Linda McDonough

Linda McDonough is a veteran hedge fund analyst who loves to break down company financial statements and identify market inefficiencies to uncover big opportunities.  She believes in a boots-on-the-ground approach that includes surveying customers, interviewing company executives, or doing whatever it takes to see what others don't.

She's now brought her experience as a hedge fund analyst to subscribers of her Profit Catalyst Alert service. Her system identifies small- and mid-cap stocks that are about to move due to catalytic events that few others can identify...until it's too late. These events often times result in massive gains for her followers.

Analyst Articles

Buy to open the February 17, 2017 call on Paypal Holdings (PYPL) with a strike price of $41.00 at $1.32 or lower. Symbol (PYPL170217C41)I expect 2017 to be the year when digital wallets gain traction as payment services partner to consolidate volume. Paypal Holdings is at the epicenter of digital… Read More

Acuity BrandsAcuity Brands (NYSE: AYI) was initiated with a buy rating by Deutsche Bank. The firm has a $300 target on the stock and loves its “unique competitive advantage” in the lighting market. I couldn’t agree more. Acuity has a full portfolio of lighting solutions that incorporate economical LED lights… Read More

 Sell to close the January 20, 2017 PVH (formerly Phillips Van Heusen) put with a strike of 95 for $4.20 or higher for a 68% gain. Symbol (PVH170120P95)After a less than stellar report in early December PVH is finally starting to crack.The stock may drift lower but a close to 70%… Read More

Buy to open the January 20, 2017 call on NVS with a strike price of $72.50 at $1.20 or lower. Symbol (NVS170120C72.5)This is a medium-range, bullish call on Novartis, which will be presenting at several brokerage conferences in early January. Tax loss selling on pharmaceutical stocks should be close to… Read More

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) shot up 10% last week under the rising tide of strong consumer confidence. The stock is up 35% since my purchase but is still below my $67 target. Investors won’t have a great read on demand until the company reports its fourth quarter earnings at the end… Read More

Sell Vera Bradley (NYSE: VRA) I’ve been more than patient giving Vera time to garner higher sales and profits from its new line of bags. While there have been a few quarters of success, the company’s guidance for a huge… Read More

Name: Impinj (NSDQ: PI)Target: $45Buy up to: $38Catalyst: New retail customers adopting the company’s tag based inventory tracking software. Amazon’s new no check out grocery concept is the perfect scenario to use Impinj’s system.Seattle-based Impinj helps companies keep track of their inventory. The company’s radio frequency platform wirelessly tracks items… Read More

Sell to close  the January 20, 2017 put on Dave and Buster’s Entertainment (NSDQ:PLAY) with a strike price of $45 at 20c or higher. Symbol (PLAY170120P45)Dave and Busters reported a turnaround in comp sales, beating third quarter estimates and increasing fourth. Newly introduced exclusive video games drew in a large… Read More