Predictions, Gainers, Losers

(RTTNews) - 1. Stock - QRVO (Gainer)

Company - Qorvo Inc.

Prediction Date - Jan 6

Prediction - This wireless chipmaker and Apple supplier is well off its 52-week high. Downbeat guidance for the December quarter is not a great help either. Non-GAAP gross margins for the September quarter declined to 42.8% from 48.2% in the previous quarter, and from 49.7% a year ago, well below the company's own expectations of 47%. However, we still like the stock in focus -- Qorvo Inc. (QRVO).

Why we like QRVO?

Investment Thesis

*Futuristic solutions for a diverse customer base *Leading the GaN transition *SAW& BAW Filters to navigate connectivity challenges for a growing number of mobile devices *Fulfilling the 5G promise *Customer-centric business model *Outlook

Stock opening price on prediction date - $53.6

Outcome - The stock touched a intra-day high of $64.08 on Jan 25.

Gain from our price - 19.5% in 13 trading days

Prediction link

http://www.rttnews.com/2730689/the-stock-to-watch-in-2017-part-2.aspx

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2. Stock - STLD

Company - Steel Dynamics, Inc. (Gainer)

Prediction Date - Sep 20

Prediction - Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) slipped during post-market hours, after the company guided Q3 earnings per share below Street view. But, we believe that any weakness in the stock should be taken advantage of, as the stock has at least 10% upside potential in the near-term and well positioned to at least double in the long-term.

Stock opening price on prediction date - $23.98

Outcome - touched a 52-week intra-day high of $40.17 on December 8

Gain from our price - 67.5%

Prediction link

http://www.rttnews.com/2694421/any-weakness-in-steel-dynamics-should-be-seen-as-a-buying-opportunity.aspx

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3. Stock - STX (Gainer)

Company - Seagate Technology plc

Prediction Date - October 12, 2016

Prediction - Despite issuing strong first-quarter outlook, Seagate Technology Plc (STX) shares closed Tuesday's session with a decline of nearly 8%. We think investors should take advantage of the weakness in the stock, as the stock has at least 20% upside from the current levels within the next 6 months. This means the shares could climb at least to $42 from the current price of $35.1.(Oct 11 closing price).

Stock opening price on prediction date - $35.51

Outcome - Touched a new 52-week, intra-day high of $46.68 on Jan 25.

Gain from our price- 31.5%

Prediction link http://www.rttnews.com/2701427/seagate-can-gain-at-least-20-from-current-levels.aspx

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4. Stock - PANW (Gainer)

Company - Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Prediction Date - August 31, 2016

Prediction - We Believe PANW Is Overreacting To Mixed Bag Of Results, Guidance. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) shares are down about 7%, but we think the stock is overreacting. We believe the tidings are not all that bad. Quarterly results and guidance are a mixed bag, in fact.

Stock opening price on prediction date - $134.92, a fall from the previous day close of $143.45.

Outcome - Touched a new 52-week, intra-day high of $165.69 on November 17.

Gain from our price - 22.8%.

Prediction link

http://www.rttnews.com/2688031/we-believe-panw-is-overreacting-to-mixed-bag-of-results-guidance.aspx

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5. Stock - AYI

Company - Acuity Brands, Inc. (Gainer)

Prediction Date - October 5, 2016

Prediction - Acuity Brands Missed Street Estimates. So What? Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI), providers of indoor and outdoor lighting and energy management solutions, missed Street estimates on both counts - Q4 EPS and revenue. The stock is currently trading down 8% at $234. But, we still believe in the bull story for AYI. We think the stock is positioned for upside in the short-term and for the long haul as well. So, any weakness in the stock should be seen as a buying opportunity.

Stock opening price on prediction date - $234.62, a steep fall from the previous day close of $255.

Outcome - on Nov 16, the stock touched an intra-day high of $261.43.

Gain from our published price - 11.4%

Prediction link

http://www.rttnews.com/2699528/acuity-brands-missed-street-estimates-so-what.aspx

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