Technicals

Bellicum Pharmaceuticals Enters Oversold Territory

Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BLCM has been on a bit of a cold streak lately, but there might be light at the end of the tunnel for this overlooked stock. And for technical investors there is some hope when looking at BLCM given that, according to its RSI reading of 26.45, it is now in oversold territory. […]

Technicals

Byline Bancorp Enters Oversold Territory

Byline Bancorp, Inc. BY has been on a bit of a cold streak lately, but there might be light at the end of the tunnel for this overlooked stock. And for technical investors there is some hope when looking at BY given that, according to its RSI reading of 18.64, it is now in oversold territory […]

Technicals

Will Synovus (SNV) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Synovus Financial (SNV). This company, which is in the Zacks Banks – Southeast industry, shows potential for another earnings beat. When looking at the last two reports, this holding company for Synovus Bank has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates […]

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Can Zions (ZION) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Zions (ZION). This company, which is in the Zacks Banks – West industry, shows potential for another earnings beat. This financial holding company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports […]

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Earnings Preview: Resources Connection (RECN) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline

Resources Connection (RECN) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended November 2018. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company’s earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on January 3 […]

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Simply Good Foods (SMPL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Simply Good Foods (SMPL) reports results for the quarter ended November 2018. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company’s earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on January 3 […]

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UniFirst (UNF) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when UniFirst (UNF) reports results for the quarter ended November 2018. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company’s earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. […]

Economic Data

Jobless Claims 216K; Will Markets Be Happy or Sad Today?

Thursday, December 27, 2018 With a record 1086-point gain in the Dow and a 5.84% upswing on the Nasdaq, we saw yesterday a relief rally of the most concentrated sort. We’re back down again an hour before the opening bell today, with the Dow giving back roughly 300 points from yesterday’s quadruple-digit bid-up. It’s tough to know whether to be happy or sad on a day-to-day — or even hour-to-hour — basis […]

Economic Data

Initial Jobless Claims Fall

Economic & Earnings Commentary With a record 1086-point gain in the Dow and a 5.84% upswing on the Nasdaq, we saw yesterday a relief rally of the most concentrated sort. We’re back down again an hour before the opening bell today, with the Dow giving back roughly 300 points from yesterday’s quadruple-digit bid-up. It’s tough to know whether to be happy or sad on a day-to-day — or even hour-to-hour — basis. […]

Technicals

Should Value Investors Buy Boyd Gaming (BYD) Stock?

While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies. […]