The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Growth/Value Investor model based on the published strategy of James P. O'Shaughnessy. This two strategy approach offers a large-cap value model and a growth approach that looks for persistent earnings growth and strong relative
The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with persistent accelerating earnings and sales growth, reasonable valuations and low debt.
General Mills' (NYSE: GIS) stock has rallied nearly 20% this year against the S&P 500's 1% decline. The rally was unusual for the packaged foods giant, which has underperformed the index over the past decade, but it was driven by two main tailwinds.
Back in late May, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) released an aggressive schedule for the fall, which called for the low-fare airline to operate about as many flights in November and December as it did a year earlier. The plan even called for double-digit year-over-year growth in
In recent trading, shares of Home Depot Inc (Symbol: HD) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $255.95, changing hands for $257.79/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on val
In recent trading, shares of HanesBrands Inc (Symbol: HBI) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $12.11, changing hands for $12.55/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on val
With so much turmoil in the oil and gas markets, energy investors may want to look elsewhere in the sector for promising places to put their cash this month. Of course, renewable energy stocks have also had their ups and downs over the past few years, so it's important to choose
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has had some mixed results as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant chain's U.S. sales have accelerated as people stay home and many competing restaurants remain closed for in-person dining. But many of Domino's international stores have al
(RTTNews) - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) reported second quarter earnings per share of $6.26 compared to $5.81, a year ago. On average, 20 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $3.78, for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typi
In recent trading, shares of Corning Inc (Symbol: GLW) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $27.00, changing hands for $27.36/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuati
In recent trading, shares of Ecopetrol SA (Symbol: EC) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $11.80, changing hands for $11.91/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuati
Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) and VF (NYSE: VFC), leaders in the outdoor apparel industry, have each seen their stocks hurt by COVID-induced lockdowns and economic slowdown. In their respective earnings calls, each company's CEO pointed to their "fortress balance sheets" a
In recent trading, shares of AptarGroup Inc. (Symbol: ATR) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $116.00, changing hands for $116.31/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on v
In recent trading, shares of Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc (Symbol: BR) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $126.50, changing hands for $126.78/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to rea
In recent trading, shares of Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Symbol: CL) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $74.45, changing hands for $74.85/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade o
By late March, when the CARES Act was passed, it was clear that Americans were facing a financial crisis unlike one they'd ever experienced before. In just weeks, unemployment claims skyrocketed as countless small businesses closed their doors to the public, wondering when they'
(RTTNews) - UnitedHealth Group (UNH) maintained its full year earnings per share outlook for 2020 of net earnings of $15.45 to $15.75 per share and adjusted net earnings of $16.25 to $16.55 per share.
It's been a wild year for the stock market, with the coronavirus pandemic punishing investors, then seemingly rewarding them. In less than a five-week span, the broad-based S&P 500 shed 34% of its value. Then, during the second quarter, the benchmark index recouped most of w