Stocks that are attractive to mutual funds and institutional investors are worth keeping an eye on. Mutual funds, especially top funds, often spot big winners. And big winners need institutional support to buy up their shares. Today’s Screen of the Day is Accelerating Mutual Fund Ownership, which features stocks that fund managers are picking up. Cybersecurity firm Vasco Data Security International (VDSI) earned two government certifications this
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Today’s Young Guns Screen of the Day, which groups top-rated stocks that went public less than 15 years ago, features one particular pharmaceutical stock that is nearing a second breakout. Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), which made its stock market debut eight years ago, is in an area of consolidation and attempting a re-breakout following a failed breakout from a cup-with-handle base. Shares retreated
This past week, several top-rated IBD 50 stocks saw big gains on notable news. Watch this video for more information. Stocks mentioned include: Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX), Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP), Allergan (AGN), Actavis (ACT), Ulta Beauty (ULTA), Dollar Tree (DLTR), Family Dollar (FDO) and Dollar General (DG). Follow Alissa Williams on Twitter: @IBD_AWilliams. Related: Valeant Mulls Higher Salix Bid, But Don’t Expect $170.