Christopher Versace

Christopher Versace

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Christopher Versace writes the "PowerTrend Profits" newsletter and "ETF PowerTrader" trading service, which both use a thematic investing perspective that ties in economics, demographics, psychographics, technology and more. He's also the host of PowerTalk, a weekly podcast that features conversations with public and private management teams, as well as other thought leaders, for the benefit of both individual and institutional investors.Expand

Versace was previously the portfolio manager of Agile Capital Management, which combined a hedged investment mandate and a thematic investing framework. He also previously served as senior vice president, equity research at Friedman Billings Ramsey, where he covered the mobile phone industry and component technologies. Versace was also an analyst at Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette, as well as Salomon Brothers.

Versace is a contributor to Forbes.com and a frequent guest on "America's Morning News," in addition to other radio and television programs. He earned bachelor's degrees in economics and mathematics from Fairfield University before earning an MBA in finance from Fordham University.Collapse

Apple's June quarter expectations

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 23, 2013 | 4:02 PM EDT
While Apple (AAPL) will be very tight lipped about any new product when it soon announces it March quarter results, if history holds it will say...

Eyeing an Attractive Entry Point

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 23, 2013 | 2:00 PM EDT

Though this laser optics name plunged after earnings, the quarter had many positive developments.

Waiting on TXN

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 22, 2013 | 4:17 PM EDT
Expectations by Wall Street call for $0.30 in EPS on $2.85 billion in revs....

NFLX - Big Beat

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 22, 2013 | 4:06 PM EDT
Especially with net additions for streaming here in the US beating big....bodes well for tablet and smartphone sales in 1Q 2013 as well suggests more...

The Week Ahead: Brace Yourself for the Deluge

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 22, 2013 | 6:00 AM EDT

Here's where to focus this week as more than 1,100 companies report.

Revisiting Some Recommendations

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 19, 2013 | 12:30 PM EDT

I’ve found a number of confirming data points for these stocks.

Following up on my earlier Nokia comment

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 18, 2013 | 10:33 AM EDT
The FT has a great article on the strength in Chinese smartphones that helped boost things at TSM (TSMC) this quarter...more to come on this and...

A Couple of Morning Worries

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 18, 2013 | 10:28 AM EDT

P&G and Nestle raise some red flags.

Nokia - Another Swing and a Miss

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 18, 2013 | 8:39 AM EDT
This morning Nokia (NOK) reported dismal 1Q 2013 sales that fell 20% -- far worse than Wall Street had expected. Not only is this going to question...

What will you be watching for in eBay's results?

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Christopher Versace

 | Apr 17, 2013 | 4:17 PM EDT
For me its what PayPal and what it means for cashless consumption.

Columnist Conversation / Market Updates

A Special Thank You to Barron's
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Brian Sozzi

 | May 18, 2013 | 6:48 AM EDT
I greatly appreciate the team for sharing my remembrance to Alan Abelson. It really did come from the heart. I am becom...

How to Obliterate an Earnings Call
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Brian Sozzi

 | May 18, 2013 | 6:33 AM EDT
I approach an earnings call as I do eating a lobster: tear it apart and leave nothing for the dogs in the back alley. ...
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