Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019

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Quick Take

Bloom Energy (BE) intends to raise gross proceeds of $100 million from a U.S. IPO, according to an S-1 registration statement.

The firm provides a new means of generating clean energy from renewable sources, delivering on-site electricity for organizations worldwide.

BE is seeking cheaper public capital as it plans to continue scaling its corporate offerings.

When we learn further details from management about IPO pricing and valuation, I'll provide a final opinion.

Company & Technology

The Sunnyvale, California-based company was founded in 2001 to change the way the world generates and consumes energy by converting fuels into electricity, without combustion.

Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: HCP, Inc.(HCP)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Benzinga News Desk]

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• [By Tyler Crowe, Matthew Frankel, CFP, and Neha Chamaria]

  So we asked three of our Motley Fool contributors to each highlight a dividend stock they see as a great investment today, and added the extra twist of requiring the stock to have a yield higher than 5%. Here's why they picked pipeline company MPLX LP (NYSE:MPLX), healthcare real estate investment trust HCP Inc. (NYSE:HCP), and asset manager Brookfield Property Partners (NASDAQ:BPY).

• [By Reuben Gregg Brewer]

  The aging baby boomer generation is set to materially increase demand for senior housing. The question isn't if but when because the demographic shifts this giant generation will engender are largely unavoidable. Investors looking at the senior housing sector have a number of options to pick from, with two of the biggest names in the space being HCP, Inc. (NYSE:HCP) and Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE:BKD). But what's the better choice here: the property owner or the facility manager?

• [By Motley Fool Transcription]

  HCP, Inc. (NYSE:HCP)Q4 2018 Earnings Conference CallFeb. 14, 2019, 12:00 p.m. ET

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Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: MRC Global Inc.(MRC)

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• [By Motley Fool Transcribers]

  MRC Global Inc  (NYSE:MRC)Q4 2018 Earnings Conference CallFeb. 15, 2019, 10:00 a.m. ET

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• [By Max Byerly]

  Get a free copy of the Zacks research report on MRC Global (MRC)

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• [By Logan Wallace]

  Get a free copy of the Zacks research report on MRC Global (MRC)

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• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Mercantile Investment Trust PLC (LON:MRC) insider Graham Kitchen purchased 23,620 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 2nd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 217 ($2.89) per share, for a total transaction of £51,255.40 ($68,240.45).

• [By Joseph Griffin]

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Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: Oaktree Capital Group, LLC(OAK)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Oaktree Capital Group (NYSE:OAK) was downgraded by equities research analysts at TheStreet from a “b-” rating to a “c+” rating in a report issued on Tuesday.

• [By Chris Hill]

  In this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill has a special guest -- Foolish investor-at-large Tim Hanson -- and they lead off with a discussion of the annual letter, released Wednesday, from billionaire investing guru Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital (NYSE:OAK). In it, Marks expressed concern about the number of questionable deals happening in this low-interest environment, as an excess of optimism and high risk-tolerance send capital toward assets it should probably shun at current prices. Then Chris and Tim respond to a podcast listener who's wondering whether he should keep holding on to his General Motors shares. Beyond that, there's a timely retrospective on Tim's time at the Fool, and an equally timely debate on a divisive and controversial question: Are fun-size Halloween candies "fun" or a travesty?

• [By Leo Sun, Chuck Saletta, and Jordan Wathen]

  With the bull market now over 9 years old, it might seem tough to find stocks that can still generate multibagger returns. But today, a trio of our Motley Fool contributors will highlight three stocks -- JD.com (NASDAQ:JD), Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI), and Oaktree Capital Group (NYSE:OAK) -- that all still have the potential to double your money over the long term. 

• [By Motley Fool Transcribing]

  Oaktree Capital (NYSE:OAK) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference CallFeb. 5, 2019 11:00 a.m. ET

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Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: Bloomin' Brands, Inc.(BLMN)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  Bloomin’ Brands (NASDAQ: BLMN) and Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

• [By Logan Wallace]

  These are some of the media stories that may have effected Accern Sentiment’s scoring:

  Get First Majestic Silver alerts: Zacks: Analysts Anticipate First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) Will Announce Earnings of $0.03 Per Share (americanbankingnews.com) News Report of Sizzling Basic materials Stock: First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) (nasdaqplace.com) Stock in the Wall Street Spotlight: First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) (nysewired.com) Is the Stock Overvalued? – First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG) (nasdaqjournal.com) Stocks in the Spotlight: Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS), Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLMN), First Majestic Silver … (journalfinance.net)

  Shares of First Majestic Silver opened at $7.30 on Friday, MarketBeat.com reports. First Majestic Silver has a 12-month low of $4.93 and a 12-month high of $8.73. The company has a market capitalization of $1.41 billion, a P/E ratio of -182.50 and a beta of 0.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 4.41 and a quick ratio of 4.15.

• [By John Ballard]

  The restaurant industry has had a rough few years. Bloomin' Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN), owner of Outback Steakhouse, and Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), owner of Chili's Grill and Bar, were hit particularly hard by traffic trends. Some of this can be attributed to shifts in consumer behavior, as diners more than ever are demanding faster service and quality food preparation. 

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  Stocks to Watch Today: YELP, CSCO, AAPL, NFLX Shares of Yelp Inc. (NASDAQ: YELP) added 5.5% after the consumer platform crushed earnings expectations and hiked its stock buyback program by $250 million. The strong earnings report comes a month after news emerged that one of its largest shareholders – SQN Investors – had launched a proxy fight against the company. SQN wants to see the firm improve financial performance and consider selling. On Wednesday, the company also announced three new board members. Shares of Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) popped more than 3.4% after the tech giant topped Wall Street earnings after the bell Wednesday. The firm reported earnings per share of $0.73, beating expectations by $0.01. The company also issued revenue and a third-quarter forecast in line with analysts' estimates. Cisco will also increase its stock buyback program by a whopping $15 billion. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is taking dead aim at streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and premium content provider HBO. The tech giant is planning to unveil a new streaming product that will offer free original content to owners of Apple devices. According to reports, neither Netflix nor Hulu are expected to be a part of this new "Channels" service. The platform will be like the application developed by Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) for its Prime Video Channels. Look for other earnings reports from Ares Management Corp. (NASDAQ: ARES), Arista Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: ANET), AstraZeneca Plc. (NYSE: AZN), Bloomin' Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN), CBS Corp. (NYSE: CBS), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO), Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), Duk
• [By Logan Wallace]

  Jennison Associates LLC raised its position in shares of Bloomin’ Brands Inc (NASDAQ:BLMN) by 15.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 59,634 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,083 shares during the quarter. Jennison Associates LLC owned 0.06% of Bloomin’ Brands worth $1,199,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

• [By Max Byerly]

  Wall Street analysts expect Bloomin’ Brands Inc (NASDAQ:BLMN) to post earnings of $0.08 per share for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Five analysts have made estimates for Bloomin’ Brands’ earnings. The highest EPS estimate is $0.12 and the lowest is $0.05. Bloomin’ Brands reported earnings of $0.12 per share during the same quarter last year, which would indicate a negative year-over-year growth rate of 33.3%. The firm is expected to report its next earnings results on Friday, November 2nd.

Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: Xerox Corporation(XRX)

Advisors' Opinion:

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  1. Xerox (NYSE: XRX)
  Falling off its highs to below support at the 50- and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs), the original digital print company is higher by under 3% in 2018.  However, due to the way the company's pension plan is structured, it stands to benefit significantly from climbing rates.  Let me explain.

• [By ]

  Xerox (XRX) late Sunday terminated its merger with Fujifilm at the same time that it reached a deal to add five Icahn-backed directors onto its board and replace its controversial CEO. It marks a major victory for the insurgent investors at the document technology company's gate.

• [By Stephan Byrd]

  Xerox Corp (NYSE:XRX) shares hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as $25.69 and last traded at $25.98, with a volume of 82388 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $26.33.

• [By Douglas A. McIntyre]

  Xerox Corp. (NYSE: XRX) reversed course and said its CEO would stay after a battle that cost him his job. According to CNBC:

  Xerox Corp said on Thursday its current board and management team, which included Chief Executive Jeff Jacobson, will stay, after a settlement agreement it had reached with dissenting shareholders to oust them expired.

• [By Benzinga News Desk]

  Xerox Corp (NYSE: XRX) said it will back out of its merger deal with Fujifilm Holdings Corp. as it reached a new settlement with two of its biggest shareholders, the latest twist in a months long tug of war over the future of the iconic American company: Link $

• [By Jim Crumly]

  As for individual stocks, Xerox (NYSE:XRX) is canceling its merger with Fujifilm, and Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD) is moving toward selling its Kenmore brand.

Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: Bank of the Ozarks(OZRK)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Max Byerly]

  Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ:OZRK) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the twelve ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have given a hold recommendation and five have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $54.14.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Bank Of The Ozarks Inc (NASDAQ:OZRK) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 3rd, Wall Street Journal reports. Investors of record on Friday, July 13th will be given a dividend of 0.20 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, July 20th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 12th. This is an increase from Bank Of The Ozarks’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20.

• [By Stephen Mack]

  Bank of the Ozarks Inc. (Nasdaq: OZRK) began in 1903 with a community bank in Jasper, Ark. Now headquartered in Little Rock, the company operates more than 255 locations in the southeast, as well as in California, Texas, and New York.

• [By Motley Fool Staff]

  Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ: OZRK)Q2 2018 Bank Of The Ozarks Earnings CallJul. 12, 2018, 3:00 pm ET

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• [By Shane Hupp]

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• [By Ethan Ryder]

  The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lessened its stake in shares of Bank Of The Ozarks Inc (NASDAQ:OZRK) by 3.2% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 196,473 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 6,499 shares during the quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company’s holdings in Bank Of The Ozarks were worth $9,484,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: S&W Seed Company(SANW)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Stephan Byrd]

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• [By Ethan Ryder]

  S&w Seed (NASDAQ:SANW) – Equities researchers at B. Riley decreased their Q3 2019 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for S&w Seed in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, May 10th. B. Riley analyst S. Sherbetchyan now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.00 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.01. B. Riley has a “Buy” rating and a $5.50 price objective on the stock.

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Alico (NASDAQ: ALCO) and S&W Seed (NASDAQ:SANW) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

• [By Logan Wallace]

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• [By Logan Wallace]

  Neuberger Berman Group LLC raised its stake in S&W Seed (NASDAQ:SANW) by 43.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 73,415 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 22,293 shares during the period. Neuberger Berman Group LLC owned 0.30% of S&W Seed worth $264,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: Arris Group Inc(ARRS)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Max Byerly]

  Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and ARRIS International (NASDAQ:ARRS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings.

• [By Max Byerly]

  LSV Asset Management lifted its stake in ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:ARRS) by 178.4% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 101,897 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after buying an additional 65,297 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management’s holdings in ARRIS International were worth $2,490,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

• [By Max Byerly]

  Strs Ohio increased its stake in shares of ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:ARRS) by 6.2% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,728,995 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after buying an additional 273,995 shares during the quarter. Strs Ohio owned about 2.54% of ARRIS International worth $115,600,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

• [By Max Byerly]

  Earnest Partners LLC increased its position in shares of ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:ARRS) by 0.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 591,282 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after buying an additional 2,531 shares during the period. Earnest Partners LLC owned 0.32% of ARRIS International worth $15,710,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

• [By Lee Jackson]

  Jefferies sees this stock as another top value play in 2018. It has been a favorite at the firm for some time and remains a top small-cap pick. Arris International PLC (NASDAQ: ARRS) provides media entertainment and data communications solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments.

Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Shane Hupp]

  APCM Wealth Management for Individuals cut its position in shares of Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NYSEARCA:BND) by 2.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 350,510 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,464 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF makes up approximately 9.7% of APCM Wealth Management for Individuals’ portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. APCM Wealth Management for Individuals’ holdings in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF were worth $28,016,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  PFS Investments Inc. grew its holdings in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NYSEARCA:BND) by 13.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 255,093 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 30,677 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF accounts for about 1.4% of PFS Investments Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. PFS Investments Inc.’s holdings in Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF were worth $20,076,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

• [By Selena Maranjian]

  You can also opt for exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that focus on the same indexes -- such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: SPY), Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI), and Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT: VT). You can balance out your portfolio with bonds via index mutual funds and ETFs, too. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NYSEMKT: BND) is one such option.

Top 10 Clean Energy Stocks To Own For 2019: Tower International, Inc.(TOWR)

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Ethan Ryder]

  Tower International Inc (NYSE:TOWR) has received a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the eight brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month target price among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $37.33.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Delphi Management Inc. MA reduced its position in shares of Tower International Inc (NYSE:TOWR) by 8.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 20,753 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after selling 2,005 shares during the quarter. Delphi Management Inc. MA owned about 0.10% of Tower International worth $670,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

• [By Max Byerly]

  Here are some of the news articles that may have impacted Accern’s analysis:

  Get Tower International alerts: Bridging North America will build Gordie Howe International Bridge (windsorstar.com) Woods Bagot Unveils Design of Firm’s First Grade a Office Tower in Manila (dexigner.com) Gordie Howe International Bridge will be longest cable-stayed bridge in North America (clickondetroit.com) China Tower Is Said to Start Gauging Demand for Hong Kong IPO (bloomberg.com) Brokerages Expect Tower International Inc (TOWR) Will Announce Earnings of $1.08 Per Share (americanbankingnews.com)

  TOWR has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Zacks Investment Research upgraded Tower International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $30.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Saturday, May 5th. ValuEngine downgraded Tower International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 2nd. Finally, Roth Capital initiated coverage on Tower International in a research report on Thursday, May 24th. They set a “buy” rating and a $41.00 target price on the stock. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company. The company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $35.50.

• [By Ethan Ryder]

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• [By Logan Wallace]

  Tower International Inc (NYSE:TOWR) has received an average rating of “Hold” from the five ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have issued a hold recommendation and one has given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $30.00.