Stock Analysts

Deere (DE) Hits a New 52-Week High on Q2 Earnings Beat

On May 26, 2015, shares of Deere & Company DE scaled a new 52-week high of $94.24 following the company’s remarkable second-quarter fiscal 2015 results, reported on May 22. Deere surpassed earnings estimates and provided an upbeat outlook for fiscal 2015 despite poor year-over-year comparisons. This Moline, IL-based producer of agricultural equipment has a market cap of $31.7 billion. […]

Stock Analysts

Can Avago (AVGO) Keep the Earnings Streak Alive in Q2?

Leading analog semiconductor manufacturer Avago Technologies Limited AVGO is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2015 results after the closing bell on May 28. In the last reported quarter, Avago’s adjusted earnings comfortably exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21 cents. Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement. […]

Stock Analysts

Hold Off on Alibaba: 3 Growth Stocks Closer to Home

Alibaba BABA shares are up 16.3% in the last 20 days and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to figure out why. During this time, the company reported disappointing earnings results, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 28.6%. OK, so it didn’t do too badly on the revenue line and the earnings miss was largely on account of increased investments in technology, marketing, etc. […]

Stock Analysts

Housing Recovery on Track: 3 Stock Choices

Earlier this year, conflicting opinions had been emerging about the health of the housing sector. These views had been fueled by a series of reports which were uneven in nature. However, recent reports on new home sales and housing starts reveal that the housing recovery is well and truly on track. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

ABLE Equipment Rental Announces Purchase of Aerial Work Platform Assets

ABLE Equipment Rental Announces Purchase of Aerial Work Platform Assets New York rental and sales leader adds to its large fleet of equipment PR Newswire DEER PARK, N.Y., May 27, 2015 DEER PARK, N.Y. , May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — ABLE Equipment Rental, Inc . of NY (ABLE) is pleased to announce it has purchased the Aerial Work Platform assets of Altitude Equipment Rentals, Manhattan, NY , a subsidiary of Platinum Maintenance Services Corp . […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

ISBG packs 1-2 Punch with Besado Tequila and Dziaq Liqueur

ISBG packs 1-2 Punch with Besado Tequila and Dziaq Liqueur PR Newswire HOUSTON, May 27, 2015 HOUSTON , May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — International Spirit and Beverage Group (a Nevada Corporation) (OTCPK:ISBG) has made a splash this month with the acquisitions of Besado Tequila and Dziaq Liqueur. Jeff Freiberger , ISBG’s Chief Operating Officer, recognized the opportunity for the company to take on the two Besado tequila lines, Besado Platinum and Besado Oro, and the Dziaq brand as strategic assets in the development of the ISBG portfolio. “I knew we had the ability to take on a controlling interest in these brands while maintaining a viable share structure for future growth,” Freiberger said […]

Technicals

Why Cablevision Systems (CVC) Stock Might be a Great Pick – Tale of the Tape

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Cablevision Systems Corporation ( CVC ). This is because this security in the Cable TV industry 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 Falling Estimates & Price Mean for Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO) – 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 Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc […]

Technicals

Is Electromed an Incredible Value Stock? 3 Reasons Why ELMD Will Be Tough to Beat – Tale of the Tape

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. […]

Technicals

Can Good Times Restaurants (GTIM) 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 Good Times Restaurants Inc […]