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Top Stocks For 2019

Celgene (NASDAQ:CELG) was upgraded by research analysts at BidaskClub from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note issued on Friday.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on CELG. William Blair reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Celgene in a research note on Wednesday, February 28th. Credit Suisse Group set a $129.00 price objective on shares of Celgene and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 1st. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of Celgene from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 27th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $93.00 price objective on shares of Celgene in a research note on Friday, April 13th. Finally, SunTrust Banks downgraded shares of Celgene from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $139.00 to $106.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 28th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have assigned a hold rating, nineteen have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.35.

Top Stocks For 2019: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.(GOL)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    Gol Transportes Aéreos (NYSE:GOL) shares traded down 5.4% on Monday . The company traded as low as $9.72 and last traded at $9.75. 524,965 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 40% from the average session volume of 374,811 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.31.

  • [By Max Byerly]

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  • [By Rich Smith]

    Brazilian oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro (NYSE:PBR-A) shares are up 6.6% as of noon EDT Friday, while electric utility Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras (NYSE:EBR) stock is up 11%, and airline GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (NYSE:GOL) is tacking on 8.9%.

  • [By Joseph Griffin]

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Top Stocks For 2019: Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-A)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Rich Duprey, John Bromels, and Anders Bylund]

    Coupled with a solid business that points to their being able to raise their payout every year for years to come, Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS), A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS), and Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF-A)(NYSE:BF-B) are three Dividend Aristocrats that you can buy once for your portfolio and hold on to forever.

  • [By Rich Duprey]

    Although tariffs took a toll on profit margins and Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF-A) (NYSE:BF-B) missed analyst sales expectations, the owner of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey still turned in a surprisingly strong performance in its fiscal 2019 third quarter.

  • [By Chris Hill]

    In this episode of MarketFoolery, host Chris Hill talks with Motley Fool analyst Emily Flippen about the market’s biggest news. Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) is up huge on a deeply lame quarter. Was there some gold hidden between the lines, or was this yet another case of bad results beating terrible expectations? Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) saw a little pop after its earnings report, but more interestingly, the company announced some big changes regarding its Family Dollar acquisition. Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF-A) (NYSE:BF-B) fell about 7% after reporting earnings. Could it be that they just have too many brands? Chinese automaker NIO (NYSE:NIO) tanked, but investors probably want to resist the “China is too scary” narrative that’s cropping up as a result. Tune in to find out more.

  • [By Dan Caplinger]

    The stock market did exceptionally well on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing more than 300 points and certain other major benchmarks reaching record heights. In general, investors remained upbeat about the prospects for the U.S. economy overcoming any trade-related tensions and continuing to grow, riding the wave of lower corporate tax rates to boost profits. Yet even with a favorable mood in the market overall, some companies had bad news that sent their shares sharply lower. Ambarella (NASDAQ:AMBA), YY (NASDAQ:YY), and Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF-A) (NYSE:BF-B) were among the worst performers on the day. Here’s why they did so poorly.

Top Stocks For 2019: Quad Graphics, Inc(QUAD)

Advisors’ Opinion:

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    Cramer was bearish on Chesapeake Energy (CHK) , Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP) , Icahn Enterprises (IEP) , Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) , Quad/Graphics (QUAD) , Spectra Energy Partners (SEP) and L Brands (LB) .

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    Quad/Graphics (QUAD) : “They have a 6% yield but they have no growth. I’m taking a pass.”

    Spectra Energy Partners (SEP) : “People are worried about natural gas transit. I’m worried about that 9% yield.”

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019

"I remember when the Dow hit 1,000, and then 2,000," a friend in his 70s told me last month at lunch…   "Now the Dow's near 20,000. That's scary."   This friend is no dummy… He founded a major corporation that traded on the stock market. He had tens of thousands of employees. His net worth hit nine figures.   And he's scared. I get that… We're in uncharted territory. But I have a positive message today:   Stocks can go much higher this year. And there are two major reasons why.   Let me explain them both…   First, fearing new highs simply doesn't make sense. But I do understand why it happens.   If prices hit a new all-time high, then they only have two potential places to go… somewhere they've already been, or somewhere they've never been.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: 58.com Inc.(WUBA)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    58.com (NYSE:WUBA) was downgraded by TheStreet from a “b-” rating to a “c+” rating in a research report issued on Thursday.

  • [By Lisa Levin] Companies Reporting Before The Bell
    Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $8.73 billion.
    McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.56 per share on revenue of $51.25 billion.
    Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.39 per share on revenue of $8.00 billion.
    Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $2.39 billion.
    Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $291.47 million.
    Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.2 per share on revenue of $841.75 million.
    The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.16 per share on revenue of $6.86 billion.
    Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.61 per share on revenue of $8.05 billion.
    58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $372.49 million.
    Luxoft Holding, Inc. (NYSE: LXFT) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.59 per share on revenue of $228.53 million.
    The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.21 per share on revenue of $916.73 million.
    StealthGas Inc. (NASDAQ: GASS) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $37.75 million.
    Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter.
    Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: THR) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.2 per share on revenue of $96.24 million.
    Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ: TOUR) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $76.72 million.

     

  • [By Joseph Griffin]

    21Vianet Group (NASDAQ: VNET) and 58.com (NYSE:WUBA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) and 58.com (NYSE:WUBA) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation and profitability.

  • [By Shane Hupp]

    58.com Inc (NYSE:WUBA) has been assigned an average rating of “Buy” from the ten research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has assigned a hold recommendation and seven have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $78.20.

  • [By Joseph Griffin]

    US Bancorp DE cut its stake in 58.com Inc (NYSE:WUBA) by 23.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,088 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 646 shares during the quarter. US Bancorp DE’s holdings in 58.com were worth $167,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(PTLA)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Todd Campbell]

    In this episode of The Motley Fool’s Industry Focus: Healthcare, analysts Kristine Harjes and Todd Campbell discuss if the criticism is fair and if athenahealth’s likely to be acquired. Also, they update investors onTakeda’s plan to merge withShire Plc(NASDAQ:SHPG) in a $62 billion deal and howpatience finally paid off forPortola Pharmaceuticals(NASDAQ:PTLA) investors.

  • [By Lisa Levin] Gainers
    Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTLA) rose 34.7 percent to $45.50 in pre-market trading following news that the FDA has approved Andexxa for the reversal of factor Xa inhibitors.
    Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ: CLWT) rose 15.7 percent to $6.65 in pre-market trading after climbing 155.56 percent on Thursday.
    China Recycling Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CREG) rose 14.7 percent to $2.75 in pre-market trading after climbing 57.89 percent on Thursday.
    Pandora Media, Inc. (NYSE: P) rose 11 percent to $6.40 in pre-market trading after reporting strong quarterly results.
    Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) rose 9.2 percent to $1.90 in pre-market trading following Q4 results.
    Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) rose 9.1 percent to $51.70 in pre-market trading after the company reported upbeat results for its first quarter and raised its FY18 guidance.
    Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRX) rose 9 percent to $12.55 in pre-market trading after the company posted Q1 results and agreed to acquire HealthGrid.
    Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) rose 7.6 percent to $75 in pre-market trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected results for its first quarter. The company also raised its FY18 earnings outlook from $2.40-$2.70 to $3-$3.20.
    Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) rose 7.5 percent to $10.15 in pre-market trading following Q3 results.
    Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO) rose 4.5 percent to $11.83 in pre-market trading after reporting strong quarterly earnings.
    Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) shares rose 4.4 percent to $190.50 in the pre-market trading session as the company posted upbeat Q4 results.
    Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) shares rose 3.9 percent to $4.30 in pre-market trading after gaining 6.98 percent on Thursday.
    Newell Brands Inc (NYSE: NWL) shares rose 3.6 percent to $27.65 in pre-market trading after reporting upbeat quarterly earnings.
    HMS Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: H
  • [By Lisa Levin]

    Shares of Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTLA) got a boost, shooting up 25 percent to $42.23 after the FDA approved the company's Andexxa, the only antidote indicated for patients treated with rivaroxaban and apixaban.

  • [By Lisa Levin] Gainers
    Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSPM) shares rose 35.8 percent to $3.00.
    Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGI) shares surged 32 percent to $8.94 after reporting upbeat Q1 earnings.
    Carbon Black, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBLK) gained 29.6 percent to $24.62. Carbon Black priced its IPO at $19 per share.
    California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) shares rose 26.8 percent to $32.70 following upbeat Q1 earnings.
    Pandora Media, Inc. (NYSE: P) gained 25 percent to $7.185 after reporting strong quarterly results.
    Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) shares climbed 23.7 percent to $122.87 after the company reported strong Q1 results and raised its FY18 guidance.
    Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) rose 23.2 percent to $8.4999 after reporting Q2 results.
    Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTLA) gained 22.2 percent to $41.27 after the FDA approved the company's Andexxa, the only antidote indicated for patients treated with rivaroxaban and apixaban.
    Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) rose 22.2 percent to $57.955 after the company reported upbeat results for its first quarter and raised its FY18 guidance.
    Atomera Incorporated (NASDAQ: ATOM) jumped 19.7 percent to $6.12 after reporting Q1 results.
    Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) rose 16.4 percent to $21.00 after reporting strong preliminary results for the third quarter.
    Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) shares rose 16.4 percent to $12.21 following Q1 earnings.
    Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) shares gained 14.9 percent to $63.75 following Q1 results.
    Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL) shares climbed 14.5 percent to $23.98 folloiwng strong Q1 results.
    B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) climbed 12.6 percent to $25.40 after reporting Q1 earnings.
    HMS Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: HMSY) shares gained 10 percent to $19.59 after reporting upbeat quarterly earnings.
    Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) rose 7 percent to $10.09 following Q3 r
  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Portola Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PTLA) has been given a $80.00 target price by equities research analysts at Oppenheimer in a research note issued to investors on Sunday. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the biopharmaceutical company’s stock. Oppenheimer’s price target points to a potential upside of 88.50% from the stock’s previous close.

  • [By Lisa Levin]

    Shares of Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTLA) got a boost, shooting up 21 percent to $40.90 after the FDA approved the company's Andexxa, the only antidote indicated for patients treated with rivaroxaban and apixaban.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc.(BBRG)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    Media coverage about Bravo Brio Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:BBRG) has trended positive on Saturday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Bravo Brio Restaurant Group earned a daily sentiment score of 0.39 on Accern’s scale. Accern also assigned media coverage about the restaurant operator an impact score of 45.847415840944 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company’s share price in the next few days.

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Media coverage about Bravo Brio Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:BBRG) has been trending positive on Friday, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Bravo Brio Restaurant Group earned a media sentiment score of 0.46 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave media stories about the restaurant operator an impact score of 48.5554072096128 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock’s share price in the immediate future.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(GLMD)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Keith Speights]

    That’s exactly what happened this week with three small biotech stocks. Galmed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:GLMD), Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT), and Eloxx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ELOX) soared on news that excited investors. Here’s what drove these stocks higher — and whether or not they’re smart picks for investors now.

  • [By Shane Hupp]

    Here are some of the media stories that may have effected Accern’s rankings:

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    A number of equities analysts have recently commented on GLMD shares. ValuEngine lowered shares of Galmed Pharmaceuticals from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 14th. Maxim Group set a $14.00 price target on shares of Galmed Pharmaceuticals and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 9th. Finally, HC Wainwright lifted their price target on shares of Galmed Pharmaceuticals from $18.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $20.40.

  • [By George Budwell]

    Shares of the clinical-stage biotech Galmed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:GLMD) are on absolute fire this morning, thanks to a positive midstage trial readout for its experimental nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) drug Aramchol. Specifically, the company reported that patients receiving the 400 mg dose of Aramchol exhibited a significant reduction in liver fat over the study period compared to those taking a placebo. Curiously, though, patients receiving the higher dose of 600 mg apparently only showed a statistically significant drop in liver fat relative to placebo patients in a post-hoc analysis, according to the press release.

  • [By Sean Williams]

    Similar strength was seen from microcap Galmed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:GLMD), which rose by more than 150% during a single trading session two weeks ago despite mixed results. The move followed the release of phase 2b data from its 52-week Arrest study for NASH drug hopeful Aramchol. In that trial, a statistically significant reduction in liver fat was noted with one of the two doses (the 400 mg dose). However, the 600 mg dose led to a statistically significant improvement in overall NASH resolution (19.2% vs. 7.5%) and NASH resolution without worsening of fibrosis (16.7% vs. 5%) relative to the placebo.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: Impax Laboratories, Inc.(IPXL)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    News articles about Impax Laboratories (NASDAQ:IPXL) have trended somewhat positive on Sunday, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern rates the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Impax Laboratories earned a daily sentiment score of 0.08 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave news coverage about the specialty pharmaceutical company an impact score of 43.4189030940397 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock’s share price in the near future.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: SORL Auto Parts Inc.(SORL)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Lisa Levin] Gainers
    Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ: CLWT) shares climbed 70.3 percent to $5.45 after reporting 2017 year-end results.
    MEDIGUS Ltd/S ADR (NASDAQ: MDGS) surged 39.8 percent to $1.58 in reaction to its Monday announcement of a distribution agreement. The medical device company said it reached an agreement to distribute its minimally invasive medical devices in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
    Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKDA) gained 25.6 percent to $11.50. Arcadia Biosciences reported that Albert D. Bolles, Ph.D. has joined its board of directors.
    Aytu Bioscience Inc (NASDAQ: AYTU) shares jumped 21.8 percent to $0.4798 after the company late Monday reported lighter-than-expected Q1 loss.
    Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) shares gained 21.1 percent to $26.77 following Q3 results.
    Pfenex Inc. (NYSE: PFNX) rose 16.8 percent to $7.1271 after the company announced the positive top-line PF708 study results in Osteoporosis patients that showed no imbalances in severity or incidence of adverse events.
    MEI Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEIP) rose 13.8 percent to $2.88.
    Red Violet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDVT) jumped 13.1 percent to $6.41 after reporting Q1 results.
    SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL) shares gained 12 percent to $5.87 after reporting upbeat Q1 results.
    Bovie Medical Corporation (NYSE: BVX) gained 8.4 percent to $3.96 after reporting a first-quarter sales beat.
    Rosehill Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: ROSE) surged 8.4 percent to $7.90 after announcing Q1 results.
    LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) rose 8.1 percent to $0.5171 following Q1 results.
    ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPH) rose 7.7 percent to $5.6103 following Q1 results.
    Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NYSE: NINE) shares climbed 7.4 percent to $35.90.
    Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: XENE) rose 6.7 percent to $6.40 after the company presented XEN901 Phase 1 clinical update and XEN1101 TMS pharmacodynamic Phase 1 data.
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  • [By Lisa Levin]

    Shares of SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL) got a boost, shooting up 13 percent to $5.90 after reporting upbeat Q1 results.

    Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) shares were also up, gaining 24 percent to $27.3947 following Q3 results.

  • [By Max Byerly]

    SORL Auto Parts (NASDAQ: SORL) and Modine Manufacturing (NYSE:MOD) are both small-cap auto/tires/trucks companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and risk.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: FormFactor, Inc.(FORM)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) – Equities researchers at B. Riley dropped their FY2018 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for FormFactor in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, July 30th. B. Riley analyst C. Ellis now anticipates that the semiconductor company will post earnings of $0.74 per share for the year, down from their prior forecast of $0.98. B. Riley currently has a “Buy” rating and a $18.00 target price on the stock. B. Riley also issued estimates for FormFactor’s Q3 2019 earnings at $0.27 EPS, Q4 2019 earnings at $0.31 EPS and FY2019 earnings at $1.07 EPS.

  • [By Ethan Ryder]

    Get a free copy of the Zacks research report on FormFactor (FORM)

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  • [By Brian Feroldi]

    FormFactor(NASDAQ:FORM), which manufactures testing equipment for semiconductor components, reported its second-quarter results on Wednesday, andas expected, the company posted year-over-year declines in revenue and profits. However, the declines were not as bad as management had projected. Margins alsoheld up well during the trying period. Traders bid up the stock in response to the better-than-expected quarterly results and on the hope that the bottom is in the rearview mirror.

  • [By Lisa Levin]

    Check out these big penny stock gainers and losers

    Losers
    World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE: INT) tumbled 18 percent to $22.90 following Q1 results.
    Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BH) fell 17.4 percent to $349.52. Washington Prime Group will replace Biglari Holdings in the S&P SmallCap 600 on Tuesday, May 1.
    Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) dipped 15.7 percent to $14.03 after a mixed fourth quarter report.
    FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) fell 15.3 percent to $11.65. FormFactor is expected to release Q1 results on May 2.
    Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO) dropped 14.3 percent to $6.24 following Q1 results.
    National Instruments Corporation (NASDAQ: NATI) fell 14.3 percent to $ 42.34 after reporting Q1 results.
    United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) dipped 14.2 percent to $32.37 following Q1 results.
    Civeo Corporation (NYSE: CVEO) dropped 13.5 percent to $3.33. Civeo posted a Q1 loss of $0.42 per share on sales of $101.504 million.
    athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHN) fell 12.4 percent to $125.310 after reporting Q1 results.
    Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) shares tumbled 12.1 percent to $262.06 as the company posted Q1 results.
    Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: VALU) fell 11.3 percent to $19.10.
    Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE: FII) shares dropped 11.2 percent to $27.605 after the company posted downbeat quarterly earnings.
    AV Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVHI) declined 10.7 percent to $17.20 following Q1 results.
    CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP) dropped 9.4 percent to $21.01 after reporting Q4 results.
    Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNDM) shares fell 8.9 percent to $7.280 following mixed Q1 results.
    Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE) shares fell 8.4 percent to $45.97 after reporting Q4 results.
    LogMeIn Inc (NASDAQ: LOGM) fell 8.2 percent to $109.825. LogMeIn reported upbeat earnings for its first quarter, but issued weak second quarter and FY18 earning guidance.
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Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V.(AMOV)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Ethan Ryder]

    News stories about America Movil SAB de CV ADR Class A (NYSE:AMOV) have been trending somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern rates the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. America Movil SAB de CV ADR Class A earned a coverage optimism score of 0.23 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave news headlines about the company an impact score of 47.3307585784002 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company’s share price in the immediate future.

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    Am茅rica M贸vil (NYSE:AMOV)’s share price reached a new 52-week high and low on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $15.49 and last traded at $15.49, with a volume of 100 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $15.49.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.(GOL)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    Gol Transportes A茅reos (NYSE:GOL) shares traded down 5.4% on Monday . The company traded as low as $9.72 and last traded at $9.75. 524,965 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 40% from the average session volume of 374,811 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.31.

Top 10 High Tech Stocks To Own For 2019: Transcat, Inc.(TRNS)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Shane Hupp]

    Headlines about Transcat (NASDAQ:TRNS) have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group ranks the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Transcat earned a news impact score of 0.18 on Accern’s scale. Accern also assigned news headlines about the scientific and technical instruments company an impact score of 45.1994165476044 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company’s share price in the near future.

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It might be tempting to look at Fred’s (NASDAQ:FRED) as a potential short as its stock price rose over 90% in a couple of hours, however Fred’s is eventually still a buy and here’s why.

Fred is the surprising buyer of 865 stores coming out from the Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) / Walgreen (NASDAQ:WBA) potential merger. Fred’s is paying $950 million cash for such stores, however it has secured $1.65bn in financing from Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Regions Bank to cover the transaction and the operating costs of such stores. Therefore, we can assume that they are really paying $1.65bn for those stores. Fred’s says that the financials of the stores they are purchasing are representative of the average Rite Aid store, which means likely revenues of around $5m per store. Assuming that those stores have an EBITDA margin of around 5%, in line with Rite Aid’s margin, each store brings an EBITDA of $ 250k,and 865 stores bring an EBITDA of around $216m. Therefore the implied EBITDA multiple in this acquisition is around 7.5x ($1650m/$216m). However Rite Aid before the M&A process started was trading around 10x EBITDA, implying that its average store was worth around this multiple, and the sector even today is not far from that multiple. Therefore Fred’s getting a discount of 2.5x EBITDA per store versus market value, which translates into an immediate net value creation of around $625k per store, or $540m total. Hence not difficult to see why its market cap double today to around $800m, and easy to imagine that it could theoretically grow another $140m or 17% to reflect the entire value created with this deal. This additional value should also be increased by the potential synergies that Fred’s will likely have, and should be discounted for the deal risk as this transaction is conditional to Rite Aid / Walgreen closing.

Top Value Stocks To Buy Right Now: Monsanto Company(MON)

Advisors’ Opinion:

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    In addition, Corvex Management’s Keith Meister reported owning new significant stakes in Intercontinental Exchange Inc. ( (ICE) ), Microsoft Corp.  (MSFT) , Monsanto Co. (MON) , Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) , Salesforce.com Inc. (CRM) and Servicenow Inc. (NOW)

  • [By Max Byerly]

    Monsanto (NYSE:MON) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Argus from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, The Fly reports.

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Global X Management Co. LLC trimmed its stake in shares of Monsanto (NYSE:MON) by 6.8% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 11,141 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 818 shares during the period. Global X Management Co. LLC’s holdings in Monsanto were worth $1,300,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

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    Bayer AG (BAYRY) also rose 4.13% to 97.29 on reports that its mega-merger with Monsanto Co. (MON) would likely be approved by the Department of Justice. The Wall Street Journal reported that the companies have agreed additional asset sales.

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    Get a free copy of the Zacks research report on Monsanto (MON)

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  • [By Trey Thoelcke]

    Monsanto Co.’s (NYSE: MON) fiscal second-quarter report is scheduled for Thursday before the opening bell. The consensus forecast is $3.33 in EPS on $5.39 billion in revenue. Shares ended the week at $116.69 apiece. The consensus price target is $126.40, and the 52-week range is $113.15 to $124.20.

Top Value Stocks To Buy Right Now: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.(GOL)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    Gol Transportes A茅reos (NYSE:GOL) shares traded down 5.4% on Monday . The company traded as low as $9.72 and last traded at $9.75. 524,965 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 40% from the average session volume of 374,811 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.31.

Top Value Stocks To Buy Right Now: MyoKardia, Inc.(MYOK)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Shane Hupp]

    Get a free copy of the Zacks research report on MyoKardia (MYOK)

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Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018

After Budget 2018, buying and selling of shares and equity-oriented funds will no longer be tax-free even if held for over a year if you realize a gain of Rs 1 lakh during a fiscal year on selling.

Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley has imposed a 10% tax on Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) arising out of equity shares and equity-oriented mutual funds (subject to an annual exemption of Rs 1 lakh). Further, any dividend paid out by equity mutual fund has also been subjected to 10% dividend distribution tax. Broadly speaking, returns from equity investments (LTCG or dividend) will now be taxed at 10%. This cost will have to be factored in by the investors, S Vasudevan, Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan told Moneycontrol.

STCG (Short Term Capital Gain) arising from selling a stock or equity fund before one year will continue to be taxed at 15%.

The stock market reacted to the new tax regime with a sharp fall post budget. The market plunged by almost 1% soon after the announcement of the LTCG on equity investments and 10% DDT. However, equity investorsincluding mutual fund investorsmight absorb the blow and keep investing as per their financial objectives since equity remains one of the best-performing asset classes, Adhil Shetty, CEO BankBazaar.com said.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: Suncor Energy Inc.(SU)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Tyler Crowe]

    I don’t know if you have noticed, but oil prices have been on the rise lately, which has done miraculous things for the bottom lines at oil and gas companies. The same can be said for Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU), which was able to post a rather healthy earnings per share number considering one of its major oil sands facilities was shut down in the most recent quarter.

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    Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) – “We expect modestly below-consensus results driven by
    downtime and the ramp costs at Fort Hills. We still see a robust second-half 2018 and 2019 free cash flow story and would recommend investors look through any near-term
    noise.”

  • [By Tyler Crowe, Reuben Gregg Brewer, and Travis Hoium]

    Clearly, investors should be at least looking at stocks in this industry, so we asked three of our investing contributors to each highlight a great company in the industry to help you get started. Here’s why they picked Baker Hughes, a GE Company (NYSE:BHGE), Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU), and Total (NYSE:TOT).

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Virginia Retirement Systems ET AL lifted its holdings in Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) (TSE:SU) by 24.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 336,200 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock after buying an additional 66,088 shares during the period. Virginia Retirement Systems ET AL’s holdings in Suncor Energy were worth $11,602,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: Signet Jewelers Limited(SIG)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Steve Symington]

    As for individual stocks, earnings news left shares of Signet Jewelers (NYSE:SIG) tumbling, while an announcement from Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) sent shockwaves through cryptocurrency markets.

  • [By Chris Lange]

    The stock posting the largest daily percentage gain in the S&P 500 ahead of the close Monday was Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) which rose about 2% to $39.48. The stocks 52-week range is $187.96 to $314.86. Volume was 3.8 million compared to the daily average volume of 2.8 million.

  • [By Chris Lange]

    The S&P 500 stock posting the largest daily percentage loss ahead of the close Wednesday was Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) which traded down about 20% at $38.14. The stocks 52-week range is $38.11 to $77.94. Volume was 25.5 million compared to the daily average volume of 2.1 million.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: Fortive Corporation (FTV)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Lee Samaha]

    You don’t have to take my word for it — let’s look at the trading history of the company. Or rather, at the parts of Danaher that existed before the spinoff of Fortive Corporation (NYSE:FTV). In a nutshell, the Fortive separation took out most of the cyclical parts of Danaher and left the remaining company with four segments, namely life sciences, diagnostics, dental, and environmental & applied solutions.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.(GOL)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    Gol Transportes A茅reos (NYSE:GOL) shares traded down 5.4% on Monday . The company traded as low as $9.72 and last traded at $9.75. 524,965 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 40% from the average session volume of 374,811 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.31.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: Transportadora De Gas Sa Ord B(TGS)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    News stories about Transportadora de Gas del Sur (NYSE:TGS) have been trending somewhat positive on Wednesday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. Accern identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Transportadora de Gas del Sur earned a media sentiment score of 0.10 on Accern’s scale. Accern also assigned news coverage about the energy company an impact score of 46.2643511773395 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company’s share price in the next few days.

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) and Transportadora de Gas del Sur (NYSE:TGS) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings and valuation.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: Nemaska Lithium Inc. (NMKEF)

Advisors’ Opinion:

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    Over the past two months, Nemaska Lithium (OTCQX:NMKEF) has steadily been updating the market on its half-billion-dollar-plus financial raise. The company has aggressively set targets to build out a vertically integrated lithium mining and processing operation ideally positioned to meet growing demand in North America and Europe.

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    Canadian hard-rock lithium chemicals company Nemaska Lithium (OTCQX:NMKEF) is presently at the end of completing a $500 million capital raise which will allow the company to expand into Phase 2 production of the its facility in Quebec. The company has closed an equity deal valued at nearly $100 million from Japans SoftBank (OTCPK:SFTBY), executed a streaming agreement with Orion Mine Finance LF valued at over $150 million, and engaged with such high-quality financial groups including Clarkson Platou Securities and Pareto Securities as managers of the bond issuance. Further, Nemaska has signed multiple offtake agreements, including NorthVolt, FMC, Softbank and Johnson Matthey Battery Materials, for the purchase of its lithium chemicals once production begins.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: EnSync, Inc.(ESNC)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Joseph Griffin]

    ZBB Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:ESNC) has been given a $2.00 price target by research analysts at HC Wainwright in a report released on Wednesday. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the technology company’s stock. HC Wainwright’s target price suggests a potential upside of 471.43% from the stock’s current price.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: ImmuCell Corporation(ICCC)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    ImmuCell (NASDAQ:ICCC) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The biotechnology company reported ($0.04) earnings per share for the quarter, Bloomberg Earnings reports. ImmuCell had a negative net margin of 1.61% and a negative return on equity of 0.79%.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Lisa Levin]

     

    Companies Reporting After The Bell
    Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) is projected to post quarterly loss at $1.31 per share on revenue of $1.97 billion.
    International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $1.59 per share on revenue of $909.36 million.
    Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $294.79 million.
    General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $980.61 million.
    Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $598.45 million.
    Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $1 per share on revenue of $746.42 million.
    Fabrinet (NYSE: FN) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.71 per share on revenue of $319.71 million.
    National General Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: NGHC) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $1.08 billion.
    The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAVG) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $320.92 million.
    Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (NYSE: DPLO) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $1.29 billion.
    Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TREX) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $1.19 per share on revenue of $172.22 million.
    AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) is expected to post quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion.
    Envision Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: EVHC) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $2.02 billion.
    Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE: RBC) is estimated to post quarterly earnings at $1.23 per share on revenue of $869.64 million.
    Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $0.67 per share on revenue of $39

  • [By Joseph Griffin]

    The Manitowoc Company (NYSE:MTW) – Stock analysts at William Blair upped their Q2 2018 earnings per share estimates for The Manitowoc in a report released on Tuesday, May 8th. William Blair analyst L. De. Maria now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings of $0.30 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.18.

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Global X Management Co. LLC purchased a new stake in The Manitowoc Company (NYSE:MTW) in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund purchased 7,209 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $205,000.

  • [By Max Byerly]

    The Manitowoc Company (NYSE:MTW) – Equities researchers at SunTrust Banks cut their Q3 2018 earnings per share estimates for shares of The Manitowoc in a report issued on Wednesday, May 9th. SunTrust Banks analyst C. Brady now expects that the industrial products company will earn $0.08 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.18. SunTrust Banks has a “Hold” rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock. SunTrust Banks also issued estimates for The Manitowoc’s Q4 2018 earnings at $0.05 EPS, FY2018 earnings at $0.32 EPS and Q1 2019 earnings at ($0.09) EPS.

Top 10 Performing Stocks For 2018: Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd. (LQSIF)

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    It also holds just under 20 percent share of Liquor Stores N.A. (OTCPK:LQSIF) and over 17 percent of Radient Technologies Inc. (OTC:RDDTF). Aurora has other holdings as well.

Top 5 Small Cap Stocks To Own For 2018

One of the smaller details of Trumpcare, the redacted version of Obamacare, is the elimination of a tax imposed on manufacturers of medical devices. While the fate of pre-existing conditions has been hogging the spotlight in recent days, this particular tax and its future could have an impact on companies like Ventripoint Diagnostics (OTCMKTS: VPTDF TSE:VPT), and other small cap biotech companies in the device sector.

Embedded in Obamacare is a medical device tax of 2.3%. It was first imposed in January 2013 as a funding mechanism for the Affordable Care Act, a law that has brought medical coverage to millions of previously uninsured Americans. But despite the partisan nature of ACA, this particular tax has powerful enemies in both parties. The tax was so controversial it was temporarily suspended in 2015, but those in the medical device industry were wary that it would go away forever.

Top 5 Small Cap Stocks To Own For 2018: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.(GOL)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    Gol Transportes A茅reos (NYSE:GOL) shares traded down 5.4% on Monday . The company traded as low as $9.72 and last traded at $9.75. 524,965 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 40% from the average session volume of 374,811 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.31.

Top 5 Small Cap Stocks To Own For 2018: Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated(HR)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Shane Hupp]

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Top 5 Small Cap Stocks To Own For 2018: MB Financial Inc.(MBFI)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Joseph Griffin]

    MB Financial (NASDAQ: MBFI) and Nicolet Bankshares (NASDAQ:NCBS) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Top 5 Small Cap Stocks To Own For 2018: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.(CPIX)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

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Top 5 Small Cap Stocks To Own For 2018: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited(TEVA)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Todd Campbell, Sean Williams, and Brian Feroldi]

    There have been more stock market pops and drops lately and that might have you wondering what healthcare stocks can be bought to take advantage of this volatility. Buying healthcare stocks during periods of volatility can be smart because demand for healthcare products and services usually isn’t discretionary. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it makes sense to buy every healthcare stock out there. To find out what healthcare stocks it might make sense to buy this month, we asked top Motley Fool investors what companies are on their radar. In their view,Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE:TEVA), Novacure (NASDAQ:NVCR), and Galapagos (NASDAQ:GLPG)should be at the top of your idea list right now. Read on to find out why.

  • [By Chris Lange]

    Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.s (NYSE: TEVA) short interest decreased to 55.84 million from the previous level of 59.40 million. Shares were trading at $17.56, in a 52-week range of $10.85 to $33.82.

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    Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA) : “No, Teva isn’t good enough. We need growth and yield, and they don’t have it.”

    Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) : “That’s an ideal stock for this market. I like the choice.”

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Blackstone Group LP, the private-equity behemoth that’s traditionally raised money from institutions, is making a bigger bet on individual investors.

The $450 billion firm has expanded its private wealth group to about 100 employees, trained thousands of financial advisers on how to pitch Blackstone investments and has been using data to track patterns to generate more business, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm is offering retail clients access to hedge fund products, private real estate investment trusts and longer-term drawdown funds, which are typically limited to institutions.

Private equity firms are looking for new growth areas as their longtime investors start to do more deals without them. Blackstone is leading the charge to tap individual clients, who have historically allocated very small amounts to alternative investments. The New York-based firm sees its retail operation as a huge opportunity, president Jon Gray said on a conference call last week.

best company to invest in stocks: Maximus, Inc.(MMS)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Maximus (NYSE:MMS) had its price target decreased by Canaccord Genuity from $65.00 to $64.00 in a research report sent to investors on Friday. Canaccord Genuity currently has a hold rating on the health services provider’s stock.

  • [By Lisa Levin] Companies Reporting Before The Bell
    Nomad Foods Limited (NYSE: NOMD) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $656.43 million.
    AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.2 per share on revenue of $720.14 million.
    Magna International Inc. (NYSE: MGA) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.7 per share on revenue of $10.11 billion.
    Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $2.12 billion.
    Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $5.78 billion.
    Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $2.40 billion.
    Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PBH) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $255.60 million.
    Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $457.67 million.
    ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCB) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $691.18 million.
    Genesis Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: GEN) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.34 per share on revenue of $1.32 billion.
    Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $10.14 billion.
    Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $1.34 billion.
    NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $332.93 million.
    World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.94 per share on revenue of $147.32 million.
    MAXIMUS, Inc. (NYSE: MMS) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $616.04 million.
    Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CH
  • [By Shane Hupp]

    Maximus (NYSE:MMS) updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.30-3.40 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $3.49. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.4-2.44 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.50 billion.

best company to invest in stocks: Iridium Communications Inc(IRDM)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Nicholas Rossolillo]

    Investors in satellite telecom Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) reacted positively after the company reported good results to kick off 2018. Iridium’s new satellite constellation is nearing completion, but the company is already reaping benefits.

  • [By Dan Caplinger]

    Ground-based wireless communications networks have transformed the way that billions of people across the globe communicate. For the locations where traditional wireless networks either haven’t yet reached or have decided aren’t feasible for ground-based stations, Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) hopes that its extensive and growing satellite communications network will be the go-to solution for users who need reliable coverage under challenging circumstances.

best company to invest in stocks: Unilever NV(UN)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Joseph Griffin]

    Stepan (NYSE: SCL) and Unilever (NYSE:UN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

  • [By Shanthi Rexaline]

    Unilever NV (ADR) ADR (NYSE: UN) procures sustainable oils such as soy, sunflower and rapeseed oil for a host of its consumer products such as Hellmann's mayonnaise. It remains to be seen how the U.S.-China standoff will hurt its margins.

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    A company like Procter & Gamble, Unilever NV (UN) , CVS Health Corp. (CVS) or Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) might be interested in the Pfizer business, said Anthony Chambers, a director in the life sciences practice of consulting firm West Monroe Partners.

  • [By Isaac Pino, CPA]

    If you’re an investor in consumer goods giant Unilever (NYSE:UN), odds are you followed the takeover bid from Kraft Heinz(NASDAQ: KHC) closely in 2017. Ultimately, it fell through, with Unilever’s management rebutting that it was better off on its own. There was some mustard left on the face of Kraft Heinz, but major shareholder Warren Buffett claimed there was potentially a misunderstanding of the nature of the offer. It was not intended to be a hostile takeover, he said, but it could have been perceived that way by Unilever.

  • [By Joseph Griffin]

    Unilever (NYSE:UN) has earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the nine research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have given a hold recommendation, three have given a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company.

best company to invest in stocks: Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.(GOL)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Max Byerly]

    Gol Transportes A茅reos (NYSE:GOL) shares traded down 5.4% on Monday . The company traded as low as $9.72 and last traded at $9.75. 524,965 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 40% from the average session volume of 374,811 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.31.

best company to invest in stocks: Ctrip.com International, Ltd.(CTRP)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Lisa Levin] Gainers
    Gramercy Property Trust (NYSE: GPT) rose 13.4 percent to $27.01 in pre-market trading after the company agreed to be acquired by Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE: BX) for $27.50 per share.
    Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE: HCC) rose 9.1 percent to $30 in pre-market trading after climbing 5.61 percent on Friday.
    Check-Cap Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHEK) rose 6.2 percent to $4.83 in pre-market trading after falling 48.35 percent on Friday.
    Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) rose 6 percent to $2.85 in pre-market trading after climbing 1.89 percent on Friday.
    Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTRP) rose 4.8 percent to $43.15 in pre-market trading.
    G1 Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTHX) rose 3.2 percent to $44.00 in pre-market trading after climbing 6.92 percent on Friday.
    Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) rose 3.2 percent to $33.68 in pre-market trading after gaining 2.03 percent on Friday.
    Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) rose 3.1 percent to $59.45 in pre-market trading. Nestle announced plans to acquire rights to market, sell and distribute Starbucks Brands.

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  • [By Paul Ausick]

    Ctrip.com International Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP) traded down about 3.5% Monday and posted a new 52-week low of $42.36 after closing Friday at $43.91. The stock’s 52-week high is $60.65. Volume totaled around 4.8 million, about equal to the daily average. The company had no specific news.

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    Here are some of the media headlines that may have impacted Accern Sentiment’s rankings:

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    Let Analyse Simple Moving Averages Ctrip.com International Ltd (NASDAQ: CTRP) (stockspen.com) Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (CTRP) year to date performance remained at -3.24% (nasdaqfortune.com) Ctrip opens Oasis Lab, welcomes external startups to incubation program (tnooz.com) Ctrip.com International, Ltd. to Report First Quarter 2018 Financial Results on May 22, 2018 US Time (prnewswire.com) Ctrip.com International, Ltd. to Report First Quarter 2018 Financial Results on May 22, 2018 U.S. Time (finance.yahoo.com)

    Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. BidaskClub cut shares of Ctrip from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday, January 25th. TheStreet raised shares of Ctrip from a “c+” rating to a “b-” rating in a report on Monday, March 12th. Deutsche Bank assumed coverage on shares of Ctrip in a report on Monday, February 5th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $50.00 price target on the stock. TH Capital cut shares of Ctrip from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 26th. Finally, Wells Fargo assumed coverage on shares of Ctrip in a report on Tuesday, January 30th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $50.00 price target on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and nine have issued a buy rating to the company. The stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $54.79.

best company to invest in stocks: Cabot Corporation(CBT)

Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Lisa Levin]

     

    Companies Reporting After The Bell
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Gol Transportes A茅reos (GOL) Stock Price Down 5.4%

Gol Transportes A茅reos (NYSE:GOL) shares traded down 5.4% on Monday . The company traded as low as $9.72 and last traded at $9.75. 524,965 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 40% from the average session volume of 374,811 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.31.

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Bank of America lowered shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 11th. Buckingham Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $15.00 target price (up from $14.00) on shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos in a research note on Thursday, March 8th. ValuEngine raised shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 14th. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 6th. Finally, Citigroup lowered shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $13.47 to $11.00 in a research note on Thursday, April 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. The stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $15.25.

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The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of -1.97. The company has a market capitalization of $1.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.11 and a beta of 1.95.

Gol Transportes A茅reos (NYSE:GOL) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, March 7th. The transportation company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.25 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $917.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $911.08 million. Gol Transportes A茅reos had a negative return on equity of 6.87% and a net margin of 0.95%. analysts anticipate that Gol Transportes A茅reos will post 0.63 EPS for the current year.

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Macquarie Group Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos by 149.6% during the 4th quarter. Macquarie Group Ltd. now owns 2,804,320 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $24,566,000 after buying an additional 1,680,898 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos during the 4th quarter worth approximately $189,000. Millennium Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos by 10.6% during the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 256,351 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,246,000 after buying an additional 24,612 shares during the last quarter. Wolverine Trading LLC increased its holdings in shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos by 377.1% during the 4th quarter. Wolverine Trading LLC now owns 14,153 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $124,000 after buying an additional 19,261 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Two Sigma Investments LP increased its holdings in shares of Gol Transportes A茅reos by 611.5% during the 4th quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 245,203 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,148,000 after buying an additional 210,740 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 0.97% of the company’s stock.

Gol Transportes A茅reos Company Profile

GOL Linhas A茅reas Inteligentes SA provides scheduled air transportation services for passengers and cargo in Brazil and Latin America. The company, through its Brazil network, offers customers approximately 700 daily flights to 66 destinations in 8 countries in South America and the Caribbean. It also provides cargo transportation and logistics services serving approximately 2,400 Brazilian municipalities, as well as through its partners serving 205 international destinations in 95 countries.

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Advisors’ Opinion:

  • [By Dan Caplinger]

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  • [By Monica Gerson]

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GOL Linhas A茅reas Inteligentes S.A., through its subsidiaries, provides regular and non-regular air transportation services for passengers, cargoes, and mailbags in South America and the Caribbean. The company operates in two segments, Flight Transportation and Smiles Loyalty Program. As of December 31, 2014, it operated a fleet of 144 aircraft, which included 96 aircraft under operating leases, 45 aircraft under finance leases, and 3 aircraft owned by the company. It also develops and manages its own or third partys customer loyalty program, as well as sells redemption rights of awards related to the loyalty program. GOL Linhas A茅reas Inteligentes S.A. has a strategic partnership with Air France-KLM. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in S茫o Paulo, Brazil.

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