Month: January 2017

Stock Analysts

Is Aetna (AET) a Great Stock for Value Investors?

January 9, 2017 0

Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. After all, who wouldn’t want to find stocks that are either flying under the radar and are compelling buys, or offer up tantalizing discounts when compared to fair value? One way to find these companies is by looking at several key metrics and financial ratios, many of which are crucial in the value stock selection process […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Health Carousel acquires Medical Staffing Options, will hire 150 more people across Ohio

January 9, 2017 0

Health Carousel acquires Medical Staffing Options, will hire 150 more people across Ohio Acquisition and hiring plans are part of Health Carousel’s continuing growth strategy, designed to capitalize on untapped opportunity in the fast-growing healthcare staffing industry PR Newswire CINCINNATI, Jan. 9, 2017 CINCINNATI , Jan. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Health Carousel, a leading provider of healthcare workforce solutions, today announced the acquisition of Columbus, Ohio -based Medical Staffing Options. […]

Technicals

What Makes Merus Labs (MSLI) a Strong Sell?

January 9, 2017 0

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 Merus Labs International Inc […]

Technicals

New Strong Sell Stocks for January 9th

January 9, 2017 0

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. AMAG is a biopharmaceutical company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 21.7% downward over the last 30 days […]

Technicals

3 Reasons Momentum Stock Investors Will Love Financial Engines (FNGN)

January 9, 2017 0

Many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, but this can be very tough to define. There is great debate regarding which metrics are the best to focus on in this regard, and which are not really quality indicators of future performance. Fortunately, with our new style score system we have identified the key statistics to pay close attention to and thus which stocks might be the best for momentum investors in the near term […]

Technicals

Why DAVIDsTEA (DTEA) Could Be Positioned for a Slump

January 9, 2017 0

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 DAVIDsTEA Inc […]

Technicals

Looking for a Top Momentum Stock? 3 Reasons Why Kronos Worldwide (KRO) is a Great Choice

January 9, 2017 0

Many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, but this can be very tough to define. There is great debate regarding which metrics are the best to focus on in this regard, and which are not really quality indicators of future performance. Fortunately, with our new style score system we have identified the key statistics to pay close attention to and thus which stocks might be the best for momentum investors in the near term […]

Stock Analysts

LLabCorp: Reimbursement Scenario a Drag Amid Other Woes

January 9, 2017 0

On Jan 09, we issued an updated research report on Burlington, NC-based Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings LH or LabCorp. The company is a major player in the healthcare diagnostics space, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development support. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings Price Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings Price | Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings Quote In major part of the past three months, LabCorp’s share price persistently traded below the Zacks categorized Medical – Dental Supplies industry. […]

Stock Analysts

Can Kohl’s (KSS) Strategic Initiatives Counter the Headwinds?

January 9, 2017 0

Kohl’s Corporation KSS has been grappling with numerous headwinds since the past many quarters due to difficult sales environment and cautious consumer spending. Change in spending patterns of consumers has also been hurting sales. Demand for clothes and accessories, like watches and handbags have declined as consumers prefer to spend more on home renovations and cars […]

Stock Analysts

Boeing’s 2016 Delivery Numbers: Commercial, Defense Down

January 9, 2017 0

Aerospace behemoth The Boeing Company BA reported 2016 deliveries, which show that both commercial and defense shipments were down 1.8% and 2.6%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis. 2016 Deliveries Boeing reported commercial deliveries of 748 planes during 2016, which was down due to lower 737, 747 and 767 deliveries. The figure is, however, above the company’s guidance of deliveries between 740 and 745 jets for 2016. […]