Todd Bunton, CFA, Growth & Income Stock Strategist at Zacks Investment Research, discusses a stock that might be worth a closer look by investors: Darden Restaurants (DRI). This restaurant operator offers strong growth and income while trading at a reasonable price. The company delivered a solid beat for fiscal 2016 Q1, driven by solid same-store
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Machine learning is pervasive in modern business. To that end, enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) firm C3.ai (NYSE:AI) offers AI-focused software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications internationally. For traders seeking exposure to machine learning, AI stock is certainly a pure-play allocation worth considering. Source: Phonlamai Photo / Shutterstock.com As we’ll see, though, long-term investors haven’t had much luck with C3.ai
I think it could be relatively easy to be misled into believing AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) stock makes sense now. There are a few overarching reasons investors might mistakenly conclude that AMC is on the up-and-up. However, I’d caution against buying into those narratives. Source: rblfmr/Shutterstock.com But first, we need to understand what those
In this article PL A rendering on a Dream Chaser spaceplane in orbit. Sierra Space Private investment in space companies last year set a record, according to a report Tuesday by New York-based firm Space Capital. Space infrastructure companies received $14.5 billion of private investment in 2021, a new annual record that was up more than 50%
In this article 6758.T-JP ADS BAC UNH MS PG Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Bank of America (BAC) – Bank of America shares rallied 3.2% in the premarket after it beat estimates by 6 cents with a quarterly profit of 82 cents per share. Revenue was slightly below forecasts, but the
Dividends are an important factor for many investors. The quarterly and annual payouts to shareholders can have a big impact on a portfolio’s growth over time. Dividend stocks can also serve as an income stream to people in retirement. For this reason, many investors seek out stocks that have high dividend yields. Even some of
In several prior articles on InvestorPlace, I mentioned that you should not read into any one single news item or development. You shouldn’t ignore it but you must also consider the bigger picture. But with Coupang (NYSE:CPNG), stock this understanding may require a few tweaks. Source: Ki young / Shutterstock.com Coupang is performing so poorly
AT&T (NYSE:T) had a difficult fiscal year from an investor perspective. In 2021, the company could not live up to its expectations. However, investors need only look forward as they offer a bright future for those who invest in T stock now. AT&T’s 5G ambitions may align with its roots. But it will take time
Skillz Inc. (NYSE:SKLZ) can’t figure out how to make positive free cash flow. As a result, SKLZ stock has been cratering. In fact, the company recently had to raise $300 million in additional debt capital at a high coupon interest rate (with no convertible feature). Source: Dennis Diatel / Shutterstock.com As a result, don’t expect
In this article GS People walk along Wall Street in the rain on July 08, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Wall Street firms are playing catch up with employee compensation, boosting pay in the second year of a deal-making and trading boom. That’s what Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon conceded
A Peloton office sign is seen near a person riding a bicycle as the city moves into Phase 3 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus pandemic on July 16, 2020 in New York City. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Activision Blizzard — The
On Jan. 10, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) declared its second quarterly dividend in a row for first-quarter (Q1) 2022. This is after Ford stopped paying its quarterly dividend for almost two years on Jan. 8, 2020 (declaration date). I believe the resumption of its quarterly dividends is helping to push F stock higher. Source: JuliusKielaitis
If you’ve been waiting to buy Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) on the cheap, this may be your chance. LCID stock currently sits 32% below its high of $57.75, made in mid-November. Shares have fallen nearly 14% in the past week alone as the company approaches the lockup expiration for legacy shareholders. Source: ggTravelDiary / Shutterstock.com Following
L Brands Inc. (NYSE: LB) operated a specialty retail business focused on women’s intimate and other apparel, personal care, and beauty categories. Based in Ohio, the company was founded by Leslie “Les” Wexner in 1963. In 1982, L Brands, then known as The Limited Inc., was first listed on the New York Stock Exchange. On
Kevin Matras shows how to use the Current Ratio as a financial health barometer. Highlighted stocks include BLK, CBT, FIRE, ISRG and VRX.
Have you ever heard the phrase ensigns run the Navy? Neither have I. Time and again, the top military brass emphasizes that the chief petty officer (a senior enlisted rank) and above run the world’s finest fleet. Of course, this is not to besmirch the great contributions of Naval officers. But to be blunt, someone’s
Cayman Islands-based StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) offers financial technology solutions and has operations in Brazil. This might sound like an intriguing international investment opportunity, but in reality, STNE stock is just a toxic asset that should be avoided. Source: FOTOGRIN / Shutterstock.com Don’t misunderstand — there was a period of time when StoneCo’s shareholders made a killing. The
In this article CSG.N-CH BABA ME CTXS GS GPS Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Alibaba (BABA) – Alibaba fell 3.8% in the premarket after a Reuters report said the Biden administration was reviewing the China-based company’s cloud unit to see if it poses a risk to US national security. The probe
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) is like a once-massive European soccer team relegated to a lower division. Source: Laborant / Shutterstock.com Stop comparing it to cloud leaders like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) or even Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL). At the top of the new league tables sit outsourcers like Accenture (NYSE:ACN), Infosys (NYSE:INFY), Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) and Wipro
I remain of two minds regarding Clover Health Investments (NASDAQ:CLOV). On the one hand, I like the vision of chief technology officer Andrew Toy. Most of America’s healthcare bills are built on chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Data and virtual doctor visits can improve compliance and lower costs. Source: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.com On