We have been positive on the growth prospects for housing finance companies (HFCs) but have highlighted in the past that intense competition and rising interest rates call for a selective approach toward the sector.
While the market had anticipated higher cost of funds for HFCs in FY19, it was caught off-guard by the shrinking liquidity due to defaults by IL&FS' group companies. The resulting impact on debt mutual funds' risk appetite has raised concerns about how HFCs will meet their funding needs.
The steep correction in stock prices of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), especially HFCs, presents a good opportunity to pick up a few blue chip names at attractive valuations. It may come across as cliché, but investors should consider accumulating HDFC at every dip.
When it comes to HDFC, loan growth and margin are the two key factors to monitor. And not surprisingly, the stock did not disappoint on either front.
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.(ICD)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Ethan Ryder]
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- [By WWW.GURUFOCUS.COM]
For the details of AXAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P.'s stock buys and sells, go to https://www.gurufocus.com/guru/axar+capital+management+l.p./current-portfolio/portfolio
These are the top 5 holdings of AXAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P.SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) - 1,220,000 shares, 91.31% of the total portfolio. Stonemor Partners LP (STON) - 7,384,970 shares, 4.64% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 7.35%Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) - 730,000 shares, 2.26% of the total portfolio. Independence Contract Drilling Inc (ICD) - 969,662 shares, 0.91% of the total portfolio. New PositionStage Stores Inc (SSI) - 3,700,000 shares, 0.82% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 6 - [By Ethan Ryder]
Independence Contract (NYSE: ICD) and Pacific Drilling (OTCMKTS:PACDQ) are both small-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.
- [By WWW.GURUFOCUS.COM]
For the details of AXAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P.'s stock buys and sells, go to https://www.gurufocus.com/guru/axar+capital+management+l.p./current-portfolio/portfolio
These are the top 5 holdings of AXAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P.SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) - 1,220,000 shares, 91.31% of the total portfolio. Stonemor Partners LP (STON) - 7,384,970 shares, 4.64% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 7.35%Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN) - 730,000 shares, 2.26% of the total portfolio. Independence Contract Drilling Inc (ICD) - 969,662 shares, 0.91% of the total portfolio. New PositionStage Stores Inc (SSI) - 3,700,000 shares, 0.82% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 6 - [By Motley Fool Transcribers]
Independence Contract Drilling Inc (NYSE:ICD)Q4 2018 Earnings Conference CallMarch 01, 2019, 10:00 a.m. ET
Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks:Operator
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: T-Mobile US, Inc.(TMUS)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Money Morning Reports]
The second telecom stock to own is T-Mobile US Inc. (NYSE: TMUS).
Even though regulators have "stopped the clock" on the company's proposed merger with Sprint Corp. (NYSE: S), T-Mobile represents the type of market upside that we're looking for in a telecom stock.
- [By Evan Niu, CFA]
It's been just over a month since T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) and Sprint (NYSE:S) announced their blockbuster $26 billion merger, which was immediately met with investor skepticism. The proposed deal has massive implications for the competitive landscape for cellular service, particularly at the national level. Of course, antitrust regulators would primarily be concerned about the effect that reduced competition may have on the prices that consumers pay for their monthly cellphone bills.
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So where do you find them? Well, preferred stocks trade just like common shares on one of the major stock exchanges. They are a popular fundraising tool for companies that need capital to grow and expand, but don't want to borrow or issue more common stock. Well-known businesses like Ford Motor (NYSE: F), General Electric (NYSE: GE), Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and T-Mobile (Nasdaq: TMUS) have all issued preferred stock.
- [By Adam Levy]
AT&T hopes its bundle can differentiate its product from competitors like Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS), and improve its customer retention. But as it adds more options to the bundle, it could deteriorate its margins without providing meaningful value to many customers.
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: MediWound Ltd.(MDWD)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Shane Hupp]
Media coverage about Mediwound (NASDAQ:MDWD) has been trending somewhat positive on Saturday, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Mediwound earned a news impact score of 0.17 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave news articles about the biopharmaceutical company an impact score of 47.1925876006011 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock’s share price in the next several days.
- [By Max Byerly]
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- [By Ethan Ryder]
Mediwound (NASDAQ: MDWD) and True Drinks (OTCMKTS:TRUU) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
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Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: Prudential Global Short Duration High Yield Fund, Inc.(GHY)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Ethan Ryder]
Shares of NYSE:GHY opened at $13.99 on Wednesday. PGIM Global Short Duration Hgh Yd Fd Inc has a fifty-two week low of $12.60 and a fifty-two week high of $14.13.
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- [By Logan Wallace]
Vident Investment Advisory LLC lifted its position in PGIM Global Short Duration Hgh Yd Fd Inc (NYSE:GHY) by 2.9% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 594,728 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 16,908 shares during the quarter. Vident Investment Advisory LLC owned 1.45% of PGIM Global Short Duration Hgh Yd Fd worth $8,124,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc.(ZAIS)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Joseph Griffin]
Gp Zgp (NASDAQ:ZAIS) major shareholder Z Acquisition Llc bought 6,500,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 5th. The stock was bought at an average price of $4.10 per share, with a total value of $26,650,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider now owns 6,500,000 shares in the company, valued at $26,650,000. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company’s stock are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(ALXN)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Chris Lange]
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ALXN) short interest rose to 3.92 million shares from the previous 3.60 million. Shares were trading at $118.21, in a 52-week range of $102.10 to $147.29.
- [By Lisa Levin] Gainers Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) shares gained 86.76 percent to close at $11.00 on Thursday. Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CRK) shares climbed 47.06 percent to close at $7.00 after the company disclosed a deal with Arkoma Drilling L.P. and Williston Drilling, L.P. to buy oil & gas properties in North Dakota. Comstock announced withdrawal of tender offers for outstanding secured notes. Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: CDAY) gained 41.86 percent to close at $31.21. MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) shares rose 26.5 percent to close at $22.20 as the company posted upbeat Q2 results and raised its FY18 outlook. Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (NYSE: CCM) jumped 24.92 percent to close at $4.06. Mattersight Corporation (NASDAQ: MATR) shares climbed 23.26 percent to close at $2.65 after the company agreed to be purchased by NICE Ltd. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) rose 24.44 percent to close at $422.50 as the company reported stronger-than-expected results for its first quarter on Wednesday. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCTT) gained 17.75 percent to close at $18.64 following upbeat Q1 earnings. PCM, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCMI) rose 16.59 percent to close at $12.30 following Q1 results. Zymeworks Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYME) rose 16.06 percent to close at $15.25. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALXN) shares climbed 14.5 percent to close at $121.42 as the company posted reported Q1 beat And raised FY18 outlook. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) shares gained 13.7 percent to close at $11.04 as the company reported upbeat results for its first quarter. Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM) rose 13.21 percent to close at $3.00 after the company disclosed a positive outcome of the interim analysis of STRIDE-1 Phase 3 trial of AXS-05 in treatment resistant depression. O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: ORLY) jumped 13.06 percent to close at $257.40 following upbeat Q1 profit. BioTelemetry,
- [By Chris Lange]
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ALXN) is scheduled to reveal its first-quarter results Thursday morning. The consensus forecast calls for EPS of $1.50 and $922.99 million in revenue. Shares were trading at $107.78 on Friday's close. The consensus price target is $158.60, while the 52-week range is $96.18 to $149.34.
- [By Dan Caplinger]
Thursday was a strong day on Wall Street, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite leading most major benchmarks higher. Favorable earnings from the leader of the social media space suggested that concerns about the misuse of its user data were overblown, which helped to lift market sentiment and spur a rebound from recent weakness. A host of other companies had good news to report as well. Domino's Pizza (NYSE:DPZ), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), and Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALXN) were among the best performers on the day. Here's why they did so well.
- [By Shane Hupp]
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday after Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on the stock from $130.00 to $136.00. The stock had previously closed at $127.35, but opened at $128.69. Stifel Nicolaus currently has a hold rating on the stock. Alexion Pharmaceuticals shares last traded at $128.94, with a volume of 50491 shares.
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: Summit State Bank(SSBI)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Max Byerly]
ValuEngine upgraded shares of Summit State Bank (NASDAQ:SSBI) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note released on Saturday.
Separately, TheStreet raised Summit State Bank from a c+ rating to a b rating in a report on Wednesday, February 14th.
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: Repligen Corporation(RGEN)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Chris Neiger, Maxx Chatsko, and Dan Caplinger]
To help you track down a few such companies, we asked three Motley Fool writers for their top growth stock recommendations to buy now, and they came back with Repligen (NASDAQ:RGEN), Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE), and Shopify (NYSE:SHOP). Here's why.
- [By Stephan Byrd]
Repligen Co. (NASDAQ:RGEN) Director Nicolas Barthelemy sold 6,580 shares of Repligen stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $54.44, for a total value of $358,215.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 8,774 shares in the company, valued at $477,656.56. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.
- [By Money Morning Staff Reports]
Repligen Corp. (Nasdaq: RGEN) provides high-value products and flexible solutions that address the most critical steps of producing biologic (complex molecules manufactured with living microorganisms, plants, or animal cells) drugs.
- [By Shane Hupp]
Repligen (NASDAQ:RGEN) and CASI Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CASI) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and dividends.
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: Urban Outfitters Inc.(URBN)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Jim Crumly]
As for individual stocks, retailers Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) and Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) reported fourth-quarter results.
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- [By Logan Wallace]
Investors sold shares of Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) on strength during trading on Thursday. $17.36 million flowed into the stock on the tick-up and $38.83 million flowed out of the stock on the tick-down, for a money net flow of $21.47 million out of the stock. Of all equities tracked, Urban Outfitters had the 26th highest net out-flow for the day. Urban Outfitters traded up $0.44 for the day and closed at $42.76
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Afterwards, I couldn't stop thinking about Urban Outfitters (Nasdaq: URBN). This trendy clothing, furniture, decor and (now) makeup store -- born in the city of brotherly love -- is set for another breakout as it continues to fire on all cylinders.
- [By Logan Wallace]
Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) was downgraded by stock analysts at ValuEngine from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday.
Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks To Invest In 2019: Transglobe Energy Corp(TGA)
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Lisa Levin] Gainers SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES) shares jumped 113.5 percent to $0.6737 after the California Department of Pesticide Regulation proposed to register the company's ContraPest for sale and use in California. AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: UAVS) shares rose 35.34 percent to close at $3.32. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: ARTW) shares gained 30.36 percent to $3.65. Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XTNT) shares jumped 25.6 percent to $7.4701 after the company disclosed that it has received the FDA clearance for InTice™-C Porous Titanium Cervical Interbody System. VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) shares surged 20 percent to $2.495. TransGlobe Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: TGA) surged 17.04 percent to $2.61. Boxlight Corporation (NASDAQ: BOXL) gained 15 percent to $8.32 after the company announced an exclusive partnership with Multi Touch Interactives to strengthen the development of next generation interactive educational activities. Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV) gained 15 percent to $3.39. MB Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBFI) rose 13.7 percent to $49.64. Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) agreed to acquire MB Financial for $54.70 per share in cash and stock. FRONTEO, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEO) shares rose 11.8 percent to $20.956. TransEnterix, Inc. (NYSE: TRXC) shares jumped 11.1 percent to $3.38. 21Vianet Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNET) rose 10.6 percent to $7.41. NII Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NIHD) shares gained 9 percent to $2.32. Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) rose 7.6 percent to $24.19. Northcoast Research upgraded Kelly Services from Neutral to Buy. LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) shares climbed 5.6 percent to $33.70. Blackstone Group LP (NYSE: BX) will buy LaSalle Hotel Properties in a $4.8 billion deal, Bloomberg reported. Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX) gained 5.5 percent to $32.56. KeyBanc upgraded Alteryx from Sector Weight to Overweight. Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:
- [By Lisa Levin] Gainers SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES) shares surged 296.07 percent to close at $1.25 on Monday after the California Department of Pesticide Regulation proposed to register the company's ContraPest for sale and use in California. AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: UAVS) shares gained 19.59 percent to close at $2.93. TransGlobe Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: TGA) rose 18.39 percent to close at $2.64 on Monday. Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) shares gained 15.91 percent to close at $2.55. VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) shares jumped 14.9 percent to close at $2.39. Resonant Inc. (NASDAQ: RESN) climbed 13.96 percent to close at $4.49. Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK) shares rose 13.55 percent to close at $4.61 on Monday. Lilis Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LLEX) surged 13.09 percent to close at $5.01. MB Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBFI) gained 12.9 percent to close at $49.28. Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) agreed to acquire MB Financial for $54.70 per share in cash and stock. TransEnterix, Inc. (NYSE: TRXC) shares rose 12.83 percent to close at $3.43. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) jumped 12.52 percent to close at $57.86 on Reports that it has reached a deal with Fox for Its 'Smackdown Live' program. Eastman Kodak Company (NASDAQ: KODK) rose 12.38 percent to close at $5.90. NuCana plc (NASDAQ: NCNA) climbed 11.94 percent to close at $26.44. NuCana appointed Dr. Cyrille Leperlier to its Board as an independent non-executive Director. Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) rose 11.83 percent to close at $3.97 on Monday. Huami Corporation (NYSE: HMI) shares jumped 11.27 percent to close at $10.17 following Q1 results. 21Vianet Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNET) gained 9.55 percent to close at $7.34. Boxlight Corporation (NASDAQ: BOXL) rose 8.56 percent to close at $7.86 after the company announced an exclusive partnership with Multi Touch Interactives to strengthen the de
- [By Shane Hupp]
ValuEngine upgraded shares of TransGlobe Energy (NASDAQ:TGA) (TSE:TGL) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Tuesday.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
TransGlobe Energy (NASDAQ:TGA) (TSE:TGL) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “TransGlobe Energy Corporation (TGA) is an oil exploration and production company. It is a Calgary-based, growth-oriented oil and gas exploration and development company. TransGlobe is dedicated on improving productivity through promoting good oilfield development and exploitation practices including the implementation of industry leading secondary and tertiary recovery methods as well as improvements to production and transportation infrastructure. The Company conducts its operations through the Arab Republic of Egypt segment. It is primarily engaged in oil exploration, development, production and the acquisition of properties. TransGlobe Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas liquids in Egypt and Canada. It holds working interests in West Gharib, West Bakr, North West Gharib, South West Gharib, South East Gharib, South Ghazalat, South Alamein, and North West Sitra production sharing contracts. “
- [By Alexander Bird]
Here are the top performers from last week…
Penny Stock Current Share Price Last Week's Gain Staffing 360 Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: STAF) $2.58 96.35% IZEA Inc. (Nasdaq: IZEA) $1.65 85.19% ShiftPixy Inc. (Nasdaq: PIXY) $3.35 78.38% MER Telemanagement Solutions Ltd. (Nasdaq: MTSL) $3.31 41.07% IsoRay Inc. (NYSE: ISR) $0.60 38.64% TransGlobe Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: TGA) $3.74 37.76% Actinium Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCMKTS: ATNM) $0.27 26.31% Blonder Tongue Labs Inc. (NYSE: BDR) $1.56 24.58% Bridgeline Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: BLIN) $1.51 24.51% Cel-Sci Corp. (NYSE: CVM) $0.91 24.03%While these penny stocks generated strong returns last week, they're unlikely to produce the same level of profit again anytime soon.
- [By Max Byerly]
According to Zacks, “TransGlobe Energy Corporation (TGA) is an oil exploration and production company. It is a Calgary-based, growth-oriented oil and gas exploration and development company. TransGlobe is dedicated on improving productivity through promoting good oilfield development and exploitation practices including the implementation of industry leading secondary and tertiary recovery methods as well as improvements to production and transportation infrastructure. The Company conducts its operations through the Arab Republic of Egypt segment. It is primarily engaged in oil exploration, development, production and the acquisition of properties. TransGlobe Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas liquids in Egypt and Canada. It holds working interests in West Gharib, West Bakr, North West Gharib, South West Gharib, South East Gharib, South Ghazalat, South Alamein, and North West Sitra production sharing contracts. “
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