Stock Analysts

WestRock Rides on Acquisition, Corrugated Packaging Demand

On Feb 1, 2018, we issued an updated research report on WestRock Company WRK . Favorable industry conditions and positive volume along with pricing dynamics will drive the company’s fiscal 2018 results. Execution of its capital allocation strategy and the acquisition of KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation KS , once it comes through, will drive growth […]

Stock Analysts

Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) Beats on Q4 Earnings, Issues View

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc . SPR recorded fourth-quarter 2017 adjusted earnings of $1.32 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.22 by 8.2%. Excluding a one-time impact of tax-reform worth 25 cents, the company reported GAAP earnings of $1.07, which improved 20.2% from the year-ago figure of 89 cents. […]

Stock Analysts

Find Out What’s Behind Nordstrom’s (JWN) Cheer in 2018

Nordstrom Inc . JWN stock has been cheering since the start of 2018 backed by its sturdy customer-oriented strategies, persistent store expansion initiatives leading to increased market share and investments to strengthen capabilities, particularly in digital growth. Moreover, the company’s raised guidance for fiscal 2017 followed by its encouraging holiday season sales, raises expectations for a spectacular 2018 […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

TS2 Holdings Acquisition Creates California Recruiting Powerhouse

TS2 Holdings Acquisition Creates California Recruiting Powerhouse PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2018 LOS ANGELES , Feb. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — TS2 Holdings LLC has acquired three companies in the executive recruiting space to form a consolidated state-wide operation that combines three high-quality recruiting operations, a software development company and an industry-leading recruiter platform […]

Technicals

Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for Anadarko Petroleum (APC)

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation APC may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report. That is because Anadarko Petroleumis seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat. […]

Technicals

Should You Buy Becton, Dickinson (BDX) Ahead of Earnings?

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report. That is because Becton, Dickinsonis seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat […]

Technicals

Open Text Corporation (OTEX) Jumps: Stock Rises 12.6%

Open Text Corporation OTEX was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares nearly 13% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. The stock picked up sharply from the near-flat trend of $33.50 to $34.81 in the past one month time frame. […]