Analyst Articles

By the time next month’s issue of Growth Stock Strategist is published, the election will be over. The endless loop of bickering heads will be laid to rest, unfortunately along with some of the best “Saturday Night Live” political satire in a long time.I’ve been researching which groups might receive… Read More

Buy to open the January 20, 2017 put on PVH with a strike price of $95 at $2.50 or lower. Symbol (PVH170120P95)PVH, formerly known as Phillips Van Heusen, makes and sells apparel and accessories under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Heritage brands.  While PVH will not report its next quarter until… Read More

Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) jumped 7% after providing a preliminary view of its first quarter. The company gave investors a quick look at first quarter (ending September) numbers ahead of its Oct. 26 analyst day. Although earnings will be 7 cents less than expected due to higher marketing expenses, sales… Read More

Short interest in Twitter (betting that the stock would fall) fell precipitously just before its recent decline. Twitter, the social media/messaging app known by its bluebird silhouette, raced up almost 40% to $25 earlier this month on takeover rumors. When the buyers failed to appear, its wings were clipped and… Read More

Pave your way to profits with this producer of ready mix concrete. U.S. Concrete (NSDQ: USCR) has built its way back from a 2011 bankruptcy with soaring sales and profits. Revenue is up 25% for the first half of the year and profits up 20%. Backlog orders rose 27% and… Read More

Acuity BrandsAfter missing estimates in the fourth quarter, Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI) slipped 4% on Oct. 5. Despite impressive 27% growth, earnings per share of $2.21 fell short of estimates by 18 cents. Revenue grew 22% but missed estimates by $21 million. Management blamed a manufacturing transition that cost the… Read More