Financials

Berkshire Hathaway: Expecting More Stock Sales And Cash Buildup (Archive)

Berkshire’s cash-heavy war chest positions it to hunt bargains in a looming downturn.

B. Riley: Asset Write-Downs Confirm Balance Sheet Weakness? (Archive)

Asset write-downs and weak liquidity signal deep balance sheet risk and likely mispricing.

Ares Capital: The Pros And Cons After Q2 FY24 Results (Archive)

ARCC’s deal activity remains robust, but slowing growth, peaking yields and average valuation warrant neutrality.

Why I Wouldn't Buy Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio (Archive)

Berkshire's concentrated, slow-growing asset mix makes it a poor bet versus the S&P 500.

PayPal: Unattractive Given Far Better Opportunities (Archive)

PayPal’s weak growth, margin pressure and insider selling make the stock unattractive.

B. Riley: Unsustainable Profitability And Eroding Net Asset Value (Archive)

B. Riley’s weakening core profitability is eroding liquidity and exposing a fragile balance sheet.

Ares Capital: Competition Weighs Down On Yields And Margins (Archive)

Competitive pressures erode Ares Capital’s high-yield deal access and compress net investment margins.