Most initial public offerings in 2021 seemed to be created through SPACs (special purpose acquisition company), a popular and more cost-effective way to get a faster listing. While the jury remains out on many of these SPAC-originated IPOs, there is one company that went public the traditional way. That way involves regulatory filings and several […]
Author: Rick Rouse
This Stock Represents a Pure Play on Zuckerburg’s Metaverse
Matterport (MTTR) is one of the purest plays in the new market being referred to as the metaverse, and it has started to gain traction after Facebook officially changed its name to Meta Platforms (FB) last November. At the time, Facebook’s CEO and founder, Mark Zuckerbrrg, said: “The metaverse is the next frontier in connecting […]
Peloton’s Backpedaling Continues
Shares of Peloton (PTON) hit another fresh 52-week low, with the company’s latest news revealing it would be temporarily halting production of its fitness products. The once-darling of Wall Street has seen its stock price fall from an all-time high of $166.57 to the mid-$20’s, for a decline of 86%. Internal documents from earlier this […]
Is Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) Still Dead Money?
No matter how much you like a company, or believe in its future, sometimes you have to stay on the sidelines before a major breakout occurs. Shares of Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) seem to fit that bill, having been rangebound between $5–$7 for the past five years. The company is one of the best-known audio […]
2022 Could be a Good Year for Goodyear Tire & Rubber
With much of the focus lately on the electric vehicle (EV) market, one overlooked segment is the companies that make and sell the tires that these cars and trucks will use. With many valuations stretched for the stocks and companies that make EVs, Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) seems to be a cheaper way to […]
Eight Easy Tips That Can Turn Your Trades From Losers to Winners
There are many profitable option trading strategies, but none of them will work unless you are willing to stick to a set of guiding principles. Several rules I employ are helpful in maximizing profits, limiting losses and, most importantly, taking the emotion out of trading. Below, I will go over my basic trading philosophy, why […]
Investing in This Alzheimer’s Drug Maker Risky But Could Be Quite Rewarding
Cassava Sciences (SAVA) has been in the news throughout 2021 as the company continues its efforts in bringing its lead drug, Simufilam—an experimental Alzheimer’s treatment currently in Phase 3 trials—to market. Aside from Simufilam, the company’s product portfolio also includes an investigational blood-based diagnostic to detect and monitor the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, called SavaDx. […]
Monster Beverage (MNST) Wants to Make a Deal
There has been recent chatter that energy drink maker Monster Beverage (MNST) is exploring a potential combination with Constellation Brands (STZ). This could look like either a merger of equals or the creation of a new joint venture to sell alcoholic beverages. Monster develops, markets, and sells energy drinks to consumers around the world and […]
Is it Time to Bet on DraftKings (DKNG)?
The online betting space is a crowded field, but one that is expected to reach $127 billion by 2027. The market is expected to gain traction over the next several years as the smartphone adoption continues to increase and online casino gaming platforms become easier to access. Other factors, such as higher internet penetration and […]
Disney (DIS) Shares at 52-Week Lows
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is a beloved company many investors have known of since their childhoods, after being introduced to characters such as Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, and Peter Pan. Most of these characters are featured in the company’s theme parks, which have become family destinations for many generations. Disney’s founders, Walt Disney and his […]