Stock Analysts

Snap Partners With Tyroo to Boost Ad Monetization in India

Snap SNAP recently partnered with ad tech firm, Tyroo to drive its ad monetization efforts in India. Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, it is believed to be a revenue sharing arrangement between both the companies. Reportedly, Snap is bringing filters, the Stories platform and its augmented reality driven Lens feature for advertisers […]

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Verisk’s (VRSK) Subsidiary Launches Home Healthcare Program

Verisk Analytics, Inc . VRSK subsidiary, ISO unveiled a home healthcare program yesterday, which is aimed at providing a coverage and rating solution to insurers. The latest program offers professional and general liability coverage, and encompasses optional endorsements for several critical exposures like allegations of abuse or molestation, theft of patient or client property, employment-related practices liability and home healthcare equipment […]

Economic Data

Looking Forward to Jobs Numbers? 223K Reasons

Friday, June 1, 2018 Well, President Trump was sure looking forward to this morning’s jobs numbers, and it turns out he was right to do so: 223K new jobs for the month of May from the non-farm payroll BLS report was well up from the previous month — the downwardly revised 159K for April — and much higher than the trailing 3-month average of 179K. The new Unemployment Rate dipped even further, to 3.8% — the lowest we’ve seen since the turn of the millennium. Average hourly earnings grew 0.3%, much better than the 0.1% gain we saw in April […]

Economic Data

Strong Job Additions, Record Low Unemployment Rate In Focus

Well, President Trump was sure looking forward to this morning’s jobs numbers, and it turns out he was right to do so: 223K new jobs for the month of May from the non-farm payroll BLS report was well up from the previous month — the downwardly revised 159K for April — and much higher than the trailing 3-month average of 179K. The new Unemployment Rate dipped even further, to 3.8% — the lowest we’ve seen since the turn of the millennium. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Convergint Technologies Expands Asia Pacific Business By Acquiring Integrators Australia

Convergint Technologies Expands Asia Pacific Business By Acquiring Integrators Australia PR Newswire SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 1, 2018 SCHAUMBURG, Ill. , June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Convergint Technologies , a worldwide leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Integrators Australia, a systems integrator based in Port Melbourne , Victoria, Australia . One of the world’s largest systems integrators, Convergint continues to grow its global footprint via organic growth and acquisition […]

Technicals

Is MEDIFAST INC (MED) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Staples Peers This Year?

Investors focused on the Consumer Staples space have likely heard of MEDIFAST INC (MED), but is the stock performing well in comparison to the rest of its sector peers? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Consumer Staples peers, we might be able to answer that question. MEDIFAST INC is a member of our Consumer Staples group, which includes 177 different companies and currently sits at #16 in the Zacks Sector Rank […]

Technicals

Is IPG Photonics (IPGP) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?

Investors focused on the Computer and Technology space have likely heard of IPG Photonics (IPGP), but is the stock performing well in comparison to the rest of its sector peers? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Computer and Technology peers, we might be able to answer that question. IPG Photonics is a member of the Computer and Technology sector […]

Technicals

Has Graco (GGG) Outpaced Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?

Investors focused on the Industrial Products space have likely heard of Graco (GGG), but is the stock performing well in comparison to the rest of its sector peers? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Industrial Products sector should help us answer this question. Graco is a member of the Industrial Products sector. […]

Technicals

Has General Motors (GM) Outpaced Other Auto-Tires-Trucks Stocks This Year?

Investors focused on the Auto-Tires-Trucks space have likely heard of General Motors (GM), but is the stock performing well in comparison to the rest of its sector peers? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector should help us answer this question. General Motors is a member of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

GEX Management Celebrates Milestone Acquisition

GEX Management Celebrates Milestone Acquisition PR Newswire DALLAS, June 1, 2018 DALLAS , June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — 9:00AM DALLAS — GEX Management, Inc. (OTCQB: GXXM), a visionary management and professional services company, announced today the company has purchased Membership Interest of Payroll Express LLC, a California limited company, resulting in 25% ownership of Payroll Express, with the option to purchase an additional 25% ownership in the future. […]

Stock Analysts

Bet on These 5 Top Liquid Stocks for a Winning Portfolio

Investors may consider allocating their assets in stocks with a favorable liquidity position for big returns. Liquidity indicates a company’s capability of meeting debt obligations by converting assets into liquid cash and equivalents. Liquid stocks have always been in demand as these are believed to have the potential to boost portfolio returns […]

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Wells Fargo Gets Judge’s Nod for Sales Scandal Settlement

Wells Fargo & Company WFC has received the judge’s approval for the settlement of $142 million worth class-action lawsuit related to the 3.5 million fake accounts scandal. However, customers still have scope for filing a claim if they feel they too have been wronged by the bank. The class-action lawsuit was an outcome of the bank’s undue pressure on its employees to achieve extensive sales targets, which led them to open unauthorized savings accounts, credit cards and lines of credit from May 2002 to April 2017 […]

Stock Analysts

Liberty Property (LPT) Announces New Lease at Shopton Ridge

Liberty Property Trust ’s LPT distribution facilities are witnessing decent demand from new tenants. Recently, this real estate investment trust (REIT) signed a new lease with TricorBraun to rent 124,740 square feet of space at its 3923 Shutterfly Road-facility in Shopton Ridge Business Park, Charlotte. The building at 3923 Shutterfly Road is one of Liberty’s properties in Shopton Ridge […]