Summary After a customary post-earnings drop, Alibaba’s stock has given up nearly 50% of its rally off of October-lows. On paper, Alibaba appears to be a fundamentally-solid stock that’s trading at just ~12x P/FCF. Furthermore, we will run Alibaba through TQI’s Quantamental Analysis process to see if the pullback in BABA stock is a good buying opportunity for long-term investors. Spoiler Alert: I rate Alibaba a "Strong Buy" in the $80s. We’re currently running a sale at my private investing ideas service, The Quantamental Investor, where members get access to portfolios, market alerts, real-time chat, and more. Learn More » maybefalse/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction Despite reporting an earnings beat last week, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA ) has seen its stock drop by more than 5% in a couple of sessions to deepen the recent reversal in Chinese stocks. As you may already know, Chinese equities have experienced a significant surge off of their October lows, with the likes of Alibaba doubling in a matter of months. However, the wind seems to be blowing in the opposite direction now, with many of these Chinese stocks pulling back down. Data by YCharts After rallying from $60 in […]

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( RestaurantNews.com ) CJ Digital, a leading restaurant marketing agency , has released data that shows how young people are likely to visit a restaurant if it provides an Instagrammable photo opportunity. The CJ Digital team surveyed 1,000 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 to find out how important an Instagram photo opportunity was when they were dining out. The results showed that an impressive 73 percent of the participants said they were more likely to visit the restaurant if they could take an Instagram-worthy photo. The survey also found that nearly half of the participants said they would take a photo of their food before eating it. Over a quarter of those surveyed said they would post their photos to Instagram, while 20 percent said they would post their photos to Snapchat or Facebook. CJ Digital’s Managing Director, Calum Ward, said the survey results highlighted how important social media is for young people when it comes to dining out. “Young people today are more connected than ever before, and they want to share their experiences with their friends and followers,” Ward said. “The survey results show that if a restaurant provides an Instagrammable photo opportunity, […]

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Aerospace and defense (A&D) executives know how to make the industry an attractive employer again. (Photo generated using DALL·E) This article is contributed by Stephane Lagut, EY Global Aerospace and Defense Leader. Across the world, our working habits have changed dramatically in the last few years. Very few industries have escaped this shift, and aerospace is no different. While still dealing with the effects of a massive dip in revenue, leading to large job losses across the industry, aerospace (along with other industries) is now facing what some are calling the Great Disengagement as it struggles to hire, retain and motivate its workforce. In the last 12 months, many executives in the industry have noticed a sharp drop in employee engagement, a steep rise in turnover, and a frightening lack of response to the instruments they usually use to keep their factories and workshops staffed. In a recent survey by the Aerospace Industries Association, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and EY, 41% of A&D executives told researchers they thought employees had become less engaged in the last 12 months and 69% said turnover had increased. Overall turnover rose dramatically in 2022, to 7.1%, up from 5.8% in […]

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Delaware companies that are in the beginning stages and need funding to help expand their business can now apply to compete for an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant from the Division of Small Business (DSB). The division will be accepting EDGE grant applications between now and March 31 from promising early-stage businesses throughout Delaware. Businesses that are less than seven years old and employ no more than 10 employees are eligible to apply for an EDGE grant. In previous rounds, businesses were required to be less than five years old, but DSB chose to expand this requirement to provide more small businesses with the opportunity to apply for funding. Businesses should visit the Division of Small Business website for eligibility requirements, to download the grant application and to connect with a Regional Business Manager for application assistance.

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Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file BMO Tower, 320 S. Canal St., was completed in 2022. Yankees? Celtics? Jordan-era Bulls? Step aside, all. For the 10th straight year, the Chicago area is No. 1, not in a mere sport, but in the standings of Site Selection magazine. Among large metro areas in the U.S., the Chicago region in 2022 again recorded the most business relocations and expansions, the publication said. The honors from Site Selection have for years given civic boosters a rejoinder against critics who argue that crime and taxes are combining to push companies out of the region and state. Many point to the departures of big employers such as Caterpillar and Citadel as examples. Boeing also is frequently cited, although its headquarters move from Chicago involved few jobs being shifted. “I guess data can belie the perception,” said Adam Bruns, the magazine’s managing editor. “High-profile departures can sometimes overshadow the arrivals.” He said Cook and its nearby counties are reaping the benefits of location in the center of the country and access to a deep labor pool. Bruns also said Chicago has enjoyed “good sustainable momentum in a number of economic sectors,” including technology, life sciences and data […]

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King brings more than three decades of animal health experience to the role of executive director for the company. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and practiced veterinary medicine for 10 years. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. announced today the appointment of Dr. Scott King as the new executive director of the company’s U.S. cattle business. “Cattle producers and veterinarians put long hours and hard work into raising healthy herds, and I am excited to lead the team at Boehringer Ingelheim as we work hand-in-hand with them to prevent and manage conditions that can impact cattle health,” says King, executive director of the U.S. Cattle Business at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. “As a veterinarian, I know that prioritizing animal health and well-being is essential to producing wholesome beef and dairy products, and Boehringer Ingelheim is a key partner in this mission with our ‘cattle first’ philosophy.” King has served as director of marketing for the U.S. cattle business at Boehringer Ingelheim since 2015. He joined the company in 2014 as director of marketing for the company’s U.S. equine business and has held various marketing and technical leadership roles at […]

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DOVER, DE – Young Delaware companies in need of funding to help expand their business can now apply to compete for an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant from the Division of Small Business (DSB). The division will be accepting EDGE grant applications between now and March 31 from promising early-stage businesses throughout Delaware. Businesses that are less than seven years old and employ no more than 10 employees are eligible to apply for an EDGE grant. In previous rounds, businesses were required to be less than five years old, but DSB chose to expand this requirement to provide more small businesses with the opportunity to apply for funding. “We know that it may take a few years for some small businesses to get off the ground, especially the businesses in our STEM category,” said DSB Director Regina Mitchell. “By expanding the number of years that eligible EDGE grant applicants have been in business, we are hopeful that even more Delaware start-up companies will be able to take advantage of the opportunity to apply.” EDGE grants are awarded through a competitive selection process. Five STEM-based companies can receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses while five Entrepreneur Class […]

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Amazon’s cloud arm AWS launched AWS Lift in India to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with their digital transformation. Focused on businesses with annual revenues of 80 to 625 crore, AWS Lift program will offer access to 200 fully-featured services on AWS. These companies will be able to leverage AWS services without any associated costs. With a minimum billing fee of $1 and no lock-in periods, companies will be able to leverage the pay-as-you-go model to develop their operations and transform processes to drive new revenue growth. “Our SMB customers are already seeing business results by leveraging the cloud to enhance their productivity, increase customer acquisition, and expand into new markets. We look forward to empowering more customers to adopt the cloud with AWS Lift, in collaboration with our partner network, as India realizes the vision to become a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy,” said Puneet Chandok, president of commercial business, AWS India and South Asia. Notably, Amazon announced in 2020 that it will support digitalisation of 10 million SMBs in India by 2025. Last year, AWS launched SMB Vidyalaya to support the digital upskilling of small businesses and introduced Amazon Digital Suite for offering software solutions. […]

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Mac McCullough, School of Public and Population Health School of Public and Population Health Associate Professor Mac McCullough recently co-published a report titled, “The Opportunity Cost of COVID for Public Health Practice: COVID-19 Pandemic Response Work and Lost Foundational Areas of Public Health Work” in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. McCullough’s research shines a light on the extent to which existing public health workers were pulled away from their usual work to contribute to the COVID-19 response, potentially leading to less work being done in other public health programs during the pandemic. All public health program areas contributed at least 20% of their workforce time to COVID-19 response, the report shows, meaning 20% less time devoted to their usual work, such as environmental health services, chronic disease prevention, and other essential public health services. The report concludes that there was a considerable public health “opportunity cost” to the public health systems’ large and prolonged COVID-19 response. Persistent understaffing in the public health system remains an important issue, according to the study. McCullough also co-wrote a blog post, which tackles important policy questions from the study, in JPHMP Direct . McCullough’s research involves examining investments in public […]

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CHARLOTTE – Name two distinct styles of investing…AND GO! Ding ding ding if the first thing that came to mind was growth and value investing, you win the prize! In this article we will discuss the meaning of both of these styles as well as if one is favored more during the market we are in. Let’s begin with growth. Growth companies tend to be those with revenues growing faster than their broader markets. They do not typically pay dividends and historically have been more volatile. Growth stocks are usually priced higher than the broader market because investors are willing to bet on their potential for continued earnings growth. In contrast, value stocks are generally considered less expensive compared to the broader market or their own intrinsic value. They tend to be more mature companies with less opportunity for earnings growth and compensate investors with dividend payments. As we move through a slowing growth environment, heightened volatility is expected to remain. Tilting the portfolio towards one style or another could benefit portfolios, but not having exposure to a style when the market turns could be detrimental to the long-term goals of a portfolio. How should you position your portfolio? […]

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