Stock Analysts

Fortive Set to Buy Gordian, Expands Field Solutions Portfolio

Fortive Corporation FTV has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gordian from Warburg Pincus for $775 million in cash. Gordian is a software company providing construction and facility cost data through a subscription-based model. It also offers related software, services and expertise to a wide range of industry verticals. […]

Stock Analysts

Integer Holdings Offloads AS&O, Focuses on Cardiac Units

Integer Holdings Corporation ITGR recently completed the sale of its core Advanced Surgical and Orthopedics (“AS&O”) segment to MedPlast, LLC for $600 million. Following the announcement, the company’s share price rose 2.7% to close at $65.80. Notably in the past six months, shares of Integer Holdings have rallied 46.8% against the industry ’s decline of 7.6%. […]

Stock Analysts

Is Endo International 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

5 Great Dividend Growth Stocks to Counter Volatility

Volatility and uncertainty in the stock market has raised the appeal for dividend growth stocks. A history of dividend growth year over year leads to a healthy portfolio with a greater scope of capital appreciation as opposed to simple dividend paying stocks or those with high yields. Why Dividend Growth […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Bell awarded SuperNet contract by the Government of Alberta

Bell awarded SuperNet contract by the Government of Alberta Canada NewsWire EDMONTON, July 3, 2018 Bell to assume all operations of Alberta’s SuperNet broadband network serving commercial and government customers throughout the province Acquisition of Axia NetMedia ensures service continuity for Albertans who rely on SuperNet EDMONTON , July 3, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – BCE Inc. (Bell) (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) today announced it has been awarded a multi-year contract to operate Alberta SuperNet, the government-led initiative providing broadband network connectivity to schools, hospitals, libraries, municipal and indigenous offices, government facilities, enterprise business customers and Internet service providers in 429 urban and rural communities throughout the province. Bell currently owns and operates the SuperNet network assets serving 27 urban centres in Alberta , and will now also operate the network elements connecting a total of 402 communities in rural Alberta […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Clayton Properties Group Acquires Indianapolis’ Largest Home Builder

Clayton Properties Group Acquires Indianapolis’ Largest Home Builder Arbor Homes bolsters Clayton’s growing portfolio of home builders PR Newswire MARYVILLE, Tenn., July 3, 2018 MARYVILLE, Tenn. , July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Clayton Properties Group , a division of Clayton Home Building Group and a Berkshire Hathaway company, acquired Arbor Homes (Arbor) yesterday, Indianapolis’ largest home builder. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8246154-clayton-properties-group-arbor-homes/ Founded in 1994 by President Curtis Rector , Arbor takes pride in being the largest locally-owned and operated home builder in Indianapolis , known for their high-quality, entry-level homes. […]

Technicals

Why Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) Stock Might be a Great Pick

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Johnson Outdoors Inc. JOUT . This is because this security in the Leisure and Recreation Products space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective […]

Technicals

Can Wingstop (WING) Stock Continue to Grow Earnings?

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. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Wingstop Inc. […]

Technicals

Preferred Bank (PFBC) in Focus: Stock Moves 7.6% Higher

Preferred Bank PFBC was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 8% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This stock, which remained volatile and traded within the range of $61.17 –$67.53 in the past one-month time frame, witnessed a sharp increase yesterday. […]

Technicals

Dell Technologies (DVMT) Soars: Stock Adds 9% in Session

Dell Technologies Inc. DVMT 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 breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $84.00 to $89.57 in the past one-month time frame. […]

Technicals

Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for SEACOR (CKH): Time to Buy?

SEACOR Holdings Inc. CKH is a diversified holding company engaging in logistics and transportation and risk management consultancy that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well […]

Technicals

21Vianet (VNET) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 5.1%

21Vianet Group, Inc. VNET was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 5% 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 $8.36 to $9.70 in the past one-month time frame […]

Technicals

Can Apache Corporation (APA) Run Higher on Strong Earnings Estimate Revisions?

Apache Corporation APA , which is an independent energy company, could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well. These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on APA’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Predictive Index Acquires PI Certified Partner Predictive Synergistic Systems

The Predictive Index Acquires PI Certified Partner Predictive Synergistic Systems PR Newswire WESTWOOD, Mass., July 3, 2018 WESTWOOD, Mass. , July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Predictive Index, LLC, which conducts business as The Predictive Index (PI), provider of an award-winning workforce assessment platform , announced that it has acquired the core assets of Predictive Synergistic Systems (PSS), a management consulting firm and value-added PI reseller headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA , a suburb of Pittsburgh . […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Screenvision Media Acquisition By Abry Partners Completed

Screenvision Media Acquisition By Abry Partners Completed PR Newswire NEW YORK, July 3, 2018 NEW YORK , July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Screenvision Media, a national leader in cinema media and advertising, today announced that Abry Partners, a leading media-focused private equity firm, has finalized its acquisition of a controlling stake in the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. […]

Stock Analysts

Global Semiconductor Sales Hit Record High in May: 5 Picks

Global semiconductor sales increased 21% in May on a year-over-year basis. This certainly is good news for chipmakers that have been bearing the brunt of President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Trade war fears have been weighing on markets for quite some time and semiconductor stocks, which so long remained unaffected, felt the heat last month after the United States announced tariffs of 25% on semiconductors […]