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- Investopedia•23 minutes ago
The Top 5 Alphabet Shareholders (GOOG)
According to Page's most recent filing with the SEC on Dec. 31, 2017, the Alphabet CEO owns 20 million Class C shares and 20.0 million Class B shares of Alphabet. Page is considered one of the wealthiest people in the United States with a net worth of $55.3 billion, according to Forbes. Sergey Brin Sergey Brin is the president of Alphabet, the parent company created in 2015 to house the corporate structure for numerous other projects.
- Benzinga•3 hours ago
Jim Cramer Shares His Thoughts On AMD, Gilead, Nvidia And More
On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer said he would wait for Arista Networks Inc (NYSE: ANET) to come down before buying the stock. Cramer likes NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA). He loves the Mellanox acquisition.
- Oilprice.com•2 days ago
Red Hot Permian Set To Jolt U.S. Shale Output To New Record
Crude oil production from the seven key shale regions in the United States is expected to increase by 80,000 bpd from April to hit a record 8.46 million bpd in May, with the Permian accounting for half of the monthly growth, the EIA said in its latest Drilling Productivity Report. Crude oil production from the seven major shale producing regions is set to increase from 8.38 million bpd this month to 8.46 million bpd next month. The fastest-growing region, the Permian, is expected to see its crude oil production jump by 42,000 bpd from April to hit a record high of 4.136 million bpd in May, according to the EIA estimates—a figure that would place the US hotspot as OPEC's third-largest producer behind only Saudi Arabia (9.79 bpd) and Iraq (4.52 bpd).
- Zacks•1 hour ago
Is SSE Plc (SSEZY) a Profitable Pick for Value Investors Now?
One way to find these companies is by looking at several key metrics and financial ratios, many of which are crucial in the value stock selection process. Let's put SSE Plc SSEZY stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value- oriented investors right now, or if investors subscribing to this methodology should look elsewhere for top picks: PE Ratio A key metric that value investors always look at is the Price to Earnings Ratio, or PE for short. This shows us how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings in a given stock, and is easily one of the most popular financial ratios in the world.
- Zacks•yesterday
Union Bankshares (UBSH) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Union Bankshares (UBSH) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2019. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 24. While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
- InvestorPlace•yesterday
10 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
In a market environment that overwhelmingly encourages constant activity by investors who seemingly want to double their money every week, a discussion of stocks to buy and hold forever seems comically out of place. Conversely, the fact that Warren Buffett's favorite holding period is “forever” and how he's got a track record most investors would envy is just as telling. With that as the backdrop, here's a rundown of 10 stocks to buy and hold forever … or at least until something significant changes with your life plans or the companies themselves.
- Fox Business•5 hours ago
When can you retire? Retirement experts weigh in
How much do I need to retire? To be financially ready to retire by age 67, you should aim to have 10 times your final salary saved at retirement, says Meghan Murphy, vice president of Fidelity Investments. This rule of thumb, which Fidelity developed, takes into account all sorts of variables (from savings rate, wage growth, volatility and more) and is applicable for investors with a broad range of income.
- Zacks•1 hour ago
5G Chipset Market Humming: 3 Solid Buys
Fifth-generation (5G) chipset market is set to gain immensely, especially, in the United States as the country is impatiently awaiting its arrival. Increase in demand for high-speed Internet, advancement in IoT and the recent spike in government initiatives for better rural connectivity are helping the 5G chipset market gather steam. According to Markets and Markets report, the 5G chipset market is estimated to be worth $22.41 billion by 2026 and is valued at $2.03 billion for 2020.
- Zacks•17 hours ago
Meet Group (MEET) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know
For the full year, our Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $0.48 per share and revenue of $211.30 million, which would represent changes of +33.33% and +18.3%, respectively, from the prior year. It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for MEET. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently.
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- American City Business Journals•25 minutes ago
Under Armour's North America head to depart at end of April
The president of Under Armour Inc.'s sluggish North American business will leave at the end of the month, according to a federal filing Thursday. Jason LaRose has worked at the Baltimore-based sportswear maker since 2013 and led the company's North America business since October 2016. Patrik Frisk, Under Armour's president and chief operating officer, will lead the region until the company names a replacement.
- Zacks•1 hour ago
E*TRADE (ETFC) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, DARTs Disappoint
E*TRADE's net income available to common shareholders for the reported quarter came in at $270 million compared with $235 million recorded in the prior-year quarter. Revenues Improve, Expenses Down Net revenues in the first quarter came in at $755 million, comfortably beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $741 million. Revenues were up 6.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Bloomberg•6 hours ago'Melt-Up Bets' Entice Wall Street as Hedge Funds Chase Gains
The boss of the world's biggest money manager is warning most investors are missing out as stocks march higher, just as under-invested hedge funds are showing signs of breaking ranks. That has triggered a debate on how the rest of the year will play out, given that strategists year-end index targets have already been reached. If we are right that the global economy is not about to enter an economic abyss, we would have to admit that the risk of a 'melt-up' in U.S. and global share prices would rise,” said Sean Darby, Hong Kong-based global equity strategist at Jefferies.
- Zacks•1 hour ago
ACM vs. RTOXY: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits. Aecom Technology and ROTORK PLC are both sporting a Zacks Rank of # 2 (Buy) right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that these stocks have improving earnings outlooks.
- Zacks•1 hour ago
Home BancShares (HOMB) Matches Q1 Earnings Estimates
Home BancShares (HOMB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank holding company would post earnings of $0.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.44, delivering a surprise of -2.22%. Home BancShares, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Southeast industry, posted revenues of $163.14 million for the quarter ended March 2019, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.48%.
Yahoo Finance•19 hours agoZoom is set to price its IPO with an expected valuation of nearly $9B
Video-conferencing software company Zoom is set to price its highly-anticipated public offering after the bell on Wednesday, giving the company an estimated valuation of about $9 billion. Now that shares have officially priced, Zoom is expected to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker “ZM” on Thursday morning. Like many of its IPO peers, Zoom will have dual-class shares.
- Investor's Business Daily Video•25 minutes ago
How To Pay Off Student Loans
Student loan debt is the second-largest pile of debt in the U.S., trailing only mortgages. Here are some tips for tackling your student loans and getting debt free.
- Zacks•56 minutes ago
Is a Beat in Store for Sherwin-Williams' (SHW) Q1 Earnings?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for total revenues for the first quarter is currently pegged at $4,078 million, indicating 2.8% growth from the year-ago reported figure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for net sales in the Americas Group segment is currently pegged at $2,168 million, implying growth of around 4.2% from the year-ago reported figure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales in the Consumer Brands Group segment is currently pegged at $664 million, indicating a rise of around 1.2% from the year-ago reported figure.
- Zacks•1 hour ago
FII vs. TROW: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits. Federated Investors and T. Rowe Price are both sporting a Zacks Rank of # 2 (Buy) right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that these stocks have improving earnings outlooks.
- Zacks•2 hours ago
Is Legg Mason (LM) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.
- InvestorPlace•20 hours ago
5 Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirees
After all, dividend stocks generally offer higher yields than bonds and give you the ability to see your income rise through increasing dividend payouts as well as grow thanks to capital appreciation. The only problem is, not all dividend stocks are worthy for retirees. To this end, it takes a certain variety of dividend stocks to get you through your golden years.
Bloomberg•29 minutes agoGAM Revives Sale Attempt as Firm Seeks End to Scandal
GAM and its advisers have gauged interest from banks, asset managers and insurers including Geneva-based Union Bancaire Privee, French investment bank Natixis SA and buyout firms, the people said. GAM rose as much as 9.5 percent in Zurich on the news and was trading 8.8 percent higher at 4.39 francs as of 4:19 p.m. The stock climbed by 15 percent on Wednesday after the company said outflows slowed in a sign that the fund manager is stabilizing. The troubled firm is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. as it explores options, including selling a majority or minority stake, the people said.
- Zacks•yesterday
Caterpillar (CAT) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Caterpillar (CAT) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2019. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 24, 2019, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
- Associated Press•4 hours ago
Pool Corp.: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
Pool Corp. POOL on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $32.6 million. On a per-share basis, the Covington, Louisiana-based company said it had profit of 80 cents.
- Zacks•1 hour ago
CKHUY or ITT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits. Right now, Ck Hutchison Holdings Ltd is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while ITT has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that CKHUY has an improving earnings outlook.
