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5 Undervalued Stocks With Low Price-to-Sales Ratios & Strong Momentum
ZACKS· 2025-12-03 15:26
Key Takeaways The screen identifies stocks with low P/S ratios, supported by stable financial metrics.Selections also meet low P/E, low P/B and low debt requirements for value strength.HG, M, CTSH, PCB and PRAA pair solid balance-sheet profiles with ongoing operational momentum.Investing in stocks based on valuation metrics is a proven strategy for identifying opportunities with strong upside potential. While the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a popular tool for gauging value, it has its limitations, espe ...
MarketAxess to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference
Businesswire· 2025-12-01 21:30
Core Insights - MarketAxess Holdings Inc. will participate in the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference on December 9, 2025, with CEO Chris Concannon and CFO Ilene Fiszel Bieler attending a fireside chat [1][2] Company Overview - MarketAxess operates a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, providing trading efficiency, liquidity, and cost savings to institutional investors and broker-dealers globally [3] - Approximately 2,100 firms utilize MarketAxess' patented technology for efficient trading of fixed-income securities [3] - The company offers automated and algorithmic trading solutions, integrated data offerings, and a range of post-trade services [3] - Founded in 2000, MarketAxess is recognized for its Open Trading marketplace, which is a preferred trading solution in the global credit markets [3] Recent Developments - MarketAxess reported total revenues of $208.8 million for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a 1% increase, which included a $1.3 million impact from foreign currency fluctuations [5] - The company announced the launch of Opening and Closing Auctions, the first standardized market-wide auction protocol aimed at improving price discovery and liquidity for U.S. credit trading [7]
Aon to Speak at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference
Prnewswire· 2025-12-01 21:02
Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation DUBLIN, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Â Edmund Reese, Chief Financial Officer of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, will speak at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, December 10, in a session that begins at 1:00 PM ET. A live webcast will be available on the day of the conference via Aon's Investor Relations website at ir.aon.com. A replay will be available on the same website, shortly after the ev ...
Accenture (ACN) Expands Palantir Capabilities With RANGR Data Acquisition and New AI Investments
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-29 18:09
Group 1: Acquisition and Expansion - Accenture Plc. acquired RANGR Data, a partner of Palantir, to enhance its Palantir business in the US by adding 40 employees experienced in Palantir Foundry and AIP [1] - The acquisition aims to strengthen the team of forward-deployed engineers who will work closely with clients to design, develop, and implement customized solutions [1] Group 2: Investment in AI - Accenture is continuing its trend of investing in AI to accelerate consumer transformations, including a recent investment in Alembic, an AI-powered marketing intelligence platform [2] - The goal of this investment is to improve clients' ability to monitor marketing ROI and increase revenue through AI-driven insights [2] Group 3: Collaboration for Financial Management - Accenture is collaborating with PPL Corporation and Apptio to develop a new digital financial management platform that streamlines reporting and provides real-time financial data for business planning [3] Group 4: Company Overview - Accenture Plc. is a global professional services company that offers strategy, consulting, technology, and operations services, focusing on helping businesses reinvent themselves through technology, data, and AI [4]
Is Accenture Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-26 14:41
Company Overview - Accenture plc (ACN) has a market capitalization of $164.1 billion and operates as a global professional services company, providing strategy, consulting, technology, and operations services across major regions worldwide [1] - The company is categorized as a "large-cap" stock, serving various sectors and partnering with organizations like AWS for digital transformation initiatives [2] Stock Performance - Accenture's shares have decreased by 37.4% from their 52-week high of $398.35 and have declined 2.4% over the past three months, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which gained 5.1% in the same period [3] - Year-to-date, ACN stock is down 29.2%, while the S&P 500 has risen over 15%. Over the past 52 weeks, Accenture shares have dropped 31.4%, compared to a 13% return for the S&P 500 [4] Financial Results - In Q4 2025, Accenture reported adjusted EPS of $3.03, an 8.6% year-over-year increase, and revenue of $17.6 billion, which rose 7.3% due to strong performance in financial services and products [5] - The company achieved robust bookings of $21.3 billion and provided optimistic fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting Q1 revenues between $18.10 billion and $18.75 billion, exceeding consensus estimates [5] Analyst Sentiment - Despite the stock's recent underperformance, analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on Accenture, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 24 analysts and a mean price target of $284.29, indicating a 14.1% premium to current levels [6]
Exzeo Group Sets Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. ET
Businesswire· 2025-11-26 13:30
Core Points - Exzeo Group, Inc. will hold a conference call on December 10, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. ET to discuss its third quarter earnings for the period ending September 30, 2025 [1][2] - Financial results will be released in a press release on the same day after market close [1] - A replay of the call will be available on the company's Investor Relations website after 8:00 p.m. ET on the same day [3] Company Overview - Exzeo Group is a leading innovator in technology solutions specifically designed for property and casualty (P&C) insurance carriers, with a strong emphasis on the homeowners insurance market [4] - The company offers an "Insurance-as-a-Service" platform that provides a comprehensive suite of digital tools and services, enhancing operations from quoting and underwriting to policy administration, claims handling, data analytics, and financial reporting [4] - By integrating advanced technology with industry expertise, Exzeo aims to improve underwriting precision, operational efficiency, and overall performance across the insurance value chain [4]
STUB ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of StubHub Holdings, Inc. Investors
Businesswire· 2025-11-26 01:00
Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against StubHub Holdings, Inc. by Kirby McInerney LLP on behalf of investors who acquired StubHub securities during its September 2025 IPO, alleging that the company failed to disclose significant financial issues that misled investors [1][2]. Summary by Sections Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit claims that StubHub did not disclose changes in payment timing to vendors, which adversely affected free cash flow, leading to materially misleading financial reports and IPO offering documents [2]. - Investors who suffered losses have until January 23, 2026, to request lead plaintiff appointment [2]. Financial Impact - StubHub reported a negative free cash flow of $4.6 million for Q3 2025, a 143% decrease from the previous year's positive free cash flow of $10.6 million [3]. - Following this earnings report, StubHub's stock price dropped by $3.95, or approximately 21.0%, from $18.82 to $14.87 per share [3]. - By November 24, 2025, StubHub's stock price fell to $12.01, nearly 50% below its IPO price of $23.50 per share [4].
MSCI Publishes Investor Presentation
Businesswire· 2025-11-25 17:23
Group 1 - MSCI Inc. published an investor presentation on November 25, 2025, for investors and analysts, available on its Investor Relations homepage [1] - The company also published a corporate responsibility presentation for investors on November 19, 2025, which may be used during meetings with investors and analysts [4] - MSCI Inc. announced participation in upcoming investor conferences, including a fireside chat by the CFO at the J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference on November 18, 2025 [6] Group 2 - MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, connecting participants across the financial ecosystem [2][5] - The company serves a diverse range of clients, including asset managers, private-market sponsors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers, and corporates [2]
Here's Why Cognizant (CTSH) is a Strong Growth Stock
ZACKS· 2025-11-24 15:46
Core Insights - Zacks Premium offers various tools for investors to enhance their stock market strategies and confidence [1] - The Zacks Style Scores are designed to help investors select stocks with the highest potential to outperform the market in the short term [2] Zacks Style Scores Overview - The Style Scores categorize stocks into four main types: Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score, and VGM Score, each focusing on different investment strategies [3][4][5][6] - Value Score emphasizes identifying undervalued stocks using financial ratios [3] - Growth Score focuses on a company's future earnings and financial health [4] - Momentum Score assesses stocks based on price trends and earnings outlook [5] - VGM Score combines the three styles to identify stocks with the best overall potential [6] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank is a proprietary model that uses earnings estimate revisions to assist in stock selection [7] - Stocks rated 1 (Strong Buy) have historically outperformed the S&P 500, with an average annual return of +23.93% since 1988 [8] - There are over 800 stocks rated 1 or 2, making it essential for investors to utilize Style Scores to narrow down choices [9] Stock Example: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) - Cognizant is currently rated 3 (Hold) with a VGM Score of A, indicating potential for growth [11] - The company is projected to achieve a year-over-year earnings growth of 10.5% for the current fiscal year [11] - Recent upward revisions in earnings estimates have increased the Zacks Consensus Estimate to $5.25 per share, with an average earnings surprise of +5.8% [12]
AJ Bell Selects Northern Trust and Carne Group to Support Its In-House Fund Range
Businesswire· 2025-11-24 12:03
Core Viewpoint - AJ Bell has selected Northern Trust and Carne Group to provide asset servicing and Authorised Corporate Director services for its in-house managed funds, which total £5 billion (approximately US$6.5 billion) in assets under management [1][2][3]. Company Summaries AJ Bell - AJ Bell is a UK-based asset manager and one of the leading investment platforms in the country, providing easy access to pensions, ISAs, and general investment accounts with platform assets under administration of £103.3 billion (approximately US$134.5 billion) [4]. - The in-house managed fund range consists of nine multi-asset funds designed to cater to various risk appetites, currently managing £5 billion (approximately US$6.5 billion) [2][3]. Northern Trust - Northern Trust has been appointed to provide custody, depositary, and fund administration services for AJ Bell's in-house managed funds, leveraging its scale, expertise, and technology to support AJ Bell's strategic and financial plans [4]. - As of September 30, 2025, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$18.2 trillion and assets under management of US$1.8 trillion, making it a leading provider in the industry [5]. Carne Group - Carne Group has been selected as the Authorised Corporate Director for AJ Bell's fund range, which will help support AJ Bell's growth and expand Carne's footprint in the UK [4]. - Carne is Europe's largest independent third-party management company, partnering with around 650 clients and overseeing more than US$2 trillion in assets under management [8][9].