Economic Data

Initial Claims, PPI Data In Focus

Ahead of Thursday’s opening bell, a slew of new economic data has hit the tape to inform market futures. Aside from the normal Thursday Initial Jobless Claims, we also see index reports from Empire State and the Philly Fed, as well as the other shoe dropping from yesterday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Producer Price Index (PPI). The PPI is arguably the bigger determinant toward future economic inflation, concerns of which have led to the past two weeks of market turbulence […]

Technicals

Kimco Realty (KIM) Q4 FFO Meets Estimates, Revenues Beat

Have you been eager to see how Kimco Realty Corp. KIM performed in Q4 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this New Hyde Park, NY–based retail real estate investment trust’s (REIT) earnings release this morning: In line FFO Kimco came out with funds from operations (FFO) per share of 38 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Petróleos Mexicanos Announces Early Tender Results And Early Settlement Of Tender Offers And Consent Solicitation

Petróleos Mexicanos Announces Early Tender Results And Early Settlement Of Tender Offers And Consent Solicitation PR Newswire MEXICO CITY, Feb. 15, 2018 MEXICO CITY , Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Petróleos Mexicanos (” PEMEX “) announces the early tender results for (a) its offers to purchase for cash (i) any and all of its outstanding series of notes listed below under the heading “Any and All Offers” (collectively, the ” Any and All Notes “, and such offers, the ” Any and All Offers “) and (ii) the series of notes set forth in the table below under the heading “Waterfall Tender Offers” (collectively, the ” Waterfall Notes “, and such offers, the ” Waterfall Tender Offers ) for a specified maximum aggregate purchase price payable per series of Waterfall Notes, and (b) its concurrent solicitation of consents (the ” Consent Solicitation “) from holders of each series of Any and All Notes to a proposed amendment to the indenture governing the Any and All Notes (the ” Indenture “). […]

Stock Analysts

Is RCI Hospitality 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 […]

Stock Analysts

Is SeaWorld Entertainment 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 […]

Stock Analysts

Brown-Forman Looks Bullish: Will the Rally Continue in 2018?

Brown-Forman Corporation BF.B is witnessing spectacular growth lately on the back of a robust surprise trend and favorable outlook for fiscal 2018. Moreover, it is confident about growth at its premium American whiskey and tequila brands. The company also expects to gain from new product launches including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye and Slane Irish Whiskey. […]

Stock Analysts

Barrick Gold (ABX) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Barrick Gold Corporation ABX recorded net loss (attributable to equity holders) of $314 million or 27 per share for fourth-quarter 2017 against net earnings of $425 million or 36 cents a year ago. Barring one-time items, adjusted net earnings came in at $253 million or 22 cents per share for the quarter. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents. […]

Stock Analysts

Hawaiian Electric (HE) Beats on Q4 Earnings, Issues ’18 View

Hawaiian Electric Industries HE reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 43 cents in fourth-quarter 2017, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents by 4.9%. On a year-over-year basis, adjusted earnings improved 4.9% from the prior-year quarter’s 41 cents. GAAP earnings were 30 cents in the quarter, reflecting a 26.8% decline from the year-ago 41 cents. […]

Stock Analysts

Is Cinemark Holdings (CNK) 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. […]

Stock Analysts

Prothena’s (PRTA) Loss Narrows in Q4, Pipeline Progresses

Prothena Corporation plc PRTA reported a loss of $1.24 per share for the fourth quarter of 2017, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.44 and the year-ago loss of $1.41. Quarterly revenues came in at $0.23 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.27 million but rose 34% from the year-ago quarter. Prothena’s stock moved up more than 4% on Wednesday, following the announcement of the results […]