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Benchmark: Sell Seagate As Storm Clouds Gather
Friday, September 11, 2015 - 11:15am | 311Read More...Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX) shares have declined 27.64 percent, year to date. Benchmark’s Mark Miller has downgraded the rating on Seagate Technology to Sell, with a price target of $38. Miller believes that the company’s share buyback has masked the meaningful...
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2 Companies Benefiting From Windows 10 (Hint: Not Microsoft)
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 10:22am | 287Read More...Daniel Kurnos of Benchmark said that adoption of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s Windows 10 has been "fairly rapid despite some initial glitches," with more than 53 million installs. While the adoption rate is good for Microsoft, Kurnos said it was also a positive for Perion...
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Priceline Is Worth $1,500 According To This Analyst
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 8:25am | 231Read More...In a report published Thursday, Benchmark analyst Daniel L. Kurnos maintained a Buy rating on Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ: PCLN), while raising the price target from $1350 to $1500. Priceline reported robust 2Q15 results, with revenue growth of 7.5 percent and bookings growth of 10.5 percent, both...
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eBay Has 'Intrinsic Value' Ahead Of PayPal Spinoff, Benchmark Explains
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 9:44am | 280Read More...In a report published Friday, Benchmark analyst Daniel L. Kurnos maintained a Buy rating on eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY), with a price target of $71. eBay's shares appreciated after the company reported stronger-than-expected 2Q15 results for both Marketplaces and Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPLV) and...
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EBay Selloff After Spinoff 'Likely,' Benchmark Warns
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 9:50am | 264Read More...In a report published Wednesday, Benchmark analyst Daniel L. Kurnos maintained a Buy rating on eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY), while raising the price target to $71. The analyst expects investors to focus more on the upcoming spin-off of Paypal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPLV) on Friday, rather than the...
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Benchmark Initiates AMC Entertainment At Buy, References Magic Mike: 'You Don't Wanna Know What I Have To Do For Twenties...'
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 10:08am | 133Read More..."Oh, you don't wanna know what I have to do for twenties..." -- Magic Mike. According to AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC) analyst Mike Hickey, of Benchmark, that's the most effective way to begin a bullish note. Investors, so far, agree. Shares of the entertainment giant are up nearly 2...
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Benchmark Initiates AMC Entertainment Holdings With Buy
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 9:27am | 59Read More...Analysts at Benchmark initiated coverage on AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC) with a Buy rating. AMC Entertainment Holdings shares have gained 23.35 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 4.63 percent in the same period. AMC Entertainment Holdings' shares...
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Benchmark's Daniel Kurnos: IAC Spinoff Of Match.com Unlocks Additional Value
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 12:15pm | 301Read More...Speaking to Benzinga, Benchmark's Daniel Kurnos said that IAC/InterActiveCorp's (NASDAQ: IACI) decision to spin off the Match Group will help IAC "at least partially raise proceeds for investment in both core Match and Tinder." Kurnos added, "I also think you have to view...
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Benchmark Initiates Nanometrics With Buy
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 9:09am | 60Read More...Analysts at Benchmark initiated coverage on Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ: NANO) with a Buy rating. The target price for Nanometrics is set to $20. Nanometrics shares have dropped 12.25 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 7.73 percent in the same period....
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Media General Has Upside Potential...In 2016, Benchmark Says
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 9:04am | 277Read More...In a report published Thursday, Benchmark analyst Daniel L. Kurnos maintained a Buy ratings on Media General Inc (NYSE: MEG), while reducing the price target from $25 to $21, while saying there was “significant 2016 opportunity.” While noting that 2015 appeared to be “somewhat...
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Benchmark Initiates IPG Photonics With Buy
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 10:06am | 60Read More...Benchmark initiated coverage on IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP) with a Buy rating. The target price for IPG Photonics is set to $20. IPG Photonics shares have gained 52.07 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 9.74 percent in the same period. IPG Photonics...
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Benchmark Initiates Coherent At Buy
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 7:51am | 61Read More...Analysts at Benchmark initiated coverage on Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHR) with a Buy rating. The target price for Coherent is set to $75. Coherent shares have gained 6.91 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 9.74 percent in the same period. Coherent shares rose 0....
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Benchmark Initiates Applied DNA Sciences With Speculative Buy
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 8:28am | 71Read More...Analysts at Benchmark initiated coverage on Applied DNA Sciences Inc (NASDAQ: APDN) with a Speculative Buy rating. The target price for Applied DNA Sciences is set to $5. Applied DNA Sciences shares have dropped 61.36 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 11.87...
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Benchmark Initiates Veeco Instruments At Buy
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 9:22am | 63Read More...Benchmark initiated coverage on Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) with a Buy rating. The target price for Veeco Instruments is set to $38. Veeco Instruments shares have dropped 6.39 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 10.96 percent in the same period. Veeco...
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Benchmark Initiates Western Digital At Buy
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 9:18am | 64Read More...Analysts at Benchmark initiated coverage on Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ: WDC) with a Buy rating. The target price for Western Digital is set to $117. Western Digital shares have gained 16.28 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 10.96 percent in the same period....



