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Southwest Shares Gloomy Outlook With Rising Fuel Costs, Falls 2%…Is it Time to Sell This Stock?
The airline industry as a whole is being hit right now with a drop in travel demand and rising costs. One of the major players, Southwest (LUV), is feeling these effects and issued a warning about how they will affect operating costs and profitability. The airline company said that it’s seen a drop in close-in leisure bookings in August. [...]
Brady Co. Climbs 12% on Record Earnings, 2024 Guidance, and More: 3 Reasons to Like This Stock
Brady Corporation (BRC) opened up Tuesday’s trading session with a bang. The company reported record earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter, released its fiscal 2024 earnings outlook, and expanded its share buyback program. BRC has gained more than 12% so far this morning as a result. The company, which operates in the Identification Solutions (IDS) and Workplace Safety (WPS) [...]
Oil-Dri Corp Breaks Out to New All-Time Highs: Can It Keep Going?
By Leslie N. Masonson, MBA Oil-Dri Corp. (ODC), is a NYSE-listed firm that was incorporated in 1941, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The company employs 869 individuals. There are 5 million shares outstanding. Revenues totaled $399 million, and ODC’s market cap is $ 342 million. The company develops, manufactures and sells inert and insoluble materials to its [...]
Lululemon Thrives While Other Brands Struggle, Delivering Solid Q2 Earnings: Time to Buy LULU?
Lululemon (LULU) seems to be unphased by the broader economic climate, as the athleisure company delivered impressive earnings for the second quarter. While most brands struggle with sales as consumers are becoming more stringent with discretionary spending, the company reported an 11% sales growth. This led to revenue of $2.21 billion for the quarter, exceeding the consensus of $2.17 [...]
Shopify Gets a Boost From Amazon Partnership, But Is it Enough to Justify Buying This Stock?
Amazon announced that it has reached an agreement for an enhanced collaboration with Shopify (SHOP) yesterday after the market closed. Shares rose in extended trading and they picked right back up this morning, as the stock has gained more than 9% so far in Thursday’s session. Amazon and Shopify already had a partnership in place, but now, Amazon is [...]
How to Find Stocks to Day Trade: Tips to Pick the Best Day Trading Stocks Consistently
Knowing how to pick a stock to day trade - that perfect gem that will surge in value over the course of a few minutes or hours rather than months or years - is a skill that can set you on the path to financial success. So, how does one navigate this high-stakes, high-reward world? How do you sift through [...]
