Citigroup’s Alastair Syme and team argue that the earnings from big oil companies like Chevron (CVX), Total (TOT) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) will be bad…real bad. But that won’t stop the stocks from outperforming. They explain why:
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Negative headlines, positive performance: We expect the majority of Big Oil companies to post negative 1Q16 earnings, a brutal headline, but one that clearly reflects the impact of cyclical oil price lows this quarter. The outlook can improve. Our positive thesis on the Big Oil group reflects a belief that the market still only discounts modest oil recovery we think c. $40/bbl is imbedded in valuations and a view that the group can drive self-help gains to boost profitability even in a low price environment. Signs of this self-help should be evident in 1Q operating performance: we expect to see the delivery of top-line growth (taking market share versus broader industry) and a continued reduction in operating costs, building on substantial cost-cutting through 2015.
Hot Low Price Stocks To Invest In 2019: Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc.(PATI)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Shane Hupp]
Patriot Transportation Holding Inc (NASDAQ:PATI) VP John D. Milton, Jr. sold 5,601 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.51, for a total value of $126,078.51. Following the sale, the vice president now owns 402 shares in the company, valued at $9,049.02. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.
Hot Low Price Stocks To Invest In 2019: Shopify Inc.(SHOP)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Rich Duprey, Rich Smith, and Travis Hoium]
Since going public in mid-2015,e-commerce platform developer Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) has nearly quintupled in value, for around a 60% annual compounded growth rate. Of course, predicting those kinds of returns is impossible, but Shopify’s business model represents a unique opportunity that hit the market at just the right time.
- [By Brian Stoffel]
We’ll cover each of those below for these five growth stocks.
Company What it does…
Mercadolibre(NASDAQ:MELI) Leading e-commerce player in Latin America
Axon Enterprises(NASDAQ:AAXN) Develops products for police forces: TASERs, body cameras, and a database to store and analyze footage
Shopify(NYSE:SHOP) Helps merchants create an e-commerce presence
Ellie Mae(NYSE:ELLI) Offers platform to help streamline mortgage origination and refinancing business
Paycom Solutions(NYSE:PAYC) Maintains and develops cloud solutions for HR departmentsChart by author.
- [By Rick Munarriz]
The new trading week is kicking off with a pair of knocks on dot-com darlingShopify (NYSE:SHOP). Shares of the e-commerce platform provider took a 2% hit on Monday — bucking the general market’s rise — after noted worrywart Citron Research took another shot at Shopify. The stock continued to drift lower in after-hours trading followingAdobe Systems(NASDAQ:ADBE) announcing the acquisition of Shopify rival Magento.
- [By Rick Munarriz]
Bullish optimism continues to percolate forShopify (NYSE:SHOP). A pair of analysts jacked up their price targets on the fast-growing e-commerce platform provider late last week, following positive developer reactions to the new products announced at Shopify’s Unite conference.
Hot Low Price Stocks To Invest In 2019: KeyCorp(KEY)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Stephan Byrd]
Teacher Retirement System of Texas lessened its position in KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) by 19.2% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 237,965 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 56,681 shares during the quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas’ holdings in KeyCorp were worth $4,652,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
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That said, I never completely abandoned the space. I remain long Citigroup (C) , I am flat KeyCorp (KEY) , having managed to maximize that trade earlier this year. Recently, your pal even reloaded his Goldman Sachs (GS) long after having trimmed that position appropriately. That, friends, is based on my belief that volatility will allow this legendary firm to reclaim its reputation. This one, I’ll watch with great anticipation. They report on Tuesday, April 17. My trigger finger itches now.
- [By Max Byerly]
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- [By Logan Wallace]
Trexquant Investment LP purchased a new stake in KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 196,090 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,834,000.
- [By Stephan Byrd]
Gifford Fong Associates acquired a new stake in shares of KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 30,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $587,000.
Hot Low Price Stocks To Invest In 2019: Texas Instruments Incorporated(TXN)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Logan Wallace]
Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) and AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
Bank of Hawaii lessened its position in Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) by 4.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 31,725 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 1,555 shares during the period. Bank of Hawaii’s holdings in Texas Instruments were worth $3,296,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
- [By Garrett Baldwin]
Markets are keeping a close eye on the 10-year bond, which is hovering near 3% – an important psychological level that is likely to influence future price movements. On Monday, Fox Business Network’s “Varney & Co.” asked Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald if investors should be worried. Here’s what Keith had to say about the 10-year Treasury yield… and how it will affect your stocks and bonds in the future.
The price of Brent crude oil topped $75.00 and hit its highest level since November 2014. Oil traders were eyeing the ongoing efforts of OPEC and Russia to reduce excessive production around the globe, rising demand ahead of peak driving season, and the possibility that the Trump administration will slap Iran with a new round of sanctions.
Three Stocks to Watch Today: KO, GOOGL, SLM
Shares of The Coca-Cola Co.(NYSE: KO) added 1.2% after the firm easily beat earnings and revenue expectations. The firm cited strong demand for its new flavors of Diet Coke and its Coke Zero Sugar. Demand was so strong for the quarter that the firm reported organic sales growth of 5%. The company reported earnings per share of $0.47, topping estimates by a penny. Revenue of $7.6 billion easily beat Wall Street estimates.
Shares of Alphabet Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOGL) seesawed in pre-market hours. The online search giant topped Wall Street earnings and revenue expectations after the bell Monday. However, shares were off 0.5% after executives announced that its business costs were on the rise. The firm’s real estate and computer purchases tripled in one year, to $7.3 billion. About one-third of that total came from its $2.4 billion purchase of the Chelsea Market building in New York City.
Good news for SLM Corp.(NYSE: SLM) investors, but bad news for indebted college students and graduates. The firm – also known as Sallie Mae – topped Wall Street earnings expectations on Monday. The firm said that it increased its loan o
Hot Low Price Stocks To Invest In 2019: EV Energy Partners, L.P.(EVEP)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Money Morning Staff Reports]
But before we show you our pick, here are the top 10 penny stocks to watch this week…
Penny Stocks Current Share Price (as of Jan. 5) Jan. 2-5 Gain (as of Jan. 5)
My Size Inc. (Nasdaq: MYSZ) $1.66 152.28%
Cytori Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: CYTX) $0.47 89.52%
DelMar Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: DMPI) $1.675 58.02%
CAS Medical Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CASM) $1.09 55.71%
China HGS Real Estate Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSH) $1.83 47.58%
Aethlon Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: AEMD) $1.56 43.12%
Midatech Pharma Plc. (Nasdaq: MTP) $1.23 43.01%
Comstock Holding Cos. Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) $1.87 36.5%
Cenveo Inc. (Nasdaq: CVO) $1.20 31.82%
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