David R. Fried Archives

Daily Alert – 01/25/19

January 25, 2019|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

This homebuilder will announce earnings on February 26.
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Daily Alert – 9/27/18

September 27, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

This media/entertainment company saw huge increases in revenues and income in its last quarter, and has been buying back shares, reducing share count by more than 6% in the past year.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stock Daily Alert – 9/5/18

September 5, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

Analysts expect this asset manager to grow at a rate of 19% annually for the next five years.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Daily Alert – 7/31/18

July 31, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

Three analysts have raised their EPS forecast for this global telecom in the past 30 days.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Daily Alert

May 29, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

This manufacturer of hi-tech beds is coming back from a rough quarter, but analysts expect it to produce 21.5% growth this year and 24.3% in 2019.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Daily Alert

April 13, 2018|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

The shares of this restaurant company were recently upgraded by Deutsche Bank to ‘Buy’.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert

November 28, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

Stifel Nicolaus picked up coverage, of thee shares of this fast food restaurant last month, with a ‘Buy’ rating. The shares have a current dividend yield of 1.95%, paid quarterly.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Daily Alert

August 4, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

The merger has been delayed for a review by the U.S. Committee on Foreign Relations; analysts believe the deal will still occur, which may give time for the stock to rise for a sweeter buyout.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Daily Alert

May 30, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

Our first idea is a transportation company that beat Wall Street’s estimates by a nickel last quarter.
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Wall Street’s Best Investments Daily Alert

May 30, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

. Our second recommendation is a sale of a previous idea.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert

May 30, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

In a recent trading update, we issued a recommendation to sell.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert: (NAVI)

April 20, 2017|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

This student loan servicer (formerly Sallie Mae) missed analysts’ earnings estimates by $0.06, posting EPS of $0.36 on $340 million in revenue.
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Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks Daily Alert: Buy (RF)

November 17, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

This bank’s shares were recently upgraded to ‘Outperform’ by FBR & Co. The shares have a current dividend yield of 2.09%, paid quarterly. Regions Financial Corporation (RF) From The Buyback Letter We dipped in and out of Regions Financial Corporation (RF) several times this year, most buying...
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Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO)

September 2, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Dividend Stocks|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Dividend Stocks

This Real Estate Investment Trust has a high yield of 10.31%, paid quarterly. The shares carry an analyst rating of ‘2’, which means ‘Buy’. Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO)From The Buyback Letter Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO) is a real estate investment trust that invests residential...
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Brocade Communication (BRCD)

May 2, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

This tech company’s shares have just crossed over their 50-day moving average, a bullish indicator. The company is continuing to buy back shares, and just increased its authorization. Brocade Communication (BRCD) From The Buyback Letter Brocade Communication (BRCD) is the San Jose, Calif.-based maker of gear...
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Groupon Inc. (GRPN)

March 28, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

This online marketplace stock is being bandied about as a possible takeover candidate. The company beat estimates by four cents last quarter, and Alibaba just bought a significant amount of its shares. Groupon Inc. (GRPN) From The Buyback Letter Groupon Inc. (GRPN), the online marketplace, pretty...
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Celestica Inc. (CLS)

February 22, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

Shares of this electronic manufacturer took a hit after missing earnings by three cents. However, revenue was higher than expected, and analysts are forecasting double-digit growth for next year. And the company has been taking advantage of the discounted stock price, by buying shares. Celestica...
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Investors Bancorp, Inc. (ISBC)

January 25, 2016|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

The shares of this bank have recently risen above their 50-day moving average, a bullishindicator. The bank is in an acquisitive mode, and gaining hedge fund interest. Investors Bancorp, Inc. (ISBC)From The Buyback Letter Investors Bancorp, Inc. (ISBC) is the holding company for regional bank Bank,...
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MBIA Inc. (MBI)

June 10, 2015|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

Recent sales by an insider have created a discounted buying opportunity in this bond insurer. MBIA Inc. (MBI) from The Buyback Letter MBIA Inc. (MBI), headquartered in Purchase, N.Y, is a bond insurer which insures municipal debt, providing credit protection and markets access. Municipal Bond Insurance (MBIA)...
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Genpact Limited (G)

March 12, 2015|From Wall Street’s Best Investments|by David R. Fried|Wall Street's Best Investments

This business process outsourcing (BPO) company beat Wall Street’s estimates on both revenues and earnings, in the last quarter. The company’s management said for 2015, “We expect revenues to be in the range of $2.46 to $2.50 billion. We expect 2015 adjusted operating margins...
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