Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the ...

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Delta Air Lines (DAL) .Delta currently has an average brokerage r ...

After its 71% increase over the last year, investors could be forgiven for wondering whether there's room for Delta Air Lines (DAL -0.54%) stock to run. I think the answer to that question is yes, and after a slew of analyst price target upgrades, it's clear that Wall Street analysts feel the same way. Here's why Delta Air Lines is an excellent stock for a long-term investor portfolio.What the market is worried about with Delta Air LinesIt's not difficult to run a stock screener over the market and find low ...

ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) board of directors today announced Judith McKenna as its newest member, effective February 7, 2025. Ms. McKenna most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart International until her retirement in January 2024, where she was responsible for all aspects of Walmart's business outside the United States. "We look forward to welcoming Judith to the Delta board of directors," said David Taylor, Delta's non-executive Chair ...

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.While many investors like to look for moment ...

Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental a ...

Investors interested in Transportation stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Delta Air Lines (DAL) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Transportation peers, we might be able to answer that question.Delta Air Lines is one of 131 individual stocks in the Transportation sector. Collective ...

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Delta Air Lines (DAL) .Delta currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.00, o ...

While "the trend is your friend" when it comes to short-term investing or trading, timing entries into the trend is a key determinant of success. And increasing the odds of success by making sure the sustainability of a trend isn't easy.Often, the direction of a stock's price movement reverses quickly after taking a position in it, making investors incur a short-term capital loss. So, it's important to ensure that there are enough factors -- such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, ...

Momentum investing is essentially the opposite of the tried-and-tested Wall Street adage -- "buy low and sell high." Investors following this investing style typically avoid betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. They believe instead that one could make far more money in lesser time by "buying high and selling higher."Everyone likes betting on fast-moving trending stocks, but it isn't easy to determine the right entry point. These stocks often lose momentum when their future growth po ...