Key Takeaways McDonald's resolves an ad discrimination suit by agreeing to advertise at market rates on Allen's platforms. MCD is pushing value menus, tech upgrades, and targeted marketing to combat soft traffic and inflation. McDonald's stock is down 5.2% in the past month and trading below its 50-day average amid near-term headwinds.McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has found itself in the spotlight again for resolving a high-profile legal dispute that could have weighed on its reputation. The company has se ...

Company Overview - Acuity Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes lighting and building management solutions across various industries [1] - The company operates through two segments: Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) [1] - Acuity has over 13,000 employees and a current market capitalization of approximately $8.25 billion [1] Analyst Background - The analyst has a master's degree in Analytics from Northwestern University and a bachelor's degree in Accounting [1] - The analyst has over 10 years of experience in the investment arena, starting as an analyst and advancing to a management role [1] - Dividend investing is a personal interest of the analyst, who aims to share insights with the Seeking Alpha community [1]

Key Takeaways DLR stock rose 14.9% in 3 months, defying a 1.7% industry drop amid rising data center demand. The company signed $242.3M in Q1 leases and acquired 100 acres in Atlanta for future expansion. DLR expects $3.0-$3.5B in 2025 capex, backed by strong liquidity and solid credit ratings.Digital Realty (DLR) shares have risen 14.9% in the past three months compared to the industry’s 1.7% decline.The company is well-poised to gain from its unmatched global footprint of data centers with growing digit ...

I am a full-time analyst interested in a wide range of stocks. With my unique insights and knowledge, I hope to provide other investors with a contrasting view of my portfolio, given my particular background.If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via a direct message on Seeking Alpha or leave a comment on one of my articles.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of AVGO either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article mysel ...

Key Takeaways BB's Secure Comms unit posted stable revenues, improved profitability and stronger cash flow metrics. Defense budgets and hybrid work trends are boosting demand for secure, sovereign communication tools. BB warns of near-term risks from political changes in key government markets like the U.S. and Germany.BlackBerry Limited (BB) continues to shift its focus toward enterprise software and cybersecurity. Its Secure Communications revenues of $67.3 million contributed nearly 50% of total revenu ...

Key Takeaways NVS, ENSG, MTZ, BILI and STRL are highlighted as low-leverage picks amid geopolitical market stress. Each stock reflects a favorable Zacks Rank and VGM Scores. Low debt-to-equity ratios make these stocks potentially safer during economic downturns or uncertainty. All three major U.S. stock market indices suffered a fall of more than 1% on June 13 following the exchange of missile strikes between Israel and Iran, which sent almost all global stock markets into the red.  The dismal performance ...

Key Takeaways COST saw Q3 membership fee income rise 10.4% to $1.24B, aided by fee hikes and a growing member base. Paid memberships rose 6.8% to 79.6M, while executive memberships grew 9% to 37.6M globally. Executive members now drive 73.1% of global sales, with U.S./Canada renewals hitting 92.7%.Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported a 10.4% year-over-year increase in membership fee income in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, totaling $1,240 million. A key factor behind this growth was the members ...

Momentum investing is essentially an exception to the idea of "buying low and selling high." Investors following this style of investing are usually not interested in betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. Instead, they believe that "buying high and selling higher" is the way to make far more money in lesser time.Who doesn't like betting on fast-moving trending stocks? But determining the right entry point isn't easy. Often, these stocks lose momentum once their valuation moves ahead ...

Most of us have heard the dictum "the trend is your friend." And this is undeniably the key to success when it comes to short-term investing or trading. But it isn't easy to ensure the sustainability of a trend and profit from it.The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading to a short-term capital loss for investors. So, for a profitable trade, one should confirm factors such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. that could keep the momentum in the stock alive.Inves ...

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