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Core Viewpoint - The upcoming week is critical for the US stock market, with a 'moderately bullish' outlook amid macroeconomic uncertainty and sector rotations affecting investor sentiment [1]. Company Insights - Nvidia is anticipated to report earnings on Wednesday, with expectations of $54.9 billion in revenue, reflecting a 56.4% year-over-year increase, driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure and data center hardware [4][12]. - Nvidia's performance is viewed as a market referendum for the entire tech sector, with significant implications for individual chip stocks and the broader S&P 500 [2][4]. - Wall Street consensus suggests Nvidia may exceed forecasts, but concerns about AI investment sustainability and market positioning have heightened the stakes for its earnings report [5][12]. Industry Trends - The week will also feature earnings reports from major retailers such as Home Depot, Target, Walmart, Baidu, and Lowe's, indicating a busy earnings season [11]. - The recent government shutdown has created uncertainty in gauging the US economy, with the release of verified economic data expected to clarify trends in inflation, employment, and growth [6][12]. - A rotation into defensive sectors like healthcare, energy, and staples suggests a declining confidence in tech and AI momentum, which could persist if Nvidia's report disappoints or if economic data underperform [10][12].

Core Viewpoint - Coca-Cola is currently more appealing to investors compared to Costco, primarily due to its higher dividend yield and better valuation metrics, while Costco offers stronger growth potential in the long term [1]. Dividend Analysis - Coca-Cola offers a dividend yield of nearly 2.9%, significantly higher than Costco's 0.6%, which is below the S&P 500 average [2]. - Coca-Cola has a long history of dividend consistency, having increased its dividend annually for over six decades, qualifying it as a Dividend King, while Costco has only 21 annual dividend hikes [3]. Valuation Metrics - Coca-Cola's price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-book (P/B) ratios are below their five-year averages, indicating it is fairly priced to slightly cheap [4]. - In contrast, Costco's P/S, P/E, and P/B ratios are all above their five-year averages, suggesting it appears expensive despite a 15% decline in stock price [5]. Growth Perspective - Costco has demonstrated stronger growth metrics, with revenue growing at an annualized rate of around 9% and earnings expanding at approximately 13% over the past decade [7]. - Coca-Cola's revenue has remained flat over the past decade, with earnings growing at just over 4% annually, indicating limited growth potential [7][8]. Market Performance - Costco's shares are down approximately 15%, marking the seventh drawdown in the past decade, but historical trends suggest a potential rebound [9]. - Coca-Cola's current market cap stands at $306 billion, while Costco's is at $409 billion, reflecting their respective positions in the market [6][9]. Investment Outlook - From a dividend and value investment perspective, Coca-Cola is likely to be more attractive than Costco at this time [10]. - However, for growth investors, Costco presents a more compelling long-term opportunity, albeit at a premium price [11].

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Summary of the Conference Call Transcript Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **Vietnamese equity market**, particularly the **VN30 index** and various sectors within it, including **Consumer Discretionary**, **Real Estate**, **Information Technology**, and **Materials** [2][8][9]. Key Findings Earnings Results - Most sectors in the Vietnamese market **missed earnings expectations** this quarter, with **six sectors** delivering misses and **three sectors** posting beats. Notably, **Consumer Discretionary** and **Real Estate** were among the sectors that beat expectations, with Real Estate achieving this for the **third consecutive quarter** [2][9]. Sales and Earnings Revisions - Overall revisions for sales and earnings lean slightly positive. There is a minor negative adjustment to aggregate earnings for **2026E** and **2027E**, but the magnitude is negligible. The ratio of positive to negative revisions does not indicate a broadly negative outlook [3][11]. - **Consumer Discretionary** and **Consumer Staples** showed meaningful upward revisions across all three forward years, while **Information Technology** and **Materials** faced downward revisions [3][15][18]. Sector Performance - **Consumer Discretionary** and **Real Estate** sectors performed well, with **Consumer Discretionary** achieving a **100% beat rate** among its constituents [10]. - **Information Technology** and **Materials** sectors faced challenges, with **Information Technology** experiencing misses across all three forward years [15][18]. Valuations - As of **November 11, 2025**, the VN30 index was trading at **2.1x** 12-month forward price-to-book (PB), which is **6.6% above** its 10-year average of **2.0x**. Year-to-date performance in USD terms is on par with **MSCI Emerging Markets** but outperformed **MSCI ASEAN** by **21%** [4]. Preferred Stocks - The report identifies preferred stocks in Vietnam, including: - **Mobile World Investment (MWG)**: Price target of **96,000 VND** for 2025, with a market cap of **4.334 billion USD** and a **P/E ratio** of **18.2x** for 2025. - **Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB)**: Price target of **40,000 VND**, market cap of **4.851 billion USD**, and a **P/E ratio** of **7.3x** for 2025. - **Hoa Phat Group (HPG)**: Price target of **34,000 VND**, market cap of **7.759 billion USD**, and a **P/E ratio** of **13.3x** for 2025. - **Nam Long Investment Corporation (NLG)**: Price target of **42,000 VND**, market cap of **670 million USD**, and a **P/E ratio** of **14.9x** for 2025 [5]. Consensus Rating Changes - The consensus rating distribution has skewed towards downgrades post-results, particularly in the **Real Estate** sector, which did not experience upgrades despite delivering strong results [22]. Risks and Challenges - The report highlights various risks for the preferred stocks, including: - **Mobile World**: Risks related to strategic planning, operational errors, and competition. - **ACB**: Risks from competition, regulatory challenges, and potential asset quality issues. - **Hoa Phat Group**: Risks from regulatory challenges, trade protectionism, and reliance on imported raw materials. - **Nam Long**: Risks related to land access, project pre-sales uncertainties, and execution of strategy [27][28][29][30]. Conclusion - The Vietnamese equity market shows mixed results with certain sectors outperforming while others face challenges. The overall sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with specific stocks identified as potential investment opportunities amidst the evolving market landscape [3][4][22].

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