Stock Analysts

Banco Santander Affirms 2016 Guidance amid Brexit Fallout

‘Brexit’ had an unprecedented adverse impact on banking stocks across the globe, leading to heightened investor concerns regarding the stability of the financial systems. While major global banks are trying to reassure investors by coming out with statements , Spain, Madrid-based Banco Santander, S.A. SAN has reiterated its 2016 guidance. […]

Stock Analysts

Stifel Financial Seeks to Improve Margins through Divestiture

Stifel Financial Corporation SF announced a definitive agreement to sell its Sterne Agee’s legacy independent brokerage, clearing and registered investment advisory businesses to INTL FCStone Inc. INTL , a New York-based financial services firm. Stifel Financial’s Chairman and CEO Ron Kruszewski said, “The margins were lower than last year due to the independent contractors from Sterne Agee, who operate at lower margins than our traditional wealth management business.” Stifel Financial had acquired Sterne Agee in Jun 2015 for $150 million […]

Technicals

Antares Pharma (ATRS) in Focus: Stock Moves 10.2% Higher

Antares Pharma Inc. ATRS was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 10% on the day. Shares moved up after the company along with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd announced the launch of the generic equivalent to Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) injection, 4 mg and 6 mg single-dose, prefilled syringe autoinjectors, in the U.S […]

Technicals

Should You Get Rid of Baidu (BIDU) 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

Why Greif (GEF) Could Be a Top Value Stock Pick

Value investing is always a very popular strategy, and for good reason. After all, who doesn’t want to find stocks that have low PEs, solid outlooks, and decent dividends? Fortunately for investors looking for this combination, we have identified a strong candidate which may be an impressive value; Greif, Inc. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dataram Acquisition Target US Gold Corp. Hires Seasoned Professional Dave Mathewson as Vice President and Head of Exploration

Dataram Acquisition Target US Gold Corp. Hires Seasoned Professional Dave Mathewson as Vice President and Head of Exploration – Well known and highly respected Nevada exploration geologist Dave Mathewson joins US Gold Corp.’s seasoned team of experts in mining, engineering, and operations planning and development – Founder of Gold Standard Ventures to Head Company’s Exploration Program PR Newswire PRINCETON, N.J., June 28, 2016 PRINCETON, N.J. , June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Dataram Corporation (NASDAQ: DRAM), today announced that its acquisition target US Gold Corp. […]

Stock Analysts

Washington REIT (WRE) Divests Maryland Office Portfolio

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust WRE has announced the closure of the sale of its 692,000 square feet suburban Maryland office portfolio for a total price of $111.5 million. This disposition is part of the capital allocation strategy followed by the real estate investment trust (“REIT”) to lower its exposure in suburban office properties and focus more on value-added, urban in-fill, multi-family properties with robust growth potential. With this latest disposition, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust completed the first tranche of previously declared disposition which included 6110 Executive Boulevard, West Gude Drive, Wayne Plaza and 600 Jefferson Plaza […]

Momentum Stocks

Bull of the Day: Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

If you are already getting sick of all the Brexit talk, fear not, as Restaurant Brands International ( QSR ) subsidiary Burger King has just the thing to take your mind off of the turmoil. Their latest product offering looks to combine Mac & Cheese with Cheetos in a fresh hybrid dish that is only available this summer. This really continues an innovative trend for Burger King as the company looks to differentiate itself in the ultra-competitive fast food market and beat out several of its rivals in the process […]