Technicals

Should You Get Rid of Calgon Carbon (CCC) Now?

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. […]

Technicals

How KLA-Tencor (KLAC) Stock Stands Out in a Strong Industry

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is KLA-Tencor Corporation KLAC . This is because this security in the Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing – Wafer Fabrication 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. […]

Technicals

Why Lowe’s Companies (LOW) Could Be an Impressive Growth Stock

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. […]

Technicals

Can Oclaro (OCLR) 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. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Crowe Horwath LLP welcomes AbleBridge

Crowe Horwath LLP welcomes AbleBridge Firm expands financial services software solution line and establishes Boston-area office PR Newswire CHICAGO, June 1, 2016 CHICAGO , June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Crowe Horwath LLP , one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the U.S., has welcomed the personnel of AbleBridge, Inc . Based in Westborough, Massachusetts , a suburb of Boston , AbleBridge is a software company that develops and sells industry software solutions built upon the Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Newly Formed Milestone Brands LLC Quickly Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of American Born Moonshine

Newly Formed Milestone Brands LLC Quickly Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of American Born Moonshine PR Newswire AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2016 AUSTIN, Texas , June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Premium spirits company, Milestone Brands LLC, today announced the acquisition of American Born Moonshine from Windy Hill Spirits. Milestone Brands LLC, which recently acquired Dulce Vida Tequila , was formed in February 2016 by Eric Dopkins , former CEO of Deep Eddy Vodka, and Chad Auler , co-founder of Deep Eddy Vodka. “American Born Moonshine is an amazing brand that represents the incredible history of American moonshine,” said Dopkins, CEO and chairman of Milestone Brands. […]

Stock Analysts

GNC Holdings Q1 Results Weak, Overseas Prospects Bright

On Jun 1, we issued an updated research report on Pittsburgh, PA-based GNC Holdings, Inc. GNC , a leading global specialty retailer of products for health and wellness, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplement, sports nutrition and diet. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). […]

Stock Analysts

EnerSys (ENS) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat, Decline Y/Y

Continuing with its choppy earnings history, EnerSys ENS reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2016 adjusted net earnings of $1.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 by 3% after missing estimates by 1.1% last quarter. However, the bottom line was down 10.4% from the year-ago tally of $1.15. The company’s lukewarm top-line performance during the quarter hurt the bottom line […]

Stock Analysts

Integra (IART): Strong Revenue Growth on Global Prospects

On May 31, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Plainsboro, NJ-based Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation IART – one of the leading regenerative medicine manufacturers in the world. The company develops, manufactures and markets cost-effective surgical implants and medical instruments. Integra commenced 2016 on a mixed note […]

Stock Analysts

Emerson’s Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat Now Under EnergyHub

Emerson Electric Co. EMR recently announced that its Sensi Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat will now be qualified for “demand response programs” managed by “connected home” solution provider EnergyHub. This will help customers conserve significant energy by cutting down on electricity use during peak hours. […]

Stock Analysts

Air Products to Launch New Dew Point Monitoring System

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. APD will introduce and display its new continuous dew point monitoring system, along with its existing range of industrial gases, equipment and technology solutions for powder metallurgy and additive production at Powdermet 2016 in Boston, MA, from Jun 6−7. With the introduction of this system, the company continues with its goal of helping metal processors improve quality and reduce costs […]