5 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Great Stocks: Facebook Forms A New Base
Great Stocks: Facebook Forms A New Base
Investors who have missed out on Facebook’s big run since its inauspicious debut back in May 2012 may have another entry point soon. Don’t be too quick on the trigger, though, because its current technical picture offers up a mixed bag. Facebook’s (FB) flat base is six weeks old as it sits 5% off its recent high. Its technical health improved when it reclaimed its 10-week moving average during the week that ended Nov. 28, rising 5%.
5 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Five Top World Stocks With Hot Earnings Estimates
Five Top World Stocks With Hot Earnings Estimates
As we head into the final weeks of the fourth quarter, it’s a good time to begin a watch list of stocks with strong fundamentals and interesting charts. One quick, easy way to flush out potential leaders is to scan earnings forecasts. Here are five non-U.S.-based stocks with healthy earnings outlooks for the coming year.
5 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Strong Job Data A Plus For Top Dividend Stock Paychex
Strong Job Data A Plus For Top Dividend Stock Paychex
Paychex, a payroll processor, likely stands to benefit from a recent uptick in job growth. U.S. employers added 321,000 jobs in November, the most in almost three years, the government said Friday, and the job tallies for September and October were revised up. Rising payrolls could boost demand for Paychex’s (PAYX) human resource services, which also include retirement plan management and insurance.
5 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Great Stocks: Consumer Stocks Boosted By Cheaper Fuel
Great Stocks: Consumer Stocks Boosted By Cheaper Fuel
Cheaper fuel costs are boosting a number of consumer-oriented stocks as investors eye bigger profits. Improved profits outlooks stem from lower costs, better sales or both. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) and United Continental (UAL) are welcoming a decline in oil prices with open arms. During the third quarter, cruise ship operator Royal Caribbean spent 16% of total operating costs on fuel expense.
5 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ulta, Starbucks Soar, But Some Retail Stocks Plunge
Ulta, Starbucks Soar, But Some Retail Stocks Plunge
Retail stocks have been active during the key holiday shopping season, with big moves Friday across various groups tracked by IBD. Ulta Beauty (ULTA) on Friday represented the No. 9-ranked specialty retail group as the stock gapped up and rose 3% to a 52-week closing high in heavy trade. It spiked as much as 7% early but pared half its gains. Shares are extended 7% from a 121.53 cup-with-handle entry.
5 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on How To Invest: Shun Stocks With Falling Profit Growth
How To Invest: Shun Stocks With Falling Profit Growth
Few companies can maintain strong profit and sales growth on an ongoing basis. All firms face weak sales in a single quarter or a difficult comparison vs. year-ago results. When this happens, should you sell your stock? And should you refrain from a buy? If the slowdown isn’t severe and the company’s fundamentals are otherwise sound, chances are the stock can withstand a temporary blip.
5 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Leisure, Chip Stocks Abound In New Highs
Leisure, Chip Stocks Abound In New Highs
Leisure, insurance and semiconductor stocks were plentiful in the new-highs list Friday. Cruise lines hit new highs, part of a move in the leisure sector. Royal Caribbean (RCL) sailed 0.91 to 78.37 Friday, the first day it traded as a member of the S&P 500 index. Also Friday, the company said it ordered two new cruise ships from the STX France shipyard.