The ratings of five capital markets stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Oaktree Capital Group, LLC Class A’s (OAK) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Oaktree Capital is a global investment management company focused on alternative markets. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Surprise and Sales Growth, OAK also gets an F. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. To get an in-depth look at OAK, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OAK stock.
Medallion Financial (TAXI) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Medallion Financial is a specialty finance company that originates and services loans financing the purchase of taxicab medallions and related assets. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TAXI stock.
Silvercrest Asset Management Group, Inc. Class A (SAMG) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. The stock also gets an F in Margin Growth. In the past week, the volume of trades plummeted to half the previous rate. To get an in-depth look at SAMG, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SAMG stock.
Apollo Global Management, LLC Class A’s (APO) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Apollo Global Management is engaged in investing and operating in private equity, capital markets and real estate businesses. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions. Earnings Surprise, Cash Flow and Sales Growth also get F’s. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, three times the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of APO stock.
The rating of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE) declines this week from a C to a D. Safeguard Scientifics offers growth capital and strategic and operational support to life sciences and information technology companies. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Momentum. To get an in-depth look at SFE, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SFE stock.
Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.
