Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now

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Natural gas for transportation leader Clean Energy Fuels Corp (NASDAQ:CLNE) has steadily grown and improved the quality of its business and business results over the past several years. Today's Clean Energy Fuels is leaner, has a stronger balance sheet, and is in a solid position as a market leader in a growth industry.�

But is the stock undervalued? By one metric, book value per share, it looks downright cheap. But management used a massive amount of stock to make ends meet over the past 18 months, destroying a significant amount of shareholder value in the process. Still, the loss of an important tax credit will have multimillion-dollar implications, and the sale of a very profitable part of the business raises questions about the company's ability to generate positive cash flows this year.�

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Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: NV5 Global, Inc.(NVEE)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Shane Hupp]

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• [By Max Byerly]

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• [By Ethan Ryder]

  NV5 Global (NASDAQ: NVEE) and Applied DNA Sciences (NASDAQ:APDN) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and dividends.

• [By Logan Wallace]

  NV5 Global (NASDAQ:NVEE) VP Richard Tong sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.40, for a total transaction of $66,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president now owns 34,933 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,319,551.20. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.(TSM)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Ashraf Eassa]

  One Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) supplier I follow closely is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM). TSMC has profited handsomely over the years as it has managed to win the contract manufacturing orders for Apple's A8, A10, and A11 applications processors and is widely believed to have won the orders for the upcoming A12 chip, too. The A12 chip, which Bloomberg says is now in mass production, is said to be built using TSMC's latest 7nm technology.

• [By Steve Miller]

  On Thursday, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) fell by nearly 3%, after Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) gave a weak revenue forecast for its June quarter, which investors imlied would affect iPhone 8 sales negatively. Also, the Philadelphia Fed released data for its April manufacturing index of 23.2, compared to estimates of 20.8.

• [By Jayson Derrick]

  Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE: TSM), one of the most tracked Asia-based chip manufacturers, offered investors a poor guidance outlook that had a ripple effect across the technology sector.

• [By Ashraf Eassa]

  Contract chip manufacturing giant�Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company�(NYSE:TSM) announced that it expects its revenue for the entirety of 2018 to grow by "about 10%" -- a downward revision from its previous forecast of between 10% and 15% revenue growth.

• [By Ashraf Eassa]

  DigiTimes just published an overview of the cutting-edge chip manufacturing landscape. In the overview, the company says that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) is set to start mass production on its 7-nanometer chip manufacturing process in the second quarter of 2018, with an enhanced version of that technology going into production in early 2019.

• [By Ashraf Eassa]

  The cellular modem that Intel is expected to supply into this year's upcoming iPhones is known as the XMM 7560. The XMM 7560 will be manufactured using Intel's own 14nm chip manufacturing process; the modems that Intel sold to Apple for the iPhone 7-series, 8-series, and X-series smartphones are manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM).

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: Synopsys, Inc.(SNPS)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Motley Fool Staff]

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• [By Logan Wallace]

  Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) had its price target raised by stock analysts at KeyCorp from $110.00 to $112.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. KeyCorp’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 26.81% from the stock’s current price.

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  Champlain Investment Partners LLC boosted its position in Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) by 3.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 686,287 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 25,685 shares during the period. Champlain Investment Partners LLC owned about 0.46% of Synopsys worth $57,127,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

• [By Logan Wallace]

  These are some of the news headlines that may have effected Accern Sentiment’s analysis:

  Get Synopsys alerts: Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) Receives Average Rating of “Buy” from Brokerages (americanbankingnews.com) Free Research Report as Applied Materials�� Revenues Grew 28.8%; Adjusted EPS Surged 54.4% (finance.yahoo.com) Synopsys IC Validator Certified by Samsung Foundry for 7nm Signoff Physical Verification (prnewswire.com) Synopsys Fusion Technology Enables Lower Power, Smaller Area, and Higher Performance on Samsung Foundry 7LPP Process with EUV (prnewswire.com) Synopsys Announces New Release of LucidShape Software for Automotive Lighting Design and Analysis (finance.yahoo.com)

  A number of equities analysts recently commented on SNPS shares. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $110.00 price target (up from $106.00) on shares of Synopsys in a research note on Thursday, February 22nd. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Synopsys in a research note on Friday, February 23rd. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Synopsys from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, February 26th. BidaskClub cut shares of Synopsys from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 27th. Finally, ValuEngine raised shares of Synopsys from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company. Synopsys presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $102.71.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: First Merchants Corporation(FRME)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  Meeder Asset Management Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) by 26.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,664 shares of the bank’s stock after selling 1,677 shares during the quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in First Merchants were worth $195,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

• [By Shane Hupp]

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• [By Logan Wallace]

  First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) insider Stephan Fluhler sold 1,047 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.00, for a total value of $50,256.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Sandy Spring Bancorp (NASDAQ: SASR) and First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and earnings.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

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Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.(JBSS)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new position in shares of John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBSS) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 21,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,242,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd owned about 0.19% of John B. Sanfilippo & Son at the end of the most recent quarter.

• [By Max Byerly]

  The Hershey (NYSE: HSY) and John B. Sanfilippo & Son (NASDAQ:JBSS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

• [By Max Byerly]

  John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBSS) shares reached a new 52-week high and low during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $71.43 and last traded at $70.96, with a volume of 1305 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $69.72.

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  BidaskClub upgraded shares of John B. Sanfilippo & Son (NASDAQ:JBSS) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note released on Wednesday.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: New Media Investment Group Inc.(NEWM)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  New Media Inv Group (NYSE: NEWM) and News (NASDAQ:NWS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: CoBiz Financial Inc.(COBZ)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its stake in shares of CoBiz Financial Inc (NASDAQ:COBZ) by 3,473.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 296,921 shares of the bank’s stock after buying an additional 288,613 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s holdings in CoBiz Financial were worth $5,819,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

• [By Max Byerly]

  CoBiz Financial Inc (NASDAQ:COBZ) declared a dividend on Friday, July 20th, Fidelity reports. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 30th will be given a dividend of 0.10 per share by the bank on Monday, August 6th. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 27th.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Shares of CoBiz Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:COBZ) reached a new 52-week high and low during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $22.04 and last traded at $21.89, with a volume of 5259 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $21.95.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  CoBiz Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:COBZ) – Analysts at Piper Jaffray decreased their Q2 2018 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for CoBiz Financial in a research report issued on Wednesday, May 2nd. Piper Jaffray analyst B. Rabatin now anticipates that the bank will post earnings per share of $0.30 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.31. Piper Jaffray currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. Piper Jaffray also issued estimates for CoBiz Financial’s Q3 2018 earnings at $0.31 EPS, Q4 2018 earnings at $0.33 EPS, FY2018 earnings at $1.25 EPS, Q1 2019 earnings at $0.32 EPS, Q2 2019 earnings at $0.34 EPS, Q3 2019 earnings at $0.36 EPS, Q4 2019 earnings at $0.37 EPS and FY2019 earnings at $1.39 EPS.

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  CoBiz Financial (NASDAQ: COBZ) and FCB Financial (NYSE:FCB) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: Ion Geophysical Corporation(IO)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Shane Hupp]

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• [By Joseph Griffin]

  Ion Geophysical (NYSE: IO) and Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:PBA) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Janney Montgomery Scott started coverage on shares of Ion Geophysical (NYSE:IO) in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage issued a buy rating and a $35.00 target price on the oil and gas company’s stock.

• [By Shane Hupp]

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• [By Lisa Levin] Gainers Axovant Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ: AXON) shares rose 23.7 percent to $1.49. Axovant announced strengthening of management team and completion of organization restructuring which "enhanced capabilities in research and business development" and reduced internal headcount by 43 percent. Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUSK) shares jumped 19.8 percent to $37.3148. Mammoth Energy’s subsidiary Cobra signed a new $900 million contract to finish the restoration of critical electrical services and support the initial phase of reconstruction of the electrical utility system in Puerto Rico. Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) shares gained 19 percent to $34.0201. Acorn shares rose Friday after the company declared a special one-time cash dividend of $14.97 per ADS. DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) shares surged 19 percent to $2.20. My Size, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) climbed 16.8 percent to $1.18 after the company received a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for measurement technology patent. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: ENT) gained 16.6 percent to $2.32. Leju Holdings Limited (NYSE: LEJU) gained 16.5 percent to $1.34 following Q1 beat. Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS) shares surged 16.5 percent to $26.1499. Evolus named Lauren Silvernail as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. Jupai Holdings Limited (NYSE: JP) shares gained 15 percent to $26.29 after reporting Q1 results. Momo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) shares gained 15 percent to $44.7702 after the company reported better-than-expected results for its first quarter and issued strong sales forecast for the second quarter. Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIN) rose 15 percent to $7.075. China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CADC) gained 14.4 percent to $2.746. American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) climbed 14.2 percent to $101.10 after the company reported upbeat Q4 results. Savara Inc. (NAS
• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Ion Geophysical Corp (NYSE:IO) was the recipient of unusually large options trading on Thursday. Traders bought 1,224 call options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 1,230% compared to the typical volume of 92 call options.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: Teekay Corporation(TK)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Lisa Levin] Companies Reporting Before The Bell Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $120.51 billion. J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.2 per share on revenue of $2.63 billion. Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.77 per share on revenue of $1.46 billion. The Children's Place, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.21 per share on revenue of $444.14 million. Manchester United plc (NYSE: MANU) is expected to report quarterly loss at $1.35 per share on revenue of $193.67 million. Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $296.76 million. KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $306.72 million. Vascular Biogenics Ltd. (NASDAQ: VBLT) is estimated to report a quarterly loss at $0.21 per share. Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE: TOO) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $272.04 million. Albireo Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALBO) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.77 per share on revenue of $31.32 million.

   

• [By Reuben Gregg Brewer]

  Although Textainer Group Holdings Limited (NYSE:TGH) and Teekay Corporation (NYSE:TK) are both focused on the shipping industry, they go about it in vastly different ways. Both companies were hit hard by industry downturns, but Textainer started to see a notable improvement in its container business in 2017. Teekay's collection of ship-owning businesses in the energy sector, on the other hand, continued to struggle overall -- but signs seem to point to an upturn this year. Which one is the better buy today?

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  Teekay (NYSE: TK) and Euroseas (NASDAQ:ESEA) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

• [By Garrett Baldwin]
  Crude oil prices continue to remain in focus after Brent crude hit $80.00 per barrel. The benchmark crude touched $80.00, as markets are concerned about the impact renewed Iranian sanctions will have on global supply. French oil giant Total announced Wednesday that it was abandoning a gas project in Iran after failing to obtain a waiver from the Trump administration to do business in Iran. The sanctions are expected to decline global output at a time that OPEC is already working diligently to push oil prices higher by containing excessive global production. Four Stocks to Watch Today: JCP, BABA, F, KR Shares of JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) are ticking higher after its earnings report before the bell. Yesterday, retail companies were stunned by the 11% jump for its rival Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M) stock thanks to a strong first-quarter report. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.�(NYSE: BABA) is generating a lot of buzz as investors monitor trade relations between the United States and China. BABA stock had slumped by 18% thanks to trade restrictions on Chinese companies. Ford Motor Co.�(NYSE: F) announced it will restart production of its popular F-150 pickup truck at its Dearborn, Mich., facility. The company recently suspended operations after a fire damaged supplies needed for manufacturing. The F-150 is the most popular consumer vehicle in the United States. In an effort to beat back the growth of Wal-Mart and Amazon, grocery giant Kroger Co.�(NYSE: KR) announced a deal to purchase a 5% stake in British online supermarket Ocado. The deal will allow Kroger to utilize the UK firm's warehouse automation technology in the United States and improve its supply chain costs. Look for additional earnings reports from Applied Materials Inc.�(Nasdaq: AMAT), Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN), The Children's Place Inc.�(Nasdaq: PLCE), Teekay Corp.�(NYSE: TK), and Quantum Corp.�(NYSE: QTM).

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• [By Rich Smith]

  Shares of Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK)�are down 9.2% as of 11:40 a.m EDT after the maritime oil operations holding company -- parent of Teekay LNG Partners, Teekay Tankers, and Teekay Offshore�-- reported a big loss for its fiscal first quarter 2018. At one point today, Teekay stock had fallen as much as 15.7%.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks To Watch Right Now: James River Group Holdings, Ltd.(JRVR)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Max Byerly]

  James River Group (NASDAQ:JRVR) was upgraded by research analysts at BidaskClub from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  James River Group (NASDAQ: JRVR) and Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ:CINF) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and valuation.