Stock Analysts

Will Growth in Mobile Revenues Aid Zynga (ZNGA) Q2 Earnings?

Zynga ZNGA is set to report second-quarter 2018 results on Aug 1. Notably, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) have met the Zack Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters. Revenues increased 7% year over year to $208.2 million, in the last reported quarter, driven by strong mobile revenues (up 13% year over year). […]

Stock Analysts

Take Two (TTWO) Q1 Earnings: Is Disappointment in Store?

Take Two Interactive Software TTWO is scheduled to report first-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Aug 2. The company beat the Zack Consensus Estimate in the trailing four quarters, delivering an average positive surprise of 70.3%. In the last reported quarter, Take Two’s earnings of 69 cents per share declined 16.8% from the year-ago quarter. […]

Stock Analysts

MAS, VMC Q2 Earnings on Jul 31: Here are the Key Predictions

We are in the thick of the Q2 earnings season, with results evidently on solid ground in view of impressive top and bottom-line growth rates. The construction companies appear to be on solid footing given strong demand, aided by favorable household formation trends and a strengthening macro backdrop. Elevated construction spending in the United States, an impressive labor market scenario, moderate inflation and Trump’s impetus to boost infrastructure spending seem to be vital growth catalysts for the companies under the sector […]

Economic Data

Splendid Earnings All Around

This week, we expect loads of economic data to come out, from Personal Incomes and Consumer Spending tomorrow, ADP’s private sector employment read and ISM Manufacturing survey results Wednesday, Weekly Jobless Claims data on Thursday, and an all-new non-farm payroll report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Friday, complete with a new headline number for U.S. unemployment. Until then, however, new Q2 earnings results — from now the busiest week of the quarter for earnings — will have to suffice […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

/C O R R E C T I O N — NextEra Energy, Inc./

/C O R R E C T I O N — NextEra Energy, Inc./ PR Newswire JUNO BEACH, Fla., July 29, 2018 In the news release, NextEra Energy completes acquisition of Florida City Gas from Southern Company, issued 30-Jul-2018 by NextEra Energy, Inc. over PR Newswire, the dateline date should read “July 30, 2018” rather than “July 29, 2018” as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. NextEra Energy’s news release provided to PR Newswire was correctly dated July 30, 2018 . […]

Economic Data

Caterpillar (CAT) Reports 14th Straight Earnings Beat

Monday, July 30, 2018 This week, we expect loads of economic data to come out, from Personal Incomes and Consumer Spending tomorrow, ADP’s private sector employment read and ISM Manufacturing survey results Wednesday, Weekly Jobless Claims data on Thursday, and an all-new non-farm payroll report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Friday, complete with a new headline number for U.S. unemployment. Until then, however, new Q2 earnings results — from now the busiest week of the quarter for earnings — will have to suffice […]

Technicals

Is AMC Networks (AMCX) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Investors focused on the Consumer Discretionary space have likely heard of AMC Networks (AMCX), but is the stock performing well in comparison to the rest of its sector peers? One simple way to answer this question is to take a look at the year-to-date performance of AMCX and the rest of the Consumer Discretionary group's stocks. AMC Networks is one of 245 companies in the Consumer Discretionary group. […]

Technicals

Is Middlefield Banc (MBCN) a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments. While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends […]

Technicals

Why Eastman Chemical (EMN) is a Top Dividend Stock

Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

1908 Brands Acquires Bundle Organics

1908 Brands Acquires Bundle Organics PR Newswire BOULDER, Colo., July 30, 2018 BOULDER, Colo. , July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — With great excitement 1908 Brands announces the acquisition of Bundle Organics. The agreement was signed on July 25 th , 2018 in Boulder, CO […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Weld North Education’s Imagine Learning Acquires Early-Learner Digital Math Curriculum Company Reasoning Mind

Weld North Education’s Imagine Learning Acquires Early-Learner Digital Math Curriculum Company Reasoning Mind PR Newswire NEW YORK, July 30, 2018 NEW YORK , July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Weld North Education (WNE), a leading digital education technology company focused on developing digital curriculum and tools for grades pre-K–12, today announced its Imagine Learning business acquired Texas -based Reasoning Mind, a leading innovative math curriculum organization addressing the early learning market. Serving more than 100,000 students last year , Reasoning Mind adds an important complement to Imagine Learning’s portfolio of digital curriculum. […]

Stock Analysts

Is a Beat Likely for Canadian Natural (CNQ) in Q2 Earnings?

We expect Canadian Natural Resources Limited CNQ to beat expectations when it reports second-quarter 2018 results on Thursday, Aug 2, before market opens. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter under review is a profit of 57 cents on revenues of $4,280 million. In the preceding three-month period, the independent oil and gas producer missed the consensus mark by 1.8% on higher-than-expected operating expenditure. […]