Now that 2014 is winding down, it’s a good time to look back at some of 2014’s most memorable IPOs. There plenty of IPO winners and losers this year, but only one company can lay claim to the title of worst IPO of 2014. Worst IPO: Amedica (-88.2%) Amedica Corporation AMDA 15.11% earns the dubious distinction of…
This has been a wild year for GoPro Inc GPRO 3.33%. After such an up and down 2014, what should shareholders of GoPro expect in 2015? Successful IPO GoPro, makers of high-resolution sports/action cameras, went public back in June. After IPO shares priced at the high end of the projected rage ($24), the stock surged 31 percent to $31.34…
Now that 2014 is winding down, it’s a good time to look at the best IPOs of the year. There were plenty of IPO winners this year, but only one company can lay claim to the title of best IPO of 2014. Best IPO: Radius Health (+370%) Despite the massive size and all the press…
Citigroup Inc C 0.2% is getting an early start on its 2015 New Year’s resolutions: trim down the balance sheet, pass the CCAR, and continue to reduce operational risk. The company has made lots of noise recently, shuffling its business and books to eliminate past problems and position itself for a bright future. A handful of recent…
Over the past few years, the world gaming market has been all about Macau, China, the world’s largest and fastest-growing gambling Mecca. However, as revenue in Macau has started to drop in 2014 for a number of reasons, the U.S. gambling market has become the focus of many investors. Everyone knows about Las Vegas and Atlantic…
As recently as a year ago, investors in gambling stocks were still avoiding American-exposed gaming companies like the plague. Las Vegas was hit hard by the financial crisis, and many investors turned their attention to Macau, the new top worldwide gambling destination off the coast of mainland China. Tides Turn In Macau Names with heavy exposure to Macau,…
Imagine a place with nice sandy beaches, hospitable local people, colorful regional culture and top notch golf, entertainment, and dining. And of course, don’t forget the eleven world-class casino resorts. If you’re thinking Atlantic City, think warmer.
After a weak 2014, the “Big Four” telecom companies are looking to have a bounce-back year in 2015. A recent report by Morgan Stanley analysts indicates that shareholders of Sprint Corp S 1.18%, and AT&T Inc T 0.21% should keep expectations low for the upcoming year. Growth Pressures According to analysts, there are five key sources of growth pressure on the wireless…
Facebook Inc FB 0.2% stock has been on quite a tear since it hit post-IPO lows in the high teens in late 2012. Shares hit an all-time high on Monday morning. Facebook is now up more than 350 percent from those levels in about two years.
A recent Morgan Stanley report focused on the future of renewable energy. Analysts discussed long-term changes that will come about in the sector in the coming years. Solar Weakness Analysts see several factors negatively impacting the solar industry in upcoming years. First, as the industry continues to strengthen, subsidies and other government support will likely be reduced…