Technicals

Why SemGroup (SEMG) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and SemGroup Corporation ( SEMG ) may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report. That is because SemGroup is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat. […]

Technicals

Should You Get Rid of Investment Technology (ITG) Group 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. One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is Investment Technology Group, Inc. […]

Technicals

What Makes Innoviva (INVA) a Strong Sell?

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 Earnings Season Could Be Great for Regal Beloit (RBC)

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and Regal Beloit Corporation RBC may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report. That is because Regal Beloit is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

CGI acquires Boston-based Collaborative Consulting

CGI acquires Boston-based Collaborative Consulting PR Newswire FAIRFAX, VA, Nov. 4, 2016 High-end and specialized digital expertise in financial, life sciences and public sectors Stock Market Symbols GIB (NYSE) GIB.A (TSX) www.cgi.com/newsroom FAIRFAX, VA , Nov. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ – CGI Group Inc. […]

Stock Analysts

Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Down on Q3 Earnings Miss

Shares of Monster Beverage Corporation MNST declined 5.18% in afterhours on Nov 3, as the energy drink company’s third-quarter numbers did not meet expectations. Third Quarter Details Monster Beverage’s third-quarter adjusted earnings of 99 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 by 11.6%. […]

Stock Analysts

Fluor (FLR) Tops Q3 Earnings, Lags Revenues; Guides Down

After three consecutive earnings misses, multinational engineering and construction firm – Fluor Corporation FLR – managed to crush estimates in its third-quarter 2016 results. The company’s adjusted earnings from continuing operations came in at $1.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 87 cents by almost 30%. FindTheCompany | Graphiq However, the figure fared worse in year-over-year comparison, having fallen 6.6% from the prior-year tally of $1.21 per share. […]

Stock Analysts

Electronics Stocks Earnings Reports on Nov 7: JKHY & FN

We now have a clear picture of the Q3 earnings season, with results from 364 of the S&P 500 Index members already on board (as on Nov 2). Earnings of these companies (accounting for almost 79% of the index’s total market capitalization) are up 1.6% year over year, on 1.6% higher revenues. Of the companies that have reported results, 72.3% have surpassed earnings estimates, with 54.7% coming ahead of revenue estimates. […]

Stock Analysts

5 Toxic Stocks to Cast Aside or Play Short

The proper identification of rightly priced stocks and overpriced stocks makes investing an easy task. However, in a complicated marketplace, the correctly priced stocks and their steeply priced counterparts are intertwined in such a way that making a distinction is tough. […]

Stock Analysts

Symantec (SYMC) Earnings In Line with Estimates in Q2

Symantec Corporation SYMC reported modest second-quarter fiscal 2017 results wherein its revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate while its adjusted earnings (excluding deferred revenues fair value, amortization, restructuring and other one-time items but including stock-based compensation) matched the same. The company’s adjusted earnings came in at 15 cents per share. Quarter in Detail Symantec’s revenues of $979 million increased 8.1% year over year and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $966 million […]

Stock Analysts

Internet Stocks’ Earnings Slated on Nov 7: NEWR, SNCR & DTSI

The major part of Q3 earnings cycle is now behind us with 364 S&P 500 members or 78.2% of the index’s total membership having already reported their quarterly results, as of Nov 2, according to the latest Zacks Earnings Outlook . Per the report, approximately 72.3% of the companies posted positive earnings surprises, while 54.7% beat top-line expectations. Earnings as well as revenues of these companies witnessed a year-over-year increase of 1.6% […]