Year: 2019

Technicals

Here’s Why Momentum Investors Will Love Casey’s General Stores (CASY)

January 7, 2019 0

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock’s recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the ‘long’ context, investors will essentially be “buying high, but hoping to sell even higher.” And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock’s price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. […]

Technicals

Can NXP (NXPI) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

January 7, 2019 0

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), which belongs to the Zacks Semiconductor – Analog and Mixed industry. This chipmaker has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dynamic Quest Acquires Carolina Networks

January 7, 2019 0

Dynamic Quest Acquires Carolina Networks The Carolina Networks acquisition will increase Dynamic Quest’s market share in North Carolina, making it a leading provider in the area. PR Newswire GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 7, 2019 GREENSBORO, N.C […]

Stock Analysts

Cigna (CI) & Units Receive Rating Actions From A.M. Best

January 7, 2019 0

Credit rating agency AM Best assigned the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” to the main life/health units, health maintenance organizations and New Zealand as well as Europe-based insurance companies of Cigna Corporation CI . This action followed the closure of Cigna’s pending acquisition of Express Scripts Holding Company. The outlook of the aforementioned ratings is stable. […]

Stock Analysts

Tesla (TSLA) to Break Ground on Gigafactory Plant in China

January 7, 2019 0

Per Reuters, electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla, Inc. TSLA is finally breaking ground for its Shanghai Gigafactory following a lot of planning. This is likely to strengthen its presence in the world’s biggest auto market wherein it encounters growing competition from several domestic rivals and also suffers soft sales due to elevated tariffs on U.S. […]

Stock Analysts

Is Synaptics (SYNA) a Great Stock for Value Investors?

January 7, 2019 0

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 […]

Technicals

Can Disney (DIS) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

January 7, 2019 0

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Walt Disney (DIS), which belongs to the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry. This entertainment company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports […]

Technicals

Why Dominion Energy (D) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

January 7, 2019 0

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 Dominion Energy (D). This company, which is in the Zacks Utility – Electric Power industry, shows potential for another earnings beat. When looking at the last two reports, this energy company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. […]

Technicals

Why Lumentum (LITE) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again

January 7, 2019 0

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Lumentum (LITE), which belongs to the Zacks Lasers Systems and Components industry, could be a great candidate to consider. When looking at the last two reports, this optical networking products maker has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. […]

Technicals

Can Humana (HUM) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

January 7, 2019 0

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 Humana (HUM). This company, which is in the Zacks Medical – HMOs industry, shows potential for another earnings beat. When looking at the last two reports, this health insurer has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. […]