While looking for a place to sit near the Great Wall of China, my Chinese interpreter snatched a plate of food from my hands. She immediately tossed it into the trash. Stunned that the only food available in the last 14 hours was now sitting in a trashcan, I was… Read More

This is BIG… For the first time since 1933, the SEC is now allowing regular people like you and me to invest in brand-new, explosive-growth companies BEFORE THEY GO PUBLIC. Imagine getting in on the next Facebook for 33 cents a share or the next Apple at 78 cents. In StreetAuthority’s Pre-IPO Millionaire, I vet six to eight deals like this one, and offer my exclusive in-depth analysis of a single opportunity that I believe could return 1,000% or more. Click here for more information. — Joseph Hogue, CFA Organic food sales in the United States jumped 11% in 2015… Read More

This is BIG… For the first time since 1933, the SEC is now allowing regular people like you and me to invest in brand-new, explosive-growth companies BEFORE THEY GO PUBLIC. Imagine getting in on the next Facebook for 33 cents a share or the next Apple at 78 cents. In StreetAuthority’s Pre-IPO Millionaire, I vet six to eight deals like this one, and offer my exclusive in-depth analysis of a single opportunity that I believe could return 1,000% or more. Click here for more information. — Joseph Hogue, CFA Organic food sales in the United States jumped 11% in 2015 to a record $43.3 billion, almost four times the 3% growth in overall food sales. Despite this rapid pace of growth, organic sales still account for just 5% of total food sales in the United States. #-ad_banner-#The market for organic food is just getting started, and one company is bringing the trend from the farm straight to your home. It’s developed a countertop appliance that could become as common as a toaster or coffee-maker. You can’t buy shares in the stock market. This is still a private company. But you can get a piece of the action as a pre-IPO… Read More

Chasing Nike’s (NYSE: NKE) dominant position in the athletic footwear business has been a tiring exercise for competitors such as Under Armour (NYSE: UA), Adidas (OTC:ADDYY), and Skechers (NYSE: SKX) over the past couple of years. In 2016, however, chasing Nike stock has proven to be an even more frustrating… Read More

Shares of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) have been on a steady uptrend over the past couple of months, rising about 11% since mid-October. And while Microsoft stock hasn’t crushed the S&P 500 index to the extent of banking stocks since the election, the world’s largest software company — fresh on the heels of the closing of its $26.2 billion blockbuster deal for LinkedIn Corporation– is nonetheless trading at all-time highs. And with LinkedIn now under its umbrella, Microsoft resembles a startup, given the many new markets it can pursue and growth opportunities it can take. #-ad_banner-#Indeed, with Microsoft having landed… Read More

Shares of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) have been on a steady uptrend over the past couple of months, rising about 11% since mid-October. And while Microsoft stock hasn’t crushed the S&P 500 index to the extent of banking stocks since the election, the world’s largest software company — fresh on the heels of the closing of its $26.2 billion blockbuster deal for LinkedIn Corporation– is nonetheless trading at all-time highs. And with LinkedIn now under its umbrella, Microsoft resembles a startup, given the many new markets it can pursue and growth opportunities it can take. #-ad_banner-#Indeed, with Microsoft having landed its social network prize, the hard work of integrating LinkedIn must begin. While there is a ton of execution risk tied to the merger, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has established a strong track record of pushing the right buttons at the right the time. Combined with momentum the company has established in the cloud with Office 365 and its dominant Azure platform, Microsoft is no longer just a PC-centric business. So, despite the seemingly pricey stock or the associated risk with integrating LinkedIn, it would be a mistake to exit a MFST position now.  What LinkedIn Brings To The Table… Read More

Last week, I told readers that our annual “Predictions” report on 10 game-changing trends for the next year and beyond had just been released to the public. This is easily one of the most profitable (and popular) pieces of research we publish — and this year’s edition promises to deliver… Read More

Initial public offerings (IPOs) can be the most profitable stock market investments on the face of the earth. Every investor has heard tales of, or been fortunate enough to participate in, newly issued stocks that have returned gains in the hundreds of percentage points over the holding period. Often, it’s only the insiders who can earn those incredible returns from an IPO. This is because the underwriter of the IPO deal allocates shares to its ideal institutional client, who in turn typically distributes them to their best customers at the public offering price. Unless you are a major customer of… Read More

Initial public offerings (IPOs) can be the most profitable stock market investments on the face of the earth. Every investor has heard tales of, or been fortunate enough to participate in, newly issued stocks that have returned gains in the hundreds of percentage points over the holding period. Often, it’s only the insiders who can earn those incredible returns from an IPO. This is because the underwriter of the IPO deal allocates shares to its ideal institutional client, who in turn typically distributes them to their best customers at the public offering price. Unless you are a major customer of the institution or have insider connections there, the odds of getting in first are slim to none. #-ad_banner-#Those lucky enough to obtain an allocation can sell the shares for a fast profit, a tactic known as flipping. Fortunes have been made by investors who get the chance to participate in this lucrative technique. However, it is important to note that employees and company officials are barred from flipping their shares for a profit. Called a lock-up, this SEC rule mandates that employees and management not sell their IPO shares for a minimum of 90 days after the IPO date. The… Read More

In a recent article, I discussed how to profit from an “Uber Moment”, referencing the wildly successful and revolutionary ridesharing app that has changed the transportation industry. Most industries are currently experiencing some sort of significant cultural or technological upheaval, an “Uber moment,” that will rapidly transform how they do business. And nowhere is that more apparent than in an industry that I know intimately, the financial advice business. #-ad_banner-#Historically dominated by large brokerage firms, the business of providing financial and investment advice and accompanying products to individuals has seen constant evolution in recent years. The rise of discount brokerage… Read More

In a recent article, I discussed how to profit from an “Uber Moment”, referencing the wildly successful and revolutionary ridesharing app that has changed the transportation industry. Most industries are currently experiencing some sort of significant cultural or technological upheaval, an “Uber moment,” that will rapidly transform how they do business. And nowhere is that more apparent than in an industry that I know intimately, the financial advice business. #-ad_banner-#Historically dominated by large brokerage firms, the business of providing financial and investment advice and accompanying products to individuals has seen constant evolution in recent years. The rise of discount brokerage houses, internet-enabled stock trading, and financial deregulation has enabled many other financial intermediaries to scramble after a slice of the pie. However, while these changes have shaped the business significantly over the past 30 years or so, no single moment has had a bigger impact than the forthcoming Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule. Issued by the DOL in April of this year, the rule sets guidelines for financial services firms in providing advice and products related to client retirement accounts. Put simply, financial intermediaries must act in their clients’ best interest when managing retirement money. The catalyst for this rule… Read More

The cybersecurity market is projected to be worth over $200 billion by 2021. This translates to a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years. Now is the perfect time to grab a piece of this burgeoning industry. I have identified three perfect stocks primed to ride the wave to long-term profits. #-ad_banner-#First, let’s take a closer look at the market. The rapid expansion of cybersecurity is in response to a major problem facing our internet-connected society. Many incidents of fraud, theft, and other illegal activities have moved from the physical world to a far more difficult… Read More

The cybersecurity market is projected to be worth over $200 billion by 2021. This translates to a 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years. Now is the perfect time to grab a piece of this burgeoning industry. I have identified three perfect stocks primed to ride the wave to long-term profits. #-ad_banner-#First, let’s take a closer look at the market. The rapid expansion of cybersecurity is in response to a major problem facing our internet-connected society. Many incidents of fraud, theft, and other illegal activities have moved from the physical world to a far more difficult place to discover. While crime is still rampant in the physical world, a clear majority of white collar crime has moved into cyberspace. Police departments, and even many government agencies, are powerless to fight this hidden epidemic in the traditional fashion. In 2014, it was estimated that $445 billion is lost annually due to cybercrime. Cybercrime is targeted is at companies, governments, and individuals. Bloomberg reports that 40 million people in the United States had their personal information stolen within the last year. Also last year, an unnamed oil company lost hundreds of millions of dollars in business opportunities when… Read More

This is BIG… For the first time since 1933, the SEC is now allowing regular people like you and me to invest in brand-new, explosive-growth companies BEFORE THEY GO PUBLIC. Imagine getting in on the next Facebook for 33 cents a share or the next Apple at 78 cents. In… Read More

Shares of jet-maker and defense specialist The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) haven’t delivered the level of returns in 2016 that investors expected. As of Thursday, December 8, the stock had risen 7.5% for the year, compared to gains of 12.5% and 9.9% in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX), respectively. The Seattle-based aerospace giant attracted unwelcome attention after President-elect Donald Trump complained on Twitter about the cost of the new Air Force One, currently in development. Driven by the resulting negative headlines, Boeing stock fell more than more than 1%, though the shares ended… Read More

Shares of jet-maker and defense specialist The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) haven’t delivered the level of returns in 2016 that investors expected. As of Thursday, December 8, the stock had risen 7.5% for the year, compared to gains of 12.5% and 9.9% in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX), respectively. The Seattle-based aerospace giant attracted unwelcome attention after President-elect Donald Trump complained on Twitter about the cost of the new Air Force One, currently in development. Driven by the resulting negative headlines, Boeing stock fell more than more than 1%, though the shares ended in positive territory after cooler heads prevailed. Despite these setbacks, Boeing stock can still take off in 2017 if the company can achieve a few operational objectives. Where Things Stand Today It’s become a challenge for Wall Street to celebrate Boeing’s recent accomplishments, which include two straight earnings beats and raised guidance. This is because, when looking at the company’s strong earnings reports, it comes with the understanding that Boeing also benefits from favorable tax adjustments. And its third-quarter earnings report, which resulted in a beat on both the top and bottoms lines, was the perfect example. #-ad_banner-#While the… Read More