Stocks Featured in Zacks Equity Research Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Verizon (NYSE: VZ), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: NAL), and Anadigics Inc. (NASDAQ: ANAD). The analysts highlight key points from the companies' financial results, industry trends, and market insights.
Key Takeaways:
- Verizon and Microsoft's potential partnership to sell a Microsoft-designed iPhone killer may be hindered by cultural differences between the two companies, with Apple devotees opposing anything Microsoft.
- NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. reported 1Q09 financial results with a 12% increase in diluted earnings per share, beating analyst estimates by 4 cents.
- Anadigics Inc. saw continued weakness in the Broadband area due to the economic downturn, impacting its wireless and cable segments, and lowered its guidance, causing a nearly 8% drop in stock value.
Statistics:
- NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. reported a nearly stable Net Interest Margin (NIM) and strong organic loan originations.
- Anadigics Inc.'s stock is off nearly 8% in early trading following its better-than-expected Q1 results.
- Zacks Equity Research covers a universe of 1,150 publicly traded stocks with continuous coverage and provides six-month target prices and recommendations.
Sources:
- Zacks.com, http://www.profits.zacks.com/
- Zacks Equity Research, http://at.zacks.com/?id=4579
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