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The stock market saw significant losses after Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on China, adding to existing tariffs and bringing the total to 130%. This move, coupled with China's export controls on rare earth metals (essential for tech), wiped out weekly gains and caused tech mega-caps to lose nearly $1 trillion in market value. The S&P 500 closed Friday in a 'bloodbath,' with many stocks plunging. Market sentiment is deep in 'fear,' but some valuations are starting to look attractive for buying.
Donald Trump explains the US's decision to impose additional 100% tariffs on China, effective November 1st, in response to China's 'extraordinarily aggressive position' on trade and imposition of large-scale export controls on various products, including software. He also mentions the possibility of tighter export controls on Boeing parts. Trump characterizes China's actions as a surprise and a move that affects the entire world, not just the US.
Tom Lee of Fundstrat views the market decline as a 'good flush' and a potential 'buy the dip' opportunity. He notes the VIX spike, indicating investors seeking protection, which historically signals an interim low and good forward returns, often within a week. Lee believes the structural tailwinds from AI, blockchain, and the Fed's easing cycle are not disrupted by the trade dispute, suggesting that if the market drops further on Monday, it could be a prime buying opportunity.
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Qualcomm is presented as a potentially undervalued stock, down 7% on Friday. Its forward P/E of 12.9 is below its historic 14.3, and its dividend yield of 2.3% is above its historical 2.1%. The intrinsic price is estimated at $194, offering a 21% margin of safety at current prices. Despite a D-minus growth rating for EPS, it's a consistent performer with strong historical beats.
Amazon, down 5% on Friday, is highlighted as a compelling buy. It's trading at 5-year and even decade lows on various valuation metrics, with a significant discount to its own forward P/E. Its PEG ratio of 1.8 is attractive. The intrinsic value is calculated at $228, with a 6% margin of safety at current prices. Wall Street anticipates a 24% upside.
Novo Nordisk is also considered severely undervalued, down 3% on Friday. Its forward P/E is near its 5-year low (15 vs. historical 30), and its yield is above 3% (vs. historical 1.4%). Two intrinsic price calculations were presented, reflecting different assumptions about future guidance due to a recent lowering of 2025 guidance. Depending on the model, it offers a 12% to 35% margin of safety, with Wall Street seeing 21% upside.
Uber, down 3% on Friday, is trading near 5-year lows on valuation metrics despite being near 52-week and all-time highs. Its PEG ratio of 1.1 is particularly attractive, showing a 37% discount to the sector. The intrinsic value is $112 (using a low growth rate), suggesting a 9% margin of safety. A higher growth rate brings the intrinsic value to $146, with 57% upside, and Wall Street projects a 24% upside.
Meta Platforms, down 4% on Friday, is seen as a consistent performer. Its forward P/E is slightly higher than its 5-year average, but its PEG ratio of 1.5 is reasonable. The intrinsic value is $800, providing a 12% margin of safety. If a higher growth rate is used, the margin of safety increases to 24%. Wall Street expects 25% upside.
Mercado Libre, down over 6% on Friday, is highlighted for its massive outperformance over the last 10 years. Despite a D-minus valuation due to a high premium to the sector, its price-to-earnings growth (PEG) of 1.49 is reasonable. The intrinsic value is over $2,400 (using a conservative 2% growth rate), showing a 12% margin of safety. Wall Street is very bullish, seeing 38% upside, and a higher growth rate yields a 35% margin of safety.
Visa, up 24% in the last year, is presented as a strong candidate for continuous dollar-cost averaging due to its consistent performance and reasonable valuation. Its forward P/E and yield are similar to historical averages. The intrinsic value is $349, with a small 2.1% margin of safety. However, based on Wall Street's projected growth, the margin of safety could be 15%, with a predicted 17% upside.