-5.3 %

80.0 %

El Dorado

$664,000

$689,000


$660,000


-3.6 %

0.6 %

22.2 %

24.9 %

Humboldt

$435,000

$425,000


$432,500


2.4 %

0.6 %

-8.2 %

3.5 %

Lake

$340,000

$335,000


$365,000


1.5 %

-6.8 %

17.0 %

-12.7 %

Mariposa

$465,000

$322,500


$485,000


44.2 %

-4.1 %

25.0 %

15.4 %

Mendocino

$516,000

$525,000


$430,000


-1.7 %

20.0 %

23.3 %

35.9 %

Mono

$970,000

$815,000


$1,050,000


19.0 %

-7.6 %

22.2 %

-15.4 %

Nevada

$527,500

$570,000


$538,000


-7.5 %

-2.0 %

16.5 %

14.0 %

Sutter

$439,000

$451,500


$425,750


-2.8 %

3.1 %

-6.3 %

7.1 %

Tuolumne

$425,000

$357,500


$410,000


18.9 %

3.7 %

-4.7 %

-20.8 %

Yolo

$612,500

$610,000


$629,900


0.4 %

-2.8 %

0.0 %

11.6 %

Yuba

$435,620

$440,000


$424,900


-1.0 %

2.5 %

4.5 %

0.0 %

r = revised

  

October 2024 County Unsold Inventory and Days on Market 
 (Regional and condo sales data not seasonally adjusted)

October 2024

Unsold Inventory Index

Median Time on Market

State/Region/County

Oct.

2024

Sept.

2024


Oct.

2023


Oct.

2024

Sept.

2024


Oct.

2023


Calif. Single-family home

3.1

3.6


2.7


25.0

24.0


20.0


Calif. Condo/Townhome

3.5

4.0


2.8


28.0

26.0


20.0


Los Angeles Metro Area

3.4

3.7


2.9


28.0

26.0


23.0


Central Coast

3.2

3.9


2.9


22.0

21.0


15.0


Central Valley

3.1

3.4


2.8


24.0

22.0


17.0


Far North

5.0

4.9


4.0


28.0

38.5


38.0


Inland Empire

4.1

4.2


3.5


33.0

31.0


26.0


San Francisco Bay Area

2.1

2.8


2.0


18.0

20.0


16.0


Southern California

3.3

3.6


2.8


27.0

24.0


21.0













San Francisco Bay Area











Alameda

1.9

2.7


1.6


14.0

14.0


13.0


Contra Costa

2.1

2.9


1.5


15.0

19.0


14.0


Marin

2.0

3.6


2.2


53.0

46.0


43.5


Napa

6.0

6.4


4.0


72.0

71.5


50.0


San Francisco

1.7

3.3


2.5


36.0

29.5


36.5


San Mateo

1.8

2.2


2.3


12.0

12.0


12.0


Santa Clara

1.5

2.1


1.5


9.0

10.0


8.0


Solano

2.9

3.0


2.5


45.0

45.5


41.0


Sonoma

2.8

3.7


2.9


59.0

58.0


59.0


Southern California











Imperial

2.1

1.9


NA


15.0

16.0


15.5


Los Angeles

3.3

3.6


2.8


25.0

24.0


21.0


Orange

2.6

3.1


2.3


27.0

22.0


21.5


Riverside

4.1

4.1


3.5


34.0

33.0


27.5


San Bernardino

4.4

4.6


3.6


33.0

29.0


24.0


San Diego

2.8

3.2


2.3


20.0

18.0


14.0


Ventura

2.6

3.4


2.6


33.0

35.0


32.0


Central Coast











Monterey

4.0

3.9


2.8


19.0

17.5


14.5


San Luis Obispo

3.0

3.8


3.0


24.0

23.5


17.5


Santa Barbara

3.1

3.7


2.7


22.0

23.0


16.0


Santa Cruz

3.1

4.7


3.0


19.5

21.0


13.5


Central Valley











Fresno

3.6

3.4


3.1


19.0

21.0


14.0


Glenn

3.6

5.2


3.4


15.0

84.0


75.0


Kern

3.1

3.5


2.3


23.0

20.0


13.0


Kings

3.4

2.2


1.9


24.0

28.0


12.0


Madera

4.7

4.7


6.6


38.0

33.0


30.5


Merced

3.4

4.3


2.7


19.0

22.5


17.0


Placer

3.0

3.8


2.8


29.0

28.0


25.0


Sacramento

2.5

2.8


2.2


23.0

20.0


16.0


San Benito

3.6

3.1


4.5


32.0

36.0


23.0


San Joaquin

3.4

3.8


2.6


25.0

22.0


18.0


Stanislaus

2.9

3.3


2.5


27.0

25.0


20.0


Tulare

3.2

3.7


3.7


20.0

18.0


15.0


Far North











Butte

3.4

3.8


2.9


21.0

28.5


20.0


Lassen

8.6

4.6


5.0


54.5

55.0


46.5


Plumas

5.8

5.5


3.7


45.5

51.0


49.5


Shasta

4.6

4.6


4.1


27.0

24.5


37.5


Siskiyou

6.2

7.3


4.6


47.0

67.0


41.0


Tehama

5.9

5.1


6.3


42.0

84.0


58.0


Trinity

14.4

10.2


4.6


33.0

73.5


91.0


Other Calif. Counties











Amador

5.4

6.9


4.7


44.0

41.5


33.0


Calaveras

5.1

8.0


3.9


59.0

39.0


17.0


Del Norte

5.2

6.3


8.7


58.5

58.0


13.0


El Dorado

4.1

5.5


4.1


41.5

41.5


33.0


Humboldt

6.4

6.1


5.6


39.0

43.0


28.5


Lake

7.9

9.8


6.4


39.0

42.0


36.0


Mariposa

7.9

10.5


7.9


41.0

67.0


80.0


Mendocino

6.6

9.0


8.4


77.0

77.0


66.0


Mono

2.5

3.8


2.0


40.0

18.0


36.0


Nevada

4.4

5.5


4.3


45.5

36.0


38.0


Sutter

4.0

3.6


2.9


29.0

24.5


29.5


Tuolumne

6.6

6.5


4.3


43.0

28.0


30.0


Yolo

2.9

3.0


2.5


19.0

23.0


18.0


Yuba

4.8

4.7


3.3


43.0

28.5


21.0


r = revised

NA = not available

 

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Stryker Recent Insider Activity

Spencer S Stiles, Group President at Stryker SYK, executed a substantial insider sell on November 18, according to an SEC filing.

What Happened: Stiles’s recent Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday unveiled the sale of 514 shares of Stryker. The total transaction value is $201,056.

Stryker shares are trading up 0.07% at $389.67 at the time of this writing on Tuesday morning.

Delving into Stryker’s Background

Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Just over one fourth of Stryker’s total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.

A Deep Dive into Stryker’s Financials

Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Stryker showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 11.92% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company’s top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.

Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value

  • Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 64.02%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.

  • Earnings per Share (EPS): Stryker’s EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 2.18.

Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.77, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.

Navigating Market Valuation:

  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 41.74 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.

  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 6.82 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.

  • EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): Indicated by a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 29.39, the company suggests a potential undervaluation, which might be advantageous for value-focused investors.

Market Capitalization Analysis: The company’s market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.

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Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions

It’s important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.

In legal terms, an “insider” refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company’s equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.

When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.

Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down.

Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings

In the domain of transactions, investors frequently turn their focus to those taking place in the open market, as meticulously outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.

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AEO Unveils New Survey Data to Amplify the Voices of Underserved Entrepreneurs

Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is excited to announce the introduction of new microbusiness owner survey items in the 2024 Entrepreneurship in the Population (EPOP) Survey (EPOP:2024), one of the most important and systematic surveys of entrepreneurship that has been conducted since 2022 by NORC at the University of Chicago. In collaboration with NORC, AEO seeks to deepen our understanding of the experiences of underserved entrepreneurs across the U.S.  
  
As part of AEO’s commitment to empowering the nation’s microbusinesses—those with fewer than 10 employees, which make up 96% of all U.S. businesses—AEO introduced new survey items in the EPOP:2024  Survey to explore critical areas such as access to business support services, financing needs beyond startup, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI. These additions aim to uncover the unique barriers and opportunities that microbusiness entrepreneurs face and identify the resources that could drive their success.  

“While EPOP data includes insight into businesses of all sizes, small businesses are so critical to the health and growth of the U.S. economy. We were pleased to partner with AEO to capture a better understanding of microbusiness owners,” said Karen Gregorian, Vice President and Project Director at NORC. 

By collaborating with NORC, AEO has enriched the data collected from over 2,000 microbusiness owners. This rich dataset will be instrumental in shaping policies and initiatives that promote a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The EPOP Survey is a five-year project led by NORC and funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, designed to track and analyze business formation and ownership trends across the United States.  

“Our mission is to illuminate the specific hurdles that underserved entrepreneurs encounter and transform that knowledge into tangible, impactful solutions,” said Natalie Madeira Cofield, CEO of AEO. “This survey is a powerful tool that will guide us in reshaping the support landscape, ensuring every entrepreneur has the resources they need to thrive.” 

The EPOP:2024 public use data set with the microbusiness survey items is now available for download here. In the coming months, AEO will release new reports that draw from the survey to shed light on key findings and their implications for policymakers and the small business support ecosystem. 

“This survey captures the evolving experiences of microbusiness in the U.S.,” added Dr. Lori Smith, Senior Research Advisor at AEO. “By delving deeper into how entrepreneurs are accessing support, contributing to their communities, and embracing new technologies, we can strategically address their most critical needs and drive meaningful change.” 

About the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO):  

The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is the leading voice of innovation in microbusiness and microfinance in the United States. AEO and its more than 1,700 member organizations are dedicated to empowering underserved entrepreneurs and enhancing economic opportunity for all. Since its founding, AEO has worked to create a robust ecosystem of support for micro-businesses, driving economic growth and equity across the nation. Click here for more information. 

About NORC at the University of Chicago 

NORC at the University of Chicago conducts research and analysis that decision-makers trust. As a nonpartisan research organization and a pioneer in measuring and understanding the world, we have studied almost every aspect of the human experience and every major news event for more than eight decades. Today, we partner with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to provide the objectivity and expertise necessary to inform the critical decisions facing society. 

About EPOP: 

Starting in 2022, NORC is conducting a five-year project to study business ownership in the population through the Entrepreneurship in the Population (EPOP) Survey Project. Funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the EPOP Survey uses a nationally representative sample to measure current and former business ownership. In addition to providing a characteristic profile of the individuals involved in entrepreneurial activities across the U.S., the survey serves as a resource for understanding the motivations, actions, and challenges faced by individuals during the entrepreneurial process and the resources available to them. 


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Dow's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dow DOW, and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DOW usually suggests something big is about to happen.

We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga’s options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for Dow. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 38% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $1,267,514, and 8 are calls, amounting to $278,560.

What’s The Price Target?

Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $25.0 to $47.5 for Dow over the recent three months.

Volume & Open Interest Development

In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dow options trades today is 1667.75 with a total volume of 9,530.00.

In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dow’s big money trades within a strike price range of $25.0 to $47.5 over the last 30 days.

Dow Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview

Options Call Chart

Noteworthy Options Activity:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
DOW PUT TRADE BULLISH 06/20/25 $3.2 $3.1 $3.14 $42.50 $628.0K 1.5K 2.0K
DOW PUT SWEEP BEARISH 02/21/25 $1.88 $1.88 $1.89 $42.50 $283.8K 37 975
DOW PUT SWEEP BEARISH 03/21/25 $2.28 $2.01 $2.28 $42.50 $208.7K 6.9K 915
DOW PUT TRADE BULLISH 03/21/25 $2.29 $2.25 $2.25 $42.50 $92.0K 6.9K 1.4K
DOW CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/15/27 $6.9 $6.6 $6.8 $40.00 $68.0K 77 100

About Dow

Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.

In light of the recent options history for Dow, it’s now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.

Present Market Standing of Dow

  • Trading volume stands at 1,898,002, with DOW’s price down by -1.29%, positioned at $43.65.
  • RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.
  • Earnings announcement expected in 72 days.

Professional Analyst Ratings for Dow

3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $58.0.

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* An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Dow, which currently sits at a price target of $60.
* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Dow with a target price of $54.
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Stock market today: Dow slides as S&P 500, Nasdaq bounce back from losses after Russia-Ukraine tensions rattle markets

US stocks recovered from steeper losses in late morning trading on Tuesday as fears over a nuclear escalation to the Russia-Ukraine war rattled markets, stealing focus from Nvidia (NVDA) earnings and other corporate results.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) led the declines, down about 0.5% but off of the lows of the session. The benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC) battled to back to trade just above the flatline after the index fell below its election breakout level earlier in the trading day.

Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) reversed declines to gain around 0.3% on the heels of a mixed day for the major gauges.

Investors are assessing news that President Vladimir Putin has signed a revised nuclear doctrine that allows Russia to expand its use of atomic weapons.

The changes mean a large-scale aerial attack could prompt a nuclear response, and any attack by a non-nuclear state that is supported by a nuclear power will be viewed as a joint assault. It comes just days after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the go-ahead to use US long-range missiles to strike inside Russia. Ukraine carried out its first such aerial attack in a border region on Tuesday morning.

US bond prices climbed alongside gains for gold (GC=F), and other safe-haven assets as the risk-off trade kicked in. Treasury yields — which move inversely to bond prices — fell, with the 10-year benchmark yield (^TNX) down 4 basis points to around 4.37%. Gold jumped almost 1% to trade above $2,600 an ounce.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) prices rose to trade above $92,400 a token.

The geopolitical situation blotted out themes such as corporate earnings, President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks, the path of interest rates, and Wall Street’s view of where stocks are headed.

Meanwhile, the countdown is on to Nvidia earnings on Wednesday, seen as a test of the AI trade that has powered gains on Wall Street. The chipmaker’s stock edged higher in premarket trading after getting bruised by a report of overheating issues with its flagship new AI product.

LIVE 9 updates

  • Alexandra Canal

    Gold climbs to one-week high

    Yahoo Finance’s Ines Ferré reports:

    Gold futures (GC=F) hovered at a one-week high to trade near $2,630 per ounce on Tuesday as traders assessed the threat of a nuclear escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war.

    The precious metal extended its gains from Monday as investors flocked to the asset traditionally seen as a safe haven during times of geopolitical uncertainty.

    On Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine, which formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of its nuclear weapons. The move followed a decision by the Biden administration to allow Ukraine’s use of long range US-made missiles to strike deep into Russia.

    “Geopolitical risks have reemerged, driving demand for gold and solidifying its role as a reliable hedging asset,” Ahmad Assiri, research strategist at foreign exchange broker Pepperstone, said in a note on Tuesday.

    Gold had been on a tear up until the US elections on Nov. 5. It has since fallen as the US dollar (DX-Y.NYB) strengthened. Still, the precious metal is up about 27% year-to-date, beating the S&P 500’s (^GSPC) gain of 23% over the same period as central banks have boosted their gold reserves.

    Read more here.

  • Alexandra Canal

    Earnings roundup: Walmart, Lowe’s

    It was a tale of two retailers this morning … Yahoo Finance’s Brooke DiPalma reports:

    Walmart (WMT), the world’s biggest retailer, posted fiscal third quarter results that easily beat Wall Street expectations as inflation-weary shoppers continue to search for value. The stock popped over 3%.

    Sales of $169.59 billion topped analyst estimates for $167.5 billion. Adjusted earnings per share eclipsed estimates by 5 cents at $0.58.

    The company also raised its guidance for fiscal year 2025 for the third time.

    Read more here.

    Lowe’s (LOW) stock fell nearly 5% shortly after the opening bell as investors honed in on continued negative sales growth, despite results that beat the Street’s estimates.

    The home improvement retailer posted revenue of $20.17 billion, compared to estimates of $19.93 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.89, versus the $2.82 expected.

    Same-store sales fell 1.1%, less than the 2.7% decline anticipated. The company alluded to ongoing softness in the “DIY bigger-ticker discretionary demand,” which was offset by hurricane-related recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton and positive same-store sales in its Pro business and online.

    Read more here.

  • Dani Romero

    Housing starts fall in October amid elevated mortgage rates

    Housing starts fell in October, pressured by a drop in single-family construction.

    Data from the Census Bureau showed housing starts dropped 3.1% in October to an annual rate of 1.311 million units. Meanwhile, single-family housing starts slipped 6.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 970,000 units, unchanged from a year ago.

    The decline came as mortgage rates have been climbing, with the average 30-year fixed loan hovering around 6.7%. Rates on a home loan tend to follow US Treasury yields, which have been rising since mid-September partly due to investor anticipation of Trump’s victory and his proposed policies around taxes and tariffs.

    Higher rates also likely discouraged builders from filing building permits during the month.

    Contract permits for single family dwellings fell to a pace of 968,000, a 0.5% drop from September’s revised figure of 963,000.

    “Major storms likely stalled the beginnings of some residential projects, causing a steep decline in construction in the southeast,” Jeffrey Roach, chief economist at LPL Financial, wrote after the release.

    “Both housing starts and building permits declined in October as several homebuilders appeared to hold back the start of projects until after the election. However, more recent surveys showed a rebound in homebuilder confidence.”

  • Alexandra Canal

    Stocks fall on Russia-Ukraine war escalation

    US stocks fell at the open on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine, allowing Russia to expand its use of atomic weapons in a possible escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war.

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) led the declines, down about 0.8%. The benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC) slid roughly 0.5% to fall below its election breakout level, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also dropped around 0.5% on the heels of a mixed day for the major gauges.

  • Laura Bratton

    Super Micro Computer soars over 25% after filing plan to avoid Nasdaq delisting

    Super Micro Computer (SMCI), an AI server maker and Nvidia (NVDA) partner, soared over 25% premarket Tuesday. The sprint higher came after the company on Monday submitted a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission saying that it’s supplied a compliance plan with the Nasdaq to avoid delisting.

    Also boosting the stock, Super Micro said it’s hired a new auditor, BDO, after its prior accountant, Ernst & Young, resigned in late October.

    The company was in hot water with the Nasdaq after delaying both its annual and quarterly filings to the SEC following a scathing report from short-selling firm Hindenburg Research. The report shed light on potential accounting malpractices, violations of export controls, and shady relationships between top executives and Super Micro partners. The company is reportedly being investigated by the Department of Justice.

    Even with this week’s surge, shares have tumbled roughly 56% over the past three months. After gaining as much as 300% earlier this year, SMCI stock is now down over 20% in 2024.

    Read the full story here.

  • Jenny McCall

    Good morning. Here’s what’s happening today.

  • Brian Sozzi

    Walmart’s e-commerce business is still on fire

    Walmart (WMT) has worked very diligently behind the scenes the past two years to be a major player online. The retailer has expanded its assortment online and has fine-tuned its “buy online, pick up in store” functionality — among other initiatives.

    The efforts continue to show up on earnings days.

    Here are the company’s e-commerce results by division for the third quarter reported this morning:

    These results are eye-popping for two reasons: 1) Walmart isn’t exactly a startup; 2) the competition online is as fierce as ever.

    I am talking to Walmart CFO John David Rainey live at 9:15 a.m. ET on Yahoo Finance. Rest assured, we will ask him about these online sales numbers!

  • Brian Sozzi

    How Goldman sees the Mag 7 trade playing out in 2025

    Hat tip to Goldman Sachs’s chief US equity strategist David Kostin for calling out specific stocks in his 2025 outlook piece that just dropped.

    So often these year-end works of art from investment bank strategists simply serve up S&P 500 (^GSPC) targets, with various underlying scenarios explained. But usually, no stock predictions.

    Kostin is calling out another year of strong performance for the Mag 7 trade, just not as hot as recent years.

    Says Kostin:

    It’s a good point by Kostin, and comes in the face of all these Mag 7 stocks trading at rich multiples on hearty outlooks for profit growth. There is only so far you can push a stock price using reasonable future financial assumptions!

    You can toil around on Mag 7 valuations on Yahoo Finance’s new stock comparison tool here.

  • Brian Sozzi

    If there is one thing that could trip Nvidia bulls up

    As I noted on Monday in our blog, expectations on Nvidia’s (NVDA) earnings and outlook are very robust … to say the very least.

    If there is one thing that could trip up the bullish trade the morning after earnings, it’s Nvidia’s guidance. While it will likely be above consensus, it may not be above consensus enough given the dynamics around Blackwell chip demand. Nvidia could opt to go stronger with guidance when it reports three months from now or so.

    Important point on this from Stifel analyst Ruben Roy this morning in a note:

A Peek at Banco BBVA Argentina's Future Earnings

Banco BBVA Argentina BBAR is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-11-20. Here’s what investors need to know before the announcement.

Analysts estimate that Banco BBVA Argentina will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.45.

The market awaits Banco BBVA Argentina’s announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.

It’s important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.

Here’s a look at Banco BBVA Argentina’s past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q3 2023
EPS Estimate 0.25
EPS Actual 0.61 0.20 0.59 0.15
Price Change % -6.0% -10.0% 13.0% -13.0%

Banco BBVA Argentina Share Price Analysis

Shares of Banco BBVA Argentina were trading at $17.68 as of November 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 295.42%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.

To track all earnings releases for Banco BBVA Argentina visit their earnings calendar on our site.

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