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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Avid Technology, Build-A-Bear Workshop, JAKKS Pacific, Kaleyra and MagnaChip Semiconductor
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – April 28, 2020 – 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: Avid Technology, Inc. , Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW - Free Report) , JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK - Free Report) , Kaleyra, Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp. (MX - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
States Look to Re-open in May: Grab These 5 Stocks
The United States is so far the hardest-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. However, the government’s stimulus and safety measures can help in easing the coronavirus restrictions while the wait continues for a vaccine or cure.
With major cities under lockdown, businesses shut down and stores closed, the economy has hit the wall and only reopening the country would help markets rebound. On Apr 26, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in an interview on Fox News said, “As we begin to reopen the economy in May and June, you’re going to see the economy really bounce back in July, August and September.”
This ignites hope among investors whose sentiments have been dampened by a poor business outlook and a staggering jump in monthly jobless claims. News of several states easing lockdowns and businesses reopening, have helped investors heave a sigh of relief.
States Reopening in Stages
Recently, there was an upsurge in coronavirus testing in the United States and the report reflects that the share of positive tests has fallen to 11% for the week ending Apr 26 compared to 16% a week earlier. Among the states to reopen economy is Texas. The state has asked several nonessential retailers to provide curbside pickup.
Additionally, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Minnesota and Colorado have announced plans to lift business restrictions in phases. However, every state has separated policies on reopening. For instance, Tennessee has allowed restaurants and retailers to open at 50% capacity from Apr 27, while Minnesota is allowing nearly 80,000 to 100,000 workers in industrial and office jobs to return to work on the same day.
In fact, America’s coronavirus hotspot New York also has plans to reopen economy. Governor Andrew Cuomo has begun discussing a phased-in reopening for the state, where construction and manufacturing would be the first workplaces permitted to reopen on May 15. However, with public health officials constantly warning of a resurge in cases due to asymptomatic carriers many of these states have continued social distancing norms and are keeping personal service businesses like salons, spa, tattoo parlors closed till further notice.
Alongside, companies are also gearing up to reopen. Installation of thermal cameras to use of wristbands that will buzz if workers venture too close to colleagues are among the safety measures to be taken. Hotels are using ultraviolet light to sanitize rooms and employers have made face masks a compulsion for everyone.
Why Buy Growth Stocks?
Growth stocks generally quote those companies whose shares are anticipated to grow at a rate significantly higher than the average market rate. Investors can earn money through capital gains when they buy in the dip and eventually as the market gains traction, shares rally, bringing in profits for holders. Evidently, these companies do not pay out dividends, as they usually want to reinvest any earnings to accelerate growth in the short term.
Additionally, these stocks have unique product lines and thanks to their innovation, often have a set of loyal customers or a significant amount of market share in their respective industry.
5 Stocks to Buy
Given the current scenario, it would be prudent to invest in growth stocks as they tend to grow at a faster pace. We have shortlisted five stocks that flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and possess a Growth Score of A.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Avid Technology, Inc. develops, markets, sells and supports software, hardware and integrated solutions for video and audio content creation, management and distribution. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 68.6% compared with the Zacks Computer - Software industry’s projected earnings growth of 1.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 6.2% upward over the past 60 days.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of plush animals and related products. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is more than 100% against the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry’s projected decline of 18.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 22.2% upward over the past 60 days.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. develops, produces and markets consumer products. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 34.7% against the Zacks Toys - Games - Hobbies industry’s projected decline of 20.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 12% upward over the past 60 days.
Kaleyra, Inc. provides mobile communication services to financial institutions and enterprises. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 8.3% against the Zacks Communication - Network Software industry’s projected decline of 13.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 18.2% upward over the past 60 days.
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp. designs, manufactures and sells analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 85.4% against the Zacks Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry’s projected decline of 27.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 4.7% upward over the past 60 days.
Just Released: Zacks’ 7 Best Stocks for Today
Experts extracted 7 stocks from the list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys that has beaten the market more than 2X over with a stunning average gain of +24.1% per year.
These 7 were selected because of their superior potential for immediate breakout.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Avid Technology, Build-A-Bear Workshop, JAKKS Pacific, Kaleyra and MagnaChip Semiconductor
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – April 28, 2020 – 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: Avid Technology, Inc. , Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW - Free Report) , JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK - Free Report) , Kaleyra, Inc. and MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp. (MX - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
States Look to Re-open in May: Grab These 5 Stocks
The United States is so far the hardest-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. However, the government’s stimulus and safety measures can help in easing the coronavirus restrictions while the wait continues for a vaccine or cure.
With major cities under lockdown, businesses shut down and stores closed, the economy has hit the wall and only reopening the country would help markets rebound. On Apr 26, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in an interview on Fox News said, “As we begin to reopen the economy in May and June, you’re going to see the economy really bounce back in July, August and September.”
This ignites hope among investors whose sentiments have been dampened by a poor business outlook and a staggering jump in monthly jobless claims. News of several states easing lockdowns and businesses reopening, have helped investors heave a sigh of relief.
States Reopening in Stages
Recently, there was an upsurge in coronavirus testing in the United States and the report reflects that the share of positive tests has fallen to 11% for the week ending Apr 26 compared to 16% a week earlier. Among the states to reopen economy is Texas. The state has asked several nonessential retailers to provide curbside pickup.
Additionally, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Minnesota and Colorado have announced plans to lift business restrictions in phases. However, every state has separated policies on reopening. For instance, Tennessee has allowed restaurants and retailers to open at 50% capacity from Apr 27, while Minnesota is allowing nearly 80,000 to 100,000 workers in industrial and office jobs to return to work on the same day.
In fact, America’s coronavirus hotspot New York also has plans to reopen economy. Governor Andrew Cuomo has begun discussing a phased-in reopening for the state, where construction and manufacturing would be the first workplaces permitted to reopen on May 15. However, with public health officials constantly warning of a resurge in cases due to asymptomatic carriers many of these states have continued social distancing norms and are keeping personal service businesses like salons, spa, tattoo parlors closed till further notice.
Alongside, companies are also gearing up to reopen. Installation of thermal cameras to use of wristbands that will buzz if workers venture too close to colleagues are among the safety measures to be taken. Hotels are using ultraviolet light to sanitize rooms and employers have made face masks a compulsion for everyone.
Why Buy Growth Stocks?
Growth stocks generally quote those companies whose shares are anticipated to grow at a rate significantly higher than the average market rate. Investors can earn money through capital gains when they buy in the dip and eventually as the market gains traction, shares rally, bringing in profits for holders. Evidently, these companies do not pay out dividends, as they usually want to reinvest any earnings to accelerate growth in the short term.
Additionally, these stocks have unique product lines and thanks to their innovation, often have a set of loyal customers or a significant amount of market share in their respective industry.
5 Stocks to Buy
Given the current scenario, it would be prudent to invest in growth stocks as they tend to grow at a faster pace. We have shortlisted five stocks that flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and possess a Growth Score of A.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Avid Technology, Inc. develops, markets, sells and supports software, hardware and integrated solutions for video and audio content creation, management and distribution. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 68.6% compared with the Zacks Computer - Software industry’s projected earnings growth of 1.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 6.2% upward over the past 60 days.
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of plush animals and related products. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is more than 100% against the Zacks Retail - Miscellaneous industry’s projected decline of 18.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 22.2% upward over the past 60 days.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. develops, produces and markets consumer products. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current quarter is 34.7% against the Zacks Toys - Games - Hobbies industry’s projected decline of 20.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 12% upward over the past 60 days.
Kaleyra, Inc. provides mobile communication services to financial institutions and enterprises. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 8.3% against the Zacks Communication - Network Software industry’s projected decline of 13.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 18.2% upward over the past 60 days.
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp. designs, manufactures and sells analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 85.4% against the Zacks Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry’s projected decline of 27.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 4.7% upward over the past 60 days.
Just Released: Zacks’ 7 Best Stocks for Today
Experts extracted 7 stocks from the list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys that has beaten the market more than 2X over with a stunning average gain of +24.1% per year.
These 7 were selected because of their superior potential for immediate breakout.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit http://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.