Month: May 2015

Tiffany & Company ( TIF ), the designer and retailer of fine jewelry, came out with first-quarter fiscal 2015 results, wherein earnings of 81 cents per share fared much better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 69 cents, while declining 16.5% year over year. Management still anticipates a minimum growth in earnings per share during fiscal 2015 over $4.20 earned in fiscal 2014. For the second quarter, earnings are expected to decline at a more moderate rate, compared to the first quarter, followed by double digit increases in the remaining two quarters. […]

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is CSG Systems International Inc. ( CSGS ). This is because this security in the Computer-Services industry space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective […]

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. […]

Many investors like to look for value in stocks, but this can be very tough to define. There is great debate regarding which metrics are the best to focus on in this regard, and which are not really quality indicators of future performance. Fortunately, with our new style score system we have identified the key statistics to pay close attention to and thus which stocks might be the best for value investors in the near term […]

First Solar, Inc. ( FSLR ) saw a big move last session, as the company’s shares fell by over 7% on the day. The move came on pretty good volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session […]

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 IPG Photonics Corporation ( IPGP ). […]

Dycom Industries Inc. ( DY ), in heavy construction space, could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well […]

Owens Corning ( OC ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. […]

Investors certainly have to be happy with Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc ( AGIO ) and its short term performance. After all, the stock has jumped by 20.6% in the past 4 weeks, and it is also above its 20 Day Simple Moving Average as well. This is certainly a good trend, but investors are probably asking themselves, can this positive trend continue for AGIO? […]

As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. ( PRTS ) […]

LivePerson Inc. ( LPSN ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise roughly 14% on the day. The move was led by market rumors which hinted at the company’s possible acquisition by the Israeli software provider, Nice Systems. […]

As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Anacor Pharmaceuticals Inc ( ANAC ) . The stock has moved higher by 21.8% in the past month, while it is also above its 20 Day SMA too. This combination of strong price performance and favorable technical, could suggest that the stock may be on the right path. […]