Sea Limited drops to end week as Hedgeye calls it a top short idea Back view of young gamer playing video games on computerSea Limited (NYSE:SE) ended the week on a low note, dropping 6.6% today after being named as a best idea short at Hedgeye.Shares had pulled back some 30% from their all-time highs already, analyst Felix Wang notes, but says the valuation is still "lofty" - and has room for another 35% downside.The company is facing more competitive pressure, he says, and some of the routes forward aren't as solid as expected. Sea is looking to Brazil to support international growth, but Wang says the gaming opportunity in Brazil is "hyped" and e-commerce there is shaky as well.As for its flagship game Garena Free Fire, it's a "one-hit wonder whose performance has peaked," with engageme

Microsoft to buy back up to $60 billion in shares; names Brad Smith vice chairFILE PHOTO: A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles MSFT +0.94% (Reuters) -Microsoft Corp on Tuesday said it will conduct an up to $60 billion share buyback program, raise its quarterly dividend by 11%, and appoint company President Brad Smith as vice chair.Microsoft said the buyback program has no expiration date and may be terminated at any time, and that it would pay a dividend of $0.62 per share - 6 cents over the previous quarter.The U.S. technology giant also called the vice chair position an updated executive role for Smith, who currently leads a team of over 1,500 staff in 54 countries, according to his biography on Microsoft's website.Smith joined Microsoft in 1993 from law firm Covington & Burling t

Affirm stock skyrockets after company reports 71% revenue growth and strong guidanceKEY POINTS Affirm reported better-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter after the bell Thursday and gave strong guidance for the current quarter. The stock soared more than 20% in extended trading following the report. The blockbuster earnings report comes after Affirm last month announced it’s teaming up with Amazon to launch the e-commerce giant’s first partnership with an installment payment player. Affirm reported better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results after the bell Thursday, including solid guidance and 71% revenue growth.The stock soared more than 20% in extended trading following the report.Here’s how the company did:  Revenue: $261.8 million vs. $225 million e

Sea Limited (NYSE:SE). The stock has already generated monster returns for shareholders, skyrocketing 2,410% over the past three years. But Sea's growth story is far from over. In fact, I think this stock will break out over the coming decade, achieving a $1 trillion valuation.Stock Price ForecastThe 25 analysts offering 12-month price forecasts for Sea Ltd have a median target of 400.00, with a high estimate of 467.00 and a low estimate of 370.00. The median estimate represents a +29.06% increase from the last price of 309.94.Analyst RecommendationsThe current consensus among 25 polled investment analysts is to buy stock in Sea Ltd. This rating has held steady since November, when it was unchanged from a buy rating.

Will Nio Recover in 2022?‌The Chinese EV stock fell more than 40% in 2021.Key Points -Nio is one of the top players in the Chinese EV market. -Deliveries of the company's new luxury sedan, ET7, are planned to begin in March. -Nio stock is trading at an attractive valuation compared to stocks of top U.S. EV start-ups. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert For electric vehicle (EV) investors, China is an attractive market. Global EV sales are estimated to be roughly 6 million units for 2021. Of these, China alone is expected to account for around 2.9 million units. Yet, investors remain skeptical about investing in Chinese stocks. Considering some key developments in China in 2021, such skepticism looks reasonable. However, assuming you've already considered that risk in the context o

Palantir: Here's Your OpportunitySep. 22, 2021 7:15 AM ETPalantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)33 Comments27 LikesSummary Bears routinely argue that Palantir is in a bad shape because of its lofty stock compensation expenses, its bleak margin profile, and its revenue concentration risk. However, the company has been actively making progress on all three fronts. Investors can rest assured that the company is being steered in the right direction, towards long-term sustainable growth. Michael Vi/iStock Editorial via Getty ImagesPalantir (NYSE:PLTR) has been berated in investing forums ever since its direct listing last year. Investors are concerned that the company has a poor margin profile, that it’s exposed to revenue concentration risk, and that the company as a whole has elevated sto

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