Software stocks were largely in the red this week, but we were encouraged to see Stamps.com (STMP) double the size of its current share repurchase authorization to $120 million in response to the market volatility of late.
Read MoreThe Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) filed an Order Approving Removal of Customized Postage from Mail Classification Schedule, marking the end of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) customized postage program and Stamps.com’s (STMP) PhotoStamps offering.
Read MoreCoronavirus was top of mind this week as fears of a pandemic reverberated across markets. Thus far, the software industry remains relatively unaffected from a business standpoint with the vast majority of reporting companies citing minimal end market exposure and no impact on sales cycles to date.
Read MoreEarnings, earnings and more earnings largely sums up the week. Within our coverage universe, NetScout Systems (NTCT) posted fiscal Q2 results ahead of expectations and guided Q3 above consensus, sending shares up 10% on the week.
Read MoreIt was a busy week in software with several tuck-in acquisitions announced, a deluge of earnings to digest, and some notable executive changes. On the M&A front, Avalara (AVLR) acquired Portway International, a provider of Harmonized System classifications and customs brokerage services.
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