Technicals

Is Foot Locker (FL) Outperforming Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?

Investors focused on the Retail-Wholesale space have likely heard of Foot Locker (FL), 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 Retail-Wholesale sector should help us answer this question. Foot Locker is one of 226 individual stocks in the Retail-Wholesale sector. […]

Stock Analysts

Here’s Why You Should Add Nasdaq (NDAQ) to Your Portfolio

Nasdaq, Inc NDAQ is poised for long-term growth on the back of its focus on Market Technology and Information Services businesses, ramping up non-transaction revenue base, acquisitions and strong capital position. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings of this provider of trading and clearing across various asset classes is pegged at $4.77 on $2.6 billion revenues for 2019. Nasdaq’s focus on boosting its non-transaction revenue base should continue to support organic growth. […]

Stock Analysts

Disney, Verizon Extend Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

Disney DIS and Verizon Communications VZ recently extended their multi-year distribution agreement to carry the media giant’s channels on Verizon's Fios network. The agreement, which was renewed on the day of its deadline, ensured continued channel access to Verizon’s approximately 4.6 million customers. Disney’s ability to continue partnering with pay-TV operators, at the time when media companies are facing cord cutting and decline in subscriber base, demonstrates strength of its content portfolio. […]

Stock Analysts

McDonald’s Stock Up 13% in 6 Months: Can It Gain Further?

McDonald's Corporation MCD is riding high on impressive earnings surprise history, various sales and digital initiatives as well as positive comparable sales. Evidently, the stock has gained 13.3% in the past six months, outperforming the industry ’s collective increase of 8.3%. However, high labor costs and currency headwinds remain major concerns. […]

Stock Analysts

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Down 42% YTD: Can the Stock Revive in 2019?

Things have been quite sour for The Kraft Heinz Company KHC , which has lost close to 42% this year compared with the industry ’s decline of almost 20%. The company has been battling escalated costs and softness in its Canadian business. While these factors have kept investors on the sidelines, we cannot ignore Kraft Heinz’s strong efforts to enhance performance […]

Stock Analysts

Why Should You Hold Aptiv (APTV) Stock in Your Portfolio?

Aptiv PLC APTV is currently benefitting from strategic buyouts and collaborations that are boosting the top line. With expected long-term earnings per share (EPS) growth rate of 12.8% and a market cap of $16.2 billion, it is a stock that investors should retain in their portfolios. Factors Driving Aptiv’s Performance Aptiv is well poised to gain from secular trends related to connected cars […]