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Cheap Valuations Won't Cut It Anymore as Investors Like New Metric for Japan Stocks

(Bloomberg) -- When the Tokyo Stock Exchange unveiled a campaign to whip poorly managed companies into shape two years ago, investors responded by piling into companies with the lowest valuations.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese InfluxBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersCity Hall Is HiringAmerican Institute of Architects CEO ResignsCloud Computing Tax Threatens Chicago’s Silicon Valley DreamThe investment thesis was that management could

How to Play Oracle Stock (ORCL) with Options Strategies

Software giant Oracle (ORCL) naturally stole the spotlight after releasing its earnings results for its fiscal second quarter. It was a disappointing outing, with earnings per share of $1.47 missing the consensus target by a penny. Also, revenue of $14.06 billion fell short of the $14.10 billion that experts anticipated. Given the lackluster performance, there may be a natural tendency to consider shorting ORCL stock with the purchase of put options. With the broader tech sector having enjoyed r

ServiceTitan Shares Soar 42% in Blockbuster Market Debut

(Bloomberg) -- ServiceTitan Inc. shares climbed 42% above their initial public offering price after the residential and commercial repair software company raised $624.8 million.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese InfluxBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersCity Hall Is HiringAmerican Institute of Architects CEO ResignsCloud Computing Tax Threatens Chicago’s Silicon Valley DreamThe Glendale, California-based company’s stock closed at $101 each