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.
Conservative Portfolio
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.
Dollar General is More A Value Stock then Growth Stock
Weakness in retail has made Dollar General (DG) more of a value stock than a growth stock, and with a P/E of 15 the stock is a good value.
Ross Stores Thrives While Other Retailers Try to Survive
Ross Stores (ROST) is thriving while other apparel retailers are just trying to survive. With mall closures coming head, more people will shop at Ross.
TD Bank Delivers a Little Profit Growth and a Big Dividend
Canada’s TD Bank (TD) isn’t a sexy stock, but it is safe. The company is expected to grow profits 9% long-term in addition to a yield of close to 4%.
Ball Corp is Making Change Off of Cans
Ball Corporation (BLL) is the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world. This safe stock looks good as profits could grow 20% the next two years.
Home Depot is One Retailer That’s Still Sexy
Retail might be getting its ass handed to it, but Home Depot (HD) just delivered the goods once again — with profits up more than 20% last qtr.
Weakness in Cars, Auto Parts are Making Things Tough on AutoZone
AutoZone (AZO) had its profit growth slow due to a poor auto parts market. Also Uber, Lyft and Amazon are giving the company issues to deal with.
Ecolab Management Expects Strong Profit Growth in 2017
Ecolab (ECL) is expected to have a bounce-back year with profits expected to climb 10% in 2017. But with a P/E of 26 is the good news already priced in?