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Clif Droke

Chief Analyst, Cabot Turnaround Letter

Clif Droke is the Chief Analyst of Cabot Turnaround Letter. For over 20 years, he has worked as a writer, analyst and editor of several market-oriented advisory services and has written several books on technical trading in the stock market, including “Channel Buster: How to Trade the Most Profitable Chart Pattern” and “The Stock Market Cycles” as well as “Turnaround Trading & Investing: Tactics and Techniques for Spotting Winning Turnaround Stocks.”

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In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Alcoa (AA), Atlassian (TEAM), Centuri Holdings (CTRI), SLB Ltd. (SLB) and Starbucks (SBUX).

Gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is well positioned in the ongoing tariff war to benefit from increasing safe-haven gold demand.
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including GE Aerospace (GE), Paramount Global (PARA), SLB Ltd. (SLB), Starbucks (SBUX) and UiPath (PATH).

This month’s catalyst report features a mixed bag of longer-term attractive turnaround candidates in industries ranging from car rentals to dental equipment to semiconductors.
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for several of the stocks in the portfolio, including Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Alcoa (AA), Atlassian (TEAM), GE Aerospace (GE), Paramount Global (PARA), SLB Ltd. (SLB) and Starbucks (SBUX).


Gold and silver continue to benefit from safe-haven buying, boosting our holding of Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM).
More than 75% of the S&P 500 pays a dividend these days. Here are the 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the index.
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM), GE Aerospace (GE), Paramount Global (PARA), Sirius XM (SIRI), Teladoc Health (TDOC) and UiPath (PATH).

Gold and silver continue to benefit from safe-haven buying, boosting our holding of Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM).

Trump’s tariffs are directly, or indirectly, roiling some of holdings, including Sirius XM (SIRI) and UiPath (PATH). The favorable long-term outlooks for both stocks remain unchanged, however.
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Alcoa (AA), Janus Henderson Group (JHG), Paramount Global (PARA) and Starbucks (SBUX).

This week’s watch list includes a focus on the suddenly interesting toy market outlook, with two major industry members poised to benefit from it.
Take Profit in Starbucks (SBUX); Sell American Airlines (AAL)
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Alcoa (AA), Centuri Holdings (CTRI), Janus Henderson Group (JHG), Paramount Global (PARA), Starbucks (SBUX) and Teladoc Health (TDOC).


This month’s catalyst report features a mixed bag of attractive turnaround candidates in several industries, including software, healthcare, luxury retail and chemicals.
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Alcoa (AA), American Airlines (AAL), Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB), Brookfield Wealth Solutions (BNT), GE Aerospace (GE), Pan American Silver (PAAS), Starbucks (SBUX) and Toast Inc. (TOST).
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Alcoa (AA), American Airlines (AAL), Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB), Sirius XM (SIRI) and SLB Ltd. (SLB).

Overall market liquidity remains ample, yet small-cap stocks have lagged in recent months, suggesting money availability isn’t as profuse as it was last year.
Sell Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Alcoa (AA), Janus Henderson Group (JHG), Paramount Global (PARA), Starbucks (SBUX) and Teladoc Health (TDOC).
Little covered in the headlines about infrastructure is the massive need to solve the energy transmission crisis; these 3 stocks are set to benefit.
Sell Fortrea Holdings (FTRE); Buy Pan American Silver (PAAS)
A Tale of Two Earnings Reports: Atlassian (TEAM) and Vestis (VSTS)
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Alcoa (AA), Atlassian (TEAM), Fidelity National Services (FIS), Paramount Global (PARA) and Starbucks (SBUX).
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments and ratings changes for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Alcoa (AA), American Airlines (AAL), GE Aerospace (GE), SLB Ltd. (SLB) and UiPath (PATH).


Projected strength in U.S. commercial loan growth and continued increases in M2 money supply bode well for the stock market’s liquidity backdrop.
The 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial all yield more than 3%. But which of them would I buy today?
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments and ratings changes for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Alcoa (AA), Atlassian (TEAM), GE Aerospace (GE), SLB Ltd. (SLB), Starbucks (SBUX), Super Hi International Holding (HDL) and Teladoc Health (TDOC).
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments and institutional ratings changes for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Alcoa (AA), American Airlines (AAL), Atlassian (TEAM) and Toast Inc. (TOST).
In today’s note, we discuss pertinent developments and institutional ratings changes for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Alcoa (AA), Duluth Holdings (DLTH), SLB Ltd. (SLB) and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT).

The fabled “Santa Claus Rally” failed to appear this season, prompting concern for the early part of 2025 among many investors. We discuss what it entails for our investment approach.
In today’s note, we discuss developments and institutional ratings upgrades for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Fidelity National Information (FIS), Paramount Global (PARA) and Starbucks (SBUX).


The famed “Santa Claus Rally” is underway and, assuming a successful conclusion, portends a bullish early part of the coming New Year.
In today’s note, we discuss developments and institutional ratings upgrades for some of the stocks in the portfolio, including Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM), Atlassian (TEAM), GE Aerospace (GE), SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) and Starbucks (SBUX).
Quick Note: Due to the Christmas holiday, you will receive the next Cabot Turnaround Letter issue a week early, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

In today’s note, we discuss a number of positive developments and bullish outlooks for several of our portfolio positions, including American Airlines (AAL), SLB Ltd. (SLB), the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) and Super Hi International Holding (HDL).
In today’s note, we discuss a number of earnings results and new developments for several of our portfolio positions, including American Airlines (AAL), Atlassian (TEAM), Duluth Holdings (DLTH), Intel (INTC), SLB Ltd. (SLB) and Super Hi International Holding (HDL).
I’m recommending that we sell a quarter of our position in American Airlines (AAL).
I’m recommending that we sell a quarter of our position in Super Hi International Holding (HDL).
In today’s note, we discuss a number of earnings results and new developments for several of our portfolio positions, including Alcoa (AA), Brookfield Wealth Solutions (BNT), Intel (INTC) and Starbucks (SBUX).


The broad market outlook remains bullish for the rest of this year and early next year, but with the possibility for weakness to emerge heading further into 2025.
The new year will bring a new administration that will favor a fresh slate of markets and industries; these three investment areas are looking bright in 2025.
In today’s note, we discuss a number of earnings results and new developments for several of our portfolio positions, including Barrick Gold (GOLD), Centuri Holdings (CTRI), Intel (INTC), Pan American Silver (PAAS) and Super Hi International Holding (HDL).

The favorable liquidity backdrop should continue for the rest of Q4, which is ideal for initiating new turnaround trading positions.