Month: September 2017

Going driverless is the next big thing the technology sector is looking forward to. It is with childlike anticipation that the whole world is looking forward to this union of technology and automobile. A number of automakers are offering a wide array of driver-assist features such as lane changing, traffic jam assistant and others […]

On Sep 5, we issued an updated research report on business services provider, Verisk Analytics, Inc. VRSK . Growth Drivers Using advanced technologies to collect and analyze troves of data, Verisk draws on unique data assets and deep domain expertise to provide predictive analytics and decision support solutions that are integrated into customer workflows. […]

Amazon.com Inc. AMZN continues to expand its Prime Now Service. Canada is the latest addition to the list of countries receiving this one and two-hour delivery service. […]

Confirming industry grapevines, diversified industrial conglomerate United Technologies Corporation UTX recently inked a definitive agreement to acquire Iowa-based avionics firm, Rockwell Collins, Inc. COL . The strategic transaction is likely to create an industry behemoth with an unrivaled competitive advantage, being one of the largest aircraft equipment manufacturers in the world in its individual capacity. […]

Norwegian energy giant Statoil ASA STO has announced a reduction in its estimated cost for developing Norway's Johan Sverdrup oilfield. The investment cost for the first phase of the development has been lowered by NOK 5 billion to NOK 92 billion. The continuous effort to provide quality in project delivery and implementation has made this possible […]

On Sep 4, we issued an updated research report on M&T Bank Corporation MTB . The bank currently displays strength in top-line and capital position. However, increasing cost base remains a woe. […]

The telecommunications market in Mexico has become highly competitive after the government initiated reforms in this market. This market was highly monopolized by the two companies controlled by billionaire Carlos Slim. The reforms process which was initiated by Mexico’s telecom regulatory authority, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), has so far yielded exceptional results, as per a recent report by OECD. […]

Oil price volatility impacts not only the economic health of a country but also influences the global economy. Over time, major oil-producing nations, especially the United States and the members of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries have played key roles in striking a balance between global supply and demand for crude oil. Governmental policies regarding the use of alternative sources of energy, large scale use of electric vehicles and public transportation, sluggish global economic growth and oil trade policies are certain factors influencing oil demand. […]

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company GT expanded its innovation network by opening its first office in Silicon Valley. The new office will help the company to connect with auto manufacturers, suppliers and mobility-related startups, working to develop next-generation vehicles. The company’s initial aim is to offer optimized tires and services solutions to autonomous cars and ride sharing fleets in Silicon Valley. […]

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. JBHT boasts an impressive dividend payment record. […]

Old Second Bancorp, Inc. OSBC has grown organically and inorganically over the years on the back of its strong capital position. Improving credit quality is another positive factor. […]

In public notices published last week in Milwaukee and Green Bay newspapers, Associated Banc-Corp ASB announced its plan of branch consolidation. The move follows the company’s announcement of a deal to acquire Milwaukee, WI–based Bank Mutual Corporation BKMU for $482 million. Why Branch Consolidation […]

To arrive at a decision to buy or sell a stock at an attractive value, investors have a number of valuation metrics at their disposal. Though price-to-earnings and price-to-sales are preferred by value investors while choosing value stocks, the price-to-book ratio (P/B ratio) is also a convenient valuation metric for identifying low-priced stocks, which have high-growth prospects. The P/B ratio is used to calculate how much an investor needs to pay for each dollar of book value of a stock. […]