Stock Performance - Sea Limited's shares have gained 44.7% over the trailing six months, significantly outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector's return of 4.9% and the Zacks Internet Software industry's appreciation of 14.8% [1] - SE shares have also outperformed industry peers, including HubSpot (25.1%), Workday (11.9%), and nCino (7.8%) over the same period [1] Core Business Segments - Sea Limited's strong performance is driven by consistent top-line growth, supported by its core segments: e-commerce (Shopee), digital financial services (SeaMoney), and digital entertainment (Garena) [2] - These segments are pivotal to the company's success, each addressing critical market needs [3] E-commerce (Shopee) - Shopee dominates the e-commerce space with rapid gross merchandise value growth and operational efficiency, solidifying its position as a leader in Southeast Asia's e-commerce market [4] - Shopee increased its monetization by optimizing market dynamics in Southeast Asia, resulting in higher commission rates and improved profitability [5] - In the third quarter, Shopee's loan book grew 70% year over year, with 4 million first-time borrowers added and active loan users reaching 24 million, up 60% [6] - SPX Express enhances e-commerce by providing fast delivery and cost efficiency, with 50% of orders in Asia delivered within two days [7] Digital Entertainment (Garena) - The digital entertainment segment demonstrated significant growth potential, with total bookings increasing more than 24% in the third quarter of 2024 [8] - Free Fire, one of the world's leading mobile games, consistently attracts more than 100 million daily active users and recently partnered with Thailand's Zoological Park Organization [9] Collaborations & Product Launches - Shopee's content efforts received a boost from a new collaboration with YouTube in Indonesia, allowing creators to embed clickable buttons in their videos for direct purchases, with plans to expand to more markets [10] - Shopee collaborated with Malaysia's Ministry of Health to launch the "Pek Kasih Mama" initiative, aiming to uplift local communities by enhancing online sales capabilities for entrepreneurs [11] - Garena recently launched Need for Speed Mobile in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, becoming the top racing mobile game in terms of downloads in all locations [11] - Garena is enhancing its partnership with Tencent to bring Delta Force, a first-person tactical shooter, to PC and mobile users across Southeast Asia, MENA, and Latin America [12] Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter 2025 revenues is pegged at $4.8 billion, suggesting 26.7% year-over-year growth [12] - The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at 87 cents per share, indicating a year-over-year surge of 314.29% [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SE's 2025 revenues is pegged at $19.62 billion, implying growth of 17.64% from the 2024 actual [13] - The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $4.03 per share, indicating a year-over-year upsurge of 91% [13] Earnings Performance - SE's earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, delivering an average negative surprise of 55.54% [14]

S&P 500 Performance - The S&P 500 gained 25% in 2024 but ended the year with a 3.3% drop in December [1] - The index currently trades at a P/E ratio of 25.1, which is a 38% premium to its long-term average of 18.1 [1] Sea Limited Overview - Sea Limited is a Singapore-based company operating in e-commerce, digital entertainment, and digital financial services [3] - Sea stock surged 175% in 2024 but remains below its 2021 peak [3] Sea Limited's E-commerce Segment - Shopee processed 2.8 billion orders in Q3 2024, with half of Asian orders delivered in two days or less [4] - Shopee's faster delivery strategy aims to reduce cost-per-order and increase customer purchase frequency [4] Sea Limited's Digital Financial Services - SeaMoney has over 24 million active customers and recorded $4.6 billion in outstanding loans at the end of Q3 2024, a 73% YoY increase [5] - SeaMoney provides loans to Shopee sellers and offers buy now, pay later services to consumers [5] Sea Limited's Digital Entertainment Segment - Garena's Free Fire was the most downloaded mobile game globally in Q3 2024, averaging over 100 million daily active users [6] - The segment struggles to match 2021 revenue levels due to reduced pandemic-related gaming activity [6] Sea Limited's Financial Performance - Wall Street forecasts Sea Limited's 2024 revenue at $16.5 billion, a 27% YoY growth, accelerating from 4.9% growth in 2023 [7] - E-commerce is expected to drive most of the revenue and growth, while digital entertainment revenue may decline [8] Sea Limited's Valuation - Sea stock trades at a P/S ratio of 4.1, significantly below its long-term average of 9.4 [9] - The stock would need to more than double to return to its average P/S ratio [10] Snowflake Overview - Snowflake stock fell 18% in 2024 despite the S&P 500's strong performance [11] - The company focuses on its Data Cloud and AI initiatives, including Cortex AI [11][12] Snowflake's AI Products - Cortex AI integrates large language models from companies like Anthropic and Meta Platforms [12] - Snowflake Copilot and Document AI are tools designed to accelerate software development and extract data from unstructured sources [13] - 3,200 of Snowflake's 10,618 customers were using its AI products as of Q3 fiscal 2025 [13] Snowflake's Financial Performance - Snowflake's fiscal 2025 product revenue is projected at $3.4 billion, a 29% YoY increase, down from 38% growth in fiscal 2024 and 70% in fiscal 2023 [14] - The company lost $958 million in the first three quarters of fiscal 2025, a 43% increase from the same period in fiscal 2024 [15] Snowflake's Valuation - Snowflake trades at a P/S ratio of 15, making it more expensive than Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet [16] - The stock fell over 10% in December 2024, three times the S&P 500's decline [16]

Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE: GNK ) stands out due to its strong capital structure which cushions the company’s financials from the heaving cyclicality of deep-sea dry bulk shipping. The company’s management has over the past few years successfully executedAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase of the stock, or the purchase of call options or similar derivatives in GNK ...

Equinor ASA (EQNR) has hit a dry spell in its latest North Sea exploration efforts. Two wells drilled with Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Stavanger semi-submersible rig off the coast of Norway failed to uncover hydrocarbons. These wildcat wells, identified as 35/10-14 S and 35/10-14 A, also known as the Kvernbit/Mimung, marked the first exploratory activities within production license 1185, awarded in 2023.Equinor, holding a 40% stake in the license, operates it alongside partners Vår Energi, Sval Energi and Ak ...

You might be surprised how well some stocks have performed.The S&P 500 is up by nearly 30% so far in 2024, but many stocks have done much better. In this video, longtime Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel discusses how Sea Limited (SE 1.03%) nearly tripled in 2024 but still looks attractive, while colleague Tyler Crowe discusses why Emcor (EME -1.58%) has been such a great performer in his portfolio.*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Dec. 12, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 14, 2024. ...

Investment Strategy - The investment strategy focuses on identifying "divergent stocks," which are disruptive companies with strong fundamentals and long growth runways but currently undervalued prices [1] - The strategy targets innovative companies that aim to make the world a better place, emphasizing long-term growth potential [1] Analyst's Position - The analyst holds a beneficial long position in shares of SE and GRAB through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives [1] - The analyst's views and opinions are independent and not influenced by compensation or business relationships with the mentioned companies [1]

Equinor ASA (EQNR) and Var Energi are evaluating the feasibility of tying back a recent oil discovery to the existing Goliat floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit in the Barents Sea. This decision came after the appraisal well 7122/8-2 S confirmed oil reserves in the Countach discovery area near the Goliat field, offering potential synergies with established infrastructure.The well, drilled by the COSL Prospector semi-submersible rig, encountered a 35-meter oil column in the Kobbe Formati ...

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE ) continues to report encouraging results across all three business units. The one-year stock chart is very impressive. However, the company remains well below its 2021 highs. With a more stable macro and strong operational performance, investors couldAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own ...

The North Sea has long been a cornerstone of Europe’s energy market, and despite shifting global energy dynamics, it remains a powerful investment opportunity, especially in the oil and gas sector. With technological advancement and increasing importance of sustainability, this region is entering a new stage of growth. Here's why it should be on your investment radar.Why Consider the North Sea?Rather than relying on aging oil rigs, the North Sea is evolving to meet the future energy demands with innovation ...

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