Year: 2014

On Dec 29, 2014, we issued an updated research report on premium consumer goods firm ConAgra Foods, Inc. ( CAG ). […]

On Dec 27, 2014, Zacks Investment Research downgraded STAAR Surgical Company ( STAA ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Why the Downgrade? STAAR Surgical reported a dismal third-quarter 2014. […]

Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) has been reportedly planning to launch a mini version of the iPhone 6 in 2015. Rumors have been making the rounds ever since the company launched the large-screen versions of its flagship product – iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. […]

On Dec 26, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Danaos Corporation ( DAC ) by a notch to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade? Ever since the Piraeus, Greece-based company announced robust third-quarter 2014 earnings on Oct 29, shares have jumped about 7% driven by positive estimate revisions. […]

On Dec 26, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Magna International Inc. ( MGA ). […]

On Dec 29, we issued an updated research report on AmSurg Corporation ( AMSG ) – a leading operator of single-specialty practice-based ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Amid uncertain economic conditions and high unemployment, AmSurg posted a mixed third-quarter 2014 outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings, even though revenues missed the mark. However, on a year-over-year basis, AmSurg reported a massive 91.3% growth in its top line on the back of Sheridan's performance in the quarter, post its takeover by the company […]

Enbridge Inc. ( ENB ) announced that it will have to shell out a settlement of $6.25 million over a 2010 oil spill in southwestern Michigan. […]

Shares of technology company, Tessera Technologies ( TSRA ) hit a new 52-week high of $36.99 on Dec 26 and eventually closed at $36.84. The company has delivered a one-year return of about 94.3% and year-to-date return of roughly 94.4%. […]

Shares of ResMed Inc. ( RMD ) attained a new 52-week high of $57.57 in mid-day trading on Dec 26. The bullish run reflects the company's increased focus in international markets, an innovative product pipeline and satisfactory first-quarter fiscal 2015 results. […]

On Dec 22, 2014, we issued an updated research report on BancorpSouth, Inc. ( BXS ). Following the announcement of a new share buyback program on Dec 11, the stock price has gained more than 5% since then […]

Remember the cold snap of Q1? Well, spring wasn’t far behind for the U.S. stock market but the shivers continued to be felt all year round on the international front. […]

According to IPO exchange-traded fund manager Renaissance Capital, 2014 saw 275 companies going public on U.S. exchanges, raising more than $85 billion. This marked the largest year for U.S.-listed IPOs by both number and proceeds raised since 2000. […]

Friday marked a significant turnaround for the beaten-down 3D printing sector, as short-covering fuelled a strikingly bullish session for most of the stocks. The most impressive rally was seen in Voxeljet AG ( VJET ), which gained over 26%, followed by The ExOne Company ( XONE ), which rose over 17% in the session. […]

On Dec 22, we issued an updated research report on Altera Corporation ( ALTR ) following the company’s better-than-expected third-quarter 2014 results. Revenues improved on a year-over-year basis backed by growth in new product revenues (56% of total revenue), up 45% from the year-ago quarter, which offset a respective decline of 13% and 14% in mainstream revenues and Mature and Other markets. New product revenues were primarily driven by robust performance in its 28-nanometer (nm) process node. […]

On Dec 26, we issued an updated research report on AGCO Corporation ( AGCO ). The manufacturer of agricultural equipment is poised to benefit from strategic investments in new product development, distribution enhancement and productivity improvement. […]

Shares of technology company, Planar Systems Inc. ( PLNR ), hit a new 52-week high of $8.48 on Dec 26 and eventually closed at $8.18. The company delivered a one-year return of about 203.7% and year-to-date return of roughly 221.7% […]