Stock Analysts

Bed Bath & Beyond Q3 Sales Miss, Ups FY14 Earnings View

Shares of the home-furnishing retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. ( BBBY ) fell 3.5% in yesterday's after-hour trading session, owing to lower-than-expected sales results for third-quarter fiscal 2014. Bed Bath & Beyond's third-quarter earnings of $1.19 per share were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 per share and within the company’s guidance range of $1.17—$1.21 per share […]

Stock Analysts

Alcoa (AA) Warms Up for Q4: Will It Beat Earnings Again?

Alcoa ( AA ) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2014 results after the close on Jan 12. In the last quarter, the New York-based aluminum giant logged a 47.62% positive earnings surprise riding on healthy results across its downstream and legacy primary aluminum businesses and higher aluminum pricing. While many no longer see Alcoa as a major earnings season bellwether following its removal from the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2013, there is no denying that its results still matter as it provides color on demand trends for aluminum across a bevy of industries, which is closely linked to levels of economic activity. […]

Technicals

Why Platinum Group (PLG) Could Be a Potential Winner – Tale of the Tape

It can be very difficult to find companies that are both flying under the radar, and still might have potential for gains. Many times, stocks are off investors’ radar screens for a reason, though there are some hidden gems that could be worth uncovering by those with a high risk tolerance. One way to find these underappreciated stocks is by looking at companies that haven’t seen their share prices move higher lately, but have observed analysts raising earnings estimates for their stock […]

Stock Analysts

Infosys Beats on Q3 Earnings, Affirms Revenue Guidance

Infosys Technologies Ltd ( INFY ) reported third-quarter fiscal 2015 earnings per ADS from continuing operations of 46 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents by 7% and the year-ago earnings of 41 cents by 12.2%. Quarterly results were primarily driven by strong volume growth as well as increased productivity and utilization. Further, the company has been undertaking cost-optimization initiatives along with attrition rates reduction efforts. […]

Technicals

Why Huaneng Power (HNP) Could Be an Impressive Growth Stock – 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 Huaneng Power International, Inc […]