Month: January 2017

Stock Analysts

Ingersoll-Rand (IR) Poised for Growth Despite Economic Woes

January 3, 2017 0

On Jan 3, 2017, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Ingersoll-Rand Plc IR to a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) from a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) earlier. Going by the Zacks model, companies holding a Zacks Rank #4 have high chances of underperforming the broader market in the quarters ahead. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Ingersoll-Rand designs, manufactures, sells and services a diverse portfolio of industrial and commercial products across the globe […]

Stock Analysts

Is Michaels Companies a Great Stock for Value Investors?

January 3, 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 […]

Economic Data

Hitting the 2017 Ground Running: GM, TWTR, ADP

January 3, 2017 0

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 If you’re like me, you’re looking forward to renewed market and economic economy activity to kick off this new year. All that’s been speculated upon, especially since November 8th’s election, will finally find its place somewhere in reality. […]

Economic Data

Manufacturing Data, Trump and OPEC

January 3, 2017 0

If you’re like me, you’re looking forward to renewed market and economic economy activity to kick off this new year. All that’s been speculated upon, especially since November 8th’s election, will finally find its place somewhere in reality. And econ reports get busy right away this week, capping off with the big Friday Jobs Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) […]

Technicals

Should You Get Rid of Guess (GES) Now?

January 3, 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 Guess', Inc […]

Technicals

Aeglea Biotherapeutics (AGLE) Enters Oversold Territory

January 3, 2017 0

Aeglea Biotherapeutics, Inc. AGLE has been on a bit of a cold streak lately, but there might be light at the end of the tunnel for this overlooked stock. And for technical investors there is some hope when looking at AGLE given that, according to its RSI reading of 28.15, it is now in oversold territory […]

Stock Analysts

STMicroelectronics’ Smart Sensors to Boost Fitness Apps

January 3, 2017 0

STMicroelectronics N.V. STM has launched three smart motion sensors that are capable of improving the efficiency of always-on tracking applications that are popularly used by social fitness freaks. The sensors can not only record the progress data more accurately but also enable the applications to run for longer periods of time. […]