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Cryptocurrencies May Drive Innovation in Global Payments Systems

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While Bitcoin was released in 2009 and is considered by many to be the first decentralized cryptocurrency, others have followed including Tether, Ethereum, Litecoin and others.  Mass-market adoption has been hindered, in part, by their volatility which has made them poor stores of value and mediums of exchange.  Further, cryptocurrencies have been met with skepticism by various governmental bodies that see risk to existing monetary and central banking institutions.  Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, recently testified in front of the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services to discuss Libra, a blockchain digital currency proposed by Facebook and the Libra Association, an independent, not-for-profit membership organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, of which Facebook is a founding member.  Reaction to his testimony has been mixed.  Do the risks of global cryptocurrencies outweigh the benefits?  While concepts are evolving, we look at the bull and bear arguments related to cryptocurrency.

Monday, November 11, 2019

Information Services Group Inc. (III)

Additional 3Q19 Comments; Updated Projections

Information Services Group (ISG) (III) is a leading technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company, serving more than 500 clients around the world to help them achieve operational excellence. ISG supports private and public sector organizations to transform and optimize their operational environments through research, benchmarking, consulting and managed services, with a focus on information technology, business process transformation, program management services and enterprise resource planning.

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• Continue to Develop ISG Platform.  The ISG Platform is a suite of more profitable products and services and should help drive recurring revenues to $100 million by the end of 2021. In the third quarter, III added 6,000 contract documents and $4 billion of contract value under management just in its GovernX product.
  
• Client Base Continues to Expand.  Through the first nine months of 2019, Information Services has served 614 clients, including more than…
  
  

  
  

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Friday, November 8, 2019

One Stop Systems Inc. (OSS)

Strong 3Q19 Sets Stage for Excellent Full Year 2019

One Stop Systems Inc is US-based company which is principally engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing high-end systems for high performance computing (HPC) applications. The company offers custom servers, compute accelerators, solid-state storage arrays and system expansion systems. The product line of the company includes GPU Appliances, GPU Expansion, GPUs and co-processors, Flash storage arrays, Flash storage expansion, Servers, Disk Arrays, Desktop computing appliances, accessories and parts. The company delivers high-end technology to customers through the sale of equipment and software for use on their premises or through remote cloud access to secure data centres housing technology.

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• Strong 3Q19.  One Stop Systems reported record revenue of $14.9 million in the third quarter, up 55% y-o-y. GAAP EPS came in at $0.03, versus $0.09 in the year ago period, while non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $0.05 compared to $0.11. Excluding a unique tax benefit in 3Q18, GAAP and non-GAAP EPS actually improved by $0.04 year-over-year. We had forecast $15 million of revenue and GAAP EPS of $0.04.
• Acquisitions the Driver. OSS’s Bressner and CDI units drove the quarter’s performance as the legacy OSS business revenue was down 2% reflecting the lumpiness of the military contracts. Bressner set a new quarterly revenue record at…
  
  

  
  

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Thrusday, November 7, 2019

Information Services Group Inc. (III)

Mixed Third Quarter Results, But Record Adjusted EBITDA and Strong Cash Generation

Information Services Group (ISG) (III) is a leading technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company, serving more than 500 clients around the world to help them achieve operational excellence. ISG supports private and public sector organizations to transform and optimize their operational environments through research, benchmarking, consulting and managed services, with a focus on information technology, business process transformation, program management services and enterprise resource planning.

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• 3Q19 Results. ISG reported third quarter revenue of $68.1 million, adjusted EPS of $0.09, and record adjusted EBITDA of $10.3 million. We had forecast revenue of $72 million, adjusted EPS of $0.08, and adjusted EBITDA of $10.2 million. Consensus was $71.1 million of revenue and EPS of $0.07.
  
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Going to the Movies? A Theater or Stream?

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In the 1930s, over half of the US population were weekly movie theater attendees. Today, the average American goes to the movies just four or five times a year.₍₁₎ While a large portion of the decline is due to a loss of novelty, changing demographics, and an explosion in entertainment alternatives, the rise of streaming services is having an impact on movie theaters. Can movie theaters survive the onslaught of streaming? 

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Comtech (CMTL)

Does a Strong 2019 Bode Well for 2020? Raising Price Target to $40.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. engages in the design, development, production, and marketing of products, systems, and services for communications market for both domestic and international customers. Through the company’s legacy communications systems, Comtech provides satellite modems to international consumers and secure troposcatter systems to foreign governments and the US military. The TCS acquisition provides communications equipment and services to both commercial and governmental organizations.

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• Excellent 4Q19 and FY19 Results.  Comtech reported 4Q19 revenue of $176.4 million, adjusted EBITDA of $28.3 million, GAAP EPS of $0.25 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.29. These results were above our and consensus expectations. Full year revenue totaled $671.8 million, adjusted EBITDA totaled $93.5 million, GAAP EPS was $1.03, and non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.34.
• Business Environment Remain Favorable.   2019 results were driven by a favorable business environment, one that remains strong. Market demand for…
  

  
  
  

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Voice of Blockchain to Offer Insights for all Members of the Blockchain Ecosystem

Located in the heart of Chicago – a city with a strong legacy as a world leader in using technology to evolve equity and futures markets – the Second Annual Voice of Blockchain will aim to vertically connect representatives from all levels of the blockchain industry, creating a unique learning experience that will be second to none.

Widely recognized as the largest blockchain and digital asset event in the Midwest, Voice of Blockchain will bring 1,000 attendees, 200 speakers and 20 exhibitors together at the prominent Venue SIX10 in Chicago. The venue boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, and the conference is said to “pull in the entire Chicago blockchain community.” According to one attendee (http://nnw.fm/H9AfI), “If you want your voice to be heard in Chicago, this is the event to attend.”

Thanks to the combination of three events in one conference, Voice of Blockchain offers the opportunity for guests to network with individuals from a number of fields, including corporate and enterprise, digital assets and markets, and impact and innovation. This design resonates with the event’s overall goal – to connect all levels of the blockchain ecosystem.

Representatives from the enterprise, investment and regulatory institutions will lend corporate and governmental insight. Meanwhile, speakers from startups, media, academia and specialized resources will speak about marketing, public relations, growth and the latest in professorial research. Finally, influencers representing blogs and podcasts will share their knowledge of popular culture.

This well-rounded and carefully curated lineup aims to provide the most valuable conversations among all blockchain events. Conference-goers will rub shoulders with CEOs, economists, reporters, startup founders, human rights leaders, Youtubers and more.

Voice of Blockchain will run Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Presentations start each morning at 8:00 a.m., and events run back-to-back throughout the day, with multiple events happening on all three stages. Conference highlights will include keynote addresses, panels, fireside chats and presentations.

For more information, visit the event’s website at www.VoiceofBlockchain.com

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How Will the Authorization of AB5 Impact Gig Economies?

On Wednesday, September 11^th, the California state senate authorized legislation to reclassify certain groups of contractual gig economy workers as conventional company employees. The AB5 bill, which will be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will enact into law these changes limiting future gig economy potential. The gig economy provides freelancers and contract-based workers with an alternative to the traditional 9 to 5 job and supplemental income through app-based platforms. The AB5 bill targets many gig economy businesses and may affect ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft, which have not been granted exemptions. Tony West, Uber Technologies lawyer stated, “Contrary to some of the rhetoric we’ve heard, AB5 does not automatically reclassify any ride-share drivers from independent contractors to employees. AB5 does not provide drivers with benefits. AB5 does not give drivers the right to organize. In fact, the bill currently says nothing about ride-share drivers.” Uber and Lyft help to supplement the gig economy with their worker base made of many independent contractors who do not receive company benefits.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

One Stop Systems (OSS)

Completes ATM, Raises a Total of $2.5 Million

One Stop Systems designs, manufactures, and markets high-end systems for high performance computing applications. The Company combines state-of-the art components from major technology providers to design and manufacture purpose-built systems that allow customers to exploit Big Data opportunities faster and more efficiently. HPC applications require ultra-fast processing power and the ability to quickly access and store ever-growing data sets. OSS is uniquely positioned as a specialized provider for the high-end of this marketplace providing custom servers, compute accelerators, solid-state storage arrays, and system expansion systems.

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• Completes ATM. One Stop Systems has completed its previously announced At-The-Market raise, selling 1,554,832 shares for total net proceeds of $2.5 million. On July 1st, the Company had reported the sale of one million shares for $1.73 per share, with the remaining 554,832 shares sold raising an additional $1 million.span>
  
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Microsoft Acquires PromoteIQ in an attempt to compete with Amazon

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Advertising generates the majority of revenue in the social media and searching sections of the internet market. The main players in the technology sector rely heavily on the profits they receive from ads. Facebook and Twitter have become common areas for companies to advertise because it attracts a lot of foot traffic. On Monday, August 5, 2019, Microsoft announced it had acquired PromoteIQ, a small company that has focused on aiding retailers in including ads into their online stores. They have selected retail as a key industry to focus on, attempting to increase its market share in the public cloud sector. This acquisition was made with the hope of competing better with Amazon.

Friday, August 9, 2019

One Stop Systems (OSS)

A Solid 2Q Rebound Sets Up the Second Half of 2019

One Stop Systems Inc is US-based company which is principally engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing high-end systems for high performance computing (HPC) applications. The company offers custom servers, compute accelerators, solid-state storage arrays and system expansion systems.

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• 2Q19 Results. Driven by the capture of business that spilled over from Q1, revenue increased 153% year-over-year to a record $14.9 million. Reported EPS came in at a loss of $0.11 compared to a loss of $0.12 last year. On an adjusted basis, EPS for the second quarter was $0.06 compared to a loss of $0.10 in the 2018 second quarter.
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Thursday, August 8, 2019

IEC Electronics (IEC)

Will they really be able to convert this backlog efficiently?

IEC Electronics Corp. provides electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to technology companies in the United States. It involves in the custom manufacture of circuit cards, system level assemblies, and an array of custom cable/wire harness assemblies.

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• Fiscal Q3 Results. Strong revenue growth and margin expansion in Q3 showed that IEC is able to efficiently convert on its growing backlog despite ongoing supply chain constraints. Third quarter revenues of $40.3 million roughly met our expectations reflecting year-over-year growth of 35.4% or 8.1% sequentially. EBITDA margins improved to 6.5% up from 3.7% in Q3 2018 meeting our expectations.
• It’s Still Growing. Backlog again grew to about $218 million by quarter end, which reflects an increase of over 64% over year end 2018 for a book-to-bill ratio of…
  
  
  

  
  
  

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