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  • United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) surged in the current market; here is why?

    United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) surged in the current market; here is why?

    United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) stock gained in the current market after the company announced its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2021. UPS values $233.09, gaining more than 15% from the previously closed value. At the end of the last trading session, the stock closed at $202.21. The stock volume traded in the previous trading session was around 2.51 million shares.

    UPS: Highlights of Q4 2021

    United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal results of 2021. The company also provided the outlook for 2022 and expected a growth rate more significant than usual.

    • UPS recorded revenue of $27.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021. It increases more than 11.5% from the same quarter of 2020.
    • The operating profit was around $3.9 billion in Q4 2021. It is an increase of more than 91% from Q4 2020.
    • The company reported a diluted EPS of $3.52 in Q4 2021.

    Highlights of fiscal 2021

    • UPS revenue in fiscal 2021 was $97.3 billion. It is a gain of more than 15% from fiscal 2020.
    • The operating income of the company was around $12.8 billion. The adjusted profit is $13.1 billion. It is again of 50% yoy.
    • UPS’s operating margin was 13.2% in fiscal 2021. The adjusted operating margin for the same period was 13.5%.
    • The EPS was $14.68, and the adjusted EPS was $12.13. It excludes the impact of MTM pension gain and transformation and different charges.
    • United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) cash from operation was around $15 billion. The company’s cash flow was $10.9 billion in fiscal 2021.
    • United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.52 per share. Dividend yield saw an increase of 49% as compared to fiscal 2020.

    The effect of UPS stock

    The stock surged in the current market after announcing its fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results. Investors are fascinated with the growth rate and are investing in its stock. There are a couple of reasons for it. One is the growth rate, while the other is its significant increase of 49% in the dividend yield.

    Conclusion

    United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) looks forward to continuing the growth rate and achieving new milestones in the business. The company expects revenue of $102 billion in fiscal 2022.

  • Early Morning Vibes: Top 4 Stocks To Buy Right Now

    Early Morning Vibes: Top 4 Stocks To Buy Right Now

    US stock indices closed with growth on Monday. The last week rally in US government bond yields stalled, easing investors’ concerns about the prospects of raising interest rates.

    The S&P 500 jumped 90.67 points, or 2.4%, to 3901.82, the largest percentage gain in a single session since June 5 last year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 603.14 points, or 1.9%, to 31,535.51, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 396.48 points, or 3%, to 13588.83.

    All three indices declined last week under pressure from the plummeting tech sector. Their recovery on Monday took place against the backdrop of a decrease in the yield of 10-year US Treasury bonds (a benchmark for the cost of borrowing in world markets) from Friday 1.459% to 1.444%.

    The stock market, especially the tech sector, has been hit in recent sessions by volatility in government bond markets. The rise in long-term bond yields, fueled by an improved economic outlook, makes technology stocks and other fast-growing companies less attractive to investors. Even with Monday’s gains, the Nasdaq remains 3.6% below its Feb 12 record close.
     Yields on bonds soared higher last week, calling into question the prospect of continued low-interest rates that saw the rally in equities last year. In addition, the likelihood of the end of the loose monetary policy used by the Fed to fight inflation has increased.

    After the House passed a $ 1.9 trillion package of measures, Biden called on the Senate for swift action over the weekend. Democrats are aiming to formalize the package by March 14, when some federal unemployment benefits are due to expire.Some investors are worried that rising government bond yields and mounting inflationary pressures could destabilize the stock market, especially in light of the expected huge federal spending as part of Biden’s stimulus package.

    Meanwhile, according to data released on Monday, manufacturing activity in the US grew at the fastest pace since the start of the pandemic in February. The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) of the Institute of Supply Management for February was 60.8 points against 58.7 in January. Economists’ forecast suggested that the index will be 58.9 points. Index readings above 50 indicate increased activity.
     Several Fed officials are due to speak later this week, and investors will be watching these speeches closely for signs of concern about government bond yields.

    The improvement in investment sentiment was noticeable outside the United States as well. Thus, the pan-European index Stoxx Europe 600 rose by 1.8%. The growth was led by shares of retail and travel companies, whose fate depends on the recovery of economic activity.

    Today Top Movers

    Great Elm Group Inc (GEG) share price surged 96.52% to $6.78 in pre-market trading today. 

    TherapeuticsMD Inc. (TXMD) stock soared 16.26% to $1.68 in the pre-market trading. 

    Inuvo Inc. (AMEX: INUV) shares are trading up 20.61% at $1.58 at the time of writing. 

    STRATA Skin Sciences Inc. (SSKN) grew over 56.07% at $2.7 in pre-market trading today after declaring inducement grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    KeyBanc turned bullish on Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM), upgrading the stock to “Overweight” and assigning a $119.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 24.04% from Monday’s close. 

    Repay Holdings Corporation (RPAY) has won the favor of Wells Fargo’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Equal-Weight to Overweight and moved their price target to $29. 

    Morgan Stanley (MS) received an upgrade from analysts at Daiwa, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $86. They changed their rating on MS to Outperform from Neutral in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Tuesday SVB Leerink reduced its rating on Athenex Inc. (ATNX) stock to Market Perform from Outperform and assigned the price target to $5. 

    JPMorgan analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Viatris Inc. (VTRS) has been changed to Neutral from Overweight and the new price target is set at $18. 

    Analysts at B. Riley Securities downgraded Service Properties Trust (SVC)’s stock to Neutral from Buy Tuesday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Facebook Inc. (FB) COB and CEO Zuckerberg Mark announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 26 at $261.38 for some 44,750 shares. The total came to more than $11.7 million. 

    Morphic Holding Inc. (MORF) Director Omega Fund V, L.P. sold on Mar 01 a total of 2,551,555 shares at $45.93 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.32 million. 

    Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Director Kumbier Michelle declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 23 at $122.50 for some 2,040 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.25 million. 

    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) Director Hewett Wayne M. bought on Feb 24 a total 868 shares at $159.82 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $99,887.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Kopin Corporation (KOPN). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.01 per share from revenues of $21.89M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.41 per share, when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Jan 2021 is predicted to come in at $9.33M. 

    fuboTV Inc. (FUBO), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of -$0.73 per share from revenues of $93.94M recently concluded three-month period.

  • The Three Best Logistic Stocks for the long-term Investment

    The Three Best Logistic Stocks for the long-term Investment

    The logistic stocks would be a decent bet for the long run as online delivery services are emerging faster than ever.

    The logistics firms are expected to have more workload this year than in 2020.The global pandemic had affected the operations of logistic firms—just like any other company that works on-ground.

    However, the logistic operations have started to pick up face following lockdowns and social limitations. Moving people and things from place to place is a big business today. And, in the coming years, it’s going to get even bigger.

    The evolution of companies like Amazon, eBay, Alibaba, and others have increased the demand for logistic operation and services, in the past few years. As we head forward, logistic services would be in high demand with an increase in rising exports, domestic consumption, rising container volumes, and increased investments in the new facilities.

    For instance, the EV industry is one of the biggest industries that would help the logistic market rise alongside it. The rising deliveries of electric vehicles all over the world would increase freight and logistic operations. If you are looking for a potential logistic stock to invest in, here are the three best in the market.

    United Parcel Service (UPS)

    Uniter Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the biggest logistic firms and a giant in package delivery with over $143 billion in market cap. The company has seen a rise in its activities, with the surge in e-commerce. UPS provides its services all over the world by land, sea, and air. Moreover, it also has a chain of stores, drop boxes, and customer centers for the ease of customers.

    The company has been increasing its revenues; however, the profit margin has shrunk over the past few years. That’s a worrying point for investors. The CEO of UPS, Carol Tome is committed to improving the margins. Tome argues that the revenue growth is now exceeding volume growth with the help of management’s plan to enhance the quality of its earnings.

    Among the company’s plan is to reduce its non-operating expenses up to $500 million in 2021. UPS will be working on its margin this year and that’s the key point for investors to note in the next couple of quarters.

    Danaos Corp. (DAC)

    Danaos Corp. (DAC) is one of the largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. The company charters its containerships on long-term contracts to various large liner firms worldwide, at a fixed rate.

    The company is set to release its fourth-quarter 2020 outcomes on Feb. 16, 2021. Over the past three months, Zacks has raised its earnings estimate by 2.25%. And, that’s more likely to happen, as the company has surpassed the last four quarter estimates, with an average of 14%.

    Whereas, the annual revenues for this year are expected to reach $557 million, according to an analyst. If Danaos reports revenues as per the estimates, it would reflect a substantial increase of 23%.

    The consensus estimates are high with increasing demand for logistic services. So, Danaos Corp. (DAC) is a logistic stock with a long-term investment opportunity.

    ArcBest Corp. (ARCB)

    ArcBest Corp. (ARCB) is a holding company, dealing in freight transportation services and solutions. The company operates through three core business segments which includeArcBest, Asset-Based, and FleetNet.

    The company recently updated its fourth-quarter results. The earnings were recorded at $0.97 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.88. Whereas, the revenue for the ArcBest segment was around $816.41 million, surpassing estimates by 2.68%. 

    Furthermore, the company is anticipated to earn $0.55 per share, which would reflect a whopping increase of 52.78%. While the full-year earnings are forecasted at $4.03, up by 24% year-over-year.