Seeking Alpha Author Robert Maltbie joins Cheddar to discuss his "buy" rating on Stamps.com. Projections for an above-average Christmas shopping season and e-commerce participation benefitted this company immensely. Maltbie puts a $250 price target on the company.
Stamps.com's strategy to emphasize marketing initiatives this year boosted results well above Maltbie's prior expectations. Last quarter, revenue was $116.1 million, up 38% compared to a year ago 2016. Mailing and shipping revenue was $111.8 million, up 37% year-over-year.
Maltbie talks about Stamps.com's partnerships with Amazon Marketplace and USPS. He discusses some challenges for the company and what his expectations are for 2018.
Citigroup’s Global Chief Economist, Nathan Sheets, breaks down the Fed’s decision to hold rates, Trump’s reaction, and the likelihood of a cut this fall.
Tony Edward discusses Ethereum’s rise, governance of corporate crypto treasuries, the newly signed GENIUS Act, and the pending CLARITY Market Structure Act.
The Ether Machine, led by CEO David Merin, announces a $1.5B SPAC IPO. The firm holds 400K ETH, making it the largest Ethereum treasury holder globally.
President Donald Trump pulled a rabbit out of his trade war hat this week, announcing a trade deal with Japan putting 15% tariffs on most Japanese imports.
