On Tuesday, Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) introduced 17 new additions to its 'Fresh Money List,' a quarterly feature that provides investment picks across various sectors. The bank's portfolio of ideas has outperformed the S&P 500 since its inception in the third quarter of 2017, boasting a return of +170% compared to the S&P's +160%.
The newly updated list includes a range of companies from consumer, financials, healthcare, industrials, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors. Notable consumer picks are BIRK, CZR, CMG, FRPT, GO, LTH, and USFD. In the financial and FinTech category, selections include ACGL, BILL, CPAY, KKR, PNC, SBRA, SCHW, SPGI, and SYF.
Healthcare recommendations feature EW, ICLR, MRK, RGEN, THC, and CI, while the industrials sector sees CRS, DAL, EMR, FSLR, IFF, and RKL added to the list. In the TMT space, Deutsche Bank has selected ADBE, AMZN, T, ENTG, EVCM, FIVN, MRVL, and UBER as part of its picks.
Despite the impressive cumulative performance since 2017, the bank's picks have seen an average return of +18.38% over the past twelve months, trailing behind the S&P 500's +25.20% in the same timeframe. The 'Fresh Money List' is designed to guide investors looking for new investment opportunities, and the latest additions reflect Deutsche Bank's current analysis and market outlook.
The bank's portfolio, which is refreshed quarterly, has been a tool for investors to navigate market trends and identify potential growth stocks. With the inclusion of these 17 new stocks, Deutsche Bank continues to offer curated insights into sectors that may present valuable investment prospects.
In other recent news, Grocery Outlet Holding (NASDAQ:GO) Corp. has reported significant developments. The company has experienced a 7.4% increase in sales, reaching $1.04 billion in the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to a 3.9% rise in comparable store sales and the addition of new stores, including the acquisition of United Grocery Outlet.
Still, despite this growth, Grocery Outlet reported a net loss of $1 million, attributed to costs associated with a systems transition which also led to lower-than-expected gross margins.
Analysts from Roth/MKM, UBS, and DA Davidson have adjusted their outlook on the company, reducing their price targets while maintaining a Neutral rating. The revisions were prompted by the company's recent financial performance and the ongoing system-related issues that have been impacting profits more than initially anticipated.
Grocery Outlet has also updated its financial guidance for the year, indicating an increase in expected comparable store sales but a decrease in projected adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share.
Despite facing challenges, the company remains optimistic about its long-term growth potential, with plans to open 58 to 62 new stores throughout the year. The company's full-year guidance includes net sales of $4.30 billion to $4.35 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $252 million to $260 million.
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