SHOOK Advisors Donate $1.5 Million To Treat Rare Pediatric Cancer
Top Advisors at the Forbes | SHOOK Top Advisor Summit in Las Vegas donated $1.5 million to treat relapsed high-risk Wilms' Tumor, in which kids face a 10-20% chance of survival and, until now, no viable option. The sold-out event occurs every October.
The money raised in Las Vegas will be used to fund a research project at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Plans call for expanding the project to six additional sites nationally. Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston and Washington, D.C. are under consideration.
Contributors who donated are listed below alphabetically:
FS Foundation
Lazard Asset Management
Merrill Wealth Management
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Pretium Partners
SHOOK Research
UBS Financial Services
44 Wealth Management
Areeba Abdullah
Neal Abravanel
John & Lisa Acker
Marc Ackerman
Janette Acton
Wil Adams
Faisal Afzaal
Alex Allen
Katherine Anderson
Elizabeth Angelone
Jason Appe
Eric Armas
Louise Armour
Michael Armour
Jack Ashkinaze
Taal Ashmann
Callie Askins
Associates Wealth
Nadine Azzam
Charles Balducci
Stevi Barker
Bonner C. Barnes
Robin Barry
Eric Bartok
Luke Bartow
Jessica L. Bates
Ivy Batmale
Todd Battaglia
Royce & Ashleigh Bergman
Jodi & Frank Berland & Family
Thomas Berry
Robert M. Bertino Jr.
Jonathan Beukelman
Paul T. Biafore
Matt Biddinger
James Blake
Erika Bludau
Jamie Blum
Patrice Boeckel
Bill Boggs
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Gary Bonnewell
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John Boyd
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Jamf Holding Corp. (JAMF): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on Jamf Holding Corp. on Value investing subreddit by danieljapps. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on JAMF. Jamf Holding Corp.'s share was trading at $7.91 as of August 8th. JAMF's forward P/E was 8.84 according to Yahoo Finance. JAMF is a leading software company specializing in device management for Apple products, offering a unique full-stack solution that connects, manages, and protects Apple devices across organizations. It dominates the market, serving 21 of Forbes' 25 most valuable companies, eight of the Fortune 500's top ten, and all 15 of the world's largest banks. Even Apple itself uses JAMF to manage its own devices, underscoring its critical role in the ecosystem. Despite a modest market capitalization of $941 million, JAMF's tangible assets and cash exceed its liabilities by approximately $969 million, indicating the company is trading below its intrinsic value. This undervaluation is notable given its robust fundamentals and growth prospects. JAMF recently posted its first profit of $0.5 million, a small but significant milestone following consistent annual revenue growth of at least 10%. The company boasts a strong gross margin of 79%, which is expected to improve further following a planned 6.4% workforce reduction aimed at cost-cutting and profit enhancement. Management's confidence is evident, having pre-announced that Q2 2025 results will surpass the highest end of guidance, a rare and optimistic signal ahead of earnings. With Apple's increasing enterprise presence expanding JAMF's addressable market, the company is positioned for sustained growth. Although past profitability has been limited due to upfront software development and marketing expenses, JAMF's improving financial discipline and market leadership present a compelling risk/reward opportunity. Investors should consider this stock as a highly attractive entry point with potential upside of 100% to 200% over the coming months, driven by accelerating revenue growth, margin expansion, and an undervalued share price. Previously, we covered a bullish thesis on Amplitude, Inc. by sketchfag in February 2025, which highlighted its leadership in product-led growth and strong market position despite near 52-week lows. The stock has depreciated approximately 20% since then, reflecting broader market challenges. The thesis still stands as Amplitude continues to innovate in analytics. Danieljapps shares a similar bullish thesis on Jamf Holding Corp., focusing on its Apple device management dominance and improving profitability. Jamf Holding Corp. is not on our list of the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 27 hedge fund portfolios held JAMF at the end of the first quarter which was 25 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of JAMF as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock. Disclosure: None.
