Stock Analysts

Qihoo Beats on Q1 Earnings; Revs Soar Y/Y

Qihoo 360 ( QIHU ) reported first-quarter 2014 earnings per ADS of 40 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents. Revenues Qihoo’s total revenue was $265.1 million, up 19.6% sequentially and 141.3% year over year. Reported revenues were above management’s expected range of $117.8 to $228.0 million […]

Stock Analysts

Workday Q1 Loss Widens, Revs Beat

Enterprise cloud applications provider for human resource and finance, Workday Inc. ( WDAY ) reported fiscal first-quarter 2015 loss of 29 cents per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 15 cents per share. Despite widening loss, share price increased 4.89% ($3.83) to close at $82.13 on May 27, 2014 due to better-than-expected growth in revenues […]

Stock Analysts

Wet Seal Q1 Loss Widens

Wet Seal Inc. ’s ( WTSL ) first-quarter fiscal 2014 adjusted loss of 18 cents per share was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and within the management’s guidance range of a loss 16 to 19 cents. […]

Technicals

Should You Get Rid of Shoe Carnival (SCVL) Now? – Tale of the Tape

Similar to wise buying decisions, exiting certain underperformers at the right time helps maximize portfolio returns. Selling off losers can be difficult, but if both the share price and estimates are falling, it could be time to get rid of the security before more losses hit your portfolio. One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is Shoe Carnival Inc […]

Technicals

Why You Shouldn’t Bet Against Towerstream (TWER) Stock – Tale of the Tape

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Towerstream Corporation ( TWER ). This is because this security in the wireless communication services space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. […]

Technicals

Market Has Not Yet Noticed Potential in ExamWorks Group (EXAM); Have You? – Tale of the Tape

It commonly happens in stock investing that investors miss the chance of buying winning stocks that they knew would stand out. Before they take the plunge, others get to know the hidden potential and enter into these stocks, pushing them out of reach. So, instead of repenting, spotting the off-the-radar potential winners and immediately investing in them could be a smart decision […]

Technicals

Weakness Seen in STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) Estimates: Should You Stay Away? – Tale of the Tape

Similar to wise buying decisions, exiting certain underperformers at the right time helps maximize portfolio returns. Selling off losers can be difficult, but if both the share price and estimates are falling, it could be time to get rid of the security before more losses hit your portfolio. One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is STAAR Surgical Company ( STAA ), which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year […]

Technicals

Looking for a Growth Stock? Why It is Time to Focus on Sprouts (SFM) – 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 Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. […]