Stock Analysts

Tech Stock Roundup: AAPL Upgrade, GOOGL-EU, BABA Singles Day

The election was the biggest event last week, easily blotting out everything else, especially because of the surprise President-elect. But that didn’t stop a hot Apple AAPL rumor from KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo; or Alphabet’s GOOGL defense of its Android ecosystem; or the gangbuster Singles Day numbers from Alibaba BABA . So read on… Apple May Not Upgrade iPhone SE KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo is famous for breaking Apple product-related news. […]

Stock Analysts

Mitsubishi UFJ’s (MTU) H1 Earnings Fall on Low Gross Profits

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. MTU reported profits attributable to owners of parent of ¥490.5 billion ($4.67 billion) for the six months (ended Sep 30) of the fiscal year ended Mar 31, 2017, down 18.2% year over year. For the period under review, decreased gross profits, high credit costs and fall in net interest income negatively impacted the results, while fall in general & administrative expenses served as a tailwind […]

Stock Analysts

6 Stocks to Benefit from Rising Inflation Expectations

The U.S. dollar has been surging against major currencies throughout the globe since Donald Trump emerged victorious in the Presidential election. Rising expectations of a pickup in inflation rate on the back of Trump’s pledge to increase infrastructure spending and cut taxes emerged as the main reasons behind the surge in the greenback. […]

Stock Analysts

Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) Q3 Results Strong, View Impressive

On Nov 14, we issued an updated research report on Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. DPS – a manufacturer and distributor of flavored, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages including ready-to-drink teas, juices, waters, etc. Dr Pepper Snapple reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.17 that beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 by 5.4%. […]

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TransDigm (TDG) Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Improve Y/Y

After a strong beat last quarter, TransDigm Group Incorporated TDG followed up with another beat in its fourth-quarter fiscal 2016 results. The aircraft supplier posted adjusted quarterly earnings (including stock-based compensation adjustments) of $3.10 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.07. The figures fared even better in year-over-year comparison, registering an increase of almost 13.6% from the year-ago tally of $2.83 per share. […]

Stock Analysts

Procter & Gamble (PG) Posts Solid Q1, Volatility a Drag

On Nov 14, we issued an updated research report on The Procter & Gamble Company PG or P&G. This consumer goods giant, with a market cap of around $223.66 billion, has seen its shares rise roughly 5.64% so far this year as against a 6% increase for the S&P 500 over the same period. Q1 Recall P&G started the fiscal with broad-based organic sales growth across product categories and markets, as well as strong cost savings […]

Stock Analysts

4 Defense Stocks to Buy on Trump Victory

In what can arguably be called the most startling electoral outcome in modern American history, Donald Trump’s victory last week led to an initial meltdown only to bounce back strong later — extinguishing pre-market fears of global sell-offs. No doubt, the unexpected rally in the market was as surprising as the victory itself. Coming to the Aerospace and Defense sector, the Trump win has been cheered by the stocks in this space […]

Technicals

Why Actua Corporation (ACTA) Could Be Positioned for a Surge

Actua Corporation ACTA , a publicly traded venture capital firm, could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well. These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on ACTA’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. […]

Economic Data

Will Market Rally Continue?

Following the best week in the Dow for the past five years, market futures are relatively tepid early this Monday. The immense relief rally that followed the year-and-a-half-long marathon of the U.S. […]