Investors looking for stocks in the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector might want to consider either Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) or Blackstone Inc. (BX) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Za ...

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Bank Of America Securities analyst Justin Post maintained a Buy rating on Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL Google with a price target of $225, up from $210.In 2024, Alphabet stock (up 35%) outperformed the S&P 500 (up 23%) and benefited from new product launches offsetting Al concerns (OpenAI traction), strong cost discipline, improving Cloud growth and positive estimates revisions.However, the threat of disruption from emerging Generative-Al search platforms and adverse judgment in the DOJ search case weighed on mu ...

A new report says electric vehicle leader Tesla Inc TSLA could be off to a good start with its new Model Y refresh in China.What Happened: Tesla recently unveiled its new Model Y refresh that will be available in China and other select markets as it looks to grow its electric vehicle share in the region.The electric vehicle company got 50,000 Model Y preorders on the first day of availability, according to a report from Electrek, citing Car News China.The 50,000 figure would be sizable given the fact Tesla ...

Thermo Fisher's Challenges - Thermo Fisher has been experiencing a continuous decline in COVID testing-related demand, particularly impacting the Life Science Solutions and diagnostics businesses [2] - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 10.2% year-over-year in Q3 2024 [3] - The company faces intense competition from manufacturers and third-party distributors, requiring ongoing R&D to meet changing technology and customer demands [3] Growth Drivers for Thermo Fisher - The biosciences and bioproduction businesses have expanded capacity to meet global vaccine manufacturing needs [4] - Strong growth in electron microscopy business and research/safety market channels within academic/government and industrial/applied end markets [4] - Recent $3.1 billion acquisition of Olink Holdings enhances capabilities in the high-growth proteomics market, expected to deliver $125 million in adjusted operating income synergies by year five [5] - Expansion of bioproduction purification resin capacity in China and Singapore to support mRNA manufacturing and meet global biopharma demand [6] - Enhancement of regional capabilities in South Korea through customer-focused innovation centers for semiconductor and biopharma industries [6] Industry Comparison - Thermo Fisher's shares gained 2.1% in the past year, underperforming the industry's 5.4% growth [7] - Abbott (ABT) shares declined 0.7% with consistent 2024 EPS estimates of $4.67 and an average earnings surprise of 1.64% [10] - Haemonetics (HAE) shares dropped 4.4% against industry growth of 7.8%, with fiscal 2025 EPS estimates remaining at $4.59 and an average earnings surprise of 2.82% [11] - Phibro Animal Health (PAHC) shares surged 77.6% compared to industry growth of 7.8%, with fiscal 2025 EPS estimates increasing 1.9% to $1.62 and an average earnings surprise of 25.47% [12] Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Factors - International markets contribute significantly to revenues, but currency fluctuations could adversely impact reported revenues and profitability [13] - Geopolitical pressures, including Russia-Ukraine war and China-Taiwan tensions, have increased cybersecurity risks and disrupted global supply chains and labor markets [14] - Volatile financial markets and price/availability fluctuations of goods and services are putting pressure on profitability [14]

XBP Europe invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend its real-time, interactive presentation at the Emerging Growth ConferenceLONDON and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XBP Europe Holdings, Inc. (“XBP Europe” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: XBP), a pan-European integrator of bills, payments, and related solutions and services seeking to enable the digital transformation of its clients, is pleased to announce that it has been invited to pre ...

After a meteoric rise in 2024, fueled by its focus on the booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Palantir’s (NASDAQ: PLTR) share price has faced a rough start to 2025 amid concerns of an accelerated slump.The gains culminated with Palantir stock hitting a record high of almost $85. However, the recent price movement has been underwhelming, with PLTR share price experiencing an extended losing streak. However, Palantir showed strength by press time, rising over 4% to trade at $65.17 despite sustaining ...

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Liquidity Contract Summary - Publicis Groupe entered into a liquidity contract with BNP Paribas, with resources and transactions reported as of December 31, 2024 [2] - The liquidity contract is implemented in accordance with AMF Decision N°2021-01, renewing the practice of liquidity contracts for shares [3] Company Overview - Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, operating across the value chain from consulting to execution, with expertise in Communication, Media, Data, and Technology [4] - The company employs around 103,000 professionals and operates in over 100 countries, focusing on marketing and digital business transformation [4] Liquidity Account Transactions - As of December 31, 2024, the liquidity account held 46,250 shares valued at €14,605,537 [7] - In the second half of 2024, 703,276 shares were bought for €69,391,259 across 5,043 transactions, and 707,863 shares were sold for €70,279,991 across 5,643 transactions [7] - Compared to June 30, 2024, the liquidity account increased from 40,704 shares valued at €14,498,569 [7] - In the first half of 2024, 491,581 shares were bought for €46,788,018 across 3,493 transactions, and 460,323 shares were sold for €43,798,926 across 3,840 transactions [7] - The liquidity account started with 95,500 shares valued at €10,076,020 on September 12, 2022 [7]

Western Midstream Partners (NYSE: WES ) is a diversified midstream investment that is seeing consistent growth in key financial metrics such as free cash flow and adjusted EBITDA. The midstream firm achieves a high degree of cash flow visibility due to itsI look for high-risk, high-reward situations, mainly in the technology markets. I am an early buyer of Bitcoin and my portfolio mainly focused on companies with asymmetric long-term upside. My top holdings include: Bitcoin, Tesla, Google, Amazon and Nvidia ...