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Jocelyn August

Sagient Research SRYS:OTCPK

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Jocelyn August is currently the senior analyst and product manager for CatalystTracker, a proprietary research product focused on identifying and analyzing the future events that will materially impact publicly traded companies. In her five years at Sagient, she has developed expertise in the highly event-driven medical device and diagnostic sector. In addition, she spearheaded the development of a new Natural Resource Industry product within the CatalystTracker product line with the publication of the Catalyst Impact Study: Natural Resources Sector. Outside of Sagient, August was named the director of communications for the San Diego Professional Chapter of MBA Women International. August received a Master of Business Administration from the Rady School of Management at University of California, San Diego and graduated cum laude from the University of California, San Diego, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.




Recent Interviews

Value Market in Gold Will Work for Patient Investors: Jocelyn August (2/27/13) Even in a depressed gold market, knowing your catalysts in mining stocks is indispensable and is still the fundamental yardstick for buy-sell decisions. Senior Analyst Jocelyn August of San Diego-based Sagient Research understands the impact that events can have on your portfolio, and she has mastered the art and science of fortunetelling by keeping an eye on the calendar and those occurrences that will move shares. In this interview with The Gold Report, August discusses top ideas that should move investors out of winter and into stocks with a shiny golden future.

The ABCs of Mining Catalysts: Jocelyn August (11/19/12) Investors need to know their catalysts and their potential effects—good and bad—on precious metals mining companies. Jocelyn August, senior analyst at Sagient Research, knows her catalysts from pre-exploration to production. In this Gold Report interview, she describes eight catalysts and gives examples of upcoming catalysts for seven small-cap companies.

What Moves Gold Stocks?: Jocelyn August (8/1/12) Gold and precious metals stocks are certainly affected by the price of the underlying commodity, but the most important catalysts that move prices revolve around resource assessments and production schedules. Sagient Research Senior Analyst Jocelyn August watches her companies like a hawk and records detailed data on how stocks move when certain events are made public. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, August shares her thoughts about a select group of stocks and what events might move these shares over the next quarter.

Recent Quotes

"SVB has upcoming catalysts and is definitely able to fund the Sierra Mojada silver project for the time being." (2/27/13) Silver Bull Resources Inc. - The Gold Report Interview with Jocelyn August More >

"Because of the size of the Island project, it will be interesting to see what RIC is able to do." (2/27/13) Richmont Mines Inc. - The Gold Report Interview with Jocelyn August More >

"PZG's PEA could definitely be a share-moving event." (2/27/13) Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. - The Gold Report Interview with Jocelyn August More >

"MAG has a lot of catalysts upcoming in the near term." (2/27/13) MAG Silver Corp. - The Gold Report Interview with Jocelyn August More >

"GPR has a near-term, Q1/13 catalyst, which is another permit completion." (2/27/13) Great Panther Silver Ltd. - The Gold Report Interview with Jocelyn August More >

"BRD's YOY growth in production is 39%, with a YOY decline of cash costs by 38%." (2/27/13) Brigus Gold Corp. - The Gold Report Interview with Jocelyn August More >

"BRI is an interesting company because of its strategy of acquiring advanced-stage properties to reduce exploration risk." (2/27/13) Brazil Resources Inc. - The Gold Report Interview with Jocelyn August More >

"A lot of people are looking forward to seeing what else AMM is going to do with Ixtaca." (2/27/13) Almaden Minerals Ltd. - The Gold Report Interview with Jocelyn August More >