What Caught Our Attention in the Investment World? – Week of September 14-18, 2020

By Kuldip K. Ambastha In a volatile week which saw technology (tech) stocks struggle overall, the initial public offering (IPO) of Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) stood out as a star performer. The IPO was priced at $120.00 per share, though the shares opened up on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at an astounding $245.00 per …

What Caught Our Attention in the Investment World? – Week of November 30-December 4, 2020

By Kuldip K. Ambastha On Thursday, December 3, 2020, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) had a +13.6% return for the day. The company delivered a $0.08 adjusted earnings per share figure for 3Q2020, well above the expected consensus estimate of $0.00. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike Holdings has been successful during the current global coronavirus pandemic era. …

What Caught Our Attention in the Investment World? – Week of October 14-18, 2019

By Kuldip K. Ambastha and Anil K. Ambastha During this trading week, JP Morgan Chase & Co. (JPM) was a star performer. Specifically, the company delivered on many fronts, in terms of strong underwriting data, an increase in mortgage banking activities, significant bond trading income, substantial wholesale and credit card loans, and positive home lending …