Economic Data

It’s All About Brexit

Great Britain has shocked the global markets by voting to exit the European Union, by a vote of 51.8% to 48.2%. As a direct result, Prime Minister David Cameron has stepped down from his post, remarking the country needs “fresh leadership.” Considering the markets were trading with roughly 3-to-1 odds against Brexit happening, you can believe long positions are being shaken everywhere, and absolutely everything (besides gold) is down this morning: Dow -533 Nasdaq -165 FTSE -4.57% France -8.45% Italy -10.45% Spain -12% The British pound has fallen below 30-year lows, but curiously has not plummeted as deeply as other currencies. […]

Technicals

New Strong Sell Stocks for June 24th

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list today: · Autohome Inc. ATHM operates as an online destination for automobile consumers in the Peoples Republic of China. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 6.7% downward over the last 30 days […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

SMIC Acquires LFoundry and Enters into Global Automotive Electronics Market

SMIC Acquires LFoundry and Enters into Global Automotive Electronics Market PR Newswire AVEZZANO, Italy and SHANGHAI, China, June 24, 2016 AVEZZANO, Italy and SHANGHAI, China , June 24 , 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (“SMIC”; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland China , jointly announces with LFoundry Europe GmbH (“LFE”) and Marsica Innovation S.p.A. (“MI”), the signing of an agreement on June 24 , 2016 to purchase a 70% stake of LFoundry for a consideration of 49 million EUR . […]

Technicals

Can The Uptrend Continue for Neff Corp (NEFF)?

Investors certainly have to be happy with Neff Corp NEFF and its short term performance. After all, the stock has jumped by 25.3% in the past 4 weeks, and it is also above its 20 Day Simple Moving Average as well. This is certainly a good trend, but investors are probably asking themselves, can this positive trend continue for NEFF? […]

Technicals

Finish Line (FINL): Moving Average Crossover Alert

Finish Line Inc. FINL could be a stock to avoid from a technical perspective, as the firm is seeing unfavorable trends on the moving average crossover front. Recently, the 50 Day Moving Average for FINL broke out below the 200 Day Simple Moving Average, suggesting short-term bearishness […]

Stock Analysts

5 Stocks to Buy on New Analyst Coverage

A lack of information creates inefficiencies that might result in stocks being misrepresented (over- or under-valued). Here, analysts play a vital role in investment decisions as they provide significant data. So, investors look forward to coverage initiation of stocks […]

Stock Analysts

Mondelez Recalls Food Products with Inapt Peanut Amounts

Fast food restaurants and food companies have lately been reeling under heavy losses due to repeated recalls of products that are feared to be contaminated with bacteria or allergic components. Mondelez International, Inc. MDLZ is the latest to join the bandwagon, announcing a nationwide recall of its Honey Maid Teddy Grahams CinnamonCubs Graham Snacks. […]

Stock Analysts

Accuray’s (ARAY) TomoTherapy System Uptake on the Rise

Accuray Inc .’s ARAY TomoTherapy System continues to gain traction in international markets. The company recently announced that Mexico City-based Fundación de Cancer de Mama (FUCAM) has treated 1,000 breast cancer patients in less than 18 months after the system was installed at the center. Globally, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death, exceeded only by lung cancer […]

Stock Analysts

Burger Stocks: Sales Take a Hit, Bubble About to Pop?

Burgers have been quite a rage in America over the past several years. From being a region-focused market to taking over global markets by a storm, the burger industry has come a long way. With the gourmet burger chains offering a diverse platter, the market has been spreading out with new entrants and expansion by established ones […]

Stock Analysts

XL Group to Change its Place of Incorporation to Bermuda

XL Group plc XL will re-domesticate to Bermuda from Ireland as its shareholders have approved of the move. On May 11, the company’s shareholders had approved the other proposals required for the re-domestication. However, the re-domestication remains subject to regulatory approvals, satisfaction of other conditions and sanctioning by the High Court of Ireland […]