Technology stock picks
Fiber Optics Q3 Earnings: Clearfield Pops, Alliance Fiber Optic Flops
Fiber Optics is a method of transmitting information from one place to another by sending pulses of light through an optics fiber. The light forms an electromagnetic carrier wave that is modulated to carry information. This method is vastly superior to electrical transmission over copper cables. The fiber optic sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, as the world demands more and more [...]
Sierra Wireless (SWIR): Buy the Dip on This Long-Term Winner
Technology stocks rallied today, along with the broader marker. Chinese stocks rebounded and comments by FED vice-chair Fisher suggest that the rate hike could be postponed past the September date that many analysts are expecting. This led to dollar weakness and a broad-based rally in equities. The Internet-of-Things (IoT) will become increasingly important as the world becomes ever [...]
Novatel Wireless (MIFI) Trending Higher with New Focus on Internet of Things
The internet-of-things business it just in its infancy and there is plenty of growth ahead. I've had my eyes on Sierra Wireless (SWIR) for quite some time. The stock got ahead of itself on the hype of this sector and has since corrected from $48 to $33 during 2015. I think this represent a good [...]
I Bought Shares of Energous (WATT) Today, Innovator of Wireless Charging Technology
Energous Corporation has developed WattUp, a groundbreaking technology that will fundamentally change the way you think about charging your portable electronic devices. The WattUp wire-free charging system delivers safe and efficient energy over the air in your home, office, car or practically any other space you can imagine. Truly mobile, wire-free power management means freedom from cords or stationary [...]
Tech Stock Spotlight: Neonode Shares Spike 21% on New Sensor Technology
Shares of Neonode, Inc (NEON) spiked up over 20 percent Tuesday on nearly 10X average volume. This was partly due to discussions on Twitter about the company’s upcoming technology introduction at the CES in Las Vegas. According to a December 18 press release from the company, Autoliv and Neonode will introduce the first joint concept “zForce DRIVE – Active Sensor Steering Wheel,” [...]
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Ebola, And The Power Of DNA-Based Vaccines
We recently added Inovio Pharmaceuticals to the Technology Speculator portfolio. The following article covers many of the bullish reasons that we decided to initiate a position. It is from: Biotech Research Group, published on SeeekingAlpha. Summary Inovio receives CNBC media coverage based on 100% effectiveness of Ebola study. Inovio's DNA-based, proprietary technology can demonstrate robust response [...]
My Top Cybersecurity Stock Pick for 2014-2015
Demand for top-notch cybersecurity has been increasing in recent year and will likely continue to grow in importance. This trend accelerated in 2014 with security breaches at Target, Home Depot and most recently, JPMorgan Chase Bank. We can now add Anthem Healthcare to the list as the latest major security breach. Authorities are now saying up to [...]
Exercising Patience as Tech Stocks Bounce
Buy the dip (BTFD) failed for the first time in a few years. This could be an ominous sign for the equity markets in the short term. The following email was sent to subscribers yesterday (Weds, April 9) before the market close. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do so for free here. Technology [...]
The Case For Investing in Cannabis Stocks
Has the move in marijuana stocks caught you off-guard? The following article was written by Christopher Skidmore. You can subscribe to his newsletter at www.beatthemarketstockpicks.com When I predicted marijuana would be a major investing theme in 2014 for premium letter subscribers … I really had no idea it would jump out the gate with such force [...]