Stock Analysts

RBS Shares Crumble on Q4 Loss

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ’s ( RBS ) share price plunged 6.22% to $11.00, following the reported loss in fourth-quarter 2013. Fourth-quarter 2013 loss from continuing operations came in at £8.61 billion ($13.93 billion), as compared with the loss of £2.27 billion ($3.64 billion) in the prior-year quarter. Results were negatively impacted by higher loan impairment losses, regulatory charges and write-down of goodwill […]

Economic Data

All-Time Highs. But Fundamentally… – Ahead of Wall Street

Friday, February 28, 2014 Stocks finally hit a new all-time high on Thursday after dancing around that level for days. But I wouldn’t read too much into this "breakout," as the fundamental question lurking has yet to be answered. The question pertains to whether the recent run of soft economic data has solely been due to the rough weather or if something fundamental is at work […]

Economic Data

Will Market’s Performance Remain Strong? – Economic Highlights

Stocks finally hit a new all-time high on Thursday after dancing around that level for days. But I wouldn’t read too much into this "breakout," as the fundamental question lurking has yet to be answered. The question pertains to whether the recent run of soft economic data has solely been due to the rough weather or if something fundamental is at work. […]

Stock Analysts

Chico’s Falls on Q4 Earnings Miss

Shares of Fort Myers, Florida-based specialty retailer, Chico's FAS, Inc. ( CHS ) fell 8.5% yesterday after the company posted disappointing fourth-quarter and fiscal 2013 results. The company’s adjusted earnings per share of 4 cents and 85 cents for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2013 respectively fell 80% and 22% from the year-ago comparable periods. […]

Technicals

Looking for a Growth Stock? Why It is Time to Focus on WhiteWave Foods (WWAV) – Tale of the Tape

Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors’ attention, and produce big gains as well. However, these can also lead on the downside when the growth story is over, so it is important to find companies which are still seeing strong growth prospects in their businesses. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is The WhiteWave Foods Company ( WWAV ). […]

Technicals

Aegion (AEGN) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 8.1% – Tale of the Tape

Aegion Corporation ( AEGN ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 8% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $19.58 to $21.52 in the past one-month time frame. […]

Technicals

Aegion (AEGN) Enters Overbought Territory – Tale of the Tape

Aegion Corp ( AEGN ) has moved higher as of late, but there could definitely be trouble on the horizon for this company. That is because AEGN is now in overbought territory with an RSI value of 70.7. Furthermore, Aegion currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), suggesting that investors may want to consider exiting this stock now before it falls back to Earth. […]

Technicals

Can EBay Inc (EBAY) Continue to Rise? – Tale of the Tape

Investors have definitely seen some solid trading in EBay Inc ( EBAY ) lately, leading to gains for some. However, EBAY is now in overbought territory thanks to its latest move, as the firm has an RSI value of 70.8. Additionally, EBay Inc currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), so if the earnings estimate trend is any guide, a fall might be coming for this overbought stock […]

Technicals

Rexnord (RXN) is Overbought, What’s Next? – Tale of the Tape

Rexnord Corp ( RXN ) has moved higher as of late, but there could definitely be trouble on the horizon for this company. That is because RXN is now in overbought territory with an RSI value of 71.9. Furthermore, Rexnord currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), suggesting that investors may want to consider exiting this stock now before it falls back to Earth […]

Technicals

Can Tronox (TROX) Continue to Rise? – Tale of the Tape

Although Tronox Ltd ( TROX ) is up over 13.8% in the past four weeks, investors may be concerned. After all, TROX is now in overbought territory, at least when looking at its RSI value of 72.2. If that wasn’t enough, investors should also note that Tronox possesses a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), so if analyst perception is any guide, we could witness a slump in TROX shares before too long. […]

Technicals

Swift Energy (SFY) is now in Oversold Territory – Tale of the Tape

Swift Energy Company’s ( SFY ) share price has entered into oversold territory with an RSI value of 21.7. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Swift Energy for the full year period has remained flat over the past two months at 66 cents per share. Currently, Swift Energy has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that now might be a good time to get in on ( SFY ) after its recent drop […]