Stock Analysts

4 Reasons to Bet on Sterling Bancorp (STL) Stock Right Now

A supportive operating backdrop on the back of rising interest rates and improving domestic economy should help the banking industry thrive in the upcoming quarters. While increasing signals of political uncertainty are anticipated, one might take the advantage of the driving forces by betting on a few fundamentally strong bank stocks. Sterling Bancorp STL is one such stock, carrying Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). […]

Stock Analysts

Pinnacle West Hits 52-Week High on New Rates Implementation

Share price of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation PNW , an electric and power company, hit a new 52-week high of $90.47 on Aug 28, eventually closing a tad lower at $90.44. The stock has delivered a one-year return of about 23.9% compared with the industry ’s gain of 11.4%. In the past 52 weeks, Pinnacle West’s share price has ranged from a low of $70.86 to a high of $90.47 […]

Stock Analysts

Is Archer Daniels (ADM) 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 […]

Technicals

Why Arkema S.A. (ARKAY) Could Be a Top Value Stock Pick

Value investing is always a very popular strategy, and for good reason. After all, who doesn’t want to find stocks that have low PEs, solid outlooks, and decent dividends? Fortunately for investors looking for this combination, we have identified a strong candidate which may be an impressive value; Arkema S.A […]

Technicals

3 Reasons Why Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) is a Great Momentum Stock

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

Strength Seen in Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP): Stock Soars 15.2%

Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc ADAP was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 15% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $4.93 to $5.52 in the past one-month time frame […]

Technicals

3 Reasons Momentum Stock Investors Will Love Meritor, Inc. (MTOR)

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

Is Deutsche Bank (DB) Stock A Great Combo of Value and Growth?

Value investing is always a very popular strategy, and for good reason. After all, who doesn’t want to find stocks that have low PEs, solid outlooks, and decent dividends? Fortunately for investors looking for this combination, we have identified a strong candidate which may be an impressive value; Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft DB […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

EAB to Become a Standalone Company

EAB to Become a Standalone Company Vista Equity Partners to acquire EAB and its unique combination of research, enterprise technology, and data-enabled services for the education industry PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2017 WASHINGTON , Aug. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Zenith Energy U.S. To Acquire Arc Logistics Partners

Zenith Energy U.S. To Acquire Arc Logistics Partners Combination creates a leading terminaling business with over 22 million barrels of crude oil, petroleum products and other liquids storage Brings together diversified portfolio of complementary energy logistics assets and strong domestic and international footprint PR Newswire HOUSTON and NEW YORK, Aug. […]

Stock Analysts

Sinopec’s 1H17 Profit Surges Y/Y Backed by Chemical Segment

China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation SNP , also known as Sinopec , reported net profit of 27.9 billion yuan ($4.06 billion) or 0.231 yuan per diluted share for the first half of 2017. The bottom line surpassed the year-ago profit level of 19.2 billion yuan ($4.14 billion) or 0.165 yuan. The surge in profit can be attributed to outstanding performance of Chemicals segment […]