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Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>GameStop has exhibited a transformative rebound in the challenging retail sector environment over the recent years.</li><li>The efforts to reshape its operational and financial structures have manifested into some noticeable improvements in its financial health and operational strategy, as detailed in recent company reviews.</li><li>GameStop management has successfully navigated through burdensome debt, strained vendor relationships, and a dwindling cash position that marked the beginning of 2021.</li></ul>

GameStop has exhibited a transformative rebound in the challenging retail sector environment over the recent years.The efforts to reshape its operational and financial structures have manifested into some noticeable improvements in its financial health and operational strategy, as detailed in recent company reviews.GameStop management has successfully navigated through burdensome debt, strained vendor relationships, and a dwindling cash position that marked the beginning of 2021.

GameStop Corp.: What Are The Biggest Factors That Give It Any Kind Of Upside? - Financial Forecasts

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<li>Yen weakened 0.8% while bond futures surged after BOJ postponed debt-buying details</li>
<li>Shareholders endorsed Musk's compensation and Tesla's incorporation shift to Texas</li>
<li>G7 to use profits from frozen Russian assets for $50 billion in loans to Ukraine</li>
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Yen weakened 0.8% while bond futures surged after BOJ postponed debt-buying details
Shareholders endorsed Musk's compensation and Tesla's incorporation shift to Texas
G7 to use profits from frozen Russian assets for $50 billion in loans to Ukraine


#19Business Buzz: BOJ Yen Drop, Tesla's $56B Pay Deal, G7's Ukraine Support

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<li>JPMorgan's new fund focuses on obesity treatments, especially popular yet scarce GLP-1 drugs</li>
<li>Chinese automakers sold more cars than US brands, marking a significant market shift</li>
<li>Tesla shares rise as Musk anticipates shareholder approval of his controversial $56 billion pay package</li>
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JPMorgan's new fund focuses on obesity treatments, especially popular yet scarce GLP-1 drugs
Chinese automakers sold more cars than US brands, marking a significant market shift
Tesla shares rise as Musk anticipates shareholder approval of his controversial $56 billion pay package


#18Business Buzz: JPMorgan's $500M Biotech Fund, China's Car Sales, Tesla's Pay Package Approval

<ul><li>This is our first report on popular meme stock, GameStop Corporation.</li><li>GameStop's transformation over the past two years is evident in its financial results and strategic shifts.</li><li>In 2021, it faced bulky debt, a diminishing cash balance and strained vendor relationships.</li></ul>

This is our first report on popular meme stock, GameStop Corporation.GameStop's transformation over the past two years is evident in its financial results and strategic shifts.In 2021, it faced bulky debt, a diminishing cash balance and strained vendor relationships.

GameStop Corp.: Initiation of Coverage - Does This Meme Stock Still Have Any Steam? - Financial Forecasts

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

Algosun Global

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gamestop-corp-class-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13790:1" rel="noopener">GameStop (GME US)</a>  shares have materially outperformed the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500. GameStop shares fell ~2% YTD vs. Nasdaq (~-19%) and S&amp;P 500 (~-11%). </li>
<li>RC Ventures, controlled by GameStop Chairman Mr. Ryan Cohen, holds a ~12% stake in the struggling video game retailer. The company announced a 4-for-1 stock split in July.  </li>
<li>GameStop reported a record net loss of $158M and burned through ~$311M in cash in 1QFY22. We continue to believe the stock is massively overvalued and see downside potential. </li>
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GameStop (GME US)  shares have materially outperformed the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500. GameStop shares fell ~2% YTD vs. Nasdaq (~-19%) and S&amp;P 500 (~-11%). 
RC Ventures, controlled by GameStop Chairman Mr. Ryan Cohen, holds a ~12% stake in the struggling video game retailer. The company announced a 4-for-1 stock split in July.  
GameStop reported a record net loss of $158M and burned through ~$311M in cash in 1QFY22. We continue to believe the stock is massively overvalued and see downside potential. 


RC Ventures Sold Its Entire Stake In Bed, Bath & Beyond. Is GameStop Next?

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GameStop Corporation operates specialty electronic game and PC entertainment software stores throughout the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe. The Company stores sell new and used video game hardware, video game software and accessories, as well as PC entertainment software, and related accessories and other merchandise.

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GameStop Corp.: What Are The Biggest Factors That Give It Any Kind Of Upside? - Financial Forecasts

GameStop has exhibited a transformative rebound in the challenging retail sector environment over the recent years. The efforts to reshape its...

Baptista Research

#19Business Buzz: BOJ Yen Drop, Tesla's $56B Pay Deal, G7's Ukraine Support

Yen weakens, bond futures surge after BOJ delay; Musk's comp approved, Tesla moves to Texas; G7 to aid Ukraine with frozen Russian assets profits.

Nimish Maheshwari

#18Business Buzz: JPMorgan's $500M Biotech Fund, China's Car Sales, Tesla's Pay Package Approval

JPMorgan launches fund for obesity treatments, Chinese automakers outsell US brands, Tesla shares climb on Musk's pay package anticipation.

Nimish Maheshwari

GameStop Corp.: Initiation of Coverage - Does This Meme Stock Still Have Any Steam? - Financial Forecasts

This is our first report on popular meme stock, GameStop Corporation. GameStop's transformation over the past two years is evident in its...

Baptista Research

RC Ventures Sold Its Entire Stake In Bed, Bath & Beyond. Is GameStop Next?

Our analysis suggests GameStop will soon run out of money as fundamentals have worsened and cash burn accelerated into FY22.

Andrei Zakharov

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GameStop Corp.: What Are The Biggest Factors That Give It Any Kind Of Upside? - Financial Forecasts

GameStop has exhibited a transformative rebound in the challenging retail sector environment over the recent years. The efforts to reshape its...

Baptista Research

#19Business Buzz: BOJ Yen Drop, Tesla's $56B Pay Deal, G7's Ukraine Support

​Yen weakens, bond futures surge after BOJ delay; Musk's comp approved, Tesla moves to Texas; G7 to aid Ukraine with frozen Russian assets profits.

Nimish Maheshwari

#18Business Buzz: JPMorgan's $500M Biotech Fund, China's Car Sales, Tesla's Pay Package Approval

​JPMorgan launches fund for obesity treatments, Chinese automakers outsell US brands, Tesla shares climb on Musk's pay package anticipation.

Nimish Maheshwari

GameStop Corp.: Initiation of Coverage - Does This Meme Stock Still Have Any Steam? - Financial Forecasts

This is our first report on popular meme stock, GameStop Corporation. GameStop's transformation over the past two years is evident in its...

Baptista Research

RC Ventures Sold Its Entire Stake In Bed, Bath & Beyond. Is GameStop Next?

Our analysis suggests GameStop will soon run out of money as fundamentals have worsened and cash burn accelerated into FY22.

Andrei Zakharov

Yen weakens, bond futures surge after BOJ delay; Musk's comp approved, Tesla moves to Texas; G7 to aid Ukraine with frozen Russian assets profits.

JPMorgan launches fund for obesity treatments, Chinese automakers outsell US brands, Tesla shares climb on Musk's pay package anticipation.