For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – July 29, 2016 – Zacks Equity Research highlights Tahoe Resources (TAHO) as the Bull of the Day and AB Inbev (BUD) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc. (EDU) and TAL Education Group (XRS).
Here is a synopsis of all four stocks:
Bull of the Day :
While everyone has been focused on surging gold prices, the silver space has quietly been on fire too. In fact, while gold ETFs like GLD have added about 25% year-to-date, silver funds such as SLV have actually gained nearly twice as much, adding roughly 45% so far in 2016.
And much of this gain has been in the past month, as SLV has added more than ten percent, compared to a gain of just over 1% for GLD in the same time frame. Clearly, some level of leadership in the precious metal world is being to shift to silver, even if most investors remain ignorant about the gains.
Great Opportunity
This under-the-radar trend makes for an interesting situation for investors. It could actually make for a great time to buy some silver mining stocks which have lagged the competition up until now, but are actually seeing strong fundamentals in terms of earnings estimate revisions. A great example of this is Tahoe Resources (TAHO).
This Nevada-based company has mines in Guatemala and Peru, and it actually has exposure to both silver and gold. The company has underperformed its counterparts and a broad silver mining benchmark on a YTD look, and while that isn’t good news for current investors, it could make for a fantastic entry point for new investors seeking to get in on the silver bull trend before it is too late.
Why TAHO Now
Analysts have been embracing TAHO shares as evidenced by recent increases in earnings estimates. In fact, we haven’t seen a single estimate move lower in the past sixty days for either the current quarter or the current year, while analysts are now looking for EPS growth of close to 28%.
Bear of the Day:
In this day and age of “If you can’t beat em, join em” nothing surprises me. I mean, Kevin Durant moving over to the Golden State Warriors is nothing compared to AB Inbev (BUD) making a play for SABMiller. Recently AB Inbev upped their offer to make up for a weakened British Pound post-Brexit. The offer now stands at 45 Pounds per share. I couldn’t help point out the hilariousness in one of my Trending Stocks videos.
I’m not bearish on InBev in the short term because of the deal. I’m bearish because it’s a Zacks Rank #5(Strong Sell) with a Value Style Score of F and a Growth Style Score of D. That tells me the valuations are a little out of whack and the estimate revisions haven’t been moving in the right direction.
Over the last sixty days two analysts have dropped their earnings estimates for the current year, while a single analyst has done so for next year’s numbers. The bearish sentiment has dropped the current year Zacks Consensus Estimate from $4.21 to $3.98. Looking at next year’s numbers, consensus has gone from $4.95 down to $4.42. The bearishness follows up on a drastic quarter for the company where EPS came in at 51 cents versus estimates calling for 87 cents.
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China Stock Roundup
Markets swung between substantial gains and grievous losses over a week marked by considerable volatility. The benchmark index advanced on Monday, after experiencing wild swings for most of the trading session. The Shanghai Composite Index gained more than 1% on Tuesday, its first major movement over the last two weeks. The benchmark index plunged on Wednesday following reports that new restrictions may be imposed on wealth management products. The Shanghai Composite moved higher on Thursday following speculation that the selloff which sent the benchmark to a six-week low was excessive in nature.
New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc. (EDU) reported fiscal fourth quarter 2016 earnings of 27 cents per share, lower than earnings of 31 cents reported in the last quarter. TAL Education Group ( XRS) reported fiscal first quarter 2017 earnings of 16 cents per share, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents.
Last Week’s Developments
Last Friday, the Shanghai Composite lost 0.9%, marking its first weekly decline for July. The benchmark index declined 1.4% over the week, following losses from consumer and energy stocks. Further, an index of 30 day price volatility declined to its lowest level in more than two years. This indicated that markets may be taking a break, following gains for stocks over the last three weeks.
The CSI 300 lost 0.8%. The Hang Seng declined 0.2%, though it still managed to gain for the second successive week. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index moved 0.3% lower. Indexes of utility, energy and consumer staples stocks declined by a minimum of 1%. Meanwhile, margin traders pushed up the amount of shares acquired using borrowed money for the fourth successive day, taking margin debt to record levels.
Markets and the Economy This Week
The benchmark index advanced 0.1% on Monday, after experiencing wild swings for most of the trading session. Ultimately, gains made by consumer companies managed to outweigh losses made by energy stocks. The Shanghai Composite ended the day in the green after losing nearly 0.3% at one point in the day.
Both the Hang Seng and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index managed to overcome losses by the end of the session, gaining 0.1% and ending the day nearly unchanged, respectively. An index of healthcare companies on the mainland index advanced 0.8%. Stocks of consumer staples producers increased 0.5%.
The Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.1% on Tuesday, its first major movement over the last two weeks. This was also its highest gains over the same period with consumer stocks increasing the most amongst hopes that the economy was firming up. Meanwhile, casino shares led a rally for stocks on the Hong Kong exchange.
Investors focused on encouraging economic signals, specifically data on retail sales, GDP and industrial production. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index added 0.3%. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng advanced 0.6%, ending at its highest point since Dec 24 last year. Analysts were of the opinion that investors were reallocating their funds from debt to equities as bond yields continued to remain low.
The benchmark index plunged, falling by 1.9% on Wednesday following reports that new restrictions may be imposed on wealth management products. Such speculation heightened concerns that such regulatory steps, aimed at reducing risk will curb fund inflows for stocks. The decline for the Shanghai Composite was its largest in six weeks.
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