Heaps of private equity have been filling the coffers of private companies, allowing them to grow into unicorns. A record year for new investments in private equity should result in a whole new herd of unicorns and that's not good news for the 2018 class of IPOs. 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
Recent news that Toys R Us may have to shutter all of its doors is the last thing toymaker Mattel needs. Sharp competitors like Lego and Hasbro are feeling the ill effects from Toys R Us but Mattel isn't healthy enough to sustain more blows. Read More
Big Lots' issuance of a weak first quarter and full year guidance sent the stock tumbling. As predicted, soft furniture sales were the culprit. Target still felt the wrath of sellers despite a good quarter- analysis on both these stocks and more in this week's update. Read More
If suggested trade tariffs are enacted, the U.S. may find out the hard way that an isolated economy is an expensive one. Already lumber prices are at record highs due to a Canadian tariff. What recent news on steel and aluminum tariffs mean for the U.S. consumer. Read More
Packages are taking longer to arrive on your doorstep. Many companies are complaining their profits are getting jammed due to higher freight expenses. How to find the companies that will benefit from these increased costs. Read More
Instacart's new infusion of cash values the company 24% higher than last year. How and why grocery delivery companies are the most popular ones on the block and how to prosper from this giant trend. Read More
The mainstream media would have you believe the bears were celebrating during last week's market meltdown. But that's not entirely true. How fast and furious moves in the market can hurt those grizzly short sellers. Read More
Don't go spending those unrealized gains in the stock market. The past two weeks are a stark illustration of how quickly gains can dissipate. Keep a slow and steady spending plan to keep your retirement goals in site. Read More
Helios & Matheson is investors' only way to play the fortunes of MoviePass, the service quintupling its subscriber base with a cheap way to go to the movies. But the bears aren't letting go despite the 70% drop in Moviepass' parent stock. Read More
Some market watchers are worried that Walmart's recent pay hike is the start of a wage war. But worker pay has been inching up for months and will be the icing on the cake for the domestic economy. Read More