Ingersoll-Rand to Acquire German Firm FRIGOBLOCK for 100M Euros - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 10, 4:52PM CST
Ingersoll-Rand plc (IR) recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire FRIGOBLOCK, one of the largest refrigerated transport companies, for Euro 100 million equivalent to $122.9 million.
MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), IR: 62.07 (-1.03), BLT: 16.35 (-0.14), NPO: 61.34 (-1.73)
Dycom (DY) Hits New 52-Week High on Q1 Earnings Beat - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 10, 1:37PM CST
Shares of specialty contracting firm, Dycom Industries Inc. (DY), scaled a new 52-week high of $34.10 on Dec 9, before closing the trading session at $33.77.
PPSI: 9.25 (+0.06), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), DY: 31.46 (-0.66), AOS: 53.51 (-0.64)
Why Are These Four Stock Groups On The Rise?
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Dec 10, 10:36AM CST
Momentum can shift quickly on Wall Street. A single trend or event sends some stocks or industries tumbling, while others get a shot in the arm and race higher. Stock groups that fall into the latter category -- share prices that have spiked...
FDX: 175.79 (-1.09), WST: 53.35 (-0.51), BDX: 136.99 (-1.03), PDCO: 47.44 (-0.72), DIS: 91.49 (-0.26), AIRT: 23.16 (+0.85), UPS: 110.00 (-0.63), TWX: 82.12 (-1.19), NFLX: 334.48 (-0.15), WHR: 180.64 (-3.82), AAWW: 46.62 (-0.99), VIA: 73.26 (+0.09), NWL: 34.58 (-0.78), CFN: 58.86 (-0.14), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), FOXA: 36.90 (-0.22), CBS: 53.48 (+0.99)
Luxfer Holdings Down to Strong Sell on Weak Q3 Results - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 10, 9:50AM CST
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Dec 10, 2014. Going by the Zacks model, companies holding a Zacks Rank #5 have strong chances of performing worse than the broader market.
MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), LXFR: 15.00 (-0.35), BLT: 16.35 (-0.14), NPO: 61.34 (-1.73)
Emerson Electric Restructures to Gain from Rising Demand - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 09, 9:50AM CST
On Dec 8, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), a diversified global manufacturing and technology company.
PPSI: 9.25 (+0.06), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), EMR: 58.43 (-2.89), AOS: 53.51 (-0.64)
Graco (GGG) Hikes Dividend by 9% to Reward Shareholders - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 08, 8:50AM CST
Graco Inc. (GGG) recently announced a 9% year-over-year hike in its quarterly dividend payout to 30 cents per share or $1.20 on an annualized basis.
PH: 123.08 (-3.00), GGG: 77.40 (-1.54), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), NPO: 61.34 (-1.73)
ABB Wins $55M Deal to Boost Indian Power Infrastructure - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 10:10AM CST
ABB Ltd. (ABB) recently received a $55 million contract from a couple of Indian states, Bihar and West Bengal, for manufacturing transmission and distributions substations.
PPSI: 9.25 (+0.06), ABB: 20.72 (-0.36), PH: 123.08 (-3.00), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27)
ABB's Next Level Strategy to Beat Macroeconomic Concerns - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 02, 10:10AM CST
On Nov 28, 2014, we issued an updated research report on ABB Ltd. (ABB), a leading power and automation technology company, mainly providing services to utility and industrial customers on a global basis.
PPSI: 9.25 (+0.06), ABB: 20.72 (-0.36), PH: 123.08 (-3.00), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27)
Flowserve Corp. Slumps: FLS Falls 9.7% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 01, 7:36AM CST
Flowserve Corp. (FLS) fell nearly 10% in the last trading session amid huge volumes, continuing its recent trend, as the stock is now down over 13% since Nov 7.
B: 34.58 (-1.38), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), FLS: 54.87 (-2.45), NPO: 61.34 (-1.73)
Graco (GGG) Hits New 52-Week High on Growth Drivers - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Nov 28, 10:20AM CST
Graco Inc. (GGG) hit a new 52-week high of $81.00 during the trading session on Nov 26, 2014.
PH: 123.08 (-3.00), GGG: 77.40 (-1.54), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), NPO: 61.34 (-1.73)
Twin Disc Downgraded to Strong Sell on Weak Q2 Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 27, 9:30AM CST
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Twin Disc, Incorporated (TWIN) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Nov 27, 2014.
BWC: 27.97 (-0.54), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), TWIN: 18.45 (-1.19), BLT: 16.35 (-0.14)
Graco Launches Clean DEF Dispensing Solutions, Shares Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Nov 26, 9:45AM CST
Graco Inc. (GGG) recently launched Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) dispensing solutions that facilitate clean and hygienic disposal of DEF for garage and heavy equipment maintenance facility.
PH: 123.08 (-3.00), GGG: 77.40 (-1.54), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), NPO: 61.34 (-1.73)
3 Future-Proof Manufacturing Stocks for Your Portfolio
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Tue Nov 25, 9:07AM CST
While investors can never be certain what the future may hold, they may find comfort in owning stocks that have future-proof qualities that help them endure whatever uncertainties are thrown their way. In terms of manufacturing stocks, it could mean...
GE: 24.89 (-0.52), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), BA: 120.77 (-2.60)
ABB Unveils New Product for Underground Mine Hoist System - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Nov 24, 10:40AM CST
ABB Ltd. (ABB) recently unveiled a novel service product, Hoist Performance Fingerprint, designed to aid clients in evaluating and optimizing the performance of the mine hoists.
PPSI: 9.25 (+0.06), ABB: 20.72 (-0.36), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), AOS: 53.51 (-0.64)
Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago Middleby Is Up 5.3% (MIDD)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 24, 8:44AM CST
When Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) reported earnings 19 days ago on November 5th, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.86 on sales of $411.6 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.97 on sales of $404.3 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.11 and missing revenue estimates by $7.3 million. Shares of Middleby have climbed from $88.52 to $93.25, representing a gain of 5.3% since the company reported earnings 19 days ago.
MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27)
Flowserve Authorizes Fresh Buyback, Declares Dividend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 18, 1:10PM CST
Flowserve Corporation's (FLS) board of directors recently authorized a replenished share buyback worth $500 million, reaffirming the company's policy of returning capital to its shareholders.
BWC: 27.97 (-0.54), B: 34.58 (-1.38), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), FLS: 54.87 (-2.45)
Broadwind Energy: Stock to Avoid on Weak Q3 and Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 18, 10:30AM CST
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Broadwind Energy (BWEN) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Nov 18, 2014.
BWC: 27.97 (-0.54), BWEN: 5.45 (+0.04), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), BLT: 16.35 (-0.14)
Flowserve (FLS) to Buy SIHI Group from TBG Europe - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Nov 17, 6:00PM CST
Flowserve Corporation (FLS) announced its decision to acquire the engineered vacuum and fluid pumps provider, SIHI Group B.V from Netherlands-based private equity firm TBG Europe NV.
BWC: 27.97 (-0.54), B: 34.58 (-1.38), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), FLS: 54.87 (-2.45)
Actuant Downgraded to Strong Sell on Dismal Q4 Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Nov 17, 3:00PM CST
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Actuant Corporation (ATU) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Nov 15, 2014.
BWC: 27.97 (-0.54), MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27), ATU: 28.54 (-0.43), BLT: 16.35 (-0.14)
Middleby Earnings In Retrospect: Up 5.9% in the Last 12 Days (MIDD)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 17, 2:58PM CST
12 days ago, on November 5th, 2014, Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) reported its earnings. Analysts, on average, expected earnings of $0.86 per share on sales of $411.6 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.97 on sales of $404.3 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.11 and missing revenue estimates by $7.3 million. Shares of Middleby have climbed from $88.52 to $93.70, representing a gain of 5.9% since the company reported earnings 12 days ago.
MIDD: 95.83 (+0.27)