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Robust Product Lines Benefit PayPal (PYPL) Amid Competition
Capital Investment & E&P Activities to Aid Occidental (OXY)
AGL Acquisition Buoys Southern (SO), Project Overruns Hurt
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New Program Wins, Global Expansion Benefits Plexus (PLXS)
According to the Zacks analyst, Plexus benefits from new program wins as well as continuing global expansion.
Delivery Network Strength & Diner Growth Aids Grubhub (GRUB)
Per the Zacks analyst, Grubhub is winning from efficient delivery network and new quality-focused restaurant partners. Addition of new diners also bode well for the company.
Cadence (CDNS) Rides on Product Adoption, Risks Persist
Per the Zacks analyst, robust adoption of Cadence's digital and signoff, custom and analog, and IP solutions remains a positive. However, company faces stiff competition from peers.
NCI Building (NCS) To Gain From Higher Bookings And Backlog
The Zacks analyst stresses that growth in bookings and backlog, along with cost-structure improvements will boost NCI Building's fiscal 2018 results.
Dividends & Buybacks Aid Delta (DAL), Fuel Costs Ail
The Zacks analyst appreciates the company's efforts to reward shareholders. Its unit revenue-related performance is also impressive.
Loan Originations Aid Ares Capital (ARCC), High Costs a Woe
Per the Zacks analyst, Ares Capital is poised for growth given its robust loan originations supported by an improving economy.
Loan Growth Aids Credit Acceptance (CACC), High Costs a Woe
Per the Zacks analyst, continued growth in consumer loans is likely to aid Credit Acceptance's revenues.
New Upgrades
Pioneer Natural (PXD) to Gain from Oil-Rich Permian Acreage
Strong focus on the low-cost and lucrative Permian Basin will help Pioneer Natural generate significant cash flow, according to the Zacks analyst.
Rising Demand Aids Lincoln Electric (LECO) Amid Inflation
Per the Zacks analyst, Lincoln Electric will gain from accelerating global industrial demand in its three major end markets. However, rising steel and aluminum prices due to tariffs will hurt margins.
Strong Freight Demand & Dividends Buoy J.B. Hunt (JBHT)
The Zacks analyst likes the company's efforts to reward shareholders. Increased freight rates and robust shipping demand are added positives.
New Downgrades
Keryx's (KERX) Dependance on Auryxia Remains a Concern
Per the Zacks analyst, with Auryxia being the only approved product in Keryx's portfolio, the company is entirely dependent on Auryxia for growth which remains a concern for the company.
Petrobras (PBR) Grapples With High Leverage and Lawsuits
Per the Zacks analyst, Petrobras' recent wage lawsuit defeat along with Vantage Drilling dispute come as a huge blow to the company, which is already struggling with $81 billion of debt.
Dril-Quip (DRQ) Hurt By Declining Backlog & Free Cashflow
Declining contract backlog of drilling and production equipment will hurt Dril-Quip's profit. Contracting free cashflow raises concerns, per the Zacks analyst.
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