Stock Analysts

Starbucks (SBUX) Prices Senior Notes Worth $850 Million

Coffee company, Starbucks Corporation SBUX recently announced the pricing of senior notes worth $500 million due 2022 and $350 million due 2045. The $500 million offering carries an interest rate of 2.700%, while the $350 million offering carries an interest rate of 4.300%. The offering is expected to close on Jun 10, 2015. […]

Stock Analysts

ConocoPhillips’ Surmont Project Achieves First Steam in Phase 2

ConocoPhillips COP reached yet another milestone with the commissioning of first steam at phase 2 of its Surmont oil sands project in Canada on May 29. The technique employed by Surmont to recover bitumen is known as steam-assisted gravity drainage (“SAGD”). This method necessitates the reservoir to be heated with steam to facilitate the flow of oil […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

eVestment Announces Entry Into Private Equity Arena; Acquires TopQ Private Equity Analytics Company

eVestment Announces Entry Into Private Equity Arena; Acquires TopQ Private Equity Analytics Company PR Newswire ATLANTA, June 2, 2015 ATLANTA , June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — eVestment , a leading provider of traditional and hedge fund data and analytics for the institutional investing community, is launching new offerings in the private equity and venture capital arenas. To serve institutional investors who are increasingly investing in private market funds, eVestment has acquired TopQ , an innovator in private equity analytics based in Edinburgh , Scotland. […]

Technicals

Is Express an Incredible Value Stock? 3 Reasons Why EXPR 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

What Makes OM Group (OMG) a Strong Sell? – 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 OM Group Inc […]

Technicals

Medtronic (MDT) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates – Tale of the Tape

Are you a medical practitioner? Yes, then you must be aware of Minnesota-based one of the world’s leading medical technology giant – Medtronic plc ( MDT ) which has a global reach that extends to more than 140 countries. Last year, more than 10 million people benefited from Medtronic’s medical therapies, which treat cardiac and vascular diseases, diabetes, and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions […]

Technicals

Can Mohawk Industries (MHK) 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 Mohawk Industries Inc […]

Technicals

3 Reasons Value Stock Investors Will Love American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AXL) – 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 […]

Stock Analysts

PVH Jumps 4.1% on Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat; Raises View

Keeping its earnings momentum alive in fiscal 2015, PVH Corporation PVH delivered better-than-expected results in the first quarter. The company’s adjusted earnings of $1.50 per share not only beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38 per share, but also exceeded its own guidance range of $1.35–$1.40. Moreover, the bottom line improved 2% year over year […]

Momentum Stocks

Bear of the Day: Monro Muffler (MNRO) – Bear of the Day

Monro Muffler (MNRO) was already a Zacks #4 Rank (Sell) in late March when it was trading above $65. But the company’s disappointing earnings report and below-consensus guidance on May 21 only inspired analysts to lower EPS estimates even further. Consensus EPS projections for the current fiscal year ending March 2016 were brought down 5.6% to $2.18 […]