GE: Splitting Up for Success🏆

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In the grand symphony of business, the age-old adage "Jack of all trades, master of none" has been the go-to tune for Wall Street maestros, who orchestrate colossal companies shrouded in bureaucratic red tape. However, what once seemed like a financial masterpiece from the early 2000s is now playing out of tune in the contemporary business opera, where investors are ditching the cacophony of quantity for the sweet melody of quality.

Enter the era of the conglomerate discount, a phenomenon causing companies with an excess of business units to stumble into the shadows of undervaluation. Consider 3M ($MMM), a corporation boasting an impressive portfolio of over 60,000 unique products. Despite this extensive repertoire, it finds itself languishing with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10.3x. Meanwhile, tech counterparts with comparable revenue and growth are waltzing through the market, commanding higher valuations with the finesse of a seasoned ballroom dancer.

Bridging the chasm: Executives, ever the masters of closing gaps (particularly those on their balance sheets), are resorting to an age-old tactic: the breakup dance. It's the corporate equivalent of going from a hefty conglomerate to a series of sleek, separately tradable entities. And wouldn't you know it, one of this year's market darlings is tangoing to the same tune. General Electric ($GE) took a page out of its own playbook last year with the successful spinoff of GE HealthCare ($GEHC), which has strutted its stuff with a 53% rally since parting ways. Now, the spotlight's on as GE gears up to slice itself into two more appetizing pieces: GE Aerospace and GE Vernova.

The buzz surrounding these impending spinoffs has given $GE a lift, soaring 31% since the New Year and snagging the silver medal for top-performing stocks in the S&P 500.

When the dust settles on April 2nd, GE Aerospace will remain $GE's core business, holding onto its cash-cow status with a staggering $32 billion in revenue generated in 2023. It's a move that promises to keep shareholders swooning and competitors on their toes.

ENTER THE SPINOFF RENAISSANCE

2021 and 2022 set the stage, 2023 took the spotlight, and now 2024 is ready to steal the show. Big players like Johnson & Johnson, 3M, and Pfizer have all dipped their toes into the spinoff pool, making waves in the market.

Kellogg, the breakfast titan, made headlines by separating its speedy snacks division, Kellanova, from its more sluggish cereal counterpart, WK Kellogg. Meanwhile, 3M gave the nod for a healthcare spinoff into the sleek Solventum Corporation, poised to hit the trading floor on Apr. 1.

But are these spinoffs the golden ticket investors hope for? While they're touted to lift stock prices, the reality hasn't always matched the hype. Take the Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF, a basket of these freshly split-off companies, which has fallen short of the S&P 500's performance over the last half-decade.

Yet, the secret sauce for spinoff success lies in a potent mix of a sturdy balance sheet and growth potential. According to Boyar Research, spinoffs that kick off with a bang tend to keep the momentum going in the following years. So, while the stage is set for spinoffs to shine, the real star power lies in their ability to deliver long-term value to investors.

SHAKERS AND MOVERS

Nvidia (+7%): Nvidia's ascent continues its upward trajectory, cementing its status as the golden child of the AI realm. Oracle's nod to Nvidia's AI chips in their earnings report adds another feather to the tech giant's cap, highlighting its indispensable role in shaping the future.

BA (-4%): Boeing's turbulent journey takes another nosedive as reports reveal a distressing number of failed audits for its 737 Max jet. With alleged noncompliance cases stacking up like passengers waiting for takeoff, Boeing finds itself grounded in a storm of scrutiny.

MSFT (+3%): Microsoft and its tech cohorts come to the market's rescue, wielding their influence to lift spirits amidst inflation concerns. February's inflation report becomes the runway for hope, fueling expectations of forthcoming rate cuts and sending Microsoft's stock soaring.

ABNB (+2%): Airbnb adopts a 'privacy-first' approach, earning a thumbs-up from investors as it pledges to ban indoor security cameras across all listings. With trust being the currency of the sharing economy, Airbnb's move proves that peace of mind is a priceless amenity.

KSS (-7%): Kohl's stumbles in the retail arena, missing the mark on revenue expectations and witnessing a dip in comparable store sales. As the fourth-quarter report delivers disappointing figures, Kohl's finds itself at the clearance rack of investor confidence, grappling with a 4% YoY drop in share value.

STREET SCOOPS: The Buzz Around Town

WSJ: February's CPI inflation report strutted into the economic scene, flaunting a 3.2% increase – a number that, like an unexpected plot twist, left everyone slightly more on edge than anticipated. The inflationary strut may just be the extra nudge the Fed needs to maintain its wait-and-see posture, turning this economic tango into a suspenseful dance of monetary policy.

CNBC: Aditya Bhave, the maestro of economic predictions at the Bank of America, is orchestrating a symphony of retail sales woes. According to his forecast, the three-month annualized growth rate is about to perform a somber melody, hitting a negative note in real terms. Cue the economic drama, where consumers might soon be singing the retail blues.

BBC: In the grand theater of the electric vehicle world, Chinese tech juggernaut Xiaomi is set to steal the spotlight with its debut electric vehicle this month. As the curtain rises, a fierce price war ensues between Chinese EV heavyweight BYD and the electric maestro Tesla. Will Xiaomi's entry spark a new era, or will BYD and Tesla continue their electrifying duel?

Reuters: JPMorgan's maestro-in-chief, Jamie Dimon, is conducting the orchestra of monetary caution. With a virtuoso touch, he urges the US Fed to resist the urge to cut rates before June, boldly declaring that he senses "a little bit of a bubble" forming in the financial symphony. Will the Fed heed this musical warning, or will they dance to a riskier tune?

YF: Bernstein analysts, armed with calculators and crystal balls, now confidently predict a Bitcoin crescendo, forecasting a striking $150,000 by mid-2025. Their conviction has swelled like a symphony reaching its peak, fueled by Bitcoin's recent rally to new heights. Will this digital asset continue to compose a financial masterpiece, or are we in for a surprising coda in the crypto saga?

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