Stock Analysts

3M (MMM) Shares Down 6% Owing to Lowered 2015 Guidance

Diversified conglomerate 3M Company MMM recently lowered its guidance for 2015, citing weak macroeconomic conditions across the globe. Share prices reacted sharply on the news as the stock was down 6% to close at $148.13 as on Dec 15, 2015. However, the company offered some respite from the skepticism evident among investors through a relatively healthy initial guidance for 2016 […]

Economic Data

Markets Good with Fed Decision, Unless…

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Stocks are on track to build on the impressive gains from Tuesday by starting today’s session in strong fashion. All of this comes ahead of the key Fed decision coming out this afternoon that will represent a material change in monetary policy, and one that has long been expected by the market. […]

Economic Data

Markets To Build On Tuesday’s Gains With Focus On Fed’s Rate Hike Decision

Stocks are on track to build on the impressive gains from Tuesday by starting today’s session in strong fashion. All of this comes ahead of the key Fed decision coming out this afternoon that will represent a material change in monetary policy, and one that has long been expected by the market. The only way the Fed’s decision on the lift-off question can surprise the markets is if it decides not to do it; markets are ready for a quarter-point rate hike and language that indicates a deliberately gradual trajectory in 2016 […]

Technicals

Isle of Capri Casinos Stock: 3 Reasons Why ISLE 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 […]

Technicals

Falling Earnings Estimates Signal Weakness Ahead for Linde (LNEGY)

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 Linde Aktiengesellschaft LNEGY , which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year […]

Technicals

New Strong Buy Stocks for December 16th

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: American River Bankshares ( AMRB ) Autobytel Inc. ( ABTL ) Bio Blast Pharma Ltd ( ORPN ) Boulder Brands Inc ( BDBD ) Bruker Corporation ( BRKR ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

ShareTracker Acquires Centris

ShareTracker Acquires Centris Third acquisition in two years continues to position ShareTracker as the leading provider of performance data on which top communication industry players depend PR Newswire ASHLAND, Mo., Dec. 16, 2015 ASHLAND, Mo. , Dec […]