MoneyMonster's buys

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Friday 5th as of 10:03pm EST. -7.89%

2 stocks in the consumer cyclical and communication services sectors.

VSCO Victoria's Secret & Co., a company that sells sexy underthings and overpriced scents to women everywhere. Mid-cap consumer cyclical.
When? Call was scheduled for Friday 08:30:00. Transcript received 3 hours after. Decided to buy at 17:02:52. Position not opened yet.
Why buy? Q3 materially beat with comps +8%, gross margin +170 bps and operating result better than guided; FY net sales, operating income and EPS were raised, customer metrics improved, and ABL paydown/free‑cash‑flow guidance strengthen the balance sheet. Offsets are a sizable Q4 tariff headwind (~$65M) driving YoY gross‑margin decline and cautious post‑holiday commentary with inventories up mid‑teens, which may temper the move. Net: beat-and-raise likely outweighs headwinds, but not decisively.
What happened? Open price $48.57. Ended the day $48.12, down -0.93%.

MNY MoneyHero Limited Class A Ordinary Shares, a company that helps you navigate your money mess from sunny Singapore. Micro-cap communication services.
When? Call was scheduled for Friday 08:00:00. Transcript received 66 minutes after. Decided to buy at 09:08:21. Position opened 09:30:02.
Why buy? Q3 showed clear improvement (revenue +17% QoQ, slight YoY growth, adj. EBITDA loss narrowed 68% YoY; OpEx ex‑FX down 13%) and management guided to the first positive adjusted EBITDA quarter in Q4, with mix shifting to higher‑margin insurance/wealth and AI‑driven cost efficiency. Offsets include still‑negative Q3 EBITDA, lack of numeric guidance, and lingering HK/crypto/regulatory and microcap‑liquidity risks.
What happened? Open price $1.55. Ended the day $1.32, down -14.85%.

Thursday 4th +6.23%

4 stocks in the consumer defensive, consumer cyclical, and technology sectors.

DG Dollar General Corporation, a company that sells everything from snacks to socks at discount prices. Large-cap consumer defensive.
When? Call was scheduled for Thursday 09:00:00. Transcript received 2 hours after. Decided to buy at 17:03:12. Position not opened yet.
Why buy? DG delivered a clean beat on profitability with gross margin +107 bps (shrink -90 bps YoY), operating profit +31%, positive traffic-driven comps, strong cash flow and lower inventory, and it raised full‑year sales/EPS guidance while redeeming debt. These are typically stock‑positive. Offsets—SG&A pressure (incentive comp/repairs), a smaller Q4 shrink tailwind, LIFO headwinds and a still‑pressured low‑income consumer—temper, but don’t outweigh, the positive setup.
What happened? Open price $115.75. Ended the day $124.77, up +7.79%.

BBW Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., a company that sells overpriced plush toys for kids’ stuffed-animal obsessions. Micro-cap consumer cyclical.
When? Call was scheduled for Thursday 09:00:00. Transcript received 2 hours after. Decided to buy at 17:03:12. Position not opened yet.
Why buy? Reaffirmed full‑year outlook with first‑ever >$500M revenue, record YTD pre‑tax income, strong holiday momentum (best Black Friday), accelerating Commercial (+15% YTD; >20% FY implied ~30% Q4), robust capital returns and no debt. Offsets: Q3 EPS down y/y from tariff hit, higher SG&A/labor, and heavier Q4 tariff impact (~<$6M) with only ~2% implied Q4 revenue growth. Net: modestly positive setup with tariff headwinds tempering upside.
What happened? Open price $50.29. Ended the day $49.08, down -2.4%.

PATH UiPath Inc., A company that automates your boring tasks while pretending to be helpful.. Mid-cap technology.
When? Call was scheduled for Wednesday 17:00:00. Transcript received 13 hours after. Decided to buy at 09:15:21. Position opened 09:30:02.
Why buy? Raised Q4 revenue/ARR guidance despite FX headwinds, first GAAP‑profitable quarter with 21% non‑GAAP operating margin and strong FCF outlook, stable KPIs (98% gross retention, 107% NRR) and improving net new ARR ($59M). Product and partner momentum (agentic automation usage doubling) supports sentiment. Minor negatives—ARR figure discrepancy on the call and management noting limited near‑term AI revenue—temper upside but overall signals skew positive.
What happened? Open price $16.10. Ended the day $18.62, up +15.62%.

FIVE Five Below, Inc., a company that sells everything you didn't know you needed for five bucks. Mid-cap consumer cyclical.
When? Call was scheduled for Wednesday 16:30:00. Transcript received 14 hours after. Decided to buy at 09:15:33. Position opened 09:30:01.
Why buy? Beat on sales, comps (>14%) and EPS with margin expansion and raised Q4/FY25 guidance; traffic accelerated and marketing/merch changes are working. Offsets: tariff headwinds and higher incentives/store labor embedded in guidance, a notable Q3 shrink benefit that may not repeat, and elevated inventory—tempering upside to a modestly positive skew.
What happened? Open price $161.25. Ended the day $167.55, up +3.91%.

Wednesday 3rd +5.88%

5 stocks in the consumer cyclical, consumer defensive, healthcare, and financial services sectors.

M Macy's, Inc., a company that sells everything from clothes to cosmetics with a side of chaos. Mid-cap consumer cyclical.
When? Call was scheduled for Wednesday 08:00:00. Transcript received 4 hours after. Decided to buy at 17:02:26. Position not opened yet.
Why buy? Macy’s delivered a broad beat (Q3 comps +3.2%, strongest in 13 quarters; EPS well above guide) and raised full‑year EPS, with SG&A leverage, positive traffic, strong Bloomingdale’s comps, disciplined inventory and improved cash. These are typically stock‑positive signals. Offsets that may temper enthusiasm are a cautious Q4 comp outlook (down ~2.5% to flat), ongoing tariff headwinds and lower asset sale gains. Netting the strong beat/raised FY guide against prudent holiday guidance suggests a modestly higher chance of an up day.
What happened? Open price $21.39. Ended the day $22.71, up +6.15%.

DLTR Dollar Tree, Inc., a company that sells everything for a buck and a quarter, because why not. Large-cap consumer defensive.
When? Call was scheduled for Wednesday 08:00:00. Transcript received 75 minutes after. Decided to buy at 09:15:05. Position opened 09:30:05.
Why buy? Beat on sales and EPS, raised full‑year comps and EPS, gross margin expanded, and multi‑price seasonal execution (record Halloween) showed clear traction; inventory down and large buybacks support sentiment. Offsets are Dollar Tree segment SG&A deleverage (wages/re‑stickering), slightly negative traffic, tariff uncertainty, and Q4 EPS guide that isn’t clearly above consensus—tilting odds only modestly positive.
What happened? Open price $108.88. Ended the day $114.03, up +4.73%.

PHVS Pharvaris N.V., a company that churns out treatments for rare diseases no one wants. Small-cap healthcare.
When? Call was scheduled for Wednesday 08:00:00. Transcript received 88 minutes after. Decided to buy at 09:29:38. Position opened 09:30:01.
Why buy? Top‑line RAPID‑3 data showed strong efficacy (rapid onset, durability, high single‑dose control, low rescue use) with no new safety signals and clear differentiation for a single oral soft capsule; management was upbeat, outlined a 2026 filing plan, and highlighted near‑term catalysts (AAAAI detailed data, CHAPTER‑3 readout). Offsets include longer regulatory timeline, CYP3A4 interaction considerations, and competitive on‑demand options, but overall signals skew positive for a near‑term up‑day.
What happened? Open price $24.15. Ended the day $28.77, up +19.13%.

WDH Waterdrop Inc., a company that plays matchmaker for your health and life insurance needs. Micro-cap financial services.
When? Call was scheduled for Wednesday 07:00:00. Transcript received 62 minutes after. Decided to buy at 09:15:32. Position opened 09:30:02.
Why buy? Q3 showed strong execution: revenue up 38% YoY, net margin ~16%, and insurance segment up 45% YoY with a 20% operating margin. Management said they expect to exceed full‑year targets and highlighted tangible AI‑driven conversion gains plus shareholder returns (dividend and sizable buybacks). Offsets include no updated numeric guidance and heavier sales/marketing spend, but overall signals skew positive for near‑term sentiment.
What happened? Open price $1.92. Ended the day $1.86, down -3.37%.

AEO American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a company that sells trendy clothes and personal care while pretending to be cool. Mid-cap consumer cyclical.
When? Call was scheduled for Tuesday 16:30:00. Transcript received 10 hours after. Decided to buy at 09:15:32. Position opened 09:30:03.
Why buy? Q3 beat prior guidance on operating income with comps +4% (Aerie +11%), and management raised Q4 outlook to 8–9% comps and $155–160M operating income while noting quarter‑to‑date trends are ahead. Digital growth and high‑impact marketing are driving traffic. Tariff headwinds (Q4 ~$50M) and modest gross‑margin compression temper upside, but the raised guide and strong holiday setup make an up day more likely.
What happened? Open price $23.30. Ended the day $23.95, up +2.77%.