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How To Invest Like A “High-Yield” Venture Capitalist

Most regular investors haven’t heard of a guy named Jim Breyer. But Silicon Valley insiders know him as one of the most powerful venture capitalists around.

Back in 2005, his venture capital firm Accel Partners plunked down $12.2 million for a stake in a little-known startup run by a college dropout by the name of Mark Zuckerberg — a name I’m sure you’re familiar with.

By the time May 18, 2012 came around, both men made an absolute mint. That’s the day Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) went public, allowing early financial backers a way to put a dollar value....More>>>

3 Growth Stocks Immune From Supply Chain Shortages

Investors don’t necessarily think about the supply chain when they’re looking at potential stocks. But supply chain shortages could slow down an otherwise high-growth stock, and there’s always a dance between a retailer and its suppliers to get the right mix of products when they’re needed.

Most of the strong retail stocks you know pull enough weight to effectively manage the supply chain. But even the big chains can get caught by surprise, and many companies are still dealing with the pandemic fallout. It’s a real advantage for a stock when it’s immune....More>>>

The Dealer Becomes the Player With OpenDoor Technologies

OpenDoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) was founded to automate the back-end of housing retail. That’s a laudable goal. But OPEN stock is not content being the dealer in this market. Instead, the company has become a player, raising cash to buy houses on its own.

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This means the numbers it reports have nothing to do with the technology investment case. The stock spiked 17% earlier this month after reporting a loss of $144 million, or 24 cents per share, on revenue of $1.2 billion. But the stock is still down on the year.

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How To Invest Like A “High-Yield” Venture Capitalist

Most regular investors haven’t heard of a guy named Jim Breyer. But Silicon Valley insiders know him as one of the most powerful venture capitalists around.

Back in 2005, his venture capital firm Accel Partners plunked down $12.2 million for a stake in a little-known startup run by a college dropout by the name of Mark Zuckerberg — a name I’m sure you’re familiar with.

By the time May 18, 2012 came around, both men made an absolute mint. That’s the day Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) went public, allowing early financial backers a way to put a dollar value....More>>>

3 Hot Stocks to Buy in August

August is the thick of the second-quarter earnings season. This year is particularly suspenseful as companies match up against the second quarter of 2020, where some of them got a huge pandemic boost, and others got a huge pandemic bashing. Many companies have bounced back big, topping 2019 numbers, and others have demonstrated lackluster growth in the face of tough comparisons.

Investors have rewarded stocks accordingly. They sent Home Depot stock down this week after it posted weak comps after a huge surge last year, and they rewarded Coca-Cola in July after it posted a 42% revenue....More>>>