Christopher Versace
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Christopher Versace writes the "PowerTrend Profits" newsletter and "ETF PowerTrader" trading service, which both use a thematic investing perspective that ties in economics, demographics, psychographics, technology and more. He's also the host of PowerTalk, a weekly podcast that features conversations with public and private management teams, as well as other thought leaders, for the benefit of both individual and institutional investors.Expand

Versace was previously the portfolio manager of Agile Capital Management, which combined a hedged investment mandate and a thematic investing framework. He also previously served as senior vice president, equity research at Friedman Billings Ramsey, where he covered the mobile phone industry and component technologies. Versace was also an analyst at Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette, as well as Salomon Brothers.

Versace is a contributor to Forbes.com and a frequent guest on "America's Morning News," in addition to other radio and television programs. He earned bachelor's degrees in economics and mathematics from Fairfield University before earning an MBA in finance from Fordham University.Collapse

The Week Ahead: And the Band Plays On

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Christopher Versace

| May 19, 2013 | 8:00 PM EDT
Last week, the stock market scrambled ever higher amid decidedly mixed manufacturing data.

Two Picks From the MoneyShow Real Money Pro($)

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Christopher Versace

| May 17, 2013 | 10:00 AM EDT
Here is the stock and the ETF I recommended at the Las Vegas convention this week.

Insights on Water and Big Brazilian Events Real Money Pro($)

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Christopher Versace

| May 16, 2013 | 9:00 AM EDT
If forecasts for a hot, dry summer develop, it would drive incremental demand for water.

A Fistful of Insights Real Money Pro($)

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Christopher Versace

| May 15, 2013 | 11:00 AM EDT
Here are some interesting nuggets from my experience hosting a panel at the Las Vegas MoneyShow

Monitoring Short Interest Real Money Pro($)

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Christopher Versace

| May 14, 2013 | 3:00 PM EDT
It’s more of a mixed bag than the headlines are portraying. 

The Week Ahead: This Head-Scratching Rally

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Christopher Versace

| May 12, 2013 | 8:00 PM EDT
At these lofty heights, folks are growing ever more bullish as they ratcheting up margin debt.

Paying for YouTube -- What's Next? Real Money Pro($)

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Christopher Versace

| May 10, 2013 | 11:00 AM EDT
The new YouTube subscription business model could spur further pressure on appointment TV viewing.

Smartphones Call Price Point Number Real Money Pro($)

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Christopher Versace

| May 09, 2013 | 12:30 PM EDT
The ‘make it on volume’ argument rarely holds water now.

SBUX and GMCR

By Christopher Versace
| May 08, 2013
| 4:34 PM EDT
Given the extended relationship between these two companies that has GMCR shares jumping some 12% in the after market, n...

Nearing a Bottom in Europe?

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Christopher Versace

| May 08, 2013 | 4:30 PM EDT
Some will get excited and claim Europe is getting back on track.

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