In a recent report, William Blair discussed the three main driving forces of worldwide economic growth since the financial crisis, and looked at the sustainability of its influence moving forward. Inflation Is Key Analysts point out that, on a basic level, the world economy is composed of two major elements: wages and corporate profits. Both of…
According to a recent report, Citigroup sees the volatility and fallout surrounding crude oil prices continuing throughout 2015. Citi analysts outlined what they believe will be key developments to watch out for in the upcoming year. Driving Factors Still Going Strong Analysts point to three main reasons for the collapse in crude oil prices: the…
Shareholders of battered gaming companies with exposure to the world’s largest gambling market in Macau, China are certainly glad to see the calendar flip over to 2015. After 2014 started with such promise, the second half of the year ushered in a collapse in gaming revenue due to a handful of coinciding factors. However, after…
In a recent report, analysts at Citigroup gave their 2015 outlook for two largest American automakers, General Motors Company GM 0.5% and Ford Motor Company F 0.68%. Citigroup analysts chose GM as their preferred investment and downgraded Ford stock to Neutral. Bullish On U.S. Auto Cycle Citi analysts believe that the U.S. auto manufacturing cycle is in an upswing. Despite the fact…
Morgan Stanley issued a wave of upgrades and downgrades in the pharmaceutical and medical device arena. Analysts upgraded Zimmer Holdings, Inc. ZMH 1.39% from Equal-weight to Overweight. Zimmer Holdings designs and produces orthopedic reconstructive devices, implants and related surgical products. Morgan Stanley issued a $134 price target.