Year: 2015

On Dec 28, 2015, we issued an updated research report on California-based Align Technology Inc. ALGN , a developer of aligner therapy, intra-oral scanners and CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) digital services. Align continues to witness impressive Invisalign volume growth across all customer channels and geographies. […]

There seems to be no end to the beleaguered Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. ’s VRX woes. The company announced that its chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) J […]

Several banks raised their prime rates after an increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve on Dec 16. JPMorgan Chase & Co. ’s JPM plan to increase deposit rates for some of its largest clients next month, however, will give it the first-mover advantage. […]

Imports of steel, a pressing problem faced by the ailing American steel industry, dropped roughly 23% from the previous month in November, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute ("AISI"). The decline, a positive for the domestic steel industry, follows a roughly 5% rise in October. AISI – an association of North American steel makers – said that, based on preliminary U.S […]

Target Corp. TGT may have disappointed investors to an extent with its third-quarter fiscal 2015 performance. However, this does not mean that the general merchandise retailer is devoid of sound fundamentals. […]

More than two decades old and still in its Prime! Amazon.com Inc. AMZN is witnessing a record holiday season this year. Yesterday, the e-Commerce giant announced that during the week before Christmas more than 3 million subscribers were added to Prime […]

In 2007, Texas-based Commil USA sued Cisco CSCO for infringing a Wi-Fi technology. 8 years later, the court gave its final verdict in favor of Cisco. 2007-2015 Commil USA sued Cisco soon after buying the patent from the Israeli company, Commil Ltd. […]

Good times are likely ahead for San Francisco, CA-based investment broker firm The Charles Schwab Corporation SCHW . The Federal Reserve’s decision to finally hike benchmark interest rates indicates its confidence in the U.S. […]

WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. WGBS recently received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market which notified that the stock has failed to satisfy a continued listing norm. […]

We issued an updated research report on Brazil’s Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. ITUB on Dec 28, 2015. Earlier in November, the company reported strong third-quarter 2015 results despite weakness in the domestic economy […]

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. DNKN recently launched a number of seasonal menu items just in time for the New Year. The Massachusetts-based quick service restaurant operator introduced Fudge Croissant Donut, Dunkin' Donuts' Caramel Macchiato and two varieties of Fruit Smoothies while bringing back the popular Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich. […]

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. MTW announced that Barry L. Pennypacker will be appointed as the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Manitowoc Cranes upon the completion of the previously announced spin-off of Manitowoc Foodservice […]

Shares of Alphabet Inc. GOOGL , formerly Google, climbed more than 2%, touching $782.82 and eventually closing at $782.24, following an increase in the price target to $1,000 from $900 by the advisory firm, Axiom Capital. In addition, Axiom Capital analyst Victor Anthony reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. […]

I ntel Corp. INTC recently completed the Altera Corp. ALTR acquisition for $54 a share or a total of approximately $16.7 billion, per the deal announced in June. […]

As we prepare to bid adieu to 2015 and step into a new year, a pertinent question bothering investors interested in the railroad space is whether 2016 will be any better for the beleaguered industry than the year that is about to end. From what has passed, railroad stocks have had a harrowing experience in 2015, hit by the persistent weakness in domestic coal shipments. Since coal is a key revenue-generating commodity for railroad operators, it is only natural that the decline in domestic coal shipments has hurt stocks in the space big time […]

Per a report by AP, Eni SpA E and its South Korean partner, KOGAS, have received approval for the renewal of a license for exploration activities off the southern coast of Cyprus. According to sources, the consent from the Cypriot Cabinet on Monday has extended the existing exploration agreement between the companies by two years to Feb 2018. […]

On Dec 28, we issued an updated research report on steel giant U.S. Steel X . […]

On Dec 29, 2015, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Harley-Davidson, Inc. HOG to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Why the Upgrade? […]

On Dec 28, 2015, we issued an updated research report CNOOC Ltd. CEO , one of the three leading oil companies in China and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies of the world. The price of crude has tumbled drastically since Jun 2014 due to a supply glut despite lackluster global demand […]