Market Overview - The markets are currently perceived as constructive, with good earnings reported despite a lack of economic data, and expectations for rate cuts in an accelerating economy [2][3] - The S&P 500 equal weight index is being monitored to maintain key support levels, particularly the previous high [2][3] PG&E - PG&E is undergoing a transformation from post-bankruptcy recovery into a high-quality growth utility, driven by California's clean energy mandates and a favorable rate structure [4][5] - The company is expected to achieve approximately $13 billion annually in investments, supporting a projected 9% annual earnings growth [5] - Since its bankruptcy, PG&E's stock has increased by about 60%, indicating a positive technical setup with a bullish crossover of moving averages [6][5] Bank of New York Mellon - The selection of Bank of New York Mellon is influenced by the AI narrative and the broader trend of tokenization and digital assets [14][15] - The bank is expected to benefit from structural growth and efficiency gains, with a return on tangible common equity (ROCE) at 25.9% year-to-date, indicating strong profitability [16][17] - The stock is trading at under 15 times forward earnings, with an anticipated long-term earnings per share growth of about 10% [17][18] Alphabet - Alphabet is positioned strongly within the AI sector, with expectations for continued growth in search execution and cloud services, especially as it approaches its earnings report on October 29 [25][26] - The company is expected to report strong ad growth, although any miss could negatively impact sentiment, presenting a potential buying opportunity [27][28] - Technical analysis shows Alphabet trading near key support levels, with a focus on maintaining momentum as it approaches its earnings report [30][32]
The Big 3: GOOGL, PCG, BK