The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) appears to be heating up again following a strong performance in 2018, despite the year ending on a somewhat downtrodden note. Approximately 190 companies made their market debut last year and raised proceeds of $47 billion, up from 160 companies that raised roughly $35.6 billion in 2017. While […]
Read MoreShutterfly, Inc. manufactures and retails personalized products and services primarily in the United States, Canada, and the European Community. The company operates through Consumer and Shutterfly Business Solutions segments. It offers a range of personalized photo-based products and services that enable consumers to upload, edit, enhance, organize, find, share, create, print, and preserve their memories. […]
Read MoreTechnology has been one of the hottest sectors of the year so far. The tech-centric Nasdaq index has soared more than 12% since Dec. 31 thanks to a series of earnings beats from the likes of Facebook Inc. (FB), Apple Inc. (AAPL), and other industry titans. For comparison, that 12% gain beats out the S&P […]
Read MoreYesterday I highlighted General Mills (GIS) as a stock that could offer an interesting value proposition right now. The Consumer Staples sector is starting look like a market segment that smart investors should be paying attention to right now. The market has been moving nicely since the beginning of the year, but with indications that […]
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