Month: March 2017

Technicals

Infinity Property and Casualty (IPCC) Stock Gains 6.7%

March 1, 2017 0

Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation IPCC was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 7% on the day. The move came on solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session after the company announced fourth-quarter profit of $21.6 million. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $85.75 to $89.65 in the past one-month time frame. […]

Technicals

Why Jack in the Box (JACK) Could Be Positioned for a Slump

March 1, 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 Jack in the Box Inc. […]

Technicals

Is Pool Corp. (POOL) a Great Growth Stock?

March 1, 2017 0

Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors’ attention, and produce big gains as well. However, these can also lead on the downside when the growth story is over, so it is important to find companies which are still seeing strong growth prospects in their businesses. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Pool Corporation POOL . […]

Technicals

Should You Sell Costco Wholesale (COST) Before Earnings?

March 1, 2017 0

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and Costco Wholesale Corporation COST 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 Costco Wholesale is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dash and LiquidPoint Complete Merger to Create Dash Financial Technologies

March 1, 2017 0

Dash and LiquidPoint Complete Merger to Create Dash Financial Technologies PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 1, 2017 NEW YORK , March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Dash today announced that it has completed its merger with LiquidPoint (Convergex’s Options Trading and Technology business) to create Dash Financial Technologies. Private equity firm GTCR, which facilitated the transaction, is the majority owner of the new firm. Dash Financial Technologies becomes one of the industry’s leading trading technology providers to the buy side, sell side and exchange communities […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Hygiena Completes Acquisition Of Global Food Safety Diagnostics Business From DuPont

March 1, 2017 0

Hygiena Completes Acquisition Of Global Food Safety Diagnostics Business From DuPont PR Newswire CAMARILLO, Calif., March 1, 2017 CAMARILLO, Calif. , March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Hygiena, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company that specializes in rapid food safety and environmental sanitation testing, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of DuPont Diagnostics, the global food safety diagnostics business of DuPont. The business was originally formed in 1992 as Qualicon. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

CBOE Holdings Announces Close Of Acquisition Of Bats Global Markets

March 1, 2017 0

CBOE Holdings Announces Close Of Acquisition Of Bats Global Markets – New Leadership Team Introduced – Integration Website Launched to Highlight Key Corporate Information PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 1, 2017 CHICAGO , March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) today said the company completed its acquisition of Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS) on Tuesday, February 28 , in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion (based on the closing price of CBOE Holdings shares on February 28) […]

Stock Analysts

5 Low Price-to-Sales Stocks for Magical Returns

March 1, 2017 0

While Price-to-Earnings is the first thing to cross one’s mind when using valuation metrics, Price-to-Sales has emerged as a convenient tool to determine the value of stocks that are incurring losses or are in an early cycle of development, generating meager or no profits. Though a loss-making company with a negative Price-to-Earnings ratio falls out of investors’ favor, its Price-to-Sales could indicate the hidden strength in its business. […]

Stock Analysts

5 Stocks Likely to Give Sweet Surprises on Earnings

March 1, 2017 0

Just earnings growth is not enough to keep investors happy these days. A positive earnings surprise or a “BEAT” is what matters, irrespective of earnings growth. A positive earnings surprise or earnings beat is typically the case when actual or reported earnings come in above the consensus estimate. […]

Stock Analysts

Integer (ITGR) Beats Earnings and Revenue Estimates in Q4

March 1, 2017 0

Integer Holdings Corporation ITGR reported adjusted earnings of 87 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2016, lower than the year-ago quarter figure of 92 cents. Meanwhile, earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 82 cents. Revenues rose 13% year over year to $359.6 million from $318.0 million. […]

Stock Analysts

Biotech Stock Roundup: Kite Soars on CAR-T Data, EXEL in Immuno-Oncology Deals

March 1, 2017 0

Key updates in the biotech sector included earnings results from several companies like BioMarin BMRN and Sarepta, while Kite KITE saw its shares soaring on positive data on its lead pipeline candidate. Recap of the Week’s Most Important Stories Kite Shoots up on CAR-T Data: Kite, which reported a narrower-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter, saw its shares shoot up on positive topline data from a key study on its investigational CAR-T therapy, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Results from the primary analysis of the study in patients with chemorefractory aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) showed that 41% of patients achieved a response including 36% who were in complete response (CR) at month 6 […]

Stock Analysts

Pitney Bowes’ Parcel Sortation Solutions Find Takers in India

March 1, 2017 0

Leading global eCommerce solutions provider, Pitney Bowes Inc. PBI recently gained two new clients – Gati Limited and Flipkart – fortifying its emerging parcel sortation business in India. Pitney Bowes’ TrueSort automated parcel sorting system and OneSort automated data capture system have been deployed by Gati Limited and Flipkart, respectively, to modernize their parcel shipments […]

Stock Analysts

American Water Works to Invest $3.5M to Replace Water Mains

March 1, 2017 0

American Water Works Company AWK announced that its subsidiary, New Jersey American Water, will invest in excess of $3.5 million to replace the old water mains installed in Asbury Park, Neptune Township and Ocean Township service areas in Monmouth County. Notably, these installations are nearly 100 years old. […]

Technicals

Moving Average Crossover Alert: Amber Road (AMBR)

March 1, 2017 0

Amber Road, Inc. AMBR 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 AMBR broke out below the 200 Day Simple Moving Average, suggesting short-term bearishness. […]