Daily Brief United States: S&P 500 INDEX, Apple , Dutch Bros Inc, Magyar Bancorp , Permian Resources , Confluent, Bitcoin Pro, Build A Bear Workshop, Trane Technologies and more

• The SPX gapped-up to reverse its 1-month downtrend on 5/3/24, followed by another upside gap on 5/6/24, and yet another on 5/15/24 on the breakout to all-time highs
• All of these gaps remain unfilled which signals upside power, a very bullish sign. These gaps at 5250-5263, 5127-5142, and 5073-5101 are now areas to expect short-term support, if tested.
• Market dynamics remain healthy and the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and DJI are all breaking out to new all-time highs, helping validate our bullish outlook.

• The Q2 Fiscal Year 2024 was a good quarter for Apple Inc. as they saw growth in several international markets and set numerous records worldwide.
• The company reported revenue of $90.8 billion and an EPS record of $1.53.
• They also announced revenue records in over a dozen countries and regions, and an all-time revenue record in Indonesia.

• Dutch Bros has experienced growth during the COVID-19 pandemic but faces challenges in a more competitive market
• Despite improved financial metrics, the company is expected to see weakness in comparable sales and new store economics
• Investors are optimistic about Dutch Bros’ growth potential but there are concerns about its ability to sustain profitability and achieve long-term growth targets amid market challenges.

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• Magyar Bancorp (MGYR) completed its second-step conversion in July 2021, making it eligible for acquisition by another bank in July 2024
• MGYR has seven branch locations in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with a small market share in Middlesex and Somerset counties
• The company’s strategic location and potential for growth may make it an attractive target for acquisition in the future

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• In the first quarter of 2024, Permian Resources, led by co-CEOs Will Hickey and James Walter, achieved production and free cash flow above expectations, integrated Earthstone ahead of schedule, increased its annual synergy target by $50 million, and executed on accretive mergers and acquisitions with around $270 million of acquisitions announced that quarter.
• Notably, they reported total production of 320,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and oil production of 152,000 barrels of oil per day.
• To maintain a robust balance sheet, the company minimized its financial leverage to approximately 1x and increased its liquidity to over $2 billion.

• Confluent Inc.’s Q1 2024 performance indicates a robust start for the fiscal year, surpassing all guided metrics with a total revenue growth of 25% to $217 Million, a testament to the successful execution of the firm’s strategies, especially amidst a somewhat unpredictable macro-environment.
• Noteworthy in these earnings is the impressive growth of Confluent Cloud, now accounting for over half of the company’s subscription revenue and emerging as the fastest-growing offering with a 45% increase to $107 Million.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

• Meme Coins Reflect Disillusionment: Emerging from distrust in traditional finance, meme coins leverage cultural relevance for adoption.
• Attention Drives Crypto Value: Memes and narratives shape crypto value, emphasizing the importance of attention.
• AI Disrupts Attention Economy: AI threatens traditional distribution channels, making crypto a potential solution.

• We are reiterating our Buy rating, $41 price target and projections for Build-A-Bear Workshop after visiting stores in Long Island and Connecticut.
• We believe, with exciting new “furry friends” for Summer, a strong start to the graduation season, new Mini Beans to drive incremental purchases and the start of potential summer movies, Build-A-Bear remains ideally positioned to leverage its experiential shopping model and continue to gain further market share.
• As such, and with BBW continuing to trade at 8.1X FY25 EPS and a 2.7% dividend yield, we believe the risk/reward remains compelling, and we reiterate our Buy rating and $41 price target.

• Trane Technologies Plc emerged from the latest earnings with solid results in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting the success of its underlying business strategies and operational excellence.
• The company offers compelling investment prospects given the ongoing tailwinds in its market segments, continued innovation, and higher revenue and earnings outlook for the year.
• Strong corresponding results of previous efforts in megaprojects and building services, as well as a robust backlog of $7.7 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year, lend credence to the positive growth trajectory and further validates this investment.

• ETH ETF Approval Odds Soar: Bloomberg increases ETH spot ETF approval odds from 25% to 75%, shaking up the crypto market.
• BTC ETF Inflows Rebound: BTC ETF inflows revive, marking the first consecutive positive flow days in over a month, signaling bullish potential.
• Bullish BTC Momentum: BTC holds above $65K, showing bullish market structure with potential for retesting $71K-$72K amidst improving ETF flows.