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Mark Hake

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Mark R. Hake, CFA

Mark R. Hake, CFA

Mark R. Hake, CFA, is a financial analyst and entrepreneur. He has been a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) for over 36 years and has worked for long-short hedge funds picking stocks, as well as pension and investment firms (investment departments). He owned his own investment management and investment research firms focused on value stocks, both in the U.S. and overseas. In addition, he worked in the Pentagon for the Secretary of Defense during the Reagan Administration, analyzing high-tech industries worldwide. He has an MBA from George Washington University, a Master’s Degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University. Mark focuses on U.S. and international value and income stocks, as well as options strategies for Barchart.

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Oracle Stock Tumbles on Higher Capex and Equity Raise - Shorting ORCL Puts Works

Oracle Corp. stock fell after its June 10 earnings release, even as operating cash flow rose from negative free cash flow. It also projects 25% higher capex next fiscal year, and a $20 billion equity raise....

ORCL : 184.29 (+0.41%)
Shorting Out-of-the-Money Cisco Puts and Calls Provides Shareholders Extra Income

Over the last month, selling short out-of-the-money (OTM) Cisco Systems put and call options has worked well for existing shareholders. Moreover, for the next month, it looks like a good play as well.

CSCO : 119.54 (+1.88%)
Core Scientific Shows Huge, Unusual Put Option Activity - Is CORZ Undervalued?

A large volume of out-of-the-money Core Scientific put options suggests investors may be bullish after the data center's recent earnings release. These puts yield 20%+ over 6 months in a 12.5% OTM short-put...

CORZ : 29.16 (+2.75%)
Unusual Put Options Activity in Lam Research Stock Highlights Its Value

Today, there is a high volume of out-of-the-money (OTM) put options activity in Lam Research stock for a longer-dated expiry period. That highlights the underlying value of LRCX stock, which with 27% upside....

LRCX : 389.04 (+3.97%)
Dell Stock Looks Cheap Here With Higher Analyst Forecasts - Short Put Plays Are Attractive

Analysts have raised 2027 revenue forecasts for Dell Technologies, implying higher FCF and price targets. Shorting out-of-the-money DELL puts is attractive now. A 10% OTM put expiring in one month yields...

DELL : 409.50 (-2.34%)
Autodesk Stock At Recent Lows Spurs Unusual Put Options Activity - Is ADSK Too Cheap?

Autodesk stock has tanked recently, spurring unusually large put options activity. But is ADSK too cheap? After all, its free cash flow and FCF margins are very high. In fact, ADSK could be worth 22% more....

ADSK : 193.82 (+0.39%)
ConocoPhillips Has Attractive Short-Put Yields over 1% for the Next Month

Short-sellers of out-of-the-money (OTM) ConocoPhillips put options expiring in one month can make 1% or more. COP stock has fluctuated with oil prices. Investors can play this by shorting OTM puts.

COP : 107.74 (-3.12%)
CLM26 : 107.77s (-0.82%)
Micron Stock is Now Close to Fair Value, But Shorting 2-Week Puts Yield 7.0%

Micron stock is now close to fair value, as analysts have been raising their revenue forecasts and price targets. One of the best plays now is to sell short out-of-the-money puts expiring 2 weeks out for...

MU : 1,133.99 (+8.70%)
Analysts Keep Hiking Nvidia's Forecast Revenue and Price Targets - Is NVDA Too Cheap?

Analysts keep raising both their Nvidia revenue forecasts for next year and their price targets. This implies that free cash flow will be higher than expected. NVDA stock could be worth $330, or +61%.

NVDA : 210.69 (+2.95%)
Investors Buy Long-Dated Microsoft Call Options in Huge Volumes - A Very Bullish Signal

Institutional investors have piled into long-dated (almost 6-month out) Microsoft call options at a 44% higher call strike price. That indicates they are extremely bullish on MSFT stock. Price targets...

MSFT : 379.40 (+0.13%)

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