Articles for tag: Technology

May 2, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Hamilton Beach Reports Year-over-Year Earnings Growth, Faces Tariff Challenges for 2025 Projections

Hamilton Beach Brands Sees Revenue Growth Despite Stock Decline Shares of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (HBB) have fallen 23.2% since releasing its first-quarter results for 2025. In contrast, the S&P 500 index posted a modest growth of 0.63% during the same period. Over the last month, HBB’s stock dropped 16.3%, while the S&P 500 rallied by 3.4%. Positive Earnings Driven by Higher Margins and Volume For the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, Hamilton Beach reported revenues of $133.4 million, marking a 4% increase from $128.3 million a year earlier. Its gross profit rose by 9% to $32.8 million,

May 2, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“NRC Q1 Earnings Decline Year-Over-Year as Interest Costs Climb, Yet Shares Surge 13%”

National Research Corporation Reports Q1 Earnings with Mixed Results Shares of National Research Corporation (NRC) have risen by 12.8% following the company’s earnings report for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, surpassing the S&P 500 index’s growth of 0.7% during the same timeframe. Despite this positive performance, NRC stock has seen a slight decrease of 0.6% over the past month, which remains a milder drop than the broader market’s 1.6% decline. Quarterly Earnings Overview In the first quarter of 2025, NRC reported earnings per share (EPS) of 25 cents, down from 27 cents a year ago. The company’s revenues totaled

May 2, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Top Momentum Stock Picks for May 2nd

Three Stocks to Watch: Solid Buy Ratings and Momentum On May 2nd, investors might consider three stocks that currently hold strong buy ratings and positive momentum: Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Sprouts Farmers Market operates in a highly fragmented grocery industry. The company focuses on fresh produce, a diverse food section, and a wellness-centric vitamin department. With a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), Sprouts saw a 2.6% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the past 60 days. Price and Consensus for Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Price Consensus | Sprouts Farmers

May 1, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Franklin Financial Reports 17% Year-Over-Year Increase in Q1 Earnings Driven by Loan and Deposit Expansion

“`html Franklin Financial Services Reports Strong Q1 2025 Performance Shares of Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF) have experienced a 1.5% decline since the release of their first-quarter 2025 results, underperforming compared to the S&P 500 index, which rose by 0.6%. However, in the past month, the stock has shown considerable strength, gaining 8.7% against the S&P 500’s 1.6% drop, possibly reflecting renewed investor confidence due to solid quarterly results. Earnings & Revenue Figures In the first quarter of 2025, Franklin Financial reported a net income of $3.9 million, or 88 cents per diluted share, marking a 16.7% increase from the

April 30, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Top Strong Buy Stocks to Consider for April 30th

Five Strong Buy Stocks Added to Zacks Rank List Today, five stocks were added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List: Deutsche Bank (DB) As Germany’s largest bank and a significant player on the global stage, Deutsche Bank offers a wide range of investment and financial services. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the bank’s current year earnings has risen by 4.8% in the past 60 days. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Price and Consensus Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft price-consensus-chart | Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Quote Spotify Technology (SPOT) Spotify provides commercial-free and ad-supported music streaming services to users. Over the last 60 days,

April 29, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Is It Time to Invest in Pfizer (PFE) Stock Following Strong Q1 Earnings?

Pfizer Surprises with Strong Q1 Earnings, Yet Stock Faces Challenges Pfizer PFE experienced a +3% rise in shares during Tuesday’s trading session after exceeding Q1 earnings expectations. Despite this positive performance, Pfizer’s stock has declined by 10% year-to-date, failing to provide the defensive advantages seen by some competitors, including AbbVie ABBV, Eli Lilly LLY, and Johnson & Johnson JNJ. Nevertheless, investors might find opportunities as Pfizer shares trade near multi-year lows of around $20. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Pfizer’s Q1 Financial Performance In what Pfizer described as a dynamic operating environment, the company posted earnings of $0.92 per share

April 29, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Autoscope Achieves Outperform Rating Driven by Yield, Growth Potential, and Valuation Opportunities”

Autoscope Technologies Corporation Receives Upgrade Amid Strong Dividend and Product Growth Autoscope Technologies Corporation (AATC) has been upgraded to “Outperform” due to its impressive dividend returns, supportive end-market conditions, increasing product momentum, and an attractive valuation. Solid Price Performance AATC shares have outperformed the industry this year, gaining 11.8% compared to a 11% decline in the overall sector during the same period. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The following factors bolster the investment thesis. Impressive 7% Dividend Yield Indicates Stability Autoscope offers a robust dividend yield of approximately 7%, based on a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share (increased

April 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Top Momentum Stock Picks for April 28th

Three Strong Buy Stocks to Consider for April 28th Here are three stocks with a buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, April 28th: Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) Bridgewater Bancshares: This company provides personal and commercial banking products and services to commercial real estate investors, small business entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. It holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 11.7% over the last 60 days. Price and Consensus Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Quote Bridgewater Bancshares’ shares increased by 5.1% over the

April 28, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Top Strong Buy Stocks to Watch for April 28th

Five Stocks with Strong Buy Ratings to Consider Today Today, five stocks have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List: Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Kaiser Aluminum is a top producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products. The company serves a global clientele with engineered solutions for aerospace, high-strength general engineering, and various automotive and industrial applications. Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 13%. Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Price and Consensus View Kaiser Aluminum Corporation price-consensus chart | Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Quote Yara International ASA (YARIY) Yara International ASA stands

April 26, 2025

Ron Finklestien

“Is a Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Recovery on the Horizon Ahead of Earnings?”

Starbucks Prepares for Q2 Earnings Amid Sales Challenges As investors await quarterly earnings from major tech firms next week, Wall Street is particularly focused on Starbucks SBUX releasing its fiscal second-quarter results on Tuesday, April 29. Anticipation surrounds the report as investors hope for a rebound. Starbucks stock remains down 10% year-to-date and has plummeted 28% from its 52-week high of $117. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Q2 Preview and Expectations Wall Street will closely examine how rising tariffs impact Starbucks, which has already experienced slower same-store sales globally, especially in China. Projections indicate Q2 sales could reach $8.79 billion,