Technicals

Tyson Foods Stock: 3 Reasons Why TSN Is a Top Choice for Value Investors

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. […]

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3 Reasons Value Stock Investors Will Love Science Applications International (SAIC)

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 HealthEquity (HQY) Stock Continue to Grow Earnings?

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 HealthEquity, Inc […]

Technicals

Why You Shouldn’t Bet Against Tesoro (TSO) Stock

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is T esoro Corporation TSO . This is because this security in the Oil Refinery & Marketing 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. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Scholastic Sets Price Range For Previously Announced Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

Scholastic Sets Price Range For Previously Announced Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer PR Newswire NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2015 NEW YORK , Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the price range for its intended repurchase of up to $200 million of the Company’s common stock through a modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer. […]

Stock Analysts

5 Growth Stocks to Buy on High Obamacare Enrollment

In another victory for President Obama, around six million people have signed up for health insurance coverage for next year on federal exchanges. Despite this announcement, criticism for Obama’s signature reform measure continued to flow in from several quarters even as the run-up for the Presidential election continued over the weekend. However, the success of the law since its launch underlines the bright prospects of the medical industry. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Semi-Annual Update of the Israeli High-Tech Companies Index

Semi-Annual Update of the Israeli High-Tech Companies Index In November 2015, the TASE and BlueStar launched the ITEQ™ – the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the index, traded on NASDAQ. PR Newswire TEL AVIV, Israel, December 21, 2015 TEL AVIV, Israel , December 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — BlueStar announced the semi-annual update of the TA-BIGITech [ TM ] Index, which includes the Israeli or Israeli-linked high-tech companies traded in Tel Aviv and/or abroad. Following the update, which will take effect today, Monday, December 21, 2015 , the Index will include 71 companies with an aggregate market cap of approx. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Pep Boys Board of Directors Determines Latest Proposal From Icahn Enterprises Is Superior To Bridgestone Transaction

Pep Boys Board of Directors Determines Latest Proposal From Icahn Enterprises Is Superior To Bridgestone Transaction PR Newswire PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21, 2015 PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: PBY), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that, on December 20, 2015 , its Board of Directors, after consultation with its independent legal and financial advisors, determined that a proposal, received on the evening of December 18, 2015 , from Icahn Enterprises L.P. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Grupo Verzatec/Stabilit Announces Acquisition of NPI Holding Corp.

Grupo Verzatec/Stabilit Announces Acquisition of NPI Holding Corp. Grupo Verzatec, an international company with headquarters in Monterrey, Mexico, and the parent company of Stabilit America (marketed in the United States under its Glasteel brand) announced that it has purchased NPI Holding Corp., parent company of Nudo Products and Marlite. […]