Hot Bank Stocks For 2021: Top Image Systems Ltd.(TISA)

Top Image Systems Ltd. provides enterprise solutions for managing and validating content entering organizations from various sources. It develops and markets automated data capture solutions for managing and validating content gathered from customers, trading partners, and employees. The company?s solutions deliver digital content to the applications that drive an enterprise by using technologies, such as wireless communications, servers, form processing, and information recognition systems. It offers eFLOW Unified Content Platform that provides the common architectural infrastructure for its solutions. The company also provides Smart, an automated classification solution, which is the eFLOW plug-in for unstructured content providing single point of entry for information entering the organization; and Freedom, the eFLOW plug-in for semi-structured content that enables customers to identify and capture critical data from semi-structured documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, shipping notes, and checks. In addition, it offers Integra, the eFLOW plug-in for structured content, which provides a solution for data capture, validation, and delivery from structured predefined forms; eFLOW Ability, an integrated module interfacing with SAP systems for automated parking, approval, and posting of invoices and other document within SAP systems; and eFLOW Invoice Reader, an invoice capture and approval solution, which could be deployed and integrated in enterprise accounting environment, such as SAP, Oracle, and other financial systems. Top Image Systems Ltd. sells its products through a network of value-added distributors, systems integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and partners in approximately 40 countries worldwide. It has strategic partnership with SQN Banking Systems (SQN) to incorporate SQN’s fraud detection solutions with its eFLOW Banking Platform in the Asia Pacific market. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered i n Ramat Gan, Israel.

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  Before we get to our latest pick, here are last week’s top-performing penny stocks:

  Penny Stock Sector Current Share Price Last Week’s Gain
  Melinta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNT) Healthcare $1.74 104.01%
  Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PTX) Healthcare $0.83 84.40%
  Top Image Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: TISA) Healthcare $0.82 59.85%
  Jason Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: JASN) Healthcare $2.21 58.99%
  Maxwell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MXWL) Financial $4.66 51.79%
  Marathon Patent Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) Healthcare $0.52 51.47%
  Forward Pharma A/S (NASDAQ: FWP) Basic Materials $1.53 43.57%
  Dixie Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DXYN) Healthcare $1.40 42.86%
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  Alliance MMA Inc. (NASDAQ: AMMA) Healthcare $4.95 36.18%

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• [By Joseph Griffin]

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Hot Bank Stocks For 2021: Nordstrom Inc.(JWN)

Nordstrom, Inc., a fashion specialty retailer, offers apparel, shoes, cosmetics, and accessories for women, men, and children in the United States. It offers a selection of brand name and private label merchandise. The company sells its products through various channels, including Nordstrom full-line stores, off-price Nordstrom Rack stores, Jeffrey? boutiques, treasure & bond, and Last Chance clearance stores; and its online store, nordstrom.com, as well as through catalog. Nordstrom also provides a private label card, two Nordstrom VISA credit cards, and a debit card for Nordstrom purchases. The company?s credit and debit cards feature a shopping-based loyalty program. As of September 30, 2011, it operated 222 stores, including 117 full-line stores, 101 Nordstrom Racks, 2 Jeffrey boutiques, 1 treasure & bond store, and 1 clearance store in 30 states. The company was founded in 1901 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Advisors’ Opinion:

• [By Adam Levine-Weinberg]

  Over the past decade, Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) has been one of the most forward-thinking department stores in terms of rolling out new technology and testing innovative ways to serve customers. However, you wouldn’t know it from the company’s financial results.

• [By Garrett Baldwin]

  Now, here’s a closer look at today’s Money Morning insight, the most important market events, and stocks to watch.

  The Top Stock Market Stories for Friday
  Bloomberg reported Thursday that the United States and China are getting closer to finalizing a trade deal that would eliminate tariffs and improve relations between the world’s two largest economies. According to reports, the deal would be completed and signed by both U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping by mid-May. Trade officials have said that both countries are making steady progress on a deal and that more updates are coming soon. Money Morning Special Contributor Matt Piepenburg shows you how to trade the ongoing developments between the United States and China right here. The earnings season continued today with a wave of news in the retail sector. First, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced plans to split into two separate public companies. Its Old Navy brand will become a standalone company, while its Gap and Banana Republic brands remain under the same organization. GPS shares popped 21% on the news. Meanwhile, Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) added 1.5% after the firm released a 2019 outlook that topped Wall Street expectations. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is trying to save a deal with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN). According to CNBC, the governor is asking the e-commerce giant to reconsider its decision to abandon a plan to open a second headquarters in Long Island City. Last month, Amazon walked away from a plan to create 25,000 jobs (at an average salary of $150,000) after pushback from local public officials. The company was to receive $3 billion in tax incentives. The New York Times reported Thursday that Cuomo had numerous conversations with Amazon executives about reconsidering company plans.
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  Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference CallFeb. 28, 2019 4:45 p.m. ET

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Hot Bank Stocks For 2021: KMG Chemicals, Inc.(KMG)

KMG Chemicals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures, formulates, and distributes specialty chemicals worldwide. The company’s Electronic Chemicals segment is involved in the sale of high purity and ultra purity wet process chemicals primarily to clean and etch silicon wafers in the production of semiconductors. This segment’s products include sulfuric, phosphoric, and nitric and hydrofluoric acids; ammonium hydroxide; hydrogen peroxide; isopropyl alcohol; other specialty organic solvents; and various blends of chemicals. Its Other Chemicals segment engages in the supply of penta products consisting of solid blocks and concentrated solutions to industrial customers who use these preservatives to pressure treat wood products, primarily for utility poles and cross-arms, to extend their life by protecting against insect damage and decay, as well as sale of hydrochloric acid, which is a byproduct of penta production for use in the steel and oil well service industries. This segment is also involved in the manufacture and distribution of industrial sealants, lubricants, and related equipment primarily to the oil and gas storage, pipeline, and gas distribution markets. KMG Chemicals, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Advisors’ Opinion:

• [By Shane Hupp]

  KMG Chemicals (NYSE:KMG) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.28, MarketWatch Earnings reports. The firm had revenue of $122.39 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $121.10 million. KMG Chemicals had a net margin of 11.87% and a return on equity of 16.21%.

• [By Joseph Griffin]

  Brown Advisory Inc. increased its stake in KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:KMG) by 37.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 176,895 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after acquiring an additional 48,374 shares during the period. Brown Advisory Inc.’s holdings in KMG Chemicals were worth $13,051,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

• [By Shane Hupp]

  Huntsman (NYSE: KMG) and KMG Chemicals (NYSE:KMG) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

• [By Motley Fool Staff]

  KMG Chemicals (NYSE:KMG) Q3 2018 Earnings Conference CallJun. 11, 2018 5:00 p.m. ET

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