Management changes typically warrant a fresh look at a stock given the potential benefits or fallout from a subsequent strategic or operational shift. In this regard, the past week provided a number of opportunities for investors to consider, although the market’s verdict is already in for 8x8 (EGHT).
Read MoreInitial unemployment claims in the U.S. doubled from the week prior to a whopping 6.6 million as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the economy. The heightened uncertainty prompted a number of responses from several software companies this week, many of whom have now withdrawn guidance for the year.
Read MoreCoronavirus was top of mind this week as fears of a pandemic reverberated across markets. Thus far, the software industry remains relatively unaffected from a business standpoint with the vast majority of reporting companies citing minimal end market exposure and no impact on sales cycles to date.
Read MoreAs we begin to turn the page on another earnings season, a few trends were particularly notable during the third quarter of 2019. First, exposure to the public sector proved beneficial, especially for those doing business with the Federal government.
Read MoreFollowing months of speculation over Stamps.com’s (STMP) prospects for securing a new strategic partnership to mitigate the loss of incentive fees from the United States Postal Service (USPS), we were excited to see the company highlighted as a preferred partner under UPS’ Digital Access Program. We refer readers to our initial take on the news, “UPS Signs Agreement to Offer Discounted Shipping Rates to Stamps.com’s Customer Base,” for a more detailed discussion of the implications.
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