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Private credit has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in finance, surpassing hedge funds and private equity in wealth creation. As banks pulled back, private credit firms stepped in to provide capital, fueling liquidity and preventing business bankruptcies. This week’s digest will explore the National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) and how it supports continued economic expansion and reinforces the case for a sustained bull market. We will also cover?InterDigital, Inc.?Broadcom,?Pfizer, and?Intel Corporation. #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #PrivateCredit #NFCI #IntellectualProperty #WirelessCommunication #Semiconductor #Circuits #Obesity #Weightloss #Chips #GPU #marketgrowth #MacroInsights #strategy #finance #trading #price #investment #wealth #FinancialAdvisor #stocks #economy #FinanceStrategy #Financial #FinancialAdvice #Credit

InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) has built a strong business model around licensing its intellectual property (IP) in wireless communication and video technology. The company's AI-driven video compression solutions and network optimization technologies are driving growth, particularly in streaming and transition to 5G and 6G. While its core smartphone business remains strong, InterDigital is expanding into consumer electronics and IoT. Despite its 39% Uniform ROA last year, markets remain concerned over the expiration of its key licensing agreements, but InterDigital’s strategic diversification efforts position it well for long-term success. #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #Wireless #Communication #VideoTechnology #LicensingBusiness #WiFi #5G #PatentPortfolio #LicensingAgreements #Smartphone #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #investing #money #stockmarket #finance #trading #price #investment #investing #Financial

The U.S. is pushing European NATO members to take greater responsibility for their own defense. This week’s digest will explore Europe’s reduced reliance on American support and new opportunities for European defense contractors to bolster their security. We will also cover Savers | Value Village, Opera, Deutsche Telekom, and Alibaba Group. #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #Europe #NATO #DefenseSpending #ThriftRetailer #ShoppingOptions #Browsers #Gamers #5GCellular #Telecom #CloudIntelligence #OpenSource #marketgrowth #MacroInsights #strategy #finance #trading #price #investment #wealth #FinancialAdvisor #stocks #economy #FinanceStrategy #Financial #FinancialAdvice #Credit

Persistent inflation is reshaping consumer behavior, leading to a trend of "trading down" to cheaper alternatives, benefiting budget-friendly retailers like Savers | Value Village (SVV). As North America’s largest for-profit thrift retailer, Savers has expanded its store count and capitalized on the growing demand for secondhand goods. However, challenges in Canada, where nearly half its stores are located, have weighed on performance, with comparable sales declining due to rising unemployment and weaker consumer spending, leaving investors skeptical about sustained profitability. #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #Thrifters #GrowthOpportunities #Creative #Meaningful #Dynamic #Fun #Fundraiser #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #investing #money #stockmarket #finance #trading #price #investment #investing #Financial

Trade threats made by the U.S. could escalate economic tensions. Historical parallels, such as the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, show how aggressive tariffs can backfire, hurting allies and fueling economic instability. This week’s digest will explore trade restrictions, inflation and pressure on businesses, consumers, and market performance. We will also cover?Flywire,?Entergy,?V2X Inc, and?Meta #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #Tariffs #Exports #DigitalPayments #PaymentSolutions #Utility #Electricity #MilitaryInvestments #Defense #SocialMedia #WebBasedPlatform #marketgrowth #MacroInsights #strategy #finance #trading #price #investment #wealth #FinancialAdvisor #stocks #economy #FinanceStrategy #Financial #FinancialAdvice #Credit

As digital transactions accelerate, Affirm Holdings is set to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible payment solutions. The company posted a 41% revenue surge to $698 million in its latest quarter, with gross merchandise volume rising 35% to $7.6 billion. Strategic partnerships, like its collaboration with Visa, reinforce its competitive edge and position it for sustained growth in the evolving payments landscape. #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #GlobalPayment #SoftwareCompany #FlexiblePayment #PaymentSolution #Visa #DigitalTransaction #Technology #PaymentProcessing #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #investing #money #stockmarket #finance #trading #price #investment #investing #Financial

The global shift toward digital payments is accelerating, with transaction values expected to grow from $20 trillion in 2025 to $37 trillion by 2029. This week’s digest will explore how PayPal, a pioneer in online payments, has refocused on profitability under new leadership. We will also cover BAE Systems, Ducommun Incorporated, and Altria. #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #DigitalPayment #Transaction #DefenseManufacturers #MilitaryHardware #AircraftComponent #ElectronicSystems #Tobacco #LoyalCustomer #marketgrowth #MacroInsights #strategy #finance #trading #price #investment #wealth #FinancialAdvisor #stocks #economy #FinanceStrategy #Financial #FinancialAdvice #Credit

European nations are ramping up defense spending, with plans to invest €500 billion over the next decade and prioritize domestic defense contracts. BAE Systems is set to gain from this as rising budgets and a shift toward local suppliers create new contract opportunities. Despite market concerns over global defense spending and tariffs, BAE’s diverse portfolio, major defense programs, and strategic acquisitions further solidify its market position. #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #GlobalDefense #Security #Aerospace #NationalSecurity #DefenseContract #Warship #Aircraft #MissileSystem #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #investing #money #stockmarket #finance #trading #price #investment #investing #Financial

President Donald Trump is pushing to extend or make the 2017 tax cuts permanent, which could potentially reduce tax revenue by $5.5 trillion. This week’s digest will explore how these tax cuts might impact the economy. We will also cover?Shift4,?Zimmer Biomet,?Stepan Company, and?Concrete Pumping Holdings Inc. #FAAlpha #ValensResearch #UniformAccounting #UAFRS #TaxRate #LafferCurve #PaymentProcessor #PaymentSolutions #Implants #OrthopedicCare #Polymers #Chemicals #ConcretePumping #Construction #marketgrowth #MacroInsights #strategy #finance #trading #price #investment #wealth #FinancialAdvisor #stocks #economy #FinanceStrategy #Financial #FinancialAdvice #Credit