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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Heidrick & Struggles International, KEMET, Methanex, Chefs' Warehouse and Clean Harbors
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – November 8, 2018 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII - Free Report) , KEMET Corp. (KEM - Free Report) , Methanex Corp. (MEOH - Free Report) , The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF - Free Report) and Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:
Post-Midterms Spell Good News for Stocks: 5 Top Picks
Traditionally, the stock market tends to rise after a midterm election irrespective of the outcome. In fact, in the current situation where the Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives while GOP retained the Senate, stocks are poised to perform even better. To top it, the U.S. economy is in sound shape and trade war fears have somewhat subsided.
Given such bullishness, investing in sound stocks that can make the most of the current scenario seems prudent.
After Midterms, Stocks Could Jump 20%
According to Goldman Sachs, the S&P 500’s returns on an average has always improved in November especially after midterms, according to data going back to 1970. This has aided the month of November to generate a return of 1.09% during a presidential election, slightly more than 1.08% generated during November in an off year.
The current split Congress, in fact, further bodes well for the stock markets’ return in the near future. In the present situation, where Democrats control the House and Republicans’ the Senate, the S&P 500 is widely expected to gain 20% on an average in the following one year period. Meanwhile, if Republicans had won the House and Democrats the Senate, then the S&P 500 was anticipated to gain a meagre 3%.
However, if we still ignore the outcome, the equity market is widely expected to gain momentum post-midterm. Per S&P Capital IQ, the S&P 500 has increased on average 15.3% in the six months following midterm election in the third year of a given presidency, which is incidentally this year. The research also showed that the frequency of advance (FoA) for this occurrence was 94% of the overall time period of Oct 31, 1944-Sep 29, 2014.
Stephen McBride, the editor of RiskHedge report, also chipped in and said that stocks have climbed an average of 17% in the year after a midterm election since 1946. McBride too acknowledged that it’s the third year of a presidential term and historically the strongest year for the stock market.
The stock market, by the way, historically gains in the November-through-May period or the so-called “winter” months, while markets have been more or less flat during the “summer” months (May-October). For instance, the Dow Jones has registered an average gain of 7.5% during the November-April period, while the blue-chip index yielded a meager 0.3% in the May-October period.
But, why just rely on historic trends? The U.S. economy is doing well and that should eventually help the stock market gain traction. In the last two quarters, the U.S. economy recorded the fastest six-month growth in four years and is on track to hit the Trump administration’s annual growth target of 3%. If that happens, it would be the best yearly performance since 2005, two years before the Great Recession.
The U.S. economy got a boost in the third quarter, with GDP increasing at an annualized pace of 3.5%, per the U.S. Commerce Department. In fact, the country’s total output of goods and services followed an even stronger 4.2% growth in the second quarter.
On the geopolitical front things are looking up as well. Trump recently had a “very good conversation” with President Xi Jinping of China. Trump tweeted that trade discussions with China were “moving along nicely” ahead of face-to-face talks between the two superpowers at the G20 summit in Argentina later this month. Beijing, in response, said that they are also ready for talks with the US to resolve trade issues. Needless to say, the United States and China have been involved in a tit-for-tat trade clash for a pretty long time, which could have derailed economic growth in the near term.
5 Top Picks
With markets all set to climb north after midterms and economic growth on track for a mind-boggling year, investing in solid growth stocks seems prudent at the moment.
With the help of our new Style Score System, we have thus short-listed Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks with a Growth Style Score of A. Our research shows that stocks with a Growth Style Score of A when combined with a solid Zacks Rank offer the best investment opportunities in the growth investing space.
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. provides executive search, culture shaping, and leadership consulting services. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings rose 11.4% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 105.5% compared with the Staffing Firms industry’s projected rise of 22.2%.
KEMET Corp. manufactures and sells passive electronic components. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings surged 34.1% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 90.9% compared with the Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry’s projected rise of 15.4%.
Methanex Corp. produces and sells methanol. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings rose 5.6% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 63.7% compared with the Chemical - Diversified industry’s projected rise of 13.4%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. distributes specialty food products in the United States. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings rose 1.3% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 77.3% compared with the Food - Miscellaneous industry’s projected rise of 4%.
Clean Harbors, Inc. provides environmental, energy, and industrial services in North America. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings climbed 20.2% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 260.6% compared with the Waste Removal Services industry’s projected rise of 28%.
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Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.
Zacks Equity Research provides the best of quantitative and qualitative analysis to help investors know what stocks to buy and which to sell for the long-term.
Continuous coverage is provided for a universe of 1,150 publicly traded stocks. Our analysts are organized by industry which gives them keen insights to developments that affect company profits and stock performance. Recommendations and target prices are six-month time horizons.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Heidrick & Struggles International, KEMET, Methanex, Chefs' Warehouse and Clean Harbors
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Chicago, IL – November 8, 2018 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII - Free Report) , KEMET Corp. (KEM - Free Report) , Methanex Corp. (MEOH - Free Report) , The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF - Free Report) and Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH - Free Report) .
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Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:
Post-Midterms Spell Good News for Stocks: 5 Top Picks
Traditionally, the stock market tends to rise after a midterm election irrespective of the outcome. In fact, in the current situation where the Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives while GOP retained the Senate, stocks are poised to perform even better. To top it, the U.S. economy is in sound shape and trade war fears have somewhat subsided.
Given such bullishness, investing in sound stocks that can make the most of the current scenario seems prudent.
After Midterms, Stocks Could Jump 20%
According to Goldman Sachs, the S&P 500’s returns on an average has always improved in November especially after midterms, according to data going back to 1970. This has aided the month of November to generate a return of 1.09% during a presidential election, slightly more than 1.08% generated during November in an off year.
The current split Congress, in fact, further bodes well for the stock markets’ return in the near future. In the present situation, where Democrats control the House and Republicans’ the Senate, the S&P 500 is widely expected to gain 20% on an average in the following one year period. Meanwhile, if Republicans had won the House and Democrats the Senate, then the S&P 500 was anticipated to gain a meagre 3%.
However, if we still ignore the outcome, the equity market is widely expected to gain momentum post-midterm. Per S&P Capital IQ, the S&P 500 has increased on average 15.3% in the six months following midterm election in the third year of a given presidency, which is incidentally this year. The research also showed that the frequency of advance (FoA) for this occurrence was 94% of the overall time period of Oct 31, 1944-Sep 29, 2014.
Stephen McBride, the editor of RiskHedge report, also chipped in and said that stocks have climbed an average of 17% in the year after a midterm election since 1946. McBride too acknowledged that it’s the third year of a presidential term and historically the strongest year for the stock market.
The stock market, by the way, historically gains in the November-through-May period or the so-called “winter” months, while markets have been more or less flat during the “summer” months (May-October). For instance, the Dow Jones has registered an average gain of 7.5% during the November-April period, while the blue-chip index yielded a meager 0.3% in the May-October period.
Healthy Economic Growth, Positive U.S.-China Trade Talks
But, why just rely on historic trends? The U.S. economy is doing well and that should eventually help the stock market gain traction. In the last two quarters, the U.S. economy recorded the fastest six-month growth in four years and is on track to hit the Trump administration’s annual growth target of 3%. If that happens, it would be the best yearly performance since 2005, two years before the Great Recession.
The U.S. economy got a boost in the third quarter, with GDP increasing at an annualized pace of 3.5%, per the U.S. Commerce Department. In fact, the country’s total output of goods and services followed an even stronger 4.2% growth in the second quarter.
On the geopolitical front things are looking up as well. Trump recently had a “very good conversation” with President Xi Jinping of China. Trump tweeted that trade discussions with China were “moving along nicely” ahead of face-to-face talks between the two superpowers at the G20 summit in Argentina later this month. Beijing, in response, said that they are also ready for talks with the US to resolve trade issues. Needless to say, the United States and China have been involved in a tit-for-tat trade clash for a pretty long time, which could have derailed economic growth in the near term.
5 Top Picks
With markets all set to climb north after midterms and economic growth on track for a mind-boggling year, investing in solid growth stocks seems prudent at the moment.
With the help of our new Style Score System, we have thus short-listed Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks with a Growth Style Score of A. Our research shows that stocks with a Growth Style Score of A when combined with a solid Zacks Rank offer the best investment opportunities in the growth investing space.
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. provides executive search, culture shaping, and leadership consulting services. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings rose 11.4% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 105.5% compared with the Staffing Firms industry’s projected rise of 22.2%.
KEMET Corp. manufactures and sells passive electronic components. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings surged 34.1% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 90.9% compared with the Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry’s projected rise of 15.4%.
Methanex Corp. produces and sells methanol. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings rose 5.6% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 63.7% compared with the Chemical - Diversified industry’s projected rise of 13.4%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. distributes specialty food products in the United States. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings rose 1.3% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 77.3% compared with the Food - Miscellaneous industry’s projected rise of 4%.
Clean Harbors, Inc. provides environmental, energy, and industrial services in North America. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings climbed 20.2% in the last 60 days. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 260.6% compared with the Waste Removal Services industry’s projected rise of 28%.
Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?
Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.
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Continuous coverage is provided for a universe of 1,150 publicly traded stocks. Our analysts are organized by industry which gives them keen insights to developments that affect company profits and stock performance. Recommendations and target prices are six-month time horizons.
Strong Stocks that Should Be in the News
Many are little publicized and fly under the Wall Street radar. They're virtually unknown to the general public. Yet today's 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" were generated by the stock-picking system that has nearly tripled the market from 1988 through 2015. Its average gain has been a stellar +26% per year. See these high-potential stocks free >>.
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