Month: December 2015

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. […]

It commonly happens in stock investing that investors miss the chance of buying winning stocks that they knew would stand out. Before they take the plunge, others get to know the hidden potential and enter into these stocks, pushing them out of reach. So, instead of repenting, spotting the off-the-radar potential winners and immediately investing in them could be a smart decision […]

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 OFS Capital Corporation OFS . […]

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is MedAssets, Inc. MDAS . This is because this security in the Medical Services space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. […]

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. AGM was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 5% on the day. The move came on solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. […]

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. […]

It commonly happens in stock investing that investors miss the chance of buying winning stocks that they knew would stand out. Before they take the plunge, others get to know the hidden potential and enter into these stocks, pushing them out of reach. […]

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. […]

Sanderson Farms, Inc. SAFM was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise just over 7% on the day. The upside was driven by analyst firm CLSA Americas’ positive comments that the poor performance in the chicken commodities markets could finally hit bottom and produce a turnaround in the near future. […]

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is RealPage, Inc. RP . This is because this security in the Business Software Services BPO space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. […]

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. ( ANW ) Arbor Realty Trust Inc ( ABR ) Auris Medical Holding AG ( EARS ) Bank of Commerce Holdings ( BOCH ) Beneficial Bancorp Inc ( BNCL ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? […]

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: Addus Homecare Corporation ( ADUS ) Adobe Systems Incorporated ( ADBE ) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ( ATI ) Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc ( AFOP ) Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. ( AHGP ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? […]

If you are looking for a stock in the Computer-Networks industry, QLogic Corporation QLGC could be one to watch closely. Right now the company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and it has been seeing rising earnings estimate revisions as of late. […]

If you are looking for a stock in the Hotels & Motels industry, China Lodging Group, Ltd HTHT could be one to watch closely. Right now the company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and it has been seeing rising earnings estimate revisions as of late. In fact, the full year consensus estimate has risen from $0.87/share to $1.02/share in the past 30 days, while two estimates have gone higher for the time frame and zero have gone lower. […]

Investors certainly have to be happy with Lightinthebox Holding Co Ltd LITB and its short term performance. After all, the stock has jumped by 23.3% 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 LITB? […]