Longbow

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) may report robust organic growth, backed by strong growth in power tool demand, Longbow’s David S. MacGregor said. The analyst maintained a Buy rating for the company, with a price target of $115. Longbow’s 1Q survey of STAFDA dealers and...

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) reported in-line third-quarter financial results on Monday morning. Management lowered its guidance on FX and energy headwinds. Longbow Research analyst Dmitry Silversteyn reiterated a Buy rating and $135.00 price target on the stock, which was up more than 3.5...

Nimble Storage Inc (NYSE: NMBL) shares are down 21 percent in the last three months, after hitting $30 on June 24. Longbow’s Joe Wittine upgraded the rating on the company from Neutral to Buy, while establishing a price target of $32. Nimble Storage’s ability to sustain its...

Home Center stocks like Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) may not be the most “exciting” companies, especially when compared to the fast moving and exciting wearable technology sector. However, the Home Center sector has offered investors...

In a report published Tuesday, Longbow analyst Dmitry Silversteyn downgraded the rating on PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) from Buy to Neutral, saying that the revenue headwinds were "too numerous to overcome" in 2015. Analyst Dmitry Silversteyn believes that that investors are unlikely to revalue...

In a report published Thursday, Longbow analyst Alton Stump maintained a Neutral rating on Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) . Shake Shack is a fast-casual restaurant concept focusing on offering premium antibiotic-free burgers as well as hot dogs, fries, shakes, beer and wine. Shake Shack's current...

In a report published Tuesday, Longbow analyst Joe Wittine said that with Europe’s IT hardware environment being soft in 2Q, there was reason to be bullish on EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) and downbeat on NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP). IT resellers in Europe have witnessed some spending delays...

In a report published Wednesday, Longbow analyst Neil Frohnapple said that class 8 net orders in the North American commercial truck industry declined 23 percent y/y in May. According to the preliminary reports released by FTR Associates for May, Class 8 net orders totaled 19,714 units. This...

In a report published Tuesday, Longbow analyst Joe Wittine maintained a Neutral rating on Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX), after Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) formally announced the release date for its Windows 10 OS. Microsoft announced an earlier-than-expected release date for...

Given sluggish steel demand in China, the mining equipment sector won't dig itself out for at least a couple of years, an analyst said Tuesday. Longbow's Eli Lustgarten cut his 2016 earnings estimates on mining equipment makers Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY...

Panera Bread Co's (NASDAQ: PNRA) profit recovery may require several years, assuming that its store revamp plans succeed, an analyst said Friday. The bakery-cafe operator changed hands recently at $163.30, down $0.69. Longbow's Alton Stump said high spending will continue through 2016...