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Momentum Stocks

Bear of the Day: New York & Company (NWY) – Bear of the Day

The landscape continues to be challenging for many retailers despite improving economy, lower oil prices and healing labor markets. One such specialty retailer saw its share price plunge by more than 40% in 2014 but there are still no signs of a turnaround. New York & Company ( NWY ) is a specialty retailer of women's fashion apparel and accessories. […]

Momentum Stocks

Bull of the Day: Radian (RDN) – Bull of the Day

p> Headquartered in Philadelphia, Radian Group ( RDN ) provides private mortgage insurance, risk-management products and real estate services to financial institutions. The company has three business segments: 1) Mortgage Insurance, 2) Financial Guaranty and 3) Mortgage and Real Estate Services. Excellent Third Quarter Results and Rising Estimates Radian reported its Q3 2014 results on November 7. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

American Energy – Utica, LLC And American Energy – Marcellus, LLC Announce Combination

American Energy – Utica, LLC And American Energy – Marcellus, LLC Announce Combination PR Newswire OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 5, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY , Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Creating one of the largest pure-play Appalachian E&P companies in the U.S., American Energy Partners, LP (AELP) affiliates American Energy – Utica , LLC (AEU) and American Energy – Marcellus, LLC (AEM) announced today that they will combine in an all-stock transaction […]

Stock Analysts

Alibaba e-Commerce Unit to Provide Loans to Shoppers

Ant Financial Services Group, a Alibaba Holdings ( BABA ) e-commerce affiliate, reportedly announced a new payment option called Huabei or Just Spend. This payment option will allow shoppers on Alibaba’s Tmall and Taobao e-commerce sites to take out month-to-month loans of up to $4,800 According to a report by 2Tech Asia, Alibaba has yet to announce the official release date, as the service is still in beta testing stage. Just Spend According to reports, The Just Spend service will enable consumers to pay off debts up to a month after delivery provided they spend a minimum of $160 on purchases. […]

Stock Analysts

Is Brown-Forman on a Growth Path?

Brown-Forman Corp. ( BF.B ), the world’s leading producer and distributor of premium alcoholic beverages, remains well positioned with its strong portfolio of over 25 premium brands, including Jack Daniel’s – its flagship spirits brand – followed by Southern Comfort liqueur, Canadian Mist whiskey, Finlandia vodka as well as the Fetzer and Korbel wine brands. […]

Stock Analysts

Resolute Forest’s FSC Certificate Suspension Extended

Forestry giant Resolute Forest Products Inc. ( RFP ) has been attempting to reinstate three Forest Stewardship Council ("FSC") certifications that were revoked last month, covering forests in Quebec and Northwestern Ontario. However, in an unprecedented move, the FSC called for a six-month extension of the temporary suspension of one such certificate for Quebec's Lac-Saint-Jean area […]