Technicals

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL): Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Scholastic Corporation SCHL . This is because this security in the Publishing – Books space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. […]

Technicals

Why the Earnings Streak Will Continue for Bill Barrett (BBG)

Looking for a stock that might be in a good position to beat earnings at its next report? Consider Bill Barrett Corporation BBG , a firm in the Oil and Gas – Exploration and Production – United States industry, which could be a great candidate for another beat. This company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports […]

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Royal Bank of Scotland to Pay $125M for MBS Suit Settlement

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc RBS , headquartered at Edinburgh, the U.K, has agreed for a $125-million (£93.55 million) settlement announced by the California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Reuters reported. The bank had been charged for misguiding investors in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) during the financial crisis. […]

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ExxonMobil (XOM) Iraq Projects Still Looming in Uncertainty

Per the Iraqi Oil Ministry, the country is yet to reach an agreement with ExxonMobil Corporation XOM on a multi-billion dollar project aimed at boosting yield from several southern oilfields. Iraq will award multibillion-dollar projects that would comprise construction of oil pipelines, storage facilities and seawater supply facility to insert water from the Gulf into reservoirs to boost production. […]

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Shell Boosts Power Market Presence With First Utility Buyout

In a bid to lower its carbon footprint, Royal Dutch Shell, plc RDS.A recently inked a deal to acquire UK’s energy supplier First Utility. The move will enable Shell to expand its energy supply business from commercial and industrial customers and venture into the residential sector. The purchase price of the transaction has been kept under wraps. […]

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Here’s Why Investing In TransDigm Group (TDG) Makes Sense

Investors have been buoyed by TransDigm Group Incorporated’s TDG recent winstreak, as TransDigm’s earnings have trumped estimates in the four trailing quarters. The company is anticipated to continue the momentum driven bycomplementary acquisitions, positive industry trends, solid operational execution and steadily growing end markets. TransDigm’s performance has reflected well on its share price, exhibiting investor optimism […]

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5 Top-Ranked Dow Stocks to Buy for 2018

As markets approach the end of an extremely successful year, each of the major benchmarks is nearing ever-new milestones. Currently up more than 25% year to date, the Dow is on course for its best yearly performance since 2013. If the blue-chip index maintains its current trajectory and gains more than 26.5%, it will have registered its best annual performance since 1995. […]