Stock Analysts

Will Greif’s (GEF) Earnings Disappoint Again in Q4?

Greif Inc. ( GEF ) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and 2014 results on Thursday, Jan 14, after market closes. In the third quarter, Greif’s adjusted earnings slumped 51% year over year to 41 cents per share, impacted by actions consistent with its strategy of addressing capacity utilization issues in the flexible product segment. […]

Technicals

Is JetBlue Airways (JBLU) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now? – Tale of the Tape

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is JetBlue Airways Corporation ( JBLU ). This is because this security in the Transport-Airlines 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

What Makes Ultra Petroleum (UPL) a Strong Sell? – 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 Ultra Petroleum Corp. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jedox Acquires Reboard, Strengthens Mobile BI Capability

Jedox Acquires Reboard, Strengthens Mobile BI Capability PR Newswire FREIBURG, Germany, January 13, 2015 FREIBURG, Germany , January 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Jedox, self-service BI and Performance Management solution provider , has acquired long-standing technology partner Reboard in December 2014 . Reboard specializes in advanced analytics and mobile reporting for smartphones and tablets. With this acquisition, Jedox AG reinforces and extends its mobile BI capability […]

Technicals

Lincoln Educational (LINC) in Focus: Stock Surges 14.9% – Tale of the Tape

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation ( LINC ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 15% 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 $2.55–$2.88 in the past one-month time frame […]

Technicals

Why You Shouldn’t Bet Against Exact Sciences (EXAS) Stock – Tale of the Tape

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Exact Sciences Corporation ( EXAS ). This is because this security in the Medical-Biomedical/Genetics 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 […]