Stock Analysts

Ericsson Hit by Macro Woes & Elevated Costs: Time to Dump?

Premium networking, telecommunications equipment and services provider, Ericsson ’s ERIC financial troubles over the past few years have been well-documented. The company’s repeated earnings misses, eroding profitability and precipitous revenue decline have left investors high and dry. Most recently, write-downs and restructuring costs have pushed the bottom line deep into the red. […]

Stock Analysts

Are Nektar’s (NKTR) Key Drugs Set to Drive Growth in 2017?

On May 29, 2017, we issued an updated report on Nektar Therapeutics NKTR . Nektar Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of treatments utilizing its PEGylation and advanced polymer conjugate technology platforms. Nektar’s shares have significantly outperformed the Zacks classified Medical-Drugs industry so far this year, having returned 69.5% compared with the industry's gain of 5.2% […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Elite Limousine Plus Acquires First Corporate Sedans, Creating Tri-State’s Largest Luxury Car Service

Elite Limousine Plus Acquires First Corporate Sedans, Creating Tri-State’s Largest Luxury Car Service Combined Company Gives Customers Access to a fleet of over 800 High Quality Vehicles Backed by 24×7 Customer Support and Full Benefits of Ride Sharing App Technology PR Newswire NEW YORK, May 30, 2017 NEW YORK , May 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — In a move that promises to reshape the local black car services market, Elite Limousine Plus, Inc. (Elite) today announced that it has acquired First Corporate Sedans, Inc. […]

Technicals

New Strong Sell Stocks for May 30th

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: Acacia Research Corporation ACTG is a licenser of patented technologies. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 21.1% downward over the last 30 days. Cloud Peak Energy Inc. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

USI Expands Benefits Presence in MidAtlantic Region with Acquisition of the Employee Benefits Business from The Hartman Group

USI Expands Benefits Presence in MidAtlantic Region with Acquisition of the Employee Benefits Business from The Hartman Group Hartman Employee Benefits, Inc., Joins USI, Top Five Employees Benefits Broker in Pennsylvania PR Newswire VALHALLA, N.Y., May 30, 2017 VALHALLA, N.Y. , May 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — USI Insurance Services (” USI “) has acquired Hartman Employee Benefits, Inc., (“Hartman Employee Benefits”) from The Hartman Group. […]

Stock Analysts

Barrick in Talks with Union at Veladero for Work Stoppage

On May 29, Barrick Gold Corporation ABX reported that an unplanned work stoppage, initiated by one of the unions representing employees at the Veladero mine in the San Juan province, Argentina, has ended. The work stoppage was initiated on May 28. The company is in talks with the union leadership to seek a timely solution to the situation […]

Stock Analysts

Clean Energy Fuels Gets Los Angeles Transit Bus Contract

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. CLNE recently announced that it has received a renewable natural gas contract to fuel the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s fleet of transit buses. Clean Energy Fuels will be offering its Redeem brand of RNG – the first renewable and commercially available vehicle fuel made completely from 100% organic waste– to Los Angeles Metro. […]

Stock Analysts

Does Robert Half (RHI) Look To Be A Great Stock For Value Investors?

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 […]

Stock Analysts

Boston Scientific Trades Up on Strong Q1 amid Recall Issues

On May 29 2017, we issued an updated research report on leading medical devices company, Boston Scientific Corporation BSX . The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Boston Scientific’s shares gained 9.46% in the past three months, considerably ahead of the Zacks categorized Medical – Products Industry’s gain of 1.29% […]

Stock Analysts

Here’s Why AGCO Corporation (AGCO) Stock is a Must Buy Now

AGCO Corporation AGCO , a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts, has been performing well of late. Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock have gained 10.5% year to date. If you haven’t taken advantage of the share price appreciation yet, the time is right for you to add the stock as AGCO looks promising and is poised to carry the momentum ahead […]