Amgen Sags on Poor REPETHA Results
Amgen (AMGN) is down as clinical trial data for one of its big drugs wasn’t up to expectations. But AMGN still has multiple blockbusters, and a good pipeline.
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Visa Says Has Multiple Catalysts Boosting Profits
Visa (V) is flying high due to a number of catalysts, including Visa Europe, Costco, and global economic growth. Let’s review V’s latest qtrly results.
Sherwin Williams Moves into Prime Painting Season
Prime painting season is upon us, and Sherwin Williams (SHW) has the #1 brand in paint, stain, spray paint, and water sealer to fill all your painting needs.
Global Business Investment Pushing Illinois Tool Works
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) just delivered a fantastic qtr, and management said the global economy is heating up. But is ITW too expensive with a P/E of 22?
Johnson & Johnson Delivering Faster Than Normal Profit Growth
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has grown profits 6% per year the past decade, but its possible the company could grow profits 9% for the third year in a row.
UnitedHealth At New Highs As It Upps Guidance Once Again
UnitedHealth (UNH) has a lot going for it: strong profit growth, beating estimates, upping future estimates, low P/E, nice yield, safe stock, at new highs.
Factset Stock Falls After Another Good Quarter
Factset Research (FDS) provides stock and bond data for guys like me. FDS has been a good stock for a while, so why did it fall after another good qtr?
BlackRock Using Artificial Intelligence to Manage Money
BlackRock (BLK) is raising assets via its iShares ETFs and passive index funds. Now the firm has its sights on artificial intelligence to manage money.
Walgreens Rite Aid Merger Might Not Go Through
The Walgreen’s (WBA) Rite Aid merger might not be approved by regulators, but analysts still see 12% profit growth at Walgreen’s the next four qtrs.
McCormick is in a Slower Growth Period
McCormick (MKC) is in a slower growth period right now, but profit growth looks to return to the double-digit level later in the year.
Nike Trading Around its Lows as Future Orders Turn Negative
Nike (NKE) is down because future orders turned negative last qtr. So is this a good buying opportunity for this Dow stock, or is it time to get out?
Costco Paying Shareholders $7 Per Share This Week
Costco (COST) is paying out another big one-time dividend of $7 to shareholders this week — great! But the company missed profit estimates last qtr.