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

Sell to close the January 20, 2017 call on NVS with a strike price of $72.50 at $2.10 or higher for a 75% gain in 14 trading days. Symbol (NVS170120C72.5)Novartis has steadily marched higher as investors rotate into drug stocks. Although the stock will likely move higher these call expire… Read More

Buy to open the February 17, 2017 put on Caterpillar Inc.(NYSE: CAT) with a strike price of $92.50 at $3.70 or lower. Symbol (CAT170217P92.5)Caterpillar stock is up 11% since the presidential election based on hopes for big infrastructure spending. Although new dollars may be allocated to building projects, it is… Read More

Carbonite (NSDQ: CARB) is a leading provider of cloud and backup services for consumers and is making big strides in the small to mid-size business markets (SMB). The company’s acquisition of EVault from Seagate Technology last winter was met with skepticism. Yet recent results showcase stronger than expected profitability for this… Read More

Brunswick (NYSE: BC) was initiated with a buy rating by brokerage firm CL King. The firm’s price target is $65, slightly lower than my $67 target. We won’t get any updates from the company until its fourth quarter earnings release in late January. Winnebago Industries, who is a supplier of RV’s… Read More

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