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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.

Most Recent Stories

Constellation Brands Generates Strong Free Cash Flow - But is STZ Undervalued?

Constellation Brands, which sells Corona and Modelo beers, generated strong fiscal Q1 free cash flow and FCF margins. But investors are wondering if it's undervalued. One play is to sell short OTM puts....

STZ : 137.47 (+0.43%)
Heavy, Unusual Put Option Volume Today in Novo Nordisk - Is NVO Overvalued?

A Barchart report today shows unusually heavy volume in out-of-the-money (OTM) put options in Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy. NVO stock has been moving up, so is it overvalued now?

NVO : 50.43 (+3.40%)
Heavy Advanced Micro Devices Call Options Volume Today - Is AMD Undervalued?

Investors are piling into semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices' 24-day out call options today. That could mean they are bullish on AMD stock ahead of earnings in early August.

AMD : 517.82 (-4.26%)
Dear Palo Alto Networks Shareholders - Next Stop $400 Per Share

Palo Alto Networks stock has been on a tear. Based on its strong free cash flow and FCF margins, as well as analysts' forecasts, PANW stock could be worth over $403 per share, or 21% higher.

PANW : 348.06 (-1.13%)
Roblox Shows Huge, Unusual Call Option Activity - Is RBLX Stock Too Cheap?

Roblox stock is recovering from a trough after its lower financial guidance last quarter. Today, an unusually large volume of call options has been traded in RBLX. This implies some believe RBLX is undervalued....

RBLX : 55.41 (-4.38%)
McDonald's Corp Stock May Have Hit Bottom - Ways to Play MCD Stock

McDonald's Corp. stock has tumbled based on fears about how gas prices have affected sales. But it may have been overdone, especially now that gas prices are falling. This article looks at ways to play...

MCD : 280.63 (+4.16%)
Kraft Heinz Stock is Treading Water - Time to Buy KHC?

Kraft Heinz stock has been treading water, despite the new CEO's turnaround plan, designed to raise sales. Analysts still haven't raised their forecasts or price targets. One play is to short OTM puts....

KHC : 25.37 (+1.44%)
Micron Skyrockets After Huge Revenue Upgrade - Could MU Be Worth $2,500 Per Share?

Micron Technology surprised with 16% higher revenue in FY Q3 than analysts' forecasts. Moreover, they have significantly raised their FY 27 forecasts. MU stock's fair value could be over $2,500 per share....

MU : 975.56 (-5.49%)
Corning Stock Skyrockets on AI-Related Demand, Spurring Unusual Call Option Buying

Corning stock is up over 10% today, and Barchart reports huge, unusual GLW call options volume in a nearby expiry period for an out-of-the-money strike price. Investors can't get enough of GLW stock.

GLW : 196.79 (-10.81%)
AMZN : 242.67 (+0.40%)
Huge, Unusual In-the-Money Call Option Volume in Intel Stock Today Shows Investors Bullish

Today, Intel Corp. (INTC) stock is showing huge, unusual in-the-money (ITM) call options volume. It shows that investors are bullish on INTC stock over the near term.

INTC : 120.35 (-5.25%)

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