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It could open the door to one of the biggest profit opportunities I’ve ever seen.

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Riyadh.

In June 2024, a little-known 1970s arrangement between Washington and Saudi Arabia quietly expired.

Most analysts ignored it.

I couldn’t.

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CarMax In Reverse? Why You Should Buy Now Before the Big Catalysts Emerge

Author: Thomas Hughes. First Published: 6/18/2026.

A CarMax used-car dealership lot with rows of vehicles and two people walking near the entrance.

Key Points

  • CarMax's stock price reversal is driven by a CEO change and operational improvements gaining traction.
  • Analysts' trends are shifting, with activity stabilizing the consensus price target, setting the stage for bullish catalysts to emerge.
  • Subsequent results, an investor day strategy update, and capacity for capital returns can trigger more aggressive accumulation in this market.
  • Special Report: Everyone wanted SpaceX. Smart money wants this.

CarMax (NYSE: KMX) entered a market reversal earlier this year as it transitioned to a new CEO and activist investors took positions. The story now is that Keith Barr’s four-pillar strategy to increase volume, improve digital sales, add value on each transaction, and drive efficiency is gaining traction.

The question is whether CarMax can preserve its cost savings and return to profitable growth in the coming quarters, and the early signs are encouraging. In this environment, CarMax remains in the middle of an evolving catalyst, with the stronger signal—sustained operational improvement—still to come.

CarMax Outperforms in Q1, First Report With New Ceo

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CarMax faced headwinds in Q1 fiscal year 2027 (FY2027), including uneven consumer demand and affordability pressure, but performed well, with unit volume increasing by 3.3% across the system.

Revenue grew by 6% to just over $8 billion, outperforming expectations by more than 780 basis points. Segmentally, wholesalers did the heavy lifting, with units up 8% compared with a basically flat retail side.

Lower relative pricing aided the strength and is reflected in the margin. The company managed to reduce selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses and improve efficiency on a per-unit basis, but gross margin impairment offset those gains. The takeaway is that gross profit declined by nearly 5%, net margin contracted by approximately 50 basis points despite an improvement in SG&A, and GAAP earnings declined.

The offset is that earnings per share (EPS) of $1.31 outpaced consensus by a wide 34-cent margin, providing sufficient cash flow to sustain operations and maintain balance sheet quality. CarMax's balance sheet carries debt, but it did not raise any red flags for investors.

The company does not provide specific guidance on operational metrics, but it did offer color on what to expect this year. As it stands, the focus is on improving sales and customer satisfaction, which will put pressure on margins. That trade-off is important for investors to watch. Lower asking prices can help rebuild unit volume, while continued investment in digital services may weigh on profitability until those efficiencies scale.

Among the critical Q1 takeaways, however, are the 84% of retail unit sales supported by digital capabilities and 14% online retail sales, with digital channels central to reducing time to close, improving customer outcomes, and supporting longer-term operating efficiency.

Analyst Sentiment Trends Key to CarMax’s Stock Price Outlook

Analyst sentiment is central to CarMax’s 2025 stock price decline and 2026 rebound.

After price target cuts and weaker coverage weighed on KMX in 2025, the tone in 2026 has shifted toward cautious optimism as investors evaluate the CEO transition and early signs of operational improvement.

Analyst activity since February 2026 has included initiations, reaffirmed targets, and, more recently, price target increases that have helped stabilize the consensus estimate.

The consensus price target is around $42, below the current share price but aligned with the technical price floor put in place last year, and is likely to advance amid operational improvements and strengthen the expected catalyst.

Institutional trends look more bullish despite mixed activity over the trailing 12-month period. Selling outweighed buying in parts of 2025, but activity in the first half of 2026 suggests renewed accumulation. More importantly, the periods of accumulation and distribution align with CarMax’s price action, revealing group buying on dips and market support at the lower end of its trading range.

The likely outcome is that KMX's downside is limited, and institutional support will strengthen in subsequent quarters.

CarMax Catalysts: There Is More Than One Coming Down the Pipe

CarMax has several catalysts coming down the pike, centered on its upcoming earnings reports. Those reports are expected to show improvements in cash flow and future profitability. Among the catalysts is the capacity for capital return, which centers on share buybacks.

CarMax paused share repurchases in the latest quarter, but prior buybacks have still reduced the company’s share count over the past year. A resumption of repurchases could become a bullish catalyst if earnings stabilize. Management is also expected to provide more details on its turnaround strategy later this year.

Chart price action is not bullish following the release. The market for KMX stock is down more than 5% and may continue to decline in the near term. The caveat is that this market appears to be in the midst of a Double-Bottom Reversal, and the mid-June pullback is testing critical support.

Assuming support holds, KMX shares could advance this summer, potentially reaching $70 by early fall. If not, a move to retest recent lows near $37.50 is probable—lower lows are not expected this year.

CarMax stock chart showing how KMX could be in the midst of a reversal.


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The Quantum Bubble Is Real Enough to Take Seriously

Author: Nathan Reiff. First Published: 6/30/2026.

A glowing translucent "quantum" bubble enclosing a city skyline sits beside stacked cash and a ticker tape printer, with stock charts overlaid.

Key Points

  • Quantum computing stocks have rallied sharply, but investors still need to weigh valuations against current revenue, profitability, commercial demand and cash burn.
  • D-Wave and Rigetti both trade at extremely high sales multiples, with Rigetti’s revenue decline making future contract wins especially important.
  • IonQ shows stronger revenue growth and commercial traction, but high R&D spending and potential dilution remain key risks across the sector.
  • Special Report: Everyone wanted SpaceX. Smart money wants this.

As with the AI industry, investors often dismiss the quantum computing sector as a "bubble." In both cases, however, it is important to understand what that characterization really means. Quantum technology, like AI, is undoubtedly real and rapidly developing—even if the eventual end goals and use cases are not always clear to those outside the space. As a result, concerns about a potential bubble have less to do with the technology itself and more to do with whether current market valuations for quantum companies have risen too far, too fast, relative to the stage of the underlying technology.

A balanced approach to evaluating a potential quantum bubble must consider valuations relative to revenue, profitability, commercial demand, cash runway, and external threats.

The Valuation Growth Issue

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Many pure-play quantum computing companies have seen rapid share price appreciation in recent years: D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is up 68% over the last year, for example, while Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI) has climbed about 65% during that period.

Investors will want to see revenue expanding in a way that supports those valuation gains. In D-Wave's case, full-year 2025 revenue increased 179% year over year (YOY), while Rigetti's full-year 2025 revenue declined from the prior year. Despite D-Wave's impressive growth, revenue remained low in absolute terms, with the company reporting around $25 million for all of 2025.

To monitor how valuation and revenue line up, investors should keep an eye on metrics like the price-to-sales ratio. Both companies recently traded at extremely high sales multiples, with D-Wave above 700 times sales and Rigetti even higher.

That gives investors reason to question whether those stock prices have moved too far ahead of current revenue.

Rigetti underscores why that concern is not just theoretical. Unlike D-Wave, its 2025 revenue declined from the prior year, making future contract wins and revenue conversion especially important for the stock.

Profitability and Demand Concerns

It is not just sales that determine the viability of quantum computing firms. Profitability is essential as well. Many companies in this space still share common traits, including negative operating margins and free cash flow, high spending on R&D, and continued reliance on external capital. While that is typical for companies in the early stages of development, investors will want to know whether valuations are already pricing in profit levels that are still many years away.

IonQ is a good example, particularly because it has one of the largest revenue bases of any company in this industry (in Q1 2026, the company reported almost $65 million in sales, up 755% YOY). Along with strong sales growth, IonQ also has an advantage in that it is quickly building commercial traction—something not all quantum firms have managed so far.

Even so, with GAAP R&D costs more than tripling YOY to almost $126 million in Q1 2026, IonQ faces a major hurdle on the path to profitability. Like many other pure-play quantum names, it will need to find additional sources of funding in order to keep developing its technology.

A Bright Spot: Cash Reserves

While cash run rates remain high, one bright spot for some pure-play quantum companies is their cash reserves. IonQ ended Q1 2026 with $3.1 billion in cash, for instance, while D-Wave has been able to use its cash position to make an aggressive acquisition earlier in the year. This suggests that these companies have reasonable runways and are not in immediate danger of collapse. Investors will still want to see signs that they can generate enough free cash flow over time to support their expenses, though.

Another question for investors is whether these companies are building cash reserves in a way that dilutes shareholders. The industry has become known for capital raises through the sale of additional shares, a move that can provide near-term cash but may also dampen investor enthusiasm and signal longer-term challenges.

The Looming External Threat

A final factor for investors to watch is the external threat posed by larger tech firms entering the quantum computing corner of the sector. Companies like D-Wave and Rigetti are tiny compared with rivals that have growing quantum initiatives, such as Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) and IBM Corp. (NYSE: IBM), both of which have recently signaled plans to double down on their quantum operations.

Interest from legacy tech companies is likely to benefit quantum technology as a whole. However, it may be harmful, or even devastating, for smaller firms already facing the pressures described above. All of this adds to the risk profile of these companies, which investors must keep in mind.


 
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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SpaceX just went public. OpenAI and Anthropic will likely follow it.

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I've spent 30 years on Wall Street. I have my MBA from Harvard and spend my time in correspondence with billionaires like Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman. I've forecast the collapse of dozens of stocks.

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Because our country is headed toward an economic event unlike anything we've seen in over 100 years.

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Oracle’s Sell-Off Looks More Like a Mispricing Than a Warning

Written by Thomas Hughes. Published: 6/23/2026.

Oracle logo displayed on a metallic sign in front of a data center facility with server racks visible.

Key Points

  • Oracle's stock is trading at 22X current-year earnings, roughly 50% below typical blue-chip tech valuations, as the market underprices its long-term backlog conversion.
  • Analysts tracked by MarketBeat rate ORCL a Moderate Buy with 79% buy-side bias and a consensus price target implying a 60% gain over the next 12 months.
  • Oracle's AI-driven data center backlog is on track to reach trillion-dollar levels, with backlog conversion expected to fuel debt reduction and cash flow improvement over time.
  • Special Report: Everyone wanted SpaceX. Smart money wants this.

Oracle’s (NYSE: ORCL) stock sell-off began as an understandable, if overdone, response to fears of software-as-a-service (SaaS) disruption and rising debt. Since then, however, it has spiraled into an outright disconnect from reality. Yes, debt is increasing, but this is not an emerging tech startup with an uncertain growth path. It is a blue-chip company at the center of AI, backed by a backlog that helps offset its liabilities.

Oracle is a proven builder and operator of AI-grade data centers, making this an execution story. Debt is rising in 2026, but so is its backlog, which is on track to reach trillion-dollar levels.

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The biggest risk is construction delays, though these are more about shifting resources than actual physical setbacks. The disruption caused by OpenAI's decision to abandon plans to expand its Stargate facilities is already fading, as the expected capacity will be picked up by other major hyperscalers, including Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Funding and timeline concerns are also largely derisked, with Blackstone helping secure institutional investment. Critical infrastructure, including power systems, has also been secured. The worst-case scenario is that the initial revenue surge expected from backlogged capacity may not begin until early 2028.

Oracle Trades for Pennies on the Dollar in 2026

Oracle’s earnings quality and outlook offer ample incentive for buy-and-hold investors. At just 22 times the current-year earnings estimate, the company is fairly valued relative to the S&P 500, but still trades at roughly a 50% discount to where blue-chip tech growth stocks tend to command valuations. More importantly, that multiple does not reflect the coming backlog conversion, leaving the stock priced cheaply relative to longer-term forecasts.

Oracle’s price-to-earnings multiple (P/E) falls to as low as 8X within four years and to 4X by 2035, although the number of available estimates declines the farther out you look. The takeaway is that the market is pricing in debt and near-term headwinds, but not the growth ahead. That sets the stage for substantial gains in the years ahead. In this scenario, Oracle’s stock could rebound by as much as 50% in the near term, then continue advancing over subsequent quarters, potentially climbing 500% or more over the next decade as contracted backlog converts into revenue, cash flow, and earnings.

Cash flow and earnings will be central to Oracle’s stock performance over time. Cash flow is pressured in 2026, which limits buybacks and puts dividends at risk, but it is expected to improve over time. As backlog converts, debt reduction, stronger cash flow, and free cash flow should follow, eventually supporting more aggressive buybacks.

Bullish Analysts Support Oracle’s Market, Summer 2026

Analysts’ trends are equally bullish, underscoring the value opportunity. MarketBeat tracks 38 analysts, with coverage and sentiment steady in early 2026. By consensus, the group rates the stock a Moderate Buy with a 79% buy-side bias. Price targets are also moving higher, lifting the upper end of the range and leaving consensus forecast for a 60% gain in the stock price over the next 12 months. In this scenario, Oracle shares could rebound sharply, potentially helped by the upcoming earnings report.

Oracle is a mid-cycle reporter, expected to release fiscal Q1 2027 results in early to mid-September, several weeks after other leading AI infrastructure names. The likely result is that its cloud business will continue to outpace legacy segments, with infrastructure and AI leading the way. At present, Oracle’s cloud business is growing at a hyper pace and is only overshadowed by its backlog. Backlog and guidance will likely be the market-moving items, and both are expected to reflect continued strength and improving visibility into backlog conversion.

Oracle: A Market in the Midst of a Reversal

Oracle’s stock action has not been encouraging for bulls as of late June 2026. However, despite the recent weakness, the market remains above a critical support level and appears positioned for a reversal. The pattern in play is a Head & Shoulders formation that could be confirmed by month-end.

ORCL chart displaying the stock in the midst of a market reversal, with a Head & Shoulders pattern forming.

The risk is that institutions, which sold on balance late in the quarter, continue repositioning and push shares below the long-term 150-week exponential moving average. In that event, Oracle’s price could fall as low as $145, though a fresh low is not expected. Trading data suggest the group provided ample support when ORCL shares were near their lows in Q1 and early Q2.

The more likely scenario is that ORCL remains range-bound near current levels until catalysts begin to emerge. On the catalyst front, earnings are expected to reaffirm the outlook, news from other hyperscalers is also likely to be positive, and Oracle’s AI World conference is scheduled for late October. The event will feature keynote addresses and new product launches aimed at improving investor sentiment.


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Manchester United’s Stock Rally Faces a Test Beyond Old Trafford

Written by Dan Schmidt. Published: 6/30/2026.

The Manchester United football club crest is displayed as an illuminated logo against a dark background.

Key Points

  • Manchester United shares have rallied on Old Trafford stadium progress, renewed ownership speculation and stronger fiscal third-quarter results.
  • The club has secured land for a planned 100,000-seat stadium, but financing, construction timelines and ownership questions remain unresolved.
  • The fiscal fourth-quarter report could test whether investors keep backing the rally as the club enters its seasonally weaker offseason period.
  • Special Report: Everyone wanted SpaceX. Smart money wants this.

World Cup fever is spreading throughout North America as the knockout round begins, and the best players from around the globe are putting their club teams on hold to compete for their countries. But soccer—or football, for readers outside the United States—in Europe is big business, and the English Premier League (EPL) doesn’t stop just because the matches are on hold for six weeks.

One of the EPL’s most storied franchises is also publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and it recently made headlines by striking a new stadium deal. Manchester United plc (NYSE: MANU) is up more than 40% over the last three months, driven by prospects of replacing its historic Old Trafford arena, a potential ownership change, and strong earnings in the most recent quarter. But as the traditionally weakest quarter approaches, is it time to sell this rally, or are there more gains ahead?

The 3 Catalysts Driving MANU Shares to Multi-Year Highs

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Manchester United has been home to some of the sport's greatest players: Bobby Charlton, George Best, Duncan Edwards, and, more recently, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. But that home will change: the franchise reached a land agreement earlier this month for a new 100,000-seat stadium, purchasing a 25-acre site near its current home, Old Trafford. Old Trafford has been Manchester United’s home stadium since 1910, but the new arena aims to be the largest in the U.K. and part of a larger entertainment center that the team claims could create more than 90,000 jobs.

Two other factors have contributed to the stock’s outperformance this year:

  • The Glazer family, which owns a 70% stake in the team, has considered selling at least part of its share. Malcolm Glazer, who also owned the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, passed away in 2014 and left his stake to his six children. But their tenure with Man Utd has been tumultuous, and many supporters (and apparently investors) would welcome a new ownership group.

  • A strong fiscal Q3 2026 earnings report on May 27 saw the company beat both revenue and earnings-per-share estimates, including a surprise profit of 4 cents per share despite analysts’ expectations for a loss. Operating profit totaled £37.7 million, or about $49.9 million, for the nine months ended March 31, a sharp swing from a £3.2 million ($4.2 million) operating loss in the same period a year earlier. The club also increased its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to £665 million ($877 million).

Each catalyst has played a part in driving the stock higher, especially the Glazer sale rumors, which caused an 11% pop in a single day. But each of these catalysts is fleeting. The stadium agreement is still just a land deal, and no funding has been secured to finance construction. The payoff from a new stadium could still be a decade away, and the ownership sale story looks like a typical “buy the rumor, sell the news” event.

Additionally, the earnings momentum could be on the verge of turning. The fourth quarter has typically been the weakest for Manchester United, as the EPL enters its offseason and no ticket revenue is generated. The EPL has a short offseason compared with American sports, and the season resumes on August 21, a week later than usual due to the World Cup. Manchester United’s Q4 2025 results will likely be released in mid-September or early October, and these offseason headwinds could dampen an already weak quarter.

Event-Driven Rally Getting Stretched, and Technicals Tell the Tale

Technical signals often identify the end of a rally before the fundamentals turn down, and there’s evidence of that happening on the MANU chart. The 45% year-to-date (YTD) gain has driven the stock within arm’s length of its 2023 all-time high of $26.84, and a golden cross in early February hinted that a breakout was on the horizon. But technicals giveth and technicals taketh away, and now the rally is looking overextended.

The share price remains above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, but it has surged well above these support levels over the last two months amid volatile trading. Excessive volatility is a concern for a stock with a beta of 0.61, and the team has still posted a net loss over the trailing 12 months and trades at 4.65 times sales. Now the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) has formed a bearish crossover, which could be the prelude to the end of this rally.

Daily stock price chart for Manchester United (MANU) showing a golden cross pattern and MACD momentum indicators.

MANU shares have enjoyed a long-awaited breakout in 2026, but it's becoming stretched and remains dependent on narratives rather than profits. The new stadium deal is still in its formative stages, and the ownership situation remains unchanged despite the rumors. Narratives can sustain rallies for long periods, but absent a confirmed transaction, the Q4 2026 earnings print is likely to test it rather than extend it.

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