When does one plus one equal 3? In the bizarre math of Wall Street, a corporate spin-off or split can be the fuel needed to fire up a stock. Although these break ups have no impact on total earnings investors will often assign a higher valuation to a pure growth… Read More

Linda McDonough is a veteran hedge fund analyst who loves to break down company financial statements and identify market inefficiencies to uncover big opportunities. She believes in a boots-on-the-ground approach that includes surveying customers, interviewing company executives, or doing whatever it takes to see what others don't.
She's now brought her experience as a hedge fund analyst to subscribers of her Profit Catalyst Alert service. Her system identifies small- and mid-cap stocks that are about to move due to catalytic events that few others can identify...until it's too late. These events often times result in massive gains for her followers.
Analyst Articles
This alternative retailer hit the skids on a poor fashion cycle, but a healthy balance sheet and loyal fan base should pull the stock out of a headspin. Read More
This alternative retailer hit the skids on a poor fashion cycle, but a healthy balance sheet and loyal fan base should pull the stock out of a headspin. Read More
China weakness is hurting the stock prices of mining and mining equipment stocks, but Joy Global should rebound quicker than most when the turnaround occurs. Read More
China weakness is hurting the stock prices of mining and mining equipment stocks, but Joy Global should rebound quicker than most when the turnaround occurs. Read More
Avoid initial public offerings of companies saddled with debt, especially if the debt is caused by special-dividend payouts to private equity firms. Read More
Avoid initial public offerings of companies saddled with debt, especially if the debt is caused by special-dividend payouts to private equity firms. Read More
Selling stock short can be hazardous to your wealth, even when a company's financials continue to struggle. The name of the game is not absolute financial performance, but the relationship of actual performance to investor expectations. Case in point: Strayer Education. Read More
Selling stock short can be hazardous to your wealth, even when a company's financials continue to struggle. The name of the game is not absolute financial performance, but the relationship of actual performance to investor expectations. Case in point: Strayer Education. Read More
Initial public offerings (IPOs) can be exciting growth investments, but sometimes investors are better off letting the IPO train leave the station without them. Read More