Over the last few years, we have witnessed the creation a whole new playground for value investors, distressed securities specialists, and—more recently—private equity funds. I’m talking about SPACs. These special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) were all the rage in 2020 and 2021. Everyone touted them as pre-IPO shares, and wild-eyed speculators engorged with meme stock […]
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Consumers Are Falling in Love with Dutch Bros
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 […]
The Speculative Dividend Stock to Buy for 2022
Dear Investor, On Monday, I showed you my pick for the conservative dividend stock to buy for the New Year. Today, it’s time for my more speculative pick – higher stock and income upside, but with a tad more risk. Let’s get to it… On May 20, Blue Owl Capital, Inc. (OWL) started trading on […]
Trade of the Week: SPACs
Unusual options volume can help you find trading opportunities, but also trades to avoid. Sometimes, instead of looking for the most action, the best course is to look at relative action. For instance, if a stock has options that are trading 100x the normal amount, it may be worth looking into. In the case of […]
The Best E-Sports Play Will Hit the Market Soon
There is no doubt that social networks have completely changed our society. A few generations ago, young people wanted to become teachers, doctors, policemen, or some other type of professional. But no longer: a 2019 survey conducted by Morning Consult showed that more than half of the 2,000 Gen Z and millennials surveyed want to […]
PSFE Dominating the Digital Gaming Sector
Paysafe (PSFE) is a recent special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that began trading on the New York Stock Exchange at the end of March, following its merger with Foley Trasimene Acquisition II Corporation. The company has made a mark everywhere in the gaming world, with digital wallets and eCash solutions in a sector that is […]