Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Five Below Inc (Symbol: FIVE), where a total of 5,085 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 508,500 underlying shares. That amounts to about 50.2% o
The Covid-19 pandemic put an abrupt stop to the impressive earnings growth cycle that got underway in 2010 and took corporate profitability into record territory. This earnings cycle got a huge boost from the tax reform legislation that gave us outsized gains in 2018. Earnings g
The worst performing sector as of midday Friday is the Energy sector, showing a 0.8% loss. Within that group, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (Symbol: HP) and Halliburton Company (Symbol: HAL) are two of the day's laggards, showing a loss of 3.3% and 3.0%, respectively. Among en
In afternoon trading on Friday, Utilities stocks are the best performing sector, up 0.4%. Within that group, NextEra Energy Inc (Symbol: NEE) and Evergy Inc (Symbol: EVRG) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 1.5% and 1.5%, respectively. Among utilities ET
In trading on Friday, shares of BCE Inc's Series AF Preferred Shares (TSX: BCE-PRF.TO) were yielding above the 7.5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.9663), with shares changing hands as low as $12.56 on the day. As of last close, BCE.PRF was trading at
Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Ulta Beauty Inc (Symbol: ULTA), where a total of 7,213 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 721,300 underlying shares. That amounts to about 67.2% o
The directors of a company tend to have a unique inside view into the business, so when directors make major buys, investors are wise to take notice. Presumably the only reason a director of a company would choose to take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy stock in the
Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.
Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.
The market expects Build-A-Bear (BBW) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended April 2020. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor t
Circor (CIR) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2020. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to t
Big Lots (BIG) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended April 2020. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to
During the first quarter of 2020, as the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic dawned on investors, outflows in the technology sector spiked significantly, compared to all other sectors.
Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Strategic Education (STRA). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
Investors interested in stocks from the Medical - Drugs sector have probably already heard of Pacira (PCRX) and Zoetis (ZTS). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.
In trading on Friday, shares of ePlus Inc (Symbol: PLUS) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $76.57, changing hands as high as $83.00 per share. ePlus Inc shares are currently trading up about 2.8% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of PLUS