Stock Analysts

Advanced Micro Breaks Even as Expected in Q4; Guides Low

Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) reported breakeven results in the fourth quarter of 2014, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Following the announcement, shares plunged 6.3% due to the weak sales guidance. Though the overall PC market is stabilizing, the consumer market continues to remain under pressure […]

Technicals

Can Alaska Air Group (ALK) Stock Continue to Grow Earnings? – 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 Alaska Air Group, Inc […]

Technicals

Northern Trust (NTRS) Beats on Q4 Earnings, Revenue Up – Tale of the Tape

Have you been eager to see how Northern Trust Corporation ( NTRS ) performed in Q4 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this IL-based popular bank’s earnings release this morning: An Earnings Beat Northern Trust came out with earnings per share of 94 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents. Strong top line and lower expenses were primarily responsible for this earnings beat […]