Stock Analysts

Sturdy Top-Line Trend to Aid Tyson Foods, High Costs a Woe

Tyson Foods Inc . TSN has been witnessing year-over-year growth in the top line for quite some time now, largely owing to its efforts to strengthen its protein-packed brands as well as focus on strategic buyouts. The robust top-line growth trend was retained in the second quarter fiscal 2018, wherein improved Beef, Chicken and Prepared Foods sales were major drivers. […]

Stock Analysts

Is Shire (SHPG) 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

Huntington Ingalls Wins $27M Deal for USS Fitzgerald Repair

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc .'s HII Ingalls Shipbuilding business unit recently secured a modification contract for carrying out emergent repair and restoration of USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). The contract was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC. The deal, valued at $27.5 million, also entails for the additional collision repairs along with the maintenance and modernization of the USS Fitzgerald. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Brooks and Barber Tree Management Merges with SavATree

Brooks and Barber Tree Management Merges with SavATree SavATree, a leading provider of expert tree, shrub, and lawn care services, has announced the acquisition of Brooks and Barber Tree Management in Bedminster, Pennsylvania. PR Newswire BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y., July 5, 2018 BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. , July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SavATree, a leading provider of expert tree, shrub, and lawn care services, has announced the acquisition of Brooks and Barber Tree Management in Bedminster, Pennsylvania […]

Technicals

Why Marathon Oil (MRO) Could Be an Impressive Growth Stock

Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors’ attention, and produce big gains as well. However, they can also lead on the downside when the growth story is over, so it is important to find companies which are still seeing strong growth prospects in their businesses. […]

Technicals

Why You Shouldn’t Bet Against Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) Stock

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras PBR . This is because this security in the Oil and Gas – Integrated – Emerging Markets 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

YPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 9.2%

YPF Sociedad Anonima YPF was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 9% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reverses the recent trend for the company—as the stock is now down 19.8% in the past one-month time frame […]

Technicals

Herman Miller (MLHR) Soars: Stock Adds 10.6% in Session

Herman Miller, Inc. MLHR was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 11% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session.This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $33.45 to $36.60 in the past one-month time frame. […]

Technicals

Why You Shouldn’t Bet Against Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Northrop Grumman Corporation NOC . This is because this security in the Aerospace – Defense 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. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Boston Scientific to Acquire Cryterion Medical, Inc.

Boston Scientific to Acquire Cryterion Medical, Inc. Company to expand atrial fibrillation ablation therapy offerings with innovative cryoballoon platform PR Newswire MARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 5, 2018 MARLBOROUGH, Mass. , July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cryterion Medical, Inc., a privately-held company developing a single-shot cryoablation platform for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). […]