Technicals

Is SUPERVALU INC. (SVU) 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 […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Alleghany Capital Corporation Announces Jazwares’ Acquisition Of Russ Berrie And Applause Brands

Alleghany Capital Corporation Announces Jazwares’ Acquisition Of Russ Berrie And Applause Brands PR Newswire NEW YORK, May 29, 2018 NEW YORK , May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Alleghany Capital Corporation (“Alleghany Capital”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation, today announced that its subsidiary, Jazwares, LLC (“Jazwares”), a global toy, entertainment, and musical instrument company, has acquired the Russ Berrie™ and Applause™ brands. The Russ Berrie™ brand originated in 1963 and has historically included a variety of gift items, such as stuffed animals, mugs, picture frames, figurines, greeting cards, and stationery. The Applause™ brand has included stuffed toys and collectible figurines since 1966. […]

Stock Analysts

RBS’ Journey to Privatization is Expected to Begin Shortly

Per an article by Sky News, the British Government is currently mulling selling about 10% stake in The Royal Bank of Scotland RBS this week. The sale is expected to result in substantial loss for the taxpayer owing to a significant drop in value of the bank since bailout. The disposal is expected to return about £3 billion as the bank’s shares are currently trading below 300 pence compared with 502 pence at the time of bailout […]

Stock Analysts

Amazon (AMZN) Backs Acko to Strengthen Presence in India

In a bid to bolster presence in India, Amazon AMZN has led a $12 million investment in the subsidiary of Acko Technologies named, Acko General Insurance. Acko General Insurance is an India-based online insurance startup which covers all types of automobile insurance. The other participants in this funding round were Catamaran Ventures, the existing investor of Acko and Ashish Dhawan, the founder of ChrysCapital. […]

Stock Analysts

What’s in Store for Cooper Companies’ (COO) Q2 Earnings?

The Cooper Companies ’ COO second-quarter fiscal 2018 results are scheduled to release on Jun 7, after market close. While the core CooperVision (CVI) division is likely to put up a stellar performance, growth across other major segments may also act as catalysts. In the fiscal first quarter, Cooper Companies posted strong results, with adjusted earnings of $2.79 per share beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.7% and increasing 44.6% year over year […]

Stock Analysts

Hormel Foods’ (HRL) Portfolio Solid, Turkey Trade a Woe

We issued an updated research report on premium meat products company, Hormel Foods Corporation HRL , on May 28. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) but flaunts an attractive VGM Score of A. Strong demand for on-trend branded products is supporting the company’s growth, however, prevalent turkey market challenges remains a headwind. […]

Stock Analysts

4 Energy Stocks Offering Juicier Dividend Yields Than S&P 500

Business tycoon John D. Rockefeller, with keen interest in the oil industry, once said, “ Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends coming in .” The easiest way to analyze a company’s fundamentals is to consider its dividend payment history as steady and consistent dividends can be paid only after meeting all business obligations […]

Stock Analysts

Volkswagen (VLKAY) to Meet EV Target on Rising Demand

Volkswagen AG VLKAY anticipates reaching its target of selling one million electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025, per Reuters. Strong demand from China and Europe and untapped potential in the southern hemisphere are behind this positive expectation. Notably, after being severely affected by the emissions scandal in 2015, this German auto giant set an ambitious plan to emerge as the world leader in green transport […]