Joanna Makris

Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

Joanna Makris is the Head of Equity Research at Boardroom Alpha. A strategic thinker and fundamental public equity investor, Joanna leverages over two decades of Wall Street experience covering emerging trends in Technology, Media and Telecom at several global investment banks, including Mizuho Securities and Canaccord Genuity.


She brings a Wall Street edge to mainstream investors, helping them think and trade like a hedge fund. Joanna breaks down the hype in emerging technology trends, sheds light on market psychology and momentum and leverages a deep knowledge of fundamental analysis to deliver event-driven trading strategies. Click here to track her top trades of the week.

Recent Articles

IBM Earnings Preview: What Growth Investors Can Learn From Big Blue

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

IBM reports Q1 earnings tonight after the close. Don't expect much sizzle for IBM stock, but some of what Big Blue says tonight matters for growth investors.

3 Stocks That Prove We’re in a Bubble

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

Expect a bumpy ride this earnings season. Here are some market ingredients that suggest we’re in bubble territory -- and 3 potential targets.

The ViacomCBS Revival Is the Turnaround Story You Can’t Ignore

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

No one expects Viacom to catch up to Netflix. But the company doesn’t have to catch up. It just needs to start running faster. And that's why VIAC stock is still worth a look today.

Microsoft’s $16 Billion Nuance Bid Is About to Beat Google and Amazon at Their Own Game

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

Microsoft announced it will buy voice-recognition leader Nuance for $16 billion. Buy MSFT stock before the market figures out the real story.

The Investor’s Guide to Space Stocks: 3 Companies That Will Stay in Orbit

By Joanna Makris, Head of Equity Research, Boardroom Alpha

Space stocks are hot, but with few companies generating revenues and valuations pushing into stellar territory, investors need to play it smart.

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