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Tech & Comm ServicesCisco Systems’ Resurgence May Just Be Getting Started
Cisco (CSCO) stock was under pressure in 2019 due to the US-China trade war. Options traders are betting on CSCO’s rise by the middle of March.
ConsumerWhy Roku Shares Could Surge in the Short Term
Roku shares (ROKU) have had an eventful year! They rose approximately 400% in 2019. However, the stock price fell more than 10% in December.
CannabisWhy You Should Buy Aurora Cannabis Stock in 2020
Options traders are betting that Aurora Cannabis stock will start to rise by the middle of March after some trying times for the company.
CannabisCRON versus APHA December Valuation Update
Cronos Group (CRON) missed analysts’ EBITDA estimates this year. The bad performance and weakness in the cannabis sector caused the stock to fall by 34.9%
Energy & UtilitiesBest Energy Stocks: Target Prices and Upside Potential
Integrated energy stocks have underperformed the equity market in 2019. We’ll see what 2020 has in store for Chevron, ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, and BP.
CannabisWill Santa Claus Rally Boost Cannabis Stocks?
On December 26, a Santa Claus rally seems to be in full swing. This effect pushed the S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite Index (COMP) to record highs.
Tech & Comm ServicesCould Intel Stock Reach New Highs?
Intel stock closed at $58.95 on December 20, up 1.71% from the previous trading session. This performance lagged the S&P 500’s 0.49% increase on the day.
Tech & Comm ServicesWhy AAPL Stock Could Take a Hit in 2020
Apple (AAPL) closed at $279.74 yesterday, falling 0.24% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500’s (SPX) 0.04% decrease on the day.
Fund ManagersDid Druckenmiller and Buffett Get ‘Trumped’ This Year?
Druckenmiller and Buffett got “trumped” by the President’s economic policies this year. Incidentally, the US economy posted better-than-expected growth.
Tech & Comm ServicesMicron Stock Will Fall, Says Technical Analysis
Micron stock closed at $47.93 on Friday, rising 2.81% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500’s (SPX) 0.91% increase on the day.
Tech & Comm ServicesOptions Traders Think AT&T Stock Will Climb Higher
AT&T stock (T) closed trading at $38.10 on December 4, rising 1.44% from the previous trading session, and I’m seeing more upside ahead.
Tech & Comm ServicesFacebook Options Traders Think the Stock Can Rise More
Over the past week, there have been several bullish bets placed on Facebook (FB) stock, suggesting that it could rise higher in the coming weeks and months.
Tech & Comm ServicesAlibaba Stock Has Options Traders Betting on a Jump
Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) closed at $200.82 in the latest trading session, marking a 3.14% rise from the previous day.
Energy & UtilitiesHow Strong Is MPC’s Debt and Cash Position?
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) stock has underperformed the equity market and its peers in the current year. MPC’s stock price has risen 2.8% YTD.
Energy & UtilitiesExxonMobil: How Will XOM Trend for the Rest of the Year?
This quarter, ExxonMobil (XOM) stock has fallen 2.4%. Let’s try to forecast XOM’s upper and lower price limits until the end of the year.
Energy & UtilitiesChevron Stock: Has the Short Interest Fallen?
So far, Chevron’s (CVX) stock price has risen 2.1% in November due to stronger equity markets and higher crude oil prices.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs Suncor Stock Entering the ‘Buy’ Zone?
Suncor stock has risen 3.8% this month, the highest among its peers, due to its robust results, higher oil prices, and stronger equity markets.
Company & Industry OverviewsWill the Dow Jones Industrial Average Climb to 30,000?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) (DIA) seems to be touching new highs despite pessimism related to progress in trade talks.
Company & Industry OverviewsBP Stock: Will Higher Crude Oil Prices Boost Its Earnings?
BP stock has been rising in the current quarter. The rise in the stock price is in line with increased crude oil prices and equity markets in the quarter.
CannabisOptions Analysis: What’s Next for Aurora Cannabis Stock?
In the November 14 trading session, Aurora Cannabis (ACB) stock fell 12.7% from the previous session during after-hours trading.
ConsumerDisney Stock Options: Still a Great Buy after Disney+?
Some options traders are betting large, bullish bets in favor of Disney stock and Disney+ in particular. Let’s take a closer look at the options.
Company & Industry OverviewsShell Stock: Are Its Shareholder Returns in Danger?
This month, Shell’s stock returns have been lower than most peers’. The company believes its returns could be vulnerable to macroeconomic conditions.
Company & Industry OverviewsTesla Stock: Baillie, BlackRock, Sumitomo Raise Holdings
In the third quarter, some prominent institutions raised their stakes in Tesla stock. Here’s why it’s no surprise that institutions are grabbing the stock.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Markets Love BP Compared to XOM, CVX, and Shell
BP has the highest correlation coefficient of 0.60 with WTI, followed by Shell at 0.57. Meanwhile, ExxonMobil and Chevron have relatively low correlations.
Company & Industry OverviewsHas Shell Performed Better than BP in Q3?
Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) and BP’s (BP) earnings fell in the third quarter. While BP’s profits fell 41%, Shell’s earnings fell 15%.
Company & Industry OverviewsTesla Stock Gains Dim Einhorn’s Greenlight
Tesla stock has risen 23% since the company’s October earnings release, bringing trouble for short sellers such as David Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital.
Earnings ReportWill Shell’s Earnings Recover from a Two-Year Low?
Shell plans to release its third-quarter results on Thursday. Analysts expect Shell’s earnings to fall YoY (year-over-year) in the third quarter.
Earnings ReportBP’s Q3 Results Are around the Corner: What to Expect
BP will release its third-quarter earnings results on October 29. In the quarter, integrated energy companies faced severe business conditions.
Company & Industry OverviewsCould the Fed Trigger an S&P 500 Crash This Week?
The S&P 500 Index, which is trading close to an all-time high, could be affected by the Fed’s tone in its upcoming meeting.
Company & Industry OverviewsS&P 500 Index Nears Record High amid Earnings Season
The S&P 500 Index, represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), rose 0.3% on October 23, nearing the all-time high it saw in July.
Tech & Comm ServicesWelcome (Back) To the Stock Market Clown Show
With the major indices pushing higher and higher, we need to again look at whether any new money should be put to work here.
ConsumerClorox Stock Rose on Better-than-Expected Q2 Earnings
Clorox (CLX) reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings on February 4.
ConsumerKellogg Stock: Analysts’ Recommendations
Analysts continue to suggest a “hold” rating on Kellogg (K) stock. Analysts’ target price shows a downward trend.
FinancialsBanks Could Outperform Broader Markets in 2019
Bank of America (BAC) and Goldman Sachs (GS) outperformed analysts’ estimates, which drove their stocks higher.
Earnings ReportBAC Stock Closed 7.2% Higher after Strong Q4 Results
On January 16, Bank of America announced stellar fourth-quarter results. The bank had lower costs, which supported the bottom-line growth.
ConsumerTarget Could Sustain Its Growth Momentum in Q3 2018
Target is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results on November 20. Analysts expect Target to maintain its growth momentum.
ConsumerWeak Q1 2019 Results Could Dent Procter & Gamble Stock
Procter & Gamble plans to announce its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 on October 19. On October 10, PG was down 11.4% YTD.
ConsumerCould Kellogg’s Second-Quarter Results Boost the Stock Further?
As of July 20, Kellogg (K) stock has grown 23.9% since it reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings on May 3.
Basic MaterialsHow Can Cleveland-Cliffs Start Dividend Distributions Again?
Cleveland-Cliffs’s (CLF) CFO Tim Flanagan mentioned that the company is expected to generate $400 million of free cash flow in the second half of 2018.
ConsumerWhy Philip Morris’s Q2 2018 Earnings Failed to Impress
Philip Morris International (PM) reported its Q2 earnings on July 19, posting adjusted EPS of $1.41 on revenues of $7.73 billion.
Basic MaterialsIs Cliffs Bidding Farewell to Seaborne Iron Ore Volatility?
Cleveland-Cliffs’ (CLF) new management has always been keen on exiting the volatile seaborne iron ore business as soon as possible.
ConsumerCould Philip Morris’s Q2 2018 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
Philip Morris (PM) plans to release its Q2 earnings on July 19. On July 11, PM stock traded at $82.84, down 18.3% from its Q1 earnings.
ConsumerHow Much Upside Is Left in Dunkin’ Brands’ Stock Price?
Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN) traded at $68.56 on July 3, which represents a 10.5% increase since its Q1 2018 earnings were released on April 26.
ConsumerConsumer Staples Stocks: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) fell 9.4% in the first six months of 2018.
Basic MaterialsWhy CLF’s US-Centric Iron Ore Policy Could Reduce Stock Volatility
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has come a long way as far as its business mix is concerned.
ConsumerWhat’s Behind Kellogg Stock’s Sharp Rise?
Kellogg (K), along with Conagra Brands (CAG) and McCormick (MKC), is among the very few food stocks trading positively this year.
Basic MaterialsCan We Establish a Relationship between Gold and the SPX Index?
The correlation between gold and the S&P 500 (SPX) is 0.18 on a year-to-date basis.
Basic MaterialsWhy Gold Failed to Catch Bids despite Escalating Trade Tension
In times of escalating geopolitical or economic concerns, gold often acts as a safe-haven asset. This year, however, gold’s safe-haven appeal seems to be somewhat tarnished.
ConsumerHas Starbucks Stock Bottomed Out?
As of June 22, Starbucks (SBUX) was trading at $51.24, which represents a 13.7% fall since the announcement of its fiscal second-quarter earnings on April 26.
Basic MaterialsRisks of a Slowdown Rise on Trade War Risks—Can Gold Benefit?
According to a survey by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, 31.0% of respondents see a trade war as the biggest tail risk for the markets, up from 25.0% in May.
Basic MaterialsTrade Tensions Rise as the US Seeks to Curb Chinese Investment
After posting negative returns last week, US stock market futures have started the week 0.6% lower.
ConsumerKimberly-Clark Stock Has Fallen ~16% YTD—What’s Happening?
Like most of its peers, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock has underperformed the broader market so far this year.
ConsumerHow Much Upside Could be Left in Williams-Sonoma Stock?
In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ revenue and EPS estimates for Williams-Sonoma over the next four quarters, as well as the company’s guidance and valuation.
Basic MaterialsHow Markets Reacted to the Fed’s Hawkish Stance
As was widely expected, the Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points yesterday, to 1.75%–2%.
ConsumerCould Target Stock Outperform Walmart and Costco?
Target’s (TGT) turnaround strategy has picked up the pace and is expected to support the company’s sales and earnings growth in future quarters.
Company & Industry OverviewsAre Industry Analysts Enthusiastic about HPE?
Despite its recent fall, HPE has risen ~6.2% to date in fiscal 2018. If we consider its performance in the last year, it’s risen ~6%.
MiscellaneousMarkets Tumble, Gold Shines as Trump Cancels North Korea Meeting
In a classic Donald Trump move, the president wrote a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to cancel their planned meeting in Singapore next month.
MiscellaneousMore Blood for Cryptocurrencies: What’s the Cause?
Breaking the cycle of alternate days of gains and losses, the cryptocurrency markets seem to have experienced an extreme downturn.
ConsumerWhy Campbell Soup Stock Fell More than 12% on May 18
The Campbell Soup Company (CPB) stock is trading at a record low. It fell ~12.4% on May 18.
Basic MaterialsWhy Ray Dalio and John Paulson Are Still Betting on Gold
As per the 13Fs filed for the first quarter, hedge funds still seem to have confidence in gold’s price outlook.
ConsumerHow Much Upside Is Left in Chipotle’s Stock Price?
In the first quarter, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) posted adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $2.13 on revenue of $1.2 billion.
ConsumerCould Herbalife Stock’s Bullishness Continue?
Herbalife Nutrition (HLF) stock has followed a strong uptrend due to improving fundamentals.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Has IBM Stock Had Its Worst Month in the Last 4 Years?
To date in 2018, IBM stock has lost 5.4% of its value. In the last year, IBM stock has fallen ~9.2%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Factors Affected the DJIA This Week?
Lately, the DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) has been through a lot of ups and downs.
Company & Industry OverviewsCould FireEye Stock Surge in May 2018?
FireEye (FEYE) is scheduled to announce its 1Q18 earnings on May 2. Analysts expect FireEye’s revenues to reach $194.0 million.
ConsumerAltria’s Stock Price Falls on Weak Cigarette Shipment Volume
Altria Group (MO) posted its 1Q18 earnings before the market opened yesterday. What went wrong?
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Home Depot Stock Reacted to Wells Fargo’s ‘Outperform’ Rating
Home Depot (HD) stock reacted positively to Wells Fargo’s “outperform” rating, rising as high as $178.38 on April 23.
ConsumerWhy Church & Dwight Stock Fell ~6%
Church & Dwight (CHD) stock fell ~6% on Friday, April 20, 2018, after being downgraded by Deutsche Bank to “hold” from “buy.”
Company & Industry OverviewsFactors Pressuring IBM’s Stock Price in 2018 Year-to-Date
The S&P 500 Index has lost ~1% in 2018. However, IBM stock has risen 2% this year, outperforming the S&P 500 Index.
ConsumerCould McCormick’s Improving Fundamentals Boost Its Stock?
McCormick (MKC) has seen double-digit sales and earnings growth over the past couple of quarters.
ConsumerWhy Darden’s Stock Price Fell after Its Fiscal 3Q18 Earnings
Darden Restaurants (DRI) posted its fiscal 3Q18 earnings before the market opened on March 22.
ConsumerHow Much Upside Could Be Left in Chipotle’s Stock Price
In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ revenue and earnings expectations for Chipotle in 2018.
Company & Industry OverviewsWill 2018 Be a Good Year for Shake Shack?
Since the beginning of 2018, Shake Shack stock has fallen 4.9%.
ConsumerHas McDonald’s Stock Price Bottomed Out?
In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ revenue and earnings estimates for McDonald’s in the next four quarters.
Company & Industry OverviewsFactors Affecting Oracle Stock in 2018
Oracle stock has risen more than 19.0% in the past year. During the same period, the S&P 500 Index has risen 15.0%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s Microsoft’s Value Proposition in the US Software Space?
Despite the massive surge in Microsoft stock, which helped its market cap to cross the $724 billion mark, it’s lagging behind Amazon (AMZN), which has a market cap of ~$726 billion.
ConsumerHere’s Why Kraft Heinz Stock Fell after Its 4Q17 Results
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) reported weaker-than-expected 4Q17 results on February 16, 2018.
ConsumerWhy Investors Are Optimistic about Shake Shack’s 4Q17 Earnings
Shake Shack (SHAK) is scheduled to announce its 4Q17 earnings after the market closes on February 15, 2018.
Basic MaterialsCould Gold Catch a Bid if Equities Stay Weak in 2018?
What the markets have long been fearing has finally come true, at least in part. The S&P 500 (SPY) (SPX) hit a record high on January 26, 2018. Since then, the index has fallen ~8% as of February 6, 2018.
ConsumerWhy Home Improvement Stocks Are Falling
The S&P 500 Index and the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) have returned -0.9% and -6.3%, year-to-date, respectively.
ConsumerWhy Altria’s 4Q17 Earnings Failed to Impress Investors
Altria Group (MO) posted its 4Q17 earnings on February 1, 2018. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.91 on net revenues of ~$4.7 billion.
ConsumerWhy Investors Are Optimistic about Yum! Brands’ 4Q17 Earnings
Yum! Brands (YUM) is scheduled to announce its 4Q17 earnings before the market opens on February 8, 2018. The company’s stock price was trading at $82.63 at the close of trading on February 2.
Company & Industry OverviewsA Look at IBM’s RSI and Volatility after Fiscal 4Q17
IBM stock has a beta of ~1.07, which indicates that it is 7% more volatile than the overall market.
ConsumerWhy McDonald’s Stock Fell after 4Q17 Earnings
McDonald’s (MCD) posted its 4Q17 earnings before the market opened on January 30. The company posted adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.71 on revenues of $5.34 billion.
Energy & UtilitiesA Look at Occidental Petroleum Stock Performance
After a dismal performance for most of 2017, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock has recently been mostly in a consistent uptrend.
ConsumerWhy Starbucks’s Fiscal 1Q18 Earnings Didn’t Impress Analysts
Starbucks (SBUX) posted its fiscal 1Q18 earnings on January 25. SBUX posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.58 on revenues of ~$6.1 billion.
Basic MaterialsCliffs Expects Some Cost Inflation in US Iron Ore Division
The cash cost of goods sold for Cleveland-Cliffs’ (CLF) APIO division was $44.56 per ton in 4Q17, 22% higher YoY (year-over-year) and 10% higher sequentially.
Basic MaterialsEquities May Have Limited Upside: Could There Be Room for Gold?
Equity markets It’s no secret that US equity markets (SPY) (SPX) seemingly hit higher highs every other day in 2017. The S&P 500 rose 19.4%, reaching record highs. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that market participants are worried about valuation getting stretched. While higher valuation doesn’t automatically mean assets are overvalued, the perception of […]
Energy & UtilitiesEQT Corporation’s Stock Performance
EQT Corporation’s (EQT) stock was pretty volatile in 2017, as you can see below, mostly declining in 1H17 and looking relatively shaky in 2H17.
Basic MaterialsSteel Producers and the Intensifying Electric Vehicle Race
Electric vehicles The automotive sector is the second-largest steel consumer after the construction sector. Over the last century, internal combustion vehicles have dominated the automotive landscape (SPY) (SPX). However, EV (electric vehicle) sales are expected to grow multifold in the coming years amid a push by several governments around the world. Steel versus aluminum Steel […]
ConsumerWhy Investors Are Optimistic about McDonald’s 4Q17 Earnings
McDonald’s (MCD) is scheduled to announce its 4Q17 earnings before the market opens on January 30, 2018.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat to Expect from Whiting Petroleum Stock in 2018
Whiting Petroleum (WLL) stock slowed down last week, rising just 0.50% in the week ended January 19. Year-over-year, the stock has fallen ~41%.
Energy & UtilitiesAre You Going to Bet on Chesapeake Energy Stock in 2018?
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) stock took a slight dip last week, falling 7.7% in the week ended January 19 compared to the week ended January 12.
ConsumerHow Jack in the Box Stock Reacted to Upgrade from Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs’s upgrade of Jack in the Box (JACK) appears to have increased investor confidence, leading to a rise in the company’s stock price.
Earnings ReportWealth Management Helped Morgan Stanley Beat 4Q17 Estimates
Morgan Stanley (MS) announced its 4Q17 earnings on January 18, 2018. Its adjusted EPS (earnings per share) were $0.84, and its revenue was $9.5 billion.
ConsumerChipotle Stock Rose after Raymond James’s Upgrade
Raymond James’s upgrade of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) on January 19, 2018, appears to have increased investors’ confidence, leading to a rise in Chipotle’s stock price.
ConsumerHow Philip Morris Stock Reacted to Jefferies’ Upgrade
Jefferies’ upgrade of Philip Morris International (PM) appears to have increased investor confidence, leading to a rise in the company’s stock price.
Energy & UtilitiesHow Anadarko’s 4Q17 Results Could Affect Its Stock
Anadarko Petroleum stock Since late 2017, Anadarko Petroleum (APC) stock has mostly followed an uptrend, like most energy stocks. Year-to-date, Anadarko Petroleum’s stock has fallen ~16.6%. In comparison, the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) has risen ~3%, and the S&P 500 SPDR ETF (SPY) (SPX-INDEX) has risen 24%. Anadarko Petroleum stock has been driven primarily […]
Energy & UtilitiesHow Whiting Petroleum’s 4Q17 Earnings Could Affect Its Stock
Whiting Petroleum (WLL) stock increased 5.8% in the week ended January 12, 2018, compared to the week ended January 5, 2018. WLL has been on an uptrend, mirroring crude oil prices.
MiscellaneousHow RSP Permian’s Stock Fared in 2017
In the final part of our series, we’ll look at RSP Permian’s (RSPP) stock performance compared to the benchmark energy sector as well as the broader market as well as crude and natural gas prices.