Altria Group Inc. MO , which has a solid base in the tobacco industry, has been bearing the brunt of receding consumer enthusiasm toward tobacco products as well as stern regulations by government bodies. […]
U.S. equity market has had a stellar return so far this year. In fact, since the financial crisis in 2009, investors have pocketed stupendous returns […]
A layman can end up losing bucks if he decides to pick a stock only on the basis of numbers flashing on a real-time stock screen. A critical analysis of a company’s financial background is essential for a better investment decision. […]
On Dec 22, we issued an updated research report on Warsaw, IN-based Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. ZBH . The company carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) […]
A series of cyber attacks kept cybersecurity stocks rallying throughout the year. Earlier this year, two back-to-back ransomware attacks were reported — WannaCry or WannaCrypt in May and Petya in June — followed by the massive data breach at Equifax (EFX) in September. In addition to these, the data theft and ransom paid by Uber disclosed in November further fueled the bullish momentum of the stocks in this space […]
We issued an updated research report on industrial tool maker, Illinois Tool Works Inc. ITW on Dec 26. […]
ProAssurance Corporation PRA continues to display robust inorganic growth supported by a strong capital position. The company has enhanced shareholders’ value by taking up several capital deployments like share buybacks as well as quarterly and special dividend payments. In addition, prudent operating and financial leverage, disciplined pricing, loss reserve practice and conservative investments in assets also bolster the company’s growth potential […]
As John Schnatter, the 56-year old veteran CEO of Papa John’s International PZZA who also founded the company and gave it his name, steps down, the question that arises is what led to the decision? While the incoming CEO and current chief operating officer Steve Ritchie tried with a somewhat ambiguous answer that it's "the right time to make this change," market watchers like us believe that a recent public relations disaster has forced the company to take such a decision. This move is probably an indication that the board is trying to steer clear of further controversies. […]
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers RRGB stock has been losing sheen of late. Further, the company carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Let’s explore some of the reasons that may have resulted in the downside […]
Shares of PRA Health Sciences, Inc. PRAH rallied to a new 52-week high of $92 on Dec 22, closing the session nominally lower at $91.53. This represents a strong year-to-date return of approximately 23.9%, higher than the S&P 500’s 6.8%. […]
President Trump’s recently implemented tax bill has put Credit Suisse Group AG CS at risk of reporting the third consecutive annual net loss in 2017 as it expects $2.3 billion as a one-time charge. Notably, the figure exceeds its previous estimate of CHF2.1 billion given earlier this month. Banks usually pay up taxes in advance so that they can claim tax relief in difficult years and treat them as deferred tax asset. […]
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 With a holiday-shortened week on both ends — both no trading yesterday, Christmas Day, as well as an early closing bell on Friday afternoon ahead of New Year’s holiday — we look at he final trading week of 2017 not so much as a big potential mover as a closer-outer of a tremendously successful year for the stock market indexes. Look at the one-year charts for the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 and witness things of beauty. The Dow 30, if you recall, was sub-20K at this time last year, and now rests just a couple hundred points below 25K. […]
With a holiday-shortened week on both ends — both no trading yesterday, Christmas Day, as well as an early closing bell on Friday afternoon ahead of New Year’s holiday — we look at the final trading week of 2017 not so much as a big potential mover as a closer-outer of a tremendously successful year for the stock market indexes. Look at the one-year charts for the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 and witness things of beauty. The Dow 30, if you recall, was sub-20K at this time last year, and now rests just a couple hundred points below 25K […]
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. WPRT was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 13% on Friday. […]
Investors in MannKind Corporation MNKD need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Dec 29 th , 2017, $3.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today. What is Implied Volatility? […]
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company LJPC was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 11% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This stock, which remained volatile and traded within the range of $23.91 –$33.35 in the past one-month time frame, witnessed a sharp increase on Friday. […]
Investors in MicroVision, Inc. MVIS need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Feb 16 h , 2018, $6.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today. […]
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. CRZO is is a Houston-based energy company that could be an interesting play for investors. […]
Looking for a stock that might be in a good position to beat earnings at its next report? Consider ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. […]
Weight Watchers International, Inc. WTW was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 6% on the day. […]
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