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Citi recommends these rare stocks that will show profitability gains this year

CNBC: Investing

Citi says that return on equity, a profitability metric calculated by dividing a company's net income by shareholders' equity, is getting increasingly scarce.

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Goldman Sachs says buy these five stocks that are set to rally

CNBC: Investing

CNBC Pro combed through Goldman Sachs research to find five buy-rated stocks that it says have more upside. Analyst Ati Modak lifted his rating on the stock to buy from neutral, citing multipl positive catalysts ahead. The stock is up 2% this month. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis.

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Bank of America says these five stocks have more room to run

CNBC: Investing

Stocks such as Disney are too attractive to ignore, the firm wrote. Bank of America believes the stock is severely undervalued. Moreover, the stock is compelling, with shares down 23% this year. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. " Disney "Crusing Along.It

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Lack of Due Diligence During a Business Acquisition

JD Supra: Mergers

What risks are associated with a lack of due diligence during a business acquisition, asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger? Due diligence is so much less "attractive" than the deal-making portion of the transaction, and yet this is where the genuine profit, financial risk, and likelihood of success are locked into the transaction.

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Bank of America says buy these five stocks that are set to rally

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich recently raised her price target on the stock to $1,490 per share from $1,175, reflecting on her bullish thesis. The stock is up 39% this year. Analyst Christopher Nardone recently raised his price target on the stock to $192 per share from $173 citing a slew of positive catalysts ahead.

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JPMorgan's top short ideas for the second half including Tesla

CNBC: Investing

These short ideas identify companies that JPMorgan analysts believe will see a decline in share price, giving investors an opportunity to profit from those downturns. The firm gave stock ideas across a variety of sectors, including consumer, health care, technology and energy. WHR 1Y mountain Whirlpool stock performance.

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Goldman says these stocks with increasing profitability will beat the market this year

CNBC: Investing

Goldman Sachs' David Kostin expects headwinds from taxes and borrowing costs to subside this year, driving higher profitability for a wider group of stocks.