Month: February 2019

Technicals

Moving Average Crossover Alert: Bank of Marin

February 26, 2019 0

Bank of Marin Bancorp BMRC is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company is seeing favorable trends on the moving average crossover front. Recently, the 50 Day Moving Average for BMRC broke out above the 200 Day Simple Moving Average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend. This has already started to take place, as the stock has moved higher by 6.8% in the past four weeks. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Insight Venture Partners to acquire Genesis Partners IV Portfolio

February 26, 2019 0

Insight Venture Partners to acquire Genesis Partners IV Portfolio NYC VC/PE firm expands global footprint with strategic acquisition in growing Israeli tech scene PR Newswire NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 26, 2019 NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel , Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Insight Venture Partners (Insight), a global venture capital and private equity firm based in New York City , has announced the acquisition of a majority of Israeli Venture Capital Fund’s Genesis Partners IV (Genesis Partners) portfolio. […]

Stock Analysts

Mosaic’s (MOS) Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates in Q4

February 26, 2019 0

The Mosaic Company MOS swung to a profit of $112.3 million or 29 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2018 from a loss of $431.1 million or $1.23 per share in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted earnings of 77 cents per share for the reported quarter trounced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents. Net sales rose roughly 20% year over year to $2,520.5 million in the quarter, mainly driven by the Vale Fertilizantes acquisition and higher sales prices […]

Stock Analysts

Get Nice Earnings Surprises With These 5 Top Stocks

February 26, 2019 0

It is not surprising that before an earnings season, every investor looks for stocks that can beat market expectation. This is because investors always try to position themselves ahead of time and look to tap stocks that are high-quality in nature. Why Is a Positive Earnings Surprise So Important? […]

Stock Analysts

Stryker Expands Acquisition Portfolio With Arrinex Buyout

February 26, 2019 0

Stryker Corporation SYK recently completed the acquisition of Arrinex, a California-based medical device company. Notably, Arrinex’s flagship ClariFix, a novel cryoablation technology for the treatment of chronic rhinitis, is expected to expand Stryker’s Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) portfolio, part of the company’s Neurotechnology & Spine business. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fagerhult: Year-End Report 2018

February 26, 2019 0

Fagerhult: Year-End Report 2018 PR Newswire HABO, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2019 HABO, Sweden , Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Order intake was MSEK 5,691.7 (5,238.4), which is an overall growth of 8.7% adjusted to -2.6% for acquisitions of MSEK 421.5 and currency effects of MSEK 169.4 Net sales were MSEK 5,621.0 (5,170.3), which is an overall growth of 8.7% adjusted to -2.5% for acquisitions of MSEK 407.1 and currency effects of MSEK 172.2 Operating profit was MSEK 705.8 (677.8) representing a 4.1% increase with an operating margin of 12.6 (13.1)% Earnings after tax were 503.1 (494.4), an increase of 1.8% Earnings per share were SEK 4.39 (4.32) Cash flow from operating activities was MSEK 378.1 (681.1) Comments from CEO Bodil Sonesson : Overall we are pleased with the achievements and performance during 2018, a year where the Group completed the acquisition of Veko, underwent a CEO change and signed the agreement to acquire iGuzzini […]

Momentum Stocks

Bull of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)

February 26, 2019 0

Headquartered in Seattle, Starbucks Corp. ( SBUX ) is the largest coffee chain and brand in the world, with a global footprint that is continually expanding. Along with Italian-style espresso beverages, Starbucks offers customers a wide variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch options. […]