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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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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.
I’m recommending that we sell our position in Solventum (SOLV). I’m recommending that we sell our position in Baxter International (BAX).
Sell Barrick Gold (GOLD)
In today’s note, we discuss a number of earnings results and new developments for several of our portfolio positions, including Alcoa (AA), Atlassian (TEAM), Barrick Gold (GOLD), Viatris (VTRS), and Pan American Silver (PAAS).

Continued strong earnings reactions this week bode well for several of our recent portfolio additions.
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 a Half of Atlassian (TEAM)
In today’s note, we discuss a flurry of key news developments for several of our portfolio positions, including Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Atlassian (TEAM), Intel (INTC) and Janus Henderson Group (JHG).


Two strong earnings reactions after Thursday’s market close bode well for two of our recent portfolio additions.
In today’s note, we discuss a flurry of key news developments for several of our portfolio positions, including Baxter International (BAX), B2Gold (BTG), Intel (INTC), Polaris (PII), Solventum (SOLV), Viatris (VTRS) and Vodaphone (VOD).

We’re adding two new stocks to the portfolio, providing us with exposure to the white-hot silver mining sector as well as the seasonally strong food services industry.

We’ll also discuss some catalysts for the under-the-radar restaurant group, including three very attractive potential turnaround plays.
In today’s note, we discuss the reasons why it’s a good time to exit our (mostly) profitable holdings in Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), Nokia (NOK), Tyson Foods (TSN) and Zillow (Z).

We’re adding two new stocks to the portfolio, providing us with exposure to the booming software and utilities sectors.

We’ll also discuss some catalysts for three stocks across three different sectors in what look to be powerful intermediate-term turnarounds.
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 the acceleration—and potential for overcrowding—of the China stock momentum trend, specifically how it relates to our position in Alibaba Group Holding (BABA).
In today’s note, we discuss the recent developments concerning Barrick Gold (GOLD) and V.F. Corp. (VFC), while taking a nice profit in the latter stock.
Sell TreeHouse Foods (THS)
In today’s note, we discuss the recent developments concerning Tyson Foods (TSN) and Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), with a particular emphasis on exit strategies for both stocks.
There are two dominant themes favoring defensive stocks these days, and these turnaround stocks offer an angle on each.
Sell Another Quarter of Alibaba Group Holding (BABA)
The Fed finally cut rates, but the real motivation behind the move is likely to benefit precious metals and this overlooked silver stock.
Sell a Quarter Position in Alibaba (BABA)
In today’s note, we discuss the recent developments concerning Duluth Holdings (DLTH), Gannett (GCI) and Zillow (Z), with a particular emphasis on the latter due to recent interest rate-related strength.

Despite our focus on primarily mid-stage turnarounds with exceptional momentum potential in recent weeks, I’m looking for potential opportunities in early-stage candidates due to the additional improvement in the market’s intermediate-term outlook, thanks to the Fed’s latest rate cut.
The fix for falling retail sales is lower prices, but with a new CEO at the helm, is Starbucks (SBUX) pricing itself (and its stock) out of the market?
I’m recommending that we take a one-quarter profit in our position in real estate fintech Zillow (Z).
In today’s note, we discuss the recent news developments concerning Nokia (NOK), Vodaphone (VOD), Janus Henderson Group (JHG), Fidelity National (FIS) and B2GOLD (BTG), with a particular emphasis on the latter due to recent precious metal market strength.
Placing Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) on a Sell
Solventum (SOLV), a spinoff of 3M’s healthcare business, was mentioned in last week’s CTL podcast.
In today’s note, we discuss the recent news developments concerning Nokia (NOK), Tyson Foods (TSN), Baxter International (BAX), Gannett (GCI), and Alibaba Holdings (BABA). We also discuss the latest nationwide headline development that could have a material impact on AMMO Inc. (POWW).
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 the recent earnings reports from Foot Locker (FL), along with our decision to completely exit our position in the stock and take profits. We also discuss the latest addition to the portfolio in the form of Zillow (Z).