Top Stock Analyst Reports For Apple, American Express & Starbucks

 | Feb 18, 2020 12:37AM ET

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Apple (AAPL), American Express (AXP) and Starbucks (SBUX). These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.

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The Zacks analyst is bullish about specialty services developments like IngenioRx which may further boost Pharmacy Services revenues of CVS Health.

Per Zacks analyst, business diversification is a favorable factor for Goldman. However, legal issues linger.

Per the Zacks analyst, BCE continues to benefit from subscriber base growth and higher revenue contribution from prepaid services.

While Barrick faces challenges from higher production costs, it should gain from its actions to cut debt and synergies of the Randgold buyout, per the Zacks analyst.

The Zacks analyst is impressed by Canadian Natural's growing free cash flow but is worried about the C$3.25-billion term loan that will likely worsen its balance sheet.

Per the Zacks Analyst, AES Corp.'s focus on renewables should boost growth led by rapid expansion of renewable overseas footprint.

Per the Zacks Analyst, Dunkin' Brands' focus on menu innovation, strong digital initiatives and aggressive expansion strategies are likely to drive growth.

New Upgrades/h6

Per the Zacks analyst, a number of buyouts have helped First American to boost its core business, expand valuation and data business.

Per the Zacks analyst, Truly brand investments through launch of new flavors, NHL deal and new ad campaign, should bolster Boston Beer's position in hard seltzer category. This is likely to aid sales.

Per the Zacks analyst, CyberArk is benefiting from its strategic acquisitions like Conjur and Vaultive. Moreover, deal wins in new as well as add-on business mostly from advisory firms are a tailwind.

New Downgrades/h6

Per the Zacks Analyst, declining demand for heavy trucks - which is Cummins' chief end market - will likely mar its prospects in both domestic and international regions, going forward.

Per the Zacks analyst, Arrow's high exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk is an overhang on top-line.

The Zacks analyst is worried about Insperity's rising expenses due to heavy investments in growth, technology and product and service offerings.


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