Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Alphabet Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reflecting continued growth and solid performance across its multiple business segments.</li><li>During the earnings call, key executives, including CEO Sundar Pichai, outlined several areas of progress and strategic initiatives driving the company's success.A primary highlight from the call was Alphabet's robust advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), which CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized as a critical factor in the company's current and future growth.</li><li>The company's AI strategy includes significant investments in infrastructure, deep technical research, and expanding the global reach of its AI-driven products and services.</li></ul>

Alphabet Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reflecting continued growth and solid performance across its multiple business segments.During the earnings call, key executives, including CEO Sundar Pichai, outlined several areas of progress and strategic initiatives driving the company's success.A primary highlight from the call was Alphabet's robust advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), which CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized as a critical factor in the company's current and future growth.The company's AI strategy includes significant investments in infrastructure, deep technical research, and expanding the global reach of its AI-driven products and services.

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Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

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Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

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Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Event-Driven

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<li>The US election is the ultimate of known unknowns. The markets have endured both Trump and Biden/Harris so impactful policy surprises should be limited. </li>
<li>Hedging cost are running high for Asian equities post August unwind and September stimulus combined with election. </li>
<li>Markets have some momentum and in some cases mean reversion to the price move on the day after the election. </li>
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The US election is the ultimate of known unknowns. The markets have endured both Trump and Biden/Harris so impactful policy surprises should be limited. 
Hedging cost are running high for Asian equities post August unwind and September stimulus combined with election. 
Markets have some momentum and in some cases mean reversion to the price move on the day after the election. 


EQD | US Election -  Hedge Considerations

<ul><li>Alphabet Inc. witnessed a notable second quarter, proving its strong stance in the market with increased momentum in Search and substantial progress in Cloud, largely centered around its use of artificial intelligence (AI).</li><li>The company's quarter was highlighted by tremendous results in Search with the platform having another booming quarter.</li><li>The AI initiatives seem to be driving new growth contributing positively to these results.</li></ul>

Alphabet Inc. witnessed a notable second quarter, proving its strong stance in the market with increased momentum in Search and substantial progress in Cloud, largely centered around its use of artificial intelligence (AI).The company's quarter was highlighted by tremendous results in Search with the platform having another booming quarter.The AI initiatives seem to be driving new growth contributing positively to these results.

Alphabet Inc.: Is There A Silver Lining In Its AI Innovations? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Alphabet, Google's parent company, has been buzzing all over Reddit and other platforms as the companyis on the brink of its largest acquisition ever, a $23 billion deal for cloud-based cybersecurity firm Wiz.</li><li>This acquisition, if completed, will significantly bolster Alphabet’s cybersecurity capabilities and enhance its Google Cloud services.</li><li>The potential benefits include strengthening its market position in cybersecurity and offering more integrated services to its cloud customers.</li></ul>

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has been buzzing all over Reddit and other platforms as the companyis on the brink of its largest acquisition ever, a $23 billion deal for cloud-based cybersecurity firm Wiz.This acquisition, if completed, will significantly bolster Alphabet’s cybersecurity capabilities and enhance its Google Cloud services.The potential benefits include strengthening its market position in cybersecurity and offering more integrated services to its cloud customers.

Alphabet's $23 Billion Bet On Wiz: What It Means for the Future of Google Cloud

<ul><li>Alphabet Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2024, fueled by robust performance from its search engine, YouTube, and cloud businesses.</li><li>The company's annual revenue grew from $100 billion to over $300 billion in six years.</li><li>It predicts that YouTube and Cloud will reach a combined annual run rate of more than $100 billion by the end of 2024.</li></ul>

Alphabet Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2024, fueled by robust performance from its search engine, YouTube, and cloud businesses.The company's annual revenue grew from $100 billion to over $300 billion in six years.It predicts that YouTube and Cloud will reach a combined annual run rate of more than $100 billion by the end of 2024.

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Alphabet Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides web-based search, advertisements, maps, software applications, mobile operating systems, consumer content, enterprise solutions, commerce, and hardware products.

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EQD | US Election - Hedge Considerations

The US election brings uncertainty, but market impact should be limited due to enduring Trump and Biden/Harris policies. Asian equities face high...

John Ley

Alphabet Inc.: Is There A Silver Lining In Its AI Innovations? - Major Drivers

Alphabet Inc. witnessed a notable second quarter, proving its strong stance in the market with increased momentum in Search and substantial...

Baptista Research

Alphabet's $23 Billion Bet On Wiz: What It Means for the Future of Google Cloud

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has been buzzing all over Reddit and other platforms as the companyis on the brink of its largest acquisition...

Baptista Research

Alphabet Inc.: Are Its AI-Powered Business Strategies Just Not Good Enough? - Major Drivers

Alphabet Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2024, fueled by robust performance from its search engine, YouTube, and cloud businesses. The...

Baptista Research

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Alphabet’s Antitrust Struggles and AI Expansion: Will Google Remain on Top?

Alphabet Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reflecting continued growth and solid performance across its...

Baptista Research

EQD | US Election - Hedge Considerations

​The US election brings uncertainty, but market impact should be limited due to enduring Trump and Biden/Harris policies. Asian equities face high...

John Ley

Alphabet Inc.: Is There A Silver Lining In Its AI Innovations? - Major Drivers

Alphabet Inc. witnessed a notable second quarter, proving its strong stance in the market with increased momentum in Search and substantial...

Baptista Research

Alphabet's $23 Billion Bet On Wiz: What It Means for the Future of Google Cloud

Alphabet, Google's parent company, has been buzzing all over Reddit and other platforms as the companyis on the brink of its largest acquisition...

Baptista Research

Alphabet Inc.: Are Its AI-Powered Business Strategies Just Not Good Enough? - Major Drivers

Alphabet Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2024, fueled by robust performance from its search engine, YouTube, and cloud businesses. The...

Baptista Research

The US election brings uncertainty, but market impact should be limited due to enduring Trump and Biden/Harris policies. Asian equities face high...