Industry Overviews

Why Altria Was More Profitable Than Philip Morris in 4Q17

Mar 16, 2018 • PM • MO

In 4Q17, Altria had a gross margin, EBIT margin, and net margin of 60.9%, 47.2%, and 33.5%, respectively.

Here’s What Analysts Are Recommending for Home Depot and Lowe’s

Mar 14, 2018 • HD • LOW • WSM • BBBY

The stock prices for both Home Depot (HD) and Lowe’s Companies (LOW) typically move in tandem with analysts’ ratings.

US Equity ETF Inflows Rebounded Sharply

Mar 5, 2018 • BAC • GS • MS • QQQ • SPY

More than a 90% recovery in the stock markets after the recent correction has boosted investors’ confidence in the continuation of the rally.

US Senate Could Pass a Bill to Ease Bank Rules

Mar 5, 2018 • BAC • BX • C • JPM • XLF

The US Senate will vote on a bill to ease bank (XLF) rules this week.

US Stocks Tripped on Trade War Fears

Mar 5, 2018 • AIG • C • GS • JPM • SPY

With the decline in broader benchmarks last week, financials and insurance stocks also came under pressure.

Visa Upgrades Its Terminals in Minneapolis

Mar 1, 2018 • V • DFS • SYF • XLF • AXP

Visa (V) announced on February 2 the upgrade of various POS (point-of-sale) terminals for certain businesses in Minneapolis.

Investors Are Increasingly Embracing Emerging Market Equities

Feb 26, 2018 • BAC • GS • IEMG • MS • SPY

Last week’s lower volatility has pushed investors back into the markets.

US Banks Could See Higher M&A due to Lighter Rules

Feb 26, 2018 • C • GS • USB • VFH • XLF

Since the financial crisis, investment banking activity in the US financial sector (XLF) suffered due to stricter rules on banks (VFH) with more than $50 billion in assets.

Rising Rates Bolstered Bank Stocks Last Week

Feb 26, 2018 • BAC • C • JPM • MS • SPY

The stock markets have recovered more than 50% of their losses from the sell-off earlier this month.