Prepare for the tail to wag. I’m talking about the statistical tail, the one at the far ends of any bell curve. For residents of the East Coast this week, that meant dusting off those shovels that have sat idle for the past few months. 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.
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Analyst Articles
The market digested the Snap IPO quite well. Maybe the most important lesson is that only a healthy market treats a frothy IPO so kindly. We examine the frenzy over Snap and divine what it means for investors. Read More
There’s a new world order for advertising and data is its king. Advertisers are hooked on any and all data regarding your TV viewing and web habits. I’ve been watching this trend, trying to unearth growth opportunities. TVision Insights, a technology startup based in New York, has found a way… Read More
February is among the unkindest winter months in the Northeast. When a nor’easter hits, the icy wind can feel like a slap across the face. And yet in past years, despite the daunting cold during the Presidents’ Day holiday, I’ve typically seen quite a few American flags hanging over doorsteps. Read More
Lots of investors were betting against Dexcom, and they all got a nasty Friday the 13th surprise when the stock surged 26% last week. On Friday Dexcom (NSDQ: DXCM) reported reimbursement approval for its glucose monitoring device from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for use of the company’s… Read More
Tails are wagging at VCA Antech, the animal hospital operator that was just acquired by privately held food conglomerate Mars. VCA’s stock, whose adorable ticker is WOOF, was bought for almost $91 per share Monday morning. The purchase threw shareholders a 28% bone overnight, and a one-year mouth watering gain… Read More
I won’t rehash the Brexit-style surprise Americans unleashed on the world last week. The S&P futures Wednesday plunged 5% to their overnight limit before recovering to slide across the finish line with a 2% gain on the day. Portfolios were juggled frantically as investors swapped out of technology and into… Read More
Coach’s recent results indicate luxury retail may have holiday sales in the bag. The high-end purse maker reported earnings for its September quarter last week. The stock rose 2% despite missing estimates by a few pennies. Investors, conditioned to be chronically disappointed by retailers’ earnings, found some silver coins in… Read More
If the presidential campaigning has you stressed out, join the club. A recent Huffington Post poll found that 81% of Americans wish the election was over. The riotous debates, uncivilized language and voter suspicion of both candidates has left many Americans eager for the dawn of Nov. 9.But in a… Read More
Short interest in Twitter (betting that the stock would fall) fell precipitously just before its recent decline. Twitter, the social media/messaging app known by its bluebird silhouette, raced up almost 40% to $25 earlier this month on takeover rumors. When the buyers failed to appear, its wings were clipped and… Read More