Time for Snap-Heavy ETFs?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 20,2023

Snap's stock price is hovering around its highest level in over a year following a bullish report from Wells Fargo analysts initiated in early December, as quoted on CNBC.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• SOCL Quick QuoteSOCLPositive Net Change
• XWEB Quick QuoteXWEBNo Net Change
• SNAP Quick QuoteSNAPNegative Net Change
• OND Quick QuoteONDNegative Net Change
• FDCF Quick QuoteFDCFNegative Net Change

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ETFs in Focus as Snap Beats on Both Lines in Q3 Earnings Release

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 25,2023

Snapchat owner Snap (SNAP) came up with its third-quarter earnings Tuesday afternoon, beating Zacks Consensus Estimates on both revenue and earnings per share.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• SOCL Quick QuoteSOCLPositive Net Change
• SNAP Quick QuoteSNAPNegative Net Change
• OND Quick QuoteONDNegative Net Change
• VERS Quick QuoteVERSPositive Net Change

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A Guide to Metaverse ETF Investing

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on April 12,2023

The concept of Metaverse is emerging right now. Several ETF issuers are coming up with new product launches on this concept.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• ARVR Quick QuoteARVRNo Net Change
• METV Quick QuoteMETVPositive Net Change
• VERS Quick QuoteVERSPositive Net Change
• FMET Quick QuoteFMETNegative Net Change

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Are Tech ETFs Safe Bets Amid Banking Crisis?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on March 29,2023

U.S. tech stocks have hit rough weather lately due to the banking crisis in the United States. Several investors are finding tech stocks and ETFs safe bets. In any case, tech sector has been performing well due to a fall in rates.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• XLK Quick QuoteXLKNegative Net Change
• IYW Quick QuoteIYWPositive Net Change
• ARVR Quick QuoteARVRNo Net Change
• SATO Quick QuoteSATONegative Net Change
• METV Quick QuoteMETVPositive Net Change

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Snap Slumps on Weak Q2: Time to Stay Away from These ETFs?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on July 25,2022

Snap shares slumped massively on downbeat earnings. Time to stay away from these ETFs if you are already not holding these.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• SOCL Quick QuoteSOCLPositive Net Change
• SNAP Quick QuoteSNAPNegative Net Change
• OND Quick QuoteONDNegative Net Change
• METV Quick QuoteMETVPositive Net Change
• VERS Quick QuoteVERSPositive Net Change

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Key Predictions for Q4 Earnings Reports of CI, MMC, XL, VR

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 31,2018

An improving interest rate environment, better pricing and prudent underwriting prices promise to drive Q4 earnings for insurers. However, cat loss might weigh on the upside.

• MMC Quick QuoteMMCNegative Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change

Validus Holdings Projects Q3 Cat Loss Estimates of $378.9M

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 10,2017

Validus Holdings' (VR) third-quarter catastrophe loss projection of $378.9 million might dent the insurer's underwriting profitability.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• CB Quick QuoteCBPositive Net Change
• HCI Quick QuoteHCINegative Net Change

4 Top Insurance Stocks to Buy as Irma Loses Steam

by Tirthankar Chakraborty Published on September 12,2017

As Irma inflicted lesser damage than feared, insurance stocks bounced back and were among the biggest gainers.

• MS Quick QuoteMSPositive Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• AIG Quick QuoteAIGNegative Net Change

Irma Comes at the Heels of Harvey, Insurance Stocks in Focus

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 06,2017

Insurance stocks continue to be hit by catastrophes -- Hurricane Harvey followed by Hurricane Irma -- adversely impacting underwriting results.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• HCI Quick QuoteHCINegative Net Change

Is Validus Holdings (VR) a Great Stock for Value Investors?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 20,2017

Let's put Validus Holdings, Ltd. (VR)stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value-oriented investors

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change

Is Validus Holdings a Great Stock for Value Investors?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 15,2017

Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change

Insurance Stock Q4 Earnings Due on Feb 2: CI, HIG, MMC, VR (Revised)

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 01,2017

The insurance industry was severely affected by catastrophe losses in 2016 compared with benign cat activity in 2015.

• MMC Quick QuoteMMCNegative Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change

Insurance Stock Q4 Earnings Due on Feb 2: CI, HIG, MMC, VR

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 01,2017

The insurance industry was severely affected by catastrophe losses in 2016 compared with benign cat activity in 2015.

• MMC Quick QuoteMMCNegative Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change

Should You Buy Validus (VR) Ahead of Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 01,2017

Validus (VR) could be an interesting stock for investors ahead of earnings, as it has a positive ESP and a favorable Zacks Rank.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change

Archer Daniels (ADM) to Offload CRS Business to Validus

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 31,2017

Archer Daniels (ADM) has inked a deal with Validus (VR) to sell its Crop Risk Services insurance operations.

• CVGW Quick QuoteCVGWNegative Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• ADM Quick QuoteADMNegative Net Change
• OLLI Quick QuoteOLLIPositive Net Change

Unum Group (UNM) Q4 Earnings: Is a Surprise in the Cards?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 30,2017

Unum Group (UNM) is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 1, after the market closes.

• UNM Quick QuoteUNMPositive Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change

What's in Store for XL Group (XL) this Earnings Season?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 30,2017

XL Group Ltd (XL) is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Feb 1, after the market closes.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• CI Quick QuoteCINegative Net Change

Zacks.com featured highlights: Validus Holdings, LG Display, Lam Research, American Equity Investment Life and Fossil Group

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 26,2017

Zacks.com featured highlights: Validus Holdings, LG Display, Lam Research, American Equity Investment Life and Fossil Group

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• LPL Quick QuoteLPLPositive Net Change
• LRCX Quick QuoteLRCXNegative Net Change

Tap 5 Bargain Stocks with Impressive EV/EBITDA Ratios

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 25,2017

We have screened bargain stocks based on EV/EBITDA ratio that offers a clearer picture of a company's valuation and earnings potential.

• LPL Quick QuoteLPLPositive Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• AEL Quick QuoteAELPositive Net Change
• FOSL Quick QuoteFOSLNegative Net Change

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG): What's Up this Earnings Season?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 23,2017

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) is slated to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Jan 26, after the market closes. Last quarter, the company posted a positive earnings surprise of 1.32%. Let???s see how things are shaping up for this announcement.

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• AJG Quick QuoteAJGNegative Net Change

7 Price and Earnings Momentum Winners

by Kevin Cook Published on January 20,2017

Forces of entropy aside, Newton's First Law applies to both price and earnings motion

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• URI Quick QuoteURINegative Net Change
• SWKS Quick QuoteSWKSNegative Net Change

Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for January 19th

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 19,2017

Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, January 19th:

• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• TLRD Quick QuoteTLRDPositive Net Change
• FRAN Quick QuoteFRANPositive Net Change
• AAOI Quick QuoteAAOINegative Net Change

5 Best PEG Stocks for Value Investors to Pick Right Now

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 17,2017

While searching for a suitable investment option, value investors with varied risk appetite are most unlikely to hit upon the price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio.

• KB Quick QuoteKBNegative Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• AKS Quick QuoteAKSPositive Net Change

Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for January 16th

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 16,2017

Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, January 16th:

• YIN Quick QuoteYINPositive Net Change
• VR Quick QuoteVRPositive Net Change
• UBS Quick QuoteUBSNegative Net Change
• ETFC Quick QuoteETFCPositive Net Change