Brian McCormick
Brian McCormick is an investor, entrepreneur, and writer focused on identifying overlooked, high-growth businesses. He previously founded and sold a digital news and entertainment company and built social media properties reaching millions of people. Brian holds an MBA and lives in Monterey Bay, California.
Articles by Brian McCormick
Stock NewsWhy Penguin Solutions Stock Is Surging After Earnings
Penguin Solutions stock surged after Q4 revenue jumped 68% and management raised its FY2027 sales and EPS outlook on accelerating AI demand.
Stock NewsWhy Constellation Energy Stock Is Surging Today After Google's Nuclear Deal
Constellation Energy stock is surging after Google signed a long-term power deal covering 3.59 GW, including 890 MW of new nuclear capacity.
Stock NewsMeta Stock Rises as Wells Fargo Raises Price Target to $796
Meta stock is rising as Wells Fargo lifts its price target to $796. We examine the analyst move, Muse AI momentum and what investors await at Meta Connect.
Stock GuidesWhat Is a Good Free Cash Flow Yield? Value vs. Value Traps
What makes a free cash flow yield attractive? Learn how growth, debt and cash flow sustainability help distinguish cheap stocks from potential value traps.
Stock GuidesROIC vs. ROE: Which Ratio Should Investors Use?
Compare ROIC vs. ROE with real company examples. Learn how debt and buybacks change the numbers, why banks differ, and when investors should use each ratio.
Stock NewsReddit Stock Rallies After Baird Highlights AI Licensing Upside
Reddit stock jumped 9.3% after Baird argued that weak AI licensing renewals are already priced in, shifting attention toward the potential upside.
Stock NewsWhy Credo Stock Is Down Today Despite an Earnings Beat
Credo Technology stock is down about 21% despite beating earnings as a thinner revenue beat, flat margins and its optical outlook disappoint investors.
Stock NewsBroadcom Earnings Preview: Date, Time, and 4 AI Numbers to Watch
Broadcom reports Q3 earnings on Sept. 2. Here are four AI numbers investors should watch, from $16 billion in Q3 sales to its FY2027 outlook.
Stock GuidesOperating Cash Flow vs. Free Cash Flow: What’s the Difference?
Learn how operating cash flow and free cash flow differ, what each reveals about a business, and when these cash flow metrics can mislead investors.
Stock NewsWhy Nvidia Stock Is Up After Hours Following Earnings
Nvidia stock rose after hours following an earnings beat, $108 billion revenue guidance and management’s 70% fiscal 2028 growth outlook.
Stock NewsWhy Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Is Up 40% Today
Abercrombie & Fitch stock surged after record second quarter sales and a higher outlook. Here’s why the rally was about more than a $100 million tariff refund.
Stock NewsWhy Robinhood Stock Is Up Today
Robinhood stock is up about 7% as Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $80,000 and investors revisit the company’s crypto and tokenized-stock opportunities.
Stock NewsDick’s Sporting Goods Stock Plunges 29% as Foot Locker Forces Guidance Cut
Dick’s Sporting Goods stock plunged nearly 29% after Foot Locker weakness forced a guidance cut. Here’s what changed and why investors reacted.
Stock NewsWhy Micron Stock Is Falling Today on Apple China Memory Fears
Micron stock is falling after reports Apple may source memory chips from Chinese suppliers, raising concerns about competition and memory pricing.
Stock NewsWhy Reddit Stock Is Up After Hours: RDDT Is Joining the S&P 500
Reddit stock jumped roughly 10% after hours after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced RDDT will join the S&P 500 on August 18.
Stock GuidesEnterprise Value vs. Market Cap: Which Should Investors Use?
Learn the difference between enterprise value and market cap, when investors should use each, and how debt and cash can completely change a stock's valuation.
Stock GuidesWhat Is a Good Free Cash Flow Margin? Benchmarks by Sector
Compare free cash flow margin benchmarks by sector and learn why a 10% FCF margin can be excellent for one business and mediocre for another.
Stock NewsWhy Quantinuum Stock Is Up Today After Earnings and Oracle Deal
Quantinuum stock is surging after Q2 earnings, an Oracle Helios deal and $81 million in year to date bookings. Here's what is driving QNT.
Stock GuidesWhat Is a Good ROIC? Benchmarks by Sector and Industry
See what a good ROIC looks like and compare return on invested capital benchmarks across sectors and industries to evaluate a company's capital efficiency.
Stock NewsWhy CAVA Stock Is Up After Earnings
CAVA stock rose after Q2 earnings as revenue grew 31%, same restaurant sales increased 9%, and guest traffic climbed 5.3%. Here's what drove the results.
Stock GuidesTerminal Value in a DCF: Perpetuity Growth vs. Exit Multiple
Learn what terminal value means in a DCF, how perpetuity growth and exit multiple methods work, and when each approach makes sense.
Stock NewsWhy Sea Limited Stock Is Surging Today After Earnings
Sea Limited stock is surging after Q2 revenue beat expectations as Shopee GMV grew 28% and management maintained its full year growth outlook.
Stock NewsWhy On Holding Stock Is Falling 19% After Q2 Earnings
On Holding stock is falling after Q2 earnings as weaker Americas wholesale demand and a lower 2026 sales outlook overshadow strong DTC growth and margins.
Stock NewsWhy Root Stock Fell After Q2 2026 Earnings
Root stock fell 16% after Q2 earnings despite strong profits. Slower policy growth, a soft auto insurance market and cautious guidance explain why.
Stock NewsWhy Airbnb Stock Jumped 17% After Q2 2026 Earnings
Airbnb stock jumped 17% after Q2 earnings as bookings accelerated and management raised its 2026 growth and profit outlook. Here’s what changed.
Stock GuidesDCF Valuation Limitations: Why DCFs Can Be Wrong
See why a mathematically correct DCF can still be wrong, from cyclical cash flow and terminal value to stock based compensation, dilution and acquisitions.
Stock GuidesHow to Choose a Discount Rate for a DCF (With Real Examples)
Learn what discount rate to use in a DCF, when WACC or a required return makes sense, and how different rates change a stock's fair value.
Stock NewsWhy The Trade Desk Stock Is Plunging Today
The Trade Desk stock is plunging after a Q2 revenue miss and Q3 guidance that raises the possibility of a year-over-year revenue decline.
Stock NewsWhy Celsius Stock Is Up Today: Rockstar Founder Builds 4.7% Stake
Celsius shares are up sharply after Rockstar founder Russ Savage revealed a 4.7% stake and said he would be willing to take over as CEO.