Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) has moved within a couple of percentage points of my $27 target, and I am recommending sale of the stock.

US Bancorp (USB) jumped nearly 7% today after reporting second-quarter results. EPS was $1.12 vs. $1.16 in the first quarter and $1.09 in the second

We had success earlier this year owning utility WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC), with the stock quickly reaching our target price. With utilities selling off

Patterson Companies Inc. (PDCO) is sharply higher today after reporting strong fiscal fourth-quarter EPS of $0.77 . . . up 20% from $0.64 last year

I am recommending sales of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW). The stock has participated well in this month’s rally, and the shares are up 9% from

Dollar General Corporation (DG) is down approximately 20% today after reporting earnings that missed expectations, with the company lowering EPS guidance for the year to

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is down 9% from its highs for the year, as oil prices have come down. However, I believe OXY can still

Newell Brands (NWL) reported first-quarter results that missed analysts’ estimates, with the company losing $0.06 a share versus income of $0.35 a share last year.

Let’s briefly review earnings from our Value Authority companies this week. First Busey (BUSE) reported higher-than-expected first-quarter EPS of $0.65, vs. $0.52 last year. EPS were

This morning, U.S. Bancorp (USB) reported first-quarter EPS of $1.16, vs. $0.99 last year, which was $0.04 above expectations. Loan growth, higher interest margins and

WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC), our new pick for March, is already up nearly 10% as utility stocks have done well with the economy uncertain

It is another rough day for bank stocks, as comments from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon that the crisis is banking is not over is