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Quantitative stock research, factor deep-dives, and data-driven market analysis. Updated weekly.
Newsletter·Apr 21, 2026
Why spinoffs still outperform
Three finance professors documented it in 1993. It has been replicated for thirty years. And it remains one of the cleanest sources of excess return in public markets, because capturing it...
Newsletter·Apr 20, 2026
The best capital allocation decisions look wrong at the time
In October 2008, Texas Instruments announced it was exiting the fastest-growing chip market in the world. A case study in why the academic research said it was the right move.
Research·Apr 17, 2026
Market Close Briefing: Friday, April 17, 2026
S&P 500 closes higher, but infrastructure stocks lead the way on "Grid 2.0" optimism. Barclays' $3210 S&P target fuels the fire. Iran tensions linger, impacting energy. SoFi's YTD decline raises questions. ServiceNow's AI transformation and the Buffett Indicator's waning influence are also in focus.
Briefing·Apr 17, 2026
Market Close Briefing: Friday, April 17, 2026
S&P 500 closes higher, but infrastructure stocks lead the way on "Grid 2.0" optimism. Barclays' $3210 S&P target fuels the fire. Iran tensions linger, impacting energy. SoFi's YTD decline raises questions. ServiceNow's AI transformation and the Buffett Indicator's waning influence are also in focus.
Newsletter·Apr 17, 2026
The decisions that look wrong when you make them
Three moves that separate the companies that compound capital from the ones that squander it. A Friday deep memo.
Newsletter·Apr 16, 2026
What The Capital Memo is
A weekday newsletter that reads peer-reviewed academic research on how companies actually deploy capital — and connects it to the decisions being made this week.
Research·Apr 16, 2026
Market Close Briefing: Warsh, Wires, and Washington
Markets eye grid upgrades as Barclays forecasts $321 S&P. Warsh's Fed bid raises conflict questions. Jobless claims stable, but Iran war looms. $SOFI decline sparks debate. $NOW embraces AI. A day of power plays and potential pitfalls.
Briefing·Apr 16, 2026
Market Close Briefing: Warsh, Wires, and Washington
Markets eye grid upgrades as Barclays forecasts $321 S&P. Warsh's Fed bid raises conflict questions. Jobless claims stable, but Iran war looms. $SOFI decline sparks debate. $NOW embraces AI. A day of power plays and potential pitfalls.
Newsletter·Apr 16, 2026
The clock on $1.3 trillion
Private equity is sitting on more undeployed buyout capital than ever before. The deployment window is closing, and the academic research says what comes next.
Research·Apr 16, 2026
The Morning Briefing: Gridlock Breaker?
Barclays forecasts a $321 S&P 500 based on grid upgrades. Buffett's stable stocks offer recession protection. SoFi's YTD decline raises questions. Gold gains on US-Iran peace deal hopes. Paychex's AI transformation is under scrutiny.
Briefing·Apr 16, 2026
The Morning Briefing: Gridlock Breaker?
Barclays forecasts a $321 S&P 500 based on grid upgrades. Buffett's stable stocks offer recession protection. SoFi's YTD decline raises questions. Gold gains on US-Iran peace deal hopes. Paychex's AI transformation is under scrutiny.
Newsletter·Apr 15, 2026
The Red Queen Problem
Why the most important number in a company's earnings report is the one they don't disclose.
Research·Apr 14, 2026
Market Close Briefing: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Markets mixed amid U.S.-Iran tensions and AI capex concerns. $GOOGL slides on AI spending worries. Cybersecurity fund highlighted as AI security becomes paramount. $SOFI faces questions after YTD decline. United-American merger raises antitrust concerns. $UPST remains volatile.
Briefing·Apr 14, 2026
Market Close Briefing: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Markets mixed amid U.S.-Iran tensions and AI capex concerns. $GOOGL slides on AI spending worries. Cybersecurity fund highlighted as AI security becomes paramount. $SOFI faces questions after YTD decline. United-American merger raises antitrust concerns. $UPST remains volatile.
Newsletter·Apr 14, 2026
JPMorgan's Capital Allocation Report Card
Five categories. One grade. And one hierarchy that explains why JPMorgan has outperformed the S&P 500 by 40+ percentage points over five years.
Research·Apr 14, 2026
The Morning Briefing: AI Capex Concerns Clash with Cybersecurity Optimism
Geopolitical tensions and AI capex concerns weigh on markets, but cybersecurity and autonomous vehicle plays offer targeted opportunities. $WCBR benefits from agentic AI vulnerabilities. $LCID surges on new CEO and Uber deal. $GOOGL slides on AI spending. $SOFI and $PAYX in focus.
Briefing·Apr 14, 2026
The Morning Briefing: AI Capex Concerns Clash with Cybersecurity Optimism
Geopolitical tensions and AI capex concerns weigh on markets, but cybersecurity and autonomous vehicle plays offer targeted opportunities. $WCBR benefits from agentic AI vulnerabilities. $LCID surges on new CEO and Uber deal. $GOOGL slides on AI spending. $SOFI and $PAYX in focus.
Newsletter·Apr 13, 2026
The $30 Billion Question: Are Bank Buybacks Worth It?
Goldman beat this morning. JPMorgan tomorrow. They'll announce tens of billions in capital returns. The research on whether that money is well spent is more contested than either side admits.
Research·Apr 10, 2026
Friday's Fade: AI Capex Fears & SoFi's Siren Song
Markets ended the week down amid U.S.-Iran tensions and AI capex concerns, particularly for $GOOGL. $SOFI's YTD decline raises questions about its future. Cybersecurity, as highlighted by $WCBR, is becoming increasingly vital in the AI era. $NOW's AI integration shows promise. Cramer's influence persists.
Briefing·Apr 10, 2026
Friday's Fade: AI Capex Fears & SoFi's Siren Song
Markets ended the week down amid U.S.-Iran tensions and AI capex concerns, particularly for $GOOGL. $SOFI's YTD decline raises questions about its future. Cybersecurity, as highlighted by $WCBR, is becoming increasingly vital in the AI era. $NOW's AI integration shows promise. Cramer's influence persists.
Newsletter·Apr 10, 2026
What 30 Years of M&A Research Says About the Deals Being Done Right Now
Academic research has studied capital deployment waves like this one extensively. The findings are consistent, well-documented, and mostly ignored.
Research·Apr 10, 2026
The Morning Briefing: AI Anxiety and Airline Adjustments
AI cybersecurity opportunities, SoFi's YTD decline, and JetBlue's strategic shift are key market drivers. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund ($WCBR) may benefit from increased AI threats. SoFi Technologies ($SOFI) faces profitability challenges. JetBlue ($JBLU) cancels Spirit deal, raising fees amid industry pressures. Alphabet ($GOOGL) slides on AI spending concerns.
Briefing·Apr 10, 2026
The Morning Briefing: AI Anxiety and Airline Adjustments
AI cybersecurity opportunities, SoFi's YTD decline, and JetBlue's strategic shift are key market drivers. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund ($WCBR) may benefit from increased AI threats. SoFi Technologies ($SOFI) faces profitability challenges. JetBlue ($JBLU) cancels Spirit deal, raising fees amid industry pressures. Alphabet ($GOOGL) slides on AI spending concerns.
Newsletter·Apr 9, 2026
Capital One's $5.2B bet
Plus: Why everyone is ignoring Friday’s hot CPI, Intel's debt-fueled buyback, and the $64 fuel tax on American households.
Research·Apr 9, 2026
Short Interest Stock Analysis Guide: Data, Ratios & Strategies
Master short interest stock analysis with expert strategies for evaluating days-to-cover ratios, short float percentages, and identifying squeeze opportunities versus fundamentally weak companies.
A walk through the factor-literature evidence on what's working this month and what isn't.
Quantitative analysis of current market conditions, factor rotations, and where the data points for the rest of 2026.
Everything you need to know about factor investing — from academic foundations to practical portfolio construction.
S&P 500 closes higher, but infrastructure stocks lead the way on "Grid 2.0" optimism. Barclays' $3210 S&P target fuels the fire. Iran tensions linger, impacting energy. SoFi's YTD decline raises questions. ServiceNow's AI transformation and the Buffett Indicator's waning influence are also in focus.
Read full briefingMarkets eye grid upgrades as Barclays forecasts $321 S&P. Warsh's Fed bid raises conflict questions. Jobless claims stable, but Iran war looms. $SOFI decline sparks debate. $NOW embraces AI. A day of power plays and potential pitfalls.
Read full briefingWhen does stock picking beat index funds? Factor-level analysis of active vs. passive returns.
Performance comparison of Quality, Value, Momentum, Stability, Growth, and Size factors — and what it means for your portfolio.
Head-to-head comparison using live data from 4,400+ stocks. Why combining both factors outperforms either alone.
The momentum factor explained — behavioral drivers, crash risk, and how to implement it systematically.
Why high-profitability companies consistently outperform — a tour of the Novy-Marx and Ball et al. evidence.
Companies that invest conservatively outperform empire-builders. The Fama-French CMA factor explained.
The low-volatility anomaly explained — why less risk has historically meant more return, per Ang et al. and Frazzini-Pedersen.
How informed short sellers reveal conviction — and how low short interest signals bullish positioning.
Decoding short interest data — when high short interest is a warning sign and when it is a contrarian signal.
Out of 4,453 stocks, only 3 earn Strong Buy. 124 earn Buy. What the rating distribution tells us about the current market.
What 4,453 stocks tell us about this rally. Only 3 earn Strong Buy. A quantitative framework for decision-making.
Domestic revenue. Pricing power. Stability. Our quantitative screen identifies stocks insulated from tariff risk.
Low P/Es. High quality. Low beta. Why insurers show up so often in multi-factor composites — a literature walkthrough.
Value 96. Momentum 74. Three tanker companies rank in the BCR top 10. The data screams buy.
Multi-factor quantitative analysis reveals the most undervalued stocks with strong quality and stability scores.
How momentum and the investment factor — when read together — separate real growth trajectories from story stocks.
Why high yield alone is a trap. Quality + Stability factor screening isolates sustainable dividend payers.
Stocks with rising dividends and strong quality scores — built for long-term compounding income.
Small caps at a historic discount to large caps — and why combining size with quality screens has historically beaten size alone.
Battle-tested screener setups for value, growth, momentum, and dividend strategies — with real backtested results.
A practical framework for systematic stock selection. Replace intuition with quantitative signals.
Complete guide to systematic stock selection with a six-factor model. Replace gut instinct with data.
S&P 500 closes higher, but infrastructure stocks lead the way on "Grid 2.0" optimism. Barclays' $3210 S&P target fuels the fire. Iran tensions linger, impacting energy. SoFi's YTD decline raises questions. ServiceNow's AI transformation and the Buffett Indicator's waning influence are also in focus.
Markets eye grid upgrades as Barclays forecasts $321 S&P. Warsh's Fed bid raises conflict questions. Jobless claims stable, but Iran war looms. $SOFI decline sparks debate. $NOW embraces AI. A day of power plays and potential pitfalls.
Barclays forecasts a $321 S&P 500 based on grid upgrades. Buffett's stable stocks offer recession protection. SoFi's YTD decline raises questions. Gold gains on US-Iran peace deal hopes. Paychex's AI transformation is under scrutiny.
Markets mixed amid U.S.-Iran tensions and AI capex concerns. $GOOGL slides on AI spending worries. Cybersecurity fund highlighted as AI security becomes paramount. $SOFI faces questions after YTD decline. United-American merger raises antitrust concerns. $UPST remains volatile.
Geopolitical tensions and AI capex concerns weigh on markets, but cybersecurity and autonomous vehicle plays offer targeted opportunities. $WCBR benefits from agentic AI vulnerabilities. $LCID surges on new CEO and Uber deal. $GOOGL slides on AI spending. $SOFI and $PAYX in focus.
Markets ended the week down amid U.S.-Iran tensions and AI capex concerns, particularly for $GOOGL. $SOFI's YTD decline raises questions about its future. Cybersecurity, as highlighted by $WCBR, is becoming increasingly vital in the AI era. $NOW's AI integration shows promise. Cramer's influence persists.
AI cybersecurity opportunities, SoFi's YTD decline, and JetBlue's strategic shift are key market drivers. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund ($WCBR) may benefit from increased AI threats. SoFi Technologies ($SOFI) faces profitability challenges. JetBlue ($JBLU) cancels Spirit deal, raising fees amid industry pressures. Alphabet ($GOOGL) slides on AI spending concerns.
Master short interest stock analysis with expert strategies for evaluating days-to-cover ratios, short float percentages, and identifying squeeze opportunities versus fundamentally weak companies.
These best growth stocks rank highest for capex efficiency, R&D intensity, and forward revenue acceleration in BCR's quantitative analysis.
Markets are relieved by the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but AI capex concerns linger, weighing on tech. Pirro's Powell probe is likely political theater. Cybersecurity ETFs are touted as AI winners. Alphabet struggles with AI spending. SoFi's YTD decline raises questions. ServiceNow's AI integration shows promise.
Markets were choppy today, with AI capex concerns weighing on tech stocks, especially Alphabet. Cybersecurity firms are poised to benefit from the rise of agentic AI. SoFi's struggles highlight the challenges facing fintechs in a rising rate environment. Upstart and ServiceNow are also in focus.
Geopolitical tensions and AI spending concerns weigh on markets. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund ($WCBR) poised to benefit from increased AI security needs. Alphabet ($GOOGL) slides on AI capex worries. ServiceNow ($NOW) sees growth amid AI transformation. NIO ($NIO) falls despite first profit, highlighting EV market fragility.
AI capex concerns weigh on tech stocks, with Alphabet sliding. Cybersecurity firms like WisdomTree's $WCBR are poised to benefit from the agentic AI era. ServiceNow ($NOW) demonstrates successful AI integration into its enterprise platform. Geopolitical tensions and the upcoming Fed meeting add to market uncertainty.
Markets mixed amid AI capex concerns and geopolitical risks. $GOOGL slides as investors question AI returns. Cybersecurity fund $WCBR gains on rising AI threats. Medicare rate hike offers little long-term relief. $UPST and $NIO remain volatile.
AI capex concerns weigh on Alphabet ($GOOGL) as geopolitical tensions rise. Cybersecurity emerges as a potential winner. NIO ($NIO) faces profitability test. Upstart ($UPST) trade ideas surface. MarketAxess ($MKTX) downgraded. Market caught between AI optimism and geopolitical risks.
Markets react to strong jobs report amid Iran tensions. Alphabet slides on AI capex concerns. Cybersecurity fund poised to soar in the agentic AI era. NIO's rally fades. Upstart remains volatile. The Fed's next move is anyone's guess, and that's precisely what's making investors nervous.
Markets await the March jobs report amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. S&P 500 earnings estimates remain optimistic, despite the oil shock. The SpaceX IPO looms, promising both excitement and risk. Delta's partnership with American Express highlights the power of customer loyalty in the airline industry.
Alphabet's slide raises AI capex concerns. Cybersecurity funds gain traction amid agentic AI threats. Upstart remains a meme stock. ServiceNow quietly integrates AI into enterprise solutions. NIO's profit met with skepticism. Market grapples with inflation vs. recession fears.
Dow's 1,100-point surge masks sector shifts. VW's Xpeng deal highlights China tech threat. Nvidia's Marvell partnership solidifies AI dominance. Arcline's Senior exit signals PE caution. Watch small-cap IPOs and dividend stock claims carefully.
Market caught between AI adoption costs and geopolitical tensions. Alphabet slides on AI capex concerns. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund poised to benefit. ServiceNow sees growth. MarketAxess downgraded on valuation. Fed meeting this week. U.S.-Iran tensions escalate.
Wall Street eked out gains amid geopolitical jitters and Nvidia buzz. $GOOGL fell on AI capex concerns. Cybersecurity stocks are gaining traction. $SAN is up after a strong EPS beat and AI pilot launch. NIO's first profit was short-lived. Argus downgraded MarketAxess.
Geopolitical tensions and AI spending are weighing on markets. Alphabet's AI capex raises concerns. WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund touted as an AI beneficiary. Banco Santander gains after EPS beat and AI pilot launch. BHP Group appoints a new CEO. The Fed meeting minutes are on deck.
Geopolitical tensions and AI capex concerns weigh on equities. $GOOGL dips, $NVDA buzz continues despite Strait of Hormuz risks. Cybersecurity sector gains attention. $SAN beats earnings, but European banking sector faces challenges. $MKTX downgraded on valuation concerns. Defensive posture advised.
Markets ended mixed after a volatile session. Arm ($ARM) reversed course after initial chip sales concerns. Micron ($MU) fell on earnings worries. Small caps led gains, potentially signaling a shift away from mega-cap dominance. Equal-weight ETFs continue to outperform, suggesting a change in market leadership.
Markets paused after recent gains. VinFast ($VFS) seen as AV/AI play. Home Depot ($HD) acquires Mingledorff's, entering HVAC. Krispy Kreme ($KKD) restructures, sells Japan business. Starbucks' labor governance changes under scrutiny. Oversold consumer stocks eyed for potential rebound.
SpaceX IPO rumors send Tesla soaring. Home Depot expands into HVAC with Mingledorff's acquisition. Wedbush touts VinFast as an underappreciated AV/AI play. Small caps rally on Trump peace plan hopes. Oversold consumer favorites catch a bid. Market eyes potential US-Iran truce. Is this rally sustainable?
Market opens cautiously optimistic amid job insecurity and shifting sector leadership. Equal-weight ETFs outperform as mega-cap dominance fades. Defense and transportation sectors see strategic realignments. UPS driver buyout withdrawal and oil price drop also in focus.
Trump delayed Iran strikes, boosting risk-on sentiment. Cramer called $NVDA cheap, a potential sell signal. The death of mall king David Simon highlights retail's ongoing struggles. Lighten defensive positions, consider shorting $NVDA and $SPG. This market remains volatile.
Morning briefing covering recession fears, Boralex takeover, mortgage rate inversion, Broadcom's encryption, and the Adobe-NVIDIA AI alliance. Focus on defensive sectors, cybersecurity, and AI innovation for long-term value.
Mixed market today. AI hype continues, but regulatory risks are rising for tech. Disney struggles, Epic Games lays off staff. Fertilizer stocks underperform. Selectivity and caution are key in this volatile market.
Market rallies on AI hype, but fertilizer stocks falter, signaling agricultural weakness. Epic Games layoffs raise metaverse questions. Disney underperforms. A rotation is underway; focus on value and data.
Our quantitative analysis identifies the best growth stocks dominating 2026 momentum rankings. Healthcare and materials sectors lead with exceptional technical performance.
Master defensive stocks to protect wealth during market downturns. Learn proven strategies for recession-proof portfolio construction with data-backed insights.
Meta Platforms stock analysis reveals strong AI revenue growth offset by Reality Labs losses. Deep dive into META's 2026 valuation outlook.
Explore the momentum factor's 7-8% annual premium, from Jegadeesh & Titman's seminal research to Blank Capital's 25% factor weight. Learn why winners keep winning and how to profit from price persistence while managing momentum crash risks.
Conservative companies that deploy capital judiciously consistently outperform growth-obsessed peers by 3-4% annually. Discover the academic foundation, measurement methods, and implementation strategies behind the investment factor.
Short interest often signals more than just bearish sentiment. Our comprehensive analysis examines decades of academic research, historical squeeze episodes, and why we use short interest as a 10% weighted contrarian factor in our quantitative model.
The low volatility anomaly challenges modern finance theory: boring, stable stocks have consistently outperformed volatile ones on a risk-adjusted basis for decades.
A comprehensive 3,000+ word guide to value investing in 2026, covering academic foundations, valuation metrics, avoiding value traps, and current opportunities that combine attractive valuations with quality fundamentals.
Discover the best healthcare stocks for 2026 across pharma, biotech, and medical devices. Our quantitative analysis reveals top picks positioned for demographic trends, GLP-1 revolution, and AI drug discovery.
Our comprehensive analysis identifies the most compelling value opportunities for 2026, combining attractive valuations with strong fundamental quality scores across energy, financials, and technology sectors.
Our quantitative model identifies the best growth stocks for 2026, focusing on quality growth with sustainable competitive advantages. Featuring top picks across technology, healthcare, and industrial sectors with detailed analysis and screening methodology.
Discover the best AI and technology stocks for 2026 through quantitative analysis. Our factor-based approach identifies companies with strong fundamentals beyond the hype, featuring detailed picks across market caps.
Rigorous backtesting reveals how our 6-factor composite model performed across 24 years of market cycles, from the tech crash to COVID recovery. Complete analysis of returns, drawdowns, and real-world limitations.
Analyzing factor performance through the dot-com crash, financial crisis, and COVID crash reveals why multi-factor strategies consistently outperform single-factor approaches and the S&P 500 during market stress.
Our quantitative screener identifies 15 compelling stocks under $50 with strong composite scores. Complete sector analysis, position sizing strategies, and screening methodology included.
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