The energy sector, after facing a terrible 2012, is finally on the rebound in 2013 largely due to a rise in oil production in the U.S. The sector started the year on a strong note but lost its momentum later. However, it seems that the sector has again gained strength and is riding on strong [...]

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is set to report third quarter 2013 results on May 21. Last quarter, its results were in line with our expectations. Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement. Growth Factors This Past Quarter Analog Devices' second-quarter earnings were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents. [...]

Many emerging markets have lost their momentum in 2013 and have largely underperformed since the beginning of the year. In such a scenario, investment in the frontier market has become one of the most alluring options among investors seeking strong returns. What is a Frontier Market? Over the past two years, the frontier markets, such as [...]

Recently Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) announced its plan to sell the management services business wing in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland to Swiss Post Solutions. Swiss Post Solutions is a division of Swiss Post that offers a comprehensive range of business process management services. Pitney’s two regional subsidiaries, namely Pitney Bowes Limited and [...]

The global financial turmoil severely tested the mettle of many a developing economy. While many proved their resilience, others were stretched considerably to survive the crisis. In this context, volatility in the financial and commodity markets had hit the South African market pretty hard. Labor unrest and strikes in the mining and transportation industry of [...]

Declining revenues and an industry under pressure are not the descriptors you want to hear just before you invest in a company, but unfortunately PHH Corporation PHH is experiencing both at the moment. In its last earnings report, PHH reported a 6% decline in net revenues overall along with a decline in several of their [...]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded Universal Forest Products Inc. (UFPI) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on My 11, 2013. Why the Upgrade? Universal Forest impressed all with its financial results for the first quarter 2013 reported on Apr 17, 2013. The company rode on the back of its strong sales performance in its five [...]

Disappointing results and rising regulatory concerns have led to sharp downward estimates revisions, sending this energy drink company to a Zacks Rank # 5 (Strong Sell). About the Company Headquartered in Corona, California, Monster Beverage is a marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages.  Heath Risk Concerns related to Energy Drinks While the [...]

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) – the third-largest wireless carrier in the U.S. – gets Institutional Shareholder Services’ (ISS) support for its plan to completely acquire its subsidiary, Clearwire Corporation (CLWR). ISS offers valuable investment decisions and corporate governance solutions to the leading financial institutions and investors. Thus, the support of such an important body will [...]