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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WASHINGTON RESEARCH 3
2. HEALTH CARE 10
3. TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM 24
4. CONSUMER 33
5. ENERGY 36
6. CAPITAL GOODS / INDUSTRIALS 40
22 May 2020|
WASHINGTON RESEARCH
3 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Washington Strategist focused on key issues at the
convergence of K Street with Wall Street
• Shot and Chaser, Between Two Coasts, Nightmare on K
Street podcast, He Said/Xi Said series
• DC Download: Daily look at top DC stories and their impact
on Capital Markets
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• “DC Days” with Capitol Hill staffers, lobbyists, senior government officials and key influencers
• He Said, Xi Said – Trade, Impeachment & Election Takeaways: Latest & Greatest - Conf Call, November 2019
• Washington Wrap Up: Weekly Conference Call to parse the DC agenda and identify key considerations for investors with focus on pandemic policy reaction
Key Topics:
• Stimulus policy and legislation, economic reopening
• 2020 electoral and primary dynamics
• US-China, trade, tariffs, congressional politics
• Intricacies of legislative and executive timelines and process
Published Research Highlights:
• Back Where It All Begins: China Retaliation & Phase 4 -
Washington Weekly, May 2020
• Got My Mind Set On You: ~$2.4T In Direct/Indirect
Consumer Stimulus in 2 Months, April 2020
• Shelter From The Storm: Trump In Historical Context, Vol 4 -
Ahead Of The Curve Series, February 2020
• Berning Down The House: 2020 Democratic Platform -
Ahead Of The Curve Series, December 2019
WASHINGTON RESEARCH
Washington Research
Chris Krueger
44 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• In-depth and extensive analysis of how Washington affects
financials, housing and the broader market
• Focus on the housing finance system with an emphasis on
how Washington affects Fannie, Freddie
• Industries followed include banks, brokers, mortgage
insurers, servicers, GSEs, payday, exchanges, cannabis
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen 2nd Annual Boston Cannabis Conference,
November 2019
• Future of LIBOR Lunch in NYC, October 2019
• Cannabis Policy: What Is Washington Thinking, July 2019
• Cowen 12th Annual Financial Policy Forum, June 2019
Key Topics:
• Square’s ILC charter
• Fed use of CCAR to set capital requirements
• Predicted that moderate Democrats would win the primary,
positive for financials
Published Research Highlights:
• Monday Update: Speed Key as Washington Mostly Done
With New Credit Facilities, April 2020
• Fueling The Engines Of B2B Payments Growth –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, January 2020
• Housing Finance Friday: Understanding Election Risk in
Recap & Release, January 2020
• Looking Forward: Top 10 Issues to Watch in 2020 for
Financials, Housing, January 2020
WASHINGTON RESEARCH
Jaret Seiberg
Washington Research
55 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• On-the ground TMT policy analysis informed by detailed
dissection of legal issues, historical precedents and deep
network of policy-makers and experts
• Semi-annual “DC TMT Days”
• Willingness to make a call
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series:
2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, June 2020
• FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, February 2020
• Update on Antitrust & Tech Platforms, November 2019
• S/TMUS M&A-Related Conference Calls, Summer 2019
Key Topics:
• Antitrust and privacy issues, export controls, European tech
regulation, tech and M&A analysis, politics and policy for Big
Tech platforms
• Currently predicting that FB and GOOG will face antitrust
lawsuits in 2020
Published Research Highlights:
• Commerce Dept Puts Down Big Marker on Semi Exports, May 2020
• Does COVID-19 Change the Curve on Tech Antitrust?, April 2020
• The Road Ahead For Big Tech & Antitrust –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, November 2019
• TMT Weekender Series, Weekly
WASHINGTON RESEARCH
Paul Gallant
Washington Research
66 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Analyzing and simplifying complex Medicare rules
• Balanced analysis of drug pricing issues
• FDA coverage with Prevision Policy
• Early client awareness of issues and potential
positive/negatives
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series:
– Health Policy Outlook, April 2020
– Update on the Federal Government’s Healthcare
Response, March 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• Prevision Policy Biopharma Congress, October 2019
Key Topics:
• Drug pricing
• Medicare, ACA and health care policy models
Published Research Highlights:
• Senate COVID Stimulus Bill HC Details; 2020 Sequester
Relief, Hospital Pay Bump, March 2020
• Telehealth Series Part I: Paying For Telehealth –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, February 2020
• Aducanumab's FDA Review Will Test The Extent Of FDA's
Regulatory Flexibility, November 2019
• Pelosi Drug Plan Has Negotiation, IPI-Like Caps; Inflation
Caps In Part B and D, September 2019
Washington Research
WASHINGTON RESEARCH
Rick Weissenstein
77 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• U.S. national security policy analysis with associated impact
on equities
• USG/DoD spending analysis and forecasts, with detailed
analysis of addressable markets
• Aerospace & Defense market segment analysis with
expertise on company-specific capabilities
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Secretary of State Mike Pompeo U.S. Foreign Policy Meeting,
March 2020
• Cowen 41st Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference,
February 2020
• Cowen-NDIA Defense Policy Roundtable, December 2019
• The China Tech War Policy Lunch, November 2019
Key Topics:
• U.S.-China "Go War“
• Defense Spending Outlook Moderating
• New Growth Areas: Space, Hypersonics
Published Research Highlights:
• COVID-19 Defense Impact: DoD Moves to Shore Up Company
Finances, Ops, March 2020
• 2020 A&D Policy Catalysts: The Pattern Is Full,
January 2020
• Solid FY20 Defense Outlays But FY21 Slowing,
November 2019
• "Brave New World" A Plus For Defense Services –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, November 2019
Washington Research
WASHINGTON RESEARCH
Roman Schweizer
88 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Dissecting and opining on legislation related to health care/med
tech and cannabis/CBD
• Synthesizing complex Medicare coverage and reimbursement
regulations into actionable resources for institutional investors
• Extensive expert network on a wide range of health care
regulatory and reimbursement issues
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series:
– Med Tech Industry View, April 2020
– FDA Outlook, April 2020
• State Legalization Efforts During COVID-19:
Cannabis Conference Call, April 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
Key Topics:
• State-level developments in cannabis policy and legislation
• CBD regulation and policy updates
• Reimbursement policy
Published Research Highlights:
• What to Watch for in Cures 2.0: NIH Funding, Telehealth
Expansion, LDT Reform, April 2020
• Telehealth Series Part I: Paying For Telehealth –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, February 2020
• Charting Cannabis: A U.S. State-Level Deep Dive –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, February 2020
• State Lines: Monthly Cannabis Tracker Series
Washington Research
WASHINGTON RESEARCH
Eric Assaraf
99 May 2020|
HEALTH CARE Biotechnology / Large-Cap
Biotechnology / Mid- & Small-Cap
Life Science & Diagnostic Tools
Pharmaceuticals / Major
Pharmaceuticals / Specialty
Medical Supplies & Devices
Health Care Technology & Distribution
10 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Domain expertise in rare genetic diseases disorders, CNS and
fibrotic diseases including NASH
• Detailed disease market models with inputs from unique
relationship with patient groups, policy experts
• Tenured, honest relationships with covered management
teams and close relationships with KOLs
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series:
Dr. David Katz Discusses COVID-19, April 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• Cowen 22nd Annual Therapeutics Conference,
September 2019
• Hot Wheels Bus Tour, August 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• ACAD
• ALNY
• FOLD
• MYOK
Published Research Highlights:
• Therapeutic Categories Outlook, March 2020
• The Changing Treatment Landscape For TTR: Stabilizer vs.
Silencers, January 2020
• SRPT: 3Q19: Exondys Sales Solid Yet Again As Investors
Focus on EOY20 DMD GTX Data, November 2019
• DC Field Report: FDA Encouragement of Rare Disease Drug
Development Continues, September 2019
HEALTH CARE
Ritu Baral
Biotechnology / Mid- & Small-CapBiotechnology / Large-Cap
1111 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Targeted Therapies
• Cell Therapies
• Hematology/Oncology
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• COVID-19 and the Medical Perspective:
Conference Call with Baric and Hamer, March 2020
• ISM Conference Call with Akin and Castells, March 2020
• APLT Meetings in NYC, October 2019
• INCY HQ Dinner, August 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• APLT
• INCY
Published Research Highlights:
• INCY – Topical Ruxolitinib’s Favorable Profile Confirmed,
February 2020
• INCY – World Derm: Topical Rux Impresses In Vitiligo,
June 2019
• APLT – Pivotal Data For A $500MM Market Expected
Shortly, October 2019
• INCY – Vitiligo: The Next Front In Dermatology, April 2019
HEALTH CARE
Marc Frahm, Ph.D.
Biotechnology / Mid- & Small-CapBiotechnology / Large-Cap
1212 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Therapeutic focus on oncology and pain
• Finding new early stage private emerging growth biotech
companies
• Thought leadership on Antibody Drug Conjugates and
Immuno-Oncology
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• Cowen 22nd Annual Therapeutics Conference,
September 2019
• Molecular Templates (MTEM) Meetings, July 2019
• Y-mAbs (YMAB) Meetings, July 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• TRIL (Positive)
• IMGN (Upgrade after FORWARD I failure)
• SGEN (Padcev commentary)
Published Research Highlights:
• IMGN, YMAB: Best Ideas For Rebound: Late-Stage, No
Near-Term Data Risk, Strong Cash Balance, March 2020
• Therapeutic Categories Outlook, March 2020
• AdCom For Durect's Posimir Can Be A Positive Catalyst For
Heron's HTX-011, January 2020
• Investors' Guide To Immuno-Oncology, December 2019
HEALTH CARE
Boris Peaker, Ph.D., CFA
Biotechnology / Mid- & Small-CapBiotechnology / Large-Cap
1313 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Detailed clinical trial and product analysis
• Physician expert surveys, calls, panels
• Gene Therapy, Orphan Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, HCV/HIV
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series, April 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• Hot Wheels Bus Tour, August 2019
• Cowen 22nd Annual Therapeutics Conference,
September 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• IMMU (top mid cap pick)
• VRTX (top small cap pick)
• ADVM (top small cap pick).
Published Research Highlights:
• Therapeutic Categories Outlook, March 2020
• Biotech Quarterly, March 2020
• Ideas For 2020: C5 Franchise Is More Durable Than The
Market Appreciates, December 2019
• Aducanumab’s FDA Review Will Test The Extent Of FDA’s
Regulatory Flexibility, November 2019
HEALTH CARE
Phil Nadeau, Ph.D.
Biotechnology / Mid- & Small-CapBiotechnology / Large-Cap
1414 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Versatile and dedicated focus on both targeted therapies and
immune-oncology
• Medical background facilitates engagement with KOLs,
especially during hosting of panel and expert discussions
• Strong management relationships, deep understanding of
corporate strategies and decision making
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• IO Next Summit at the Society of Immunotherapy SITC
Conference, November 2019
• Cowen 22nd Annual Therapeutics Conference,
September 2019
• Hot Wheels Bus Tour, August 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• MRTX
• ARRY
• MDCO
• VIE
• RVMD
Published Research Highlights:
• Therapeutic Categories Outlook, March 2020
• Best Ideas For 2020: Tipifarnib Poised For Success; Early
Assets Add Potential, December 2019
• Beyond PD-1: Insights From Translational Oncologists On
Novel IO Targets 2019, November 2019
• Proprietary Expert Survey: Psychiatrists Assess Aristada
And ALKS 3831, September 2019
HEALTH CARE
Chris Shibutani, MD
Biotechnology / Mid- & Small-CapBiotechnology / Large-Cap
1515 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Knowledge of the gene therapy development and
manufacturing landscape
• Neurology and Hematology sector expertise
• Responsiveness and cross-sector collaborations
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series, April 2020– Multiple Sclerosis KOL call discussing novel data in the field
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020– QURE Investor Dinner – Ophthalmology KOL Event: Impact of Novel Agents and Gene
Therapies
• Hot Wheels Bus Tour, August 2019
• Cowen 22nd Annual Therapeutics Conference, September 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• AXSM
• PTCT
• QURE
Published Research Highlights:
• AXSM Initiation: Giving Depression the Ax, April 2020
• Therapeutic Categories Outlook, March 2020
• Biotech Quarterly, March 2020
• Factoring In The Opportunity For Potentially QURE-ative
Therapies, February 2020
Biotechnology / Mid- & Small-CapBiotechnology / Large-Cap
HEALTH CARE
Joe Thome, Ph.D.
1616 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Deep dive research with detailed market models
• Actionable stock picking with out of consensus views
• Insiders view from a prior CFO/CBO of a public biotech
company with broad network of contacts
• Topical Triathlon products
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Oncology Summit, May 2020
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series: The New Normal,
April 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• A Day On The Hill: Impacting The Drug Pricing Debate Visit to
Capitol Hill, December 2019
• Cowen 22nd Annual Therapeutics Conference, September 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• AMGN
• XLRN
• EPZM
• ARGX
• EXEL
Published Research Highlights:
• Autoimmune Triathlon Days 1-3: Focusing on FcRn Antagonists,
April 2020
• Contextualizing COVID-19 Reports (2 Part Series),
March 2020
• Biotech Board Matrix: What Would Keanu Do? –
Ahead Of The Curve + Video, February 2020
• Biotech Boards Burdened: Bridging The Success Gap –
Ahead Of The Curve + Video, September 2019
HEALTH CARE
Yaron Werber, MD
Biotechnology / Mid- & Small-Cap Biotechnology / Large-Cap
1717 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Quickly identifying key controversies and digging deep
• Distilling ideas and translating into actionable stock calls for
both specialists and generalists
• Consistent dialogue and feedback loop with the investment
community, KOLs, and management
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series: COVID-19 Testing
Environment & the Role Testing Will Play in “Return to Normalcy”
April 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• C-Level Meetings with TMO (March 2020), EXAS (November 2019), ILMN (September 2019)
• Cowen MedTools Unlocked Conference, October 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• AVTR (debt/COVID-19 concerns overblown)
• TWST (Agilent litigation)
• GNMK (COVID-19 tailwind)
Published Research Highlights:
• The Role Of Diagnostics In COVID-19 "Return To Normalcy"
- Ahead Of The Curve Series, April 2020
• 4th Annual Cowen Biopharma End Market Survey –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, January 2020
• Guardant Initiates 10,000 Patient CRC Screening Study,
October 2019
• ADPT: Uniquely Positioned As Emerging Leader In Immune
Profiling, July 2019
Life Science & Diagnostic Tools
HEALTH CARE
Doug Schenkel
1818 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Best-in-class industry knowledge and company models in the
diabetes space
• Great feel for investor sentiment both near and long term
• Disciplined long-term valuation framework
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series: COVID-19
Testing Environment & the Role Testing will Play in “Return
to Normalcy” April 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• DXCM Management Meetings, September 2019
• Cowen MedTools Unlocked Conference, October 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• DXCM
• PODD
• TNDM
Published Research Highlights:
• The Role Of Diagnostics In COVID-19 "Return To Normalcy" -
Ahead Of The Curve Series, April 2020
• 4th Annual Cowen Biopharma End Market Survey –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, January 2020
• DXCM: Best Ideas for 2020 – Best Product Pipeline In a Vast &
Rapidly Growing TAM, December 2019
• Cowen 2019 Diabetes Device Survey – Sixth Annual –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, August 2019
HEALTH CARE
Ryan Blicker
Life Science & Diagnostic Tools
1919 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Physician expert surveys, conferences, panels
• Detailed immune oncology model and pipeline work
• Statistical analysis series
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series, April 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• Cowen 22nd Annual Therapeutics Conference, September 2019
• Meetings with CEOs from Roche (May 2020), ABBV (March 2020),
GSK (February 2020)
• Hot Wheels Bus Tour, August 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• AZN (4/1 upgrade and Top Pick)
• LLY (Outperform)
Published Research Highlights:
• PD-(L)1 Market Model Update: Estimates Rise With Global
Uptake, New Entrants, December 2019
• Pharmaceutical Industry Pulse, 4 times/year
• Clinical Trial Monitoring Update (weekly since 3/25/20),
Weekly
• Therapeutic Categories Outlook, March 2020
Pharmaceuticals / Major
HEALTH CARE
Steve Scala, R.Ph., CFA
2020 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Long-standing historical knowledge in the pharmaceutical
space
• Perspective on both big picture and near-term
issues/catalysts
• Willingness to make bold calls
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series, April 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• Cowen 22nd Annual Therapeutics Conference,
September 2019
• Hot Wheels Bus Tour, August 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• AMRN (positive on sale thesis)
• BHVN (initiated w/ Outperform)
• AUPH (initiated w/ Outperform)
Published Research Highlights:
• Therapeutic Categories Outlook, March 2020
• Drug Pricing Survey –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, January 2020
• Specialty Pharmaceutical Pulse, September 2019
• The Higher-Quality Growth Names Should Grind Higher;
Beware Of The Value Traps, September 2019
HEALTH CARE
Ken Cacciatore
Pharmaceuticals / Specialty
2121 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Thought leadership, deep dives, and critical analysis into
crucial company specific and market related controversies
• Depth of industry and clinical knowledge/experience
• Strong relationships with management teams and key
opinion leaders, leveraging prior career as physician
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Future Health Conference (Virtual), June 2020
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series:
The Road to Recovery for TAVR and TMVR, May 2020
• Cowen 40th Annual Health Care Conference, March 2020
• Cowen MedTools Unlocked Conference, October 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• EW (top pick 2019 and 2020)
• ABT
• SYK
• JNJ
• KTWO
Published Research Highlights:
• Best Ideas For 2020: TAVR Momentum Should Provide
Upside To 2020 Results, December 2019
• ESTAblishing Motiva’s Premier Safety and Efficacy Profile -
Ahead Of The Curve, December 2019
• Unpacking the Paclitaxel PAD Device Controversy –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, June 2019
HEALTH CARE
Joshua Jennings, MD
Medical Supplies & Devices
2222 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Expertise on how the health care services universe is
interconnected - HCIT/Managed Care/Supply Chain
• Survey work focusing on consumer/employer views of digital
health, employer medical cost trend surveys, and retail clinics
• Annual FutureHealth Conference, which focuses on key
trends in digital health and growth companies
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Future Health Conference, June 2020
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series, April 2020– Ambulatory Surgical Center Head
– PBMs In A COVID-19 World
– Digital Health in the Age of Social Distancing
– Dr. David Katz Discusses COVID-19
• Headquarter Visits: ABC (February 2020), CI (November
2019), CVS HealthHub (September 2019)
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• CI
• CVS
• TDOC
• EVH
• RCM
Published Research Highlights:
• CERN: Upgrade To Outperform: See Attractive Entry Point Into A
Best-In-Class Name, March 2020
• Telehealth Series Part I: Paying For Telehealth –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, February 2020
• Best Ideas 2020: CI - An Operational Execution & Capital
Deployment-Driven Story, December 2019
• Best SMIDCap Ideas: TDOC - Favorable Macro Environment &
Potential 2Q Upside, June 2019
HEALTH CARE
Charles Rhyee
Health Care Technology & Distribution
2323 May 2020|
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA
& TELECOMCommunications Infrastructure
Telecom & Networking
Equipment
Semiconductors & Semiconductors Capital
Equipment
Internet / Large Cap
Internet / Mid & Small Cap
Media
24 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Deep industry relationships in fiber, data center, and tower
sectors
• Thought leadership and deep dives on the 5G ecosystem
• Detailed yet user friendly working models
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series:
2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, June 2020
• Annual Data Center Bus Tour (Virtual), March 2020
• Annual Communications Infrastructure Summit,
August 2019
• Cowen Meetings at REITworld, November 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• GDS
• ZAYO
• INXN
• CONE
Published Research Highlights:
• Livin' On The Edge, Part 1: Evolving Tomorrow’s Internet - Ahead of Curve + Video, May 2020
• Wireless Survey - 1Q20 + CowenVision Video, April 2020
• State of the Data Center Market (2019) + CowenVision Video, November 2019
• One Vision, Many Paths; Defining “True” 5G –Ahead of The Curve, May 2019
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM
Colby Synesael
Communications Infrastructure
2525 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Depth and breadth of industry and company-specific
knowledge and contacts accumulated over 25 years covering
the sector
• High-level industry models and analysis such as Service
Provider Capex and Cloud Webscale Capex databases and
quarterly reports
• Company-detailed analysis and research reports
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series:
2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, June 2020
• Networking Leaders, Legends, Luminaries and Visionaries -
Fireside Chats/Conference Series, May 2020
• Meetings with CIEN (December 2019), CSCO (August 2019)
• Annual Silicon Valley Networking Bus Tour, May 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• ANET
• CIEN
• CSCO
• IPHI
Published Research Highlights:
• Livin' On The Edge, Part 1: Evolving Tomorrow’s Internet -Ahead of Curve + Video, May 2020
• Coherent Technology's Best Days Still Ahead –Ahead of The Curve Series, October 2019
• CIEN: Peering Deeper Into The Light: We Continue To Like What We See, July 2019
• Quarterly SP & Webscale Capex Outlooks
Telecom & Networking Equipment
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM
Paul Silverstein
2626 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Deep industry/technical knowledge coupled with
understanding of the markets and investor sentiment
• Strong industry and technology background, differentiated
stock calls, cycle framework and detailed models
• Fundamental, research driven stock calls (rather than those
based on near-term data point driven noise)
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Virtual Meetings with LRCX CFO, May 2020
• Conf Calls with Huawei Political Expert (April 2020), AMAT
Technologist (April 2020)
• Chip Trip 5.0 Bus Tour (feat. AMAT, KLAC), November 2019
• Semicon West Management Meetings (feat. AMAT, TER,
MKSI, AEIS, COHU, KLIC), July 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• AAPL
• AMAT
• LRCX
• L-T Bullish on the Semiconductor Production Equipment
(SPE) industry
Published Research Highlights:
• Livin' On The Edge, Part 1: Evolving Tomorrow’s Internet -Ahead of Curve + Video, May 2020
• Seeing Is Believing: Growth Opportunities In Display –Ahead Of The Curve Series, November 2019
• Asia Research Trip: Memory Improving, PC Pull-Ins, Still Seeking Broad Recovery, September 2019
• Best Ideas For 2020: Don't Sweat The Short-Term. CY20 Trends Bode Well For AMAT, December 2019
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM
Krish Sankar
Semiconductors & Semiconductors Capital Equipment
2727 May 2020|
VOTE COWEN 5 STARS IN:
2020 Institutional Investor All-America Research Survey
Best Known By Clients For:
• Technical understanding and industry perspectives on semis
• Deep industry network of executives and
engineering/strategy leaders across computing, datacenter,
and wireless ecosystems
• In a sector full of data points, gives clients context and the
ability to pull signal from the noise
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Chip Trip 5.0 Bus Tour (feat. AMD, NVDA, INTC, ARM, MPWR,
LSCC, MXIM, NXPI, XLNX), November 2019
• Exclusive & Timely CEO NDRs: NVDA, AMD, STM, LSCC, CRUS
• CES (meetings with AMBA, CEVA, DSPG, NVDA, ON),
January 2020
• Hot Chips (meetings with AMD, INTC, NVDA, TSMC), August 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• AMD
• NVDA
• STM
• MPWR
• LSCC
• Non-Consensus Market Perform on XLNX, AVGO, MCHP
Published Research Highlights:
• Livin' On The Edge – A 5-Part Series On Edge Cloud Computing, May 2020– Part 2: Compute & Memory at the Edge - Ahead of Curve + Video
• Buying The COVID-19 Semis Tape From Both Ends Of The Candle, April 2020
• Taking A Step Back In Semis & Semicap ... And Updating Our Shopping List, March 2020
• AMD At $50! ... Risk/Reward? Where Do We Go From Here?, January 2020
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM
Matthew D. Ramsay
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Capital Equipment
2828 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Thorough modeling, using primary research and multiple
data sets, culminating in strong, actionable stock calls
• Leverages relationships in Asia for primary research and
differentiated viewpoints on global memory/storage,
smartphone supply chain, and discrete electronic
components
• One of the few analysts who covers memory and storage
proliferation across the entire technology stack (semis,
semicap, hardware, software)
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series:
2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, June 2020
• Chip Trip 5.0 Bus Tour: MU, WDC, NTAP, SWKS, November 2019
• LFUS investor meetings, November 2019
• SEMICON West Investor Event, July 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• Upgrade of MU/WDC
• Upgrade of QRVO/SWKS
• Underperform rating on NTAP
• Top Picks: CY & IDTI
Published Research Highlights:
• Livin' On The Edge, Part 3: Storage & Networking at the Edge - Ahead of Curve + Video, May 2020
• Coronavirus Cuts Deep, But Semis Content In Smartphones Remains Intact, February 2020
• Best Ideas For 2020: QRVO Is One Of The Better Plays On 5G,December 2019
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM
Karl Ackerman, CFA
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Capital Equipment
2929 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Most In-Depth AMZN research on the Street, including in-
depth reports on Grocery, Prime HH, Public Cloud, Logistics,
and other topics
• Long-running, proprietary monthly US Internet Consumer
Survey
• Non-US proprietary Internet Survey with insights into AMZN,
NFLX, Ridesharing, and other verticals
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series:
2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, June 2020
• Cowen's 7th Annual Internet & Media Bus Tour: AMZN IR,
NFLX / Biz Dev, UBER Head of Eats and CTO, August 2019
• Meetings with Wayfair Co-Founder and CFO (September
2019) TWTR CFO (October 2019), IAC CFO (August 2019) and
ANGI CEO (August 2019)
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• AMZN
• UBER
• IAC
• NFLX
Published Research Highlights:
• Livin' On The Edge, Part 1: Evolving Tomorrow’s Internet -Ahead Of The Curve + Video, May 2020
• Assessing Video Trends In US, UK, Germany, & Japan –
Ahead Of The Curve + Video, March 2020
• Echo & Google Home Penetration and Engagement Across
US, UK, Germany & Japan, March 2020
• Ad Buyer Survey VIII: '20 Ad Outlook –
Ahead Of The Curve Series + Video, January 2020
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM
John Blackledge
Internet / Large-Cap
3030 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Rapidly adapts coverage to address key Travel
controversies head-on
• Deep analysis supported by proprietary surveys and
creative datasets
• Sentiment reads and insight into key short-term and
long-term storylines
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series:
2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, June 2020
• Cowen Meetings & Dinner At Phocuswright Online Travel
Conference, November 2019
• Cowen Internet Bus Tour + EXPE HQ visit, August 2019
• EXPE CEO Meetings in NYC, June 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• BKNG
• EXPE
• TRIP
Published Research Highlights:
• Coronavirus coverage includes almost 90 reports:
– Tracked key new case metrics from late Jan to early May
– Called out intra-day valuation opportunity for Hotel stocks
– Cut industry estimates five times since early Feb
• Hotel Estimates Update: Re-Opening Conundrum, April 2020
• The SEO Aftermath: Presenting Our New Online Travel
Channel Framework, November 2019
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM
Kevin Kopelman, CFA
Internet / Mid- & Small-Cap
3131 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Best video game coverage on the Street. Full stop.
• Deep work on the model with fully articulated macro and
company theses
• DIS coverage differentiated by depth in video and streaming
economics and competitive dynamics
• Creative use of proprietary data to support in-depth industry
knowledge
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series:
2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, June 2020
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series:
– COVID-19 Advertising Call, April 2020
• Meetings with Ubisoft (NY, Boston), November 2019
• Cowen's 7th Annual Internet & Media Bus Tour, August 2019
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• ATVI
• DIS
• EA (July 2019 upgrade)
• LGF
• ZNGA
Published Research Highlights:
• We Expect COVID-19 to Accelerate TV's Advertising
Problem, March 2020
• State of Big Media: The Deep Breath Before the Plunge,
November 2019
• Best Ideas For 2020: Zynga Continues to Be a Strong
Execution Story, December 2019
• Begun, The Streaming Wars Have –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, November 2019
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM
Doug Creutz
Media
3232 May 2020|
CONSUMERRetailing / Department Stores &
Specialty Softlines
33 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Focus on the Future of Retail: Harnessing disruption into analytical
opportunity with proprietary research on public and private companies
around how retail intersects with the rise of AMZN, fast-growing digitally
native brands, curbside pickup and robotics (WMT, TGT), health/wellness
(PLNT, ULTA), and new business platforms (REAL, FTCH, RVLV)
• Breadth and Depth: Advanced coverage footprint of 30 stocks that
incorporates broadline retailers, mall-based and specialty apparel players,
as well as luxury and health & wellness concepts
• Creative C-Suite Access That Incorporates Private Company Leaders:
Specialized conference calls and panels across a network of colleagues
that includes public names under coverage, private-company CEOs at
emerging retail concepts, and industry experts
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Summit –
Consumer Platforms for the Next Generation, May 2020
• Tour-De-Tote (feat: REAL, CPRI, TPR, VRA, HBC (Saks), JWN),
November 2019
• Boston Retail Automation Day, December 2019
• Meetings with PLNT (August 2019), RVLV (December 2019), BOOT
(March 2019), REAL (September 2019)
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• WMT
• TGT
• COST
• GO
• PLNT
• ULTA
• LVMH
Published Research Highlights:
• Cowen’s Covenant & Working Capital Analysis + Risk Highlights,
April 2020
• Gen Z And Millennials Reach For Sustainability + Value –
Ahead Of The Curve + Video, October 2019
• Connections, Context & Community Drive Customer Lifetime Value -
Ahead Of The Curve Series, April 2019
• Curbside, Connected, & Robotic Retail Revolution –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, March 2019
CONSUMER
Oliver Chen, CFA
Retailing / Department Stores & Specialty Softlines
3434 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Deep, thematic industry work on the global Athletic Space
(Nike, Adidas, lululemon and others)
• The most differentiated survey and financial work on off-
price retail
• Detailed financial modeling and understanding sentiment
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Retail Real Estate Lunch/Call with Cushman & Wakefield,
March 2020
• US/China Trade War Tariff Call Series with Ed Hertzman,
Summer/Fall 2019
• Athletic Footwear Expert Lunches in NYC, December 2019
• Meetings with: SKX (December 2019), LULU (September 2019),
YETI (September 2019), JCP (July 2019), TJX (May 2019)
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• LULU (Top idea 2019 and Best Idea for 2020)
• NKE (Outperform)
• Off-Price Bull (Since 2013)
Published Research Highlights:
• Data Driven Dive Into Off-Price Phenomenon –
Own All Three, February 2020
• Gen Z And Millennials Reach For Sustainability + Value –
Ahead of The Curve Series, October 2019
• Sneakers As An Alternative Asset Class –
Ahead of the Curve Series, April 2019
• Athlete Beat Series, Bi-Weekly
Retailing / Department Stores & Specialty Softlines
CONSUMER
John Kernan
3535 May 2020|
ENERGYAlternative Energy
Oil Services & Equipment
36 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Depth of knowledge across all areas of Alternative Energy
and ESG - smart grid, solar, wind, and fuel cells
• Detailed modeling of cost structure analysis of new forms of
energy vs. traditional energy sources
• Power electronics for the grid, solar, EVs, and storage
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series: Industrial Technology,
Robotics & Sustainability Summit, June 2020
• Cowen Virtual Presentation Series:
2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference , May 2020
• Cowen Industrial Innovation Summit, November 2019
• Meetings with Aptiv (January 2020), SolarEdge
(December 2019), Bloom Energy (December 2019),
Landis+Gyr (November 2019)
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• SEDG
• ENPH
• ITRI
• HASI
• APTV
Published Research Highlights:
• Sustainable Energy & Industrial Technology Primer, May 2020
• Cowen's Best ESG Investment Ideas for 2020, March 2020
• ESG Primer - Assessing Climate Change Risk, February 2019
• Quarterly EV Update, Watts Happening, Quarterly US
Energy Generation Monitor, Sustainable Energy and
Industrial Technology Short Interest Report
ENERGY
Jeffrey Osborne
Alternative Energy
3737 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Estimate accuracy, earnings preview insight, intellectually honest
assessment of company guidance
• Detailed macro forecasts with proprietary industry data sets for rig
counts and E&P capex spending, also notable critic of bad data
• 16 years of professional investment experience including sectors
other than energy, both buy and sell-side
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen 9th Annual Energy Conference, December 2019
• APY West Coast Meetings, August 2019
• Quarterly Modeling Tours With ~15 Companies
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• BKR
• SLB
• HAL
• APY
Published Research Highlights:
• Rigonomics 5.02 - Has OPEC Won the War on Shale? –
1Q20 Preview, April 2020
• Estimating Unlevered FCF and Implications for the OFS
Group, January 2020
• FTI: It's Complicated - Deep Dive Into Post Spin Valuation,
December 2019
• SPM FCF And Monetization: Positive Catalysts? –
Ahead Of The Curve Series, June 2019
ENERGY
Marc Bianchi, CFA
Oil Services & Equipment
3838 May 2020|
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Best Known By Clients For:
• Estimate accuracy and intellectually honest modeling (beyond the
guidance)
• Speaks to companies multiple times per quarter
• Earnings quick takes with upcoming quarter scenario showing
where revision shakes out vs consensus
• 9 years covering Energy/OFS
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen 9th Annual Energy Conference, December 2019
• SOI Boston Meetings, June 2019
• Quarterly Modeling Tours With ~15 Companies
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• DNOW
• MRC
• SOI
Published Research Highlights:
• Rigonomics 5.02 - Has OPEC Won the War on Shale? –
1Q20 Preview, April 2020
• DNOW/MRC – Transferring Coverage: Customer Budgets
Peg ~5% Decline in ’20 Distributor Revs, February 2020
• SOI – Initiating Coverage: The Proven Proppant Storage
Solution, January 2020
• Estimating Unlevered FCF and Implications for the OFS
Group, January 2020
ENERGY
Jonathan Hunter, CFA
Oil Services & Equipment
3939 May 2020|
CAPITAL GOODS / INDUSTRIALSAerospace & Defense Electronics
40 May 2020|
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Published Research Highlights:
• Navigating The Perfect Storm –
Ahead of The Curve Series, March 2020
• Brave New World – A Plus for Defense Services –
Ahead of The Curve Series, November 2019
• Brave New World – Are Defense Stocks At A Peak –
Ahead of The Curve Series, October 2019
Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series:
– Federal Government Implications: Civilian Workforce & Contractor
Adjustments (March 2020)
– How Will COVID-19 Change Commercial Aerospace? (March 2020)
• Cowen 41st Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference,
February 2020
• Government Services Bus Tour, November 2019
CAPITAL GOODS / INDUSTRIALS
Best Known By Clients For:
• Broad and deep stock-focused research coverage across
entire market cap spectrum in Aerospace, Defense and
Government Services
• Long tenured coverage team that brings historical
perspective
– Cai (42+ years) and Gautam (15+)
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• BA (December 2019 downgrade)
• Pushing the Defense Services sector
Gautam Khanna
Aerospace & Defense Electronics
4141 May 2020|
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Significant Corporate Access Events & Conferences
(Last 12 Months):
• Cowen COVID-19 Virtual Conference Series:
– Federal Government Implications: Civilian Workforce & Contractor
Adjustments (March 2020)
– How Will COVID-19 Change Commercial Aerospace? (March 2020)
• Cowen 41st Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference,
February 2020
• Government Services Bus Tour, November 2019
Published Research Highlights:
• Navigating The Perfect Storm –
Ahead of The Curve Series, March 2020
• Brave New World – A Plus for Defense Services –
Ahead of The Curve Series, November 2019
• Brave New World – Are Defense Stocks At A Peak –
Ahead of The Curve Series, October 2019
CAPITAL GOODS / INDUSTRIALS
Best Known By Clients For:
• Broad and deep stock-focused research coverage across
entire market cap spectrum in Aerospace, Defense and
Government Services
• Long tenured coverage team that brings historical
perspective
– Cai (42+ years) and Gautam (15+)
Most Prominent Stock Calls:
• BA (December 2019 downgrade)
• Pushing the Defense Services sector
Cai von Rumohr
Aerospace & Defense Electronics
4242 May 2020|
COMPANIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT
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Companies Mentioned In This Report
COMPANY NAME SYMBOL RATING PRICE ANALYST
Abbott Laboratories ABT Outperform $92.10 Joshua Jennings, M.D.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals ACAD Outperform $50.69 Ritu Baral
Acceleron Pharma XLRN Outperform $99.02 Yaron Werber, M.D.
Activision Blizzard ATVI Market Perform $70.22 Doug Creutz, CFA
Adaptive Biotechnologies ADPT Outperform $38.92 Doug Schenkel
Advanced Micro Devices AMD Outperform $51.74 Matthew D. Ramsay
Adverum Biotechnologies ADVM Outperform $20.32 Phil Nadeau, Ph.D.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals ALNY Outperform $133.10 Ritu Baral
Alphabet GOOG Outperform $1,416.73 John Blackledge
Amarin AMRN Outperform $6.83 Ken Cacciatore
Amazon.com AMZN Outperform $2,401.10 John Blackledge
Amgen AMGN Outperform $224.13 Yaron Werber, M.D.
Amicus Therapeutics FOLD Outperform $12.19 Ritu Baral
Apergy Corporation APY Outperform $8.91 Marc Bianchi, CFA
Apple AAPL Outperform $318.25 Krish Sankar
Applied Materials AMAT Outperform $54.67 Krish Sankar
Applied Therapeutics APLT Outperform $46.92 Marc Frahm, Ph.D.
Aptiv PLC APTV Outperform $73.63 Jeffrey Osborne
argenx ARGX Outperform $211.68 Yaron Werber, M.D.
Arista Networks ANET Outperform $222.92 Paul Silverstein
AstraZeneca PLC (ADR) AZN Outperform $53.50 Steve Scala, R.Ph., CFA
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals AUPH Outperform $15.37 Ken Cacciatore
Avantor AVTR Outperform $18.33 Doug Schenkel
COMPANY NAME SYMBOL RATING PRICE ANALYST
Axsome Therapeutics AXSM Outperform $76.52 Joseph Thome, Ph.D.
Baker Hughes BKR Outperform $16.39 Marc Bianchi, CFA
BioHaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company LTD
BHVN Outperform $57.80 Ken Cacciatore
Boeing Company BA Market Perform $149.82 Cai von Rumohr, CFA
Booking Holdings BKNG Outperform $1,648.99 Kevin Kopelman, CFA
Broadcom Ltd AVGO Market Perform $283.14 Matthew D. Ramsay
Cerner Corporation CERN Outperform $70.87 Charles Rhyee
Ciena CIEN Outperform $54.79 Paul Silverstein
Cigna CI Outperform $200.57 Charles Rhyee
Cisco Systems CSCO Outperform $45.59 Paul Silverstein
Costco Wholesale COST Outperform $309.56 Oliver Chen, CFA
CVS Health CVS Outperform $66.56 Charles Rhyee
CyrusOne CONE Outperform $73.54 Colby Synesael
DexCom DXCM Outperform $361.83 Ryan Blicker, CFA
DistributionNOW DNOW Outperform $7.53 Jonathan Hunter, CFA
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. EW Outperform $222.15 Joshua Jennings, M.D.
Electronic Arts EA Outperform $121.35 Doug Creutz, CFA
Eli Lilly LLY Outperform $150.65 Steve Scala, R.Ph., CFA
Enphase Energy ENPH Outperform $55.80 Jeffrey Osborne
Epizyme EPZM Outperform $18.41 Yaron Werber, M.D.
Evolent Health EVH Outperform $9.05 Charles Rhyee
Exelixis EXEL Outperform $24.33 Yaron Werber, M.D.
Expedia Group EXPE Outperform $78.78 Kevin Kopelman, CFA
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Companies Mentioned In This Report
COMPANY NAME SYMBOL RATING PRICE ANALYST
Facebook FB Outperform $225.46 John Blackledge
GDS Holdings Limited GDS Outperform $54.99 Colby Synesael
Genmark Diagnostics GNMK Outperform $9.63 Doug Schenkel
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
GO Outperform $36.17 Oliver Chen, CFA
Guardant Health GH Outperform $87.85 Doug Schenkel
Halliburton HAL Market Perform $12.11 Marc Bianchi, CFA
Hannon Armstrong HASI Outperform $30.00 Jeffrey Osborne
Heron HRTX Outperform $18.42 Boris Peaker, Ph.D., CFA
IAC/InterActiveCorp IAC Outperform $271.19 John Blackledge
ImmunoGen IMGN Outperform $4.80 Boris Peaker, Ph.D., CFA
Immunomedics IMMU Outperform $33.30 Phil Nadeau, Ph.D.
Incyte INCY Outperform $100.55 Marc Frahm, Ph.D.
Inphi Corporation IPHI Outperform $122.40 Paul Silverstein
Insulet Corp. PODD Outperform $184.58 Ryan Blicker, CFA
Intel INTC Market Perform $61.70 Matthew D. Ramsay
Itron ITRI Outperform $65.06 Jeffrey Osborne
Johnson & Johnson JNJ Outperform $146.97 Joshua Jennings, M.D.
Lam Research LRCX Outperform $266.82 Krish Sankar
Lattice Semiconductor LSCC Outperform $24.50 Matthew D. Ramsay
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
LGF/A Outperform $7.98 Doug Creutz, CFA
lululemon athletica LULU Outperform $284.42 John Kernan, CFA
LVMH Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE
MC FP Outperform $386.80 Oliver Chen, CFA
Marvell Technology Group MRVL Underperform $29.97 Karl Ackerman, CFA
COMPANY NAME SYMBOL RATING PRICE ANALYST
Microchip Technology MCHP Market Perform $95.43 Matthew D. Ramsay
Micron Technology MU Outperform $46.47 Karl Ackerman, CFA
Mirati Therapeutics MRTX Outperform $103.00 Chris Shibutani, M.D.
Monolithic Power Systems MPWR Outperform $205.15 Matthew D. Ramsay
MRC Global MRC Market Perform $6.03 Jonathan Hunter, CFA
MyoKardia MYOK Outperform $100.15 Ritu Baral
NetApp NTAP Market Perform $44.15 Karl Ackerman, CFA
Netflix NFLX Outperform $413.44 John Blackledge
Nike NKE Outperform $98.46 John Kernan, CFA
NVIDIA Corporation NVDA Outperform $339.48 Matthew D. Ramsay
Planet Fitness PLNT Outperform $64.99 Oliver Chen, CFA
PTC Therapeutics PTCT Market Perform $49.90 Joseph Thome, Ph.D.
Qorvo QRVO Outperform $100.77 Karl Ackerman, CFA
R1 RCM RCM Outperform $10.75 Charles Rhyee
Revolution Medicines RVMD Outperform $30.24 Chris Shibutani, M.D.
Sarepta Therapeutics SRPT Outperform $153.00 Ritu Baral
Schlumberger SLB Market Perform $18.79 Marc Bianchi, CFA
Seattle Genetics SGEN Market Perform $151.55 Boris Peaker, Ph.D., CFA
Skyworks Solutions SWKS Outperform $115.47 Karl Ackerman, CFA
SolarEdge Technologies SEDG Outperform $135.29 Jeffrey Osborne
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure
SOI Outperform $6.85 Jonathan Hunter, CFA
STMicroelectronics STM Outperform $23.98 Matthew D. Ramsay
Stryker Corp. SYK Outperform $195.35 Joshua Jennings, M.D.
Prices as of 5/28/2020
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Companies Mentioned In This Report
COMPANY NAME SYMBOL RATING PRICE ANALYST
Tandem Diabetes Care TNDM Outperform $83.22 Ryan Blicker, CFA
Target TGT Outperform $118.43 Oliver Chen, CFA
TechnipFMC FTI Outperform $7.68 Marc Bianchi, CFA
Teladoc Health TDOC Outperform $166.90 Charles Rhyee
Trillium Therapeutics TRIL Outperform $5.77 Boris Peaker, Ph.D., CFA
TripAdvisor TRIP Market Perform $21.14 Kevin Kopelman, CFA
Twist Bioscience TWST Outperform $35.82 Doug Schenkel
Uber Technologies UBER Outperform $34.15 John Blackledge
Ulta Beauty ULTA Outperform $243.31 Oliver Chen, CFA
uniQure N.V. QURE Outperform $63.02 Joseph Thome, Ph.D.
Vertex VRTX Outperform $277.38 Phil Nadeau, Ph.D.
Viela Bio VIE Outperform $45.62 Chris Shibutani, M.D.
Walmart WMT Outperform $123.69 Oliver Chen, CFA
Walt Disney Company DIS Outperform $116.75 Doug Creutz, CFA
Western Digital Corporation
WDC Outperform $43.62 Karl Ackerman, CFA
Xilinx XLNX Market Perform $89.15 Matthew D. Ramsay
Y-mAbs Therapeutics YMAB Outperform $37.66 Boris Peaker, Ph.D., CFA
Zynga ZNGA Outperform $8.07 Doug Creutz, CFA
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