Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion

Markets ended higher on Friday after expectations of strong corporate earnings overshadowed tensions related to a possible government shutdown. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted record closes. The Dow...

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2017 results on Jan 24, 2018. The Swiss pharmaceutical company’s stock has rallied 3.2% in the last six months compared with the ...

Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ) has been gaining from its spectacular earnings surprise history driven by constant brand-building efforts, acquisitions and strength in its beer business. The...

Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, January 22nd:American Public Education, Inc. (APEI): This campus-based postsecondary education...

Shares of 1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ:SRCE) gained 2.2% after reporting fourth quarter 2017 revenues of $74 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $71 millionCitizens Financial...

Diversified conglomerate, United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2017 results before the opening bell on Jan 24. The company is likely to report higher...

With acquisitions and efforts to boost online business rolled up in its sleeves, Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) seems well on track to augment market share in the world of beauty and cosmetics. In fact,...

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for MondayAir Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG): This provider of aircraft leasing, airline operations, and aircraft maintenance and...

Global cruise vacation company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2017 numbers on Jan 24, before the bell.Last quarter, the company pulled off a positive...

Activision Blizzard’s (NASDAQ:ATVI) Overwatch League had a scintillating start with more than 10 million viewers watching the event in the first week of the inaugural season.Worldwide fans of...

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and 2017 results before the opening bell on Feb 1.Last quarter, the company delivered earnings in line with the Zacks...

Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) is slated to report fourth-quarter 2017 results on Jan 25, before the market opens.In the third quarter of 2017, the company delivered a negative earnings surprise of...

ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN) will exhibit its latest technology additions at this year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Jan 23-Jan 26) in Davos, Switzerland. The advanced inclusions of...

Shares of Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) rallied to a 52-week high of $46.63, eventually closing a tad lower at $46.01 on Jan 19.We believe that this provider of network security appliances is gaining...