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Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results after Wednesday's market close, but investors shouldn't be rushing in to buy the stock ahead of the print. RBC Capital Market's Mark Mahaney was a guest on CNBC's "Halftime Report" and argued that expectations are set...

Russian authorities are gearing up for a fight against a new kind of drinking problem. President Vladimir Putin has called for tightened alcohol regulations, and investigators have opened a criminal investigation, in response to the growing abuse of “alcohol substitutes.” In...

We are into the homestretch of 2016, and the markets have seen strong upside this year, benefiting from the domestic economy's resilience and the election of Donald Trump. With just four sessions to go, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been a up a solid 14.4 percent, the S&P 500 has risen...

Despite a solid November thus far, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) is not out of the woods yet according to RBC. The Deerfield, Illinois-based nitrogen agriculture company was downgraded by RBC to Underperform after seeing the recent rally in CF shares as “premature.” The...

RBC Capital Market's lead internet analyst Mark Mahaney was a guest on CNBC's "Squawk Box" segment on Friday to talk about the "FANG" stocks and their performance over the past few weeks. Oh, What's In A FANG? The "FANG" group is an acronym that groups together some of the hottest tech stocks of...

This year has already seen some merger and acquisition chatter in the retail food distribution and grocery space. Recently, RBC analysts David Palmer and Kevin Lehmann suggested Pinnacle Foods (NYSE: PF) has the potential to be a takeover target for Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE: CAG) citing four key...

Following the release of fiscal fourth-quarter results by Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM), RBC Capital Markets said it continues to be long-term bullish on the company's opportunity to re-establish its competitive edge. Analyst William Kirk believes the company can take on competition only...

Following continued chatter regarding the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)–Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI) deal, here is a compilation of sell-side analysts' takes on the soon-to-be spun off combined unit's separate publicly traded energy services company. Baker Hughes' Competitive...

RBC Capital Markets downgraded shares of Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ: DNKN) from Outperform to Sector Perform. However, the firm lifted the target price from $51.00 to $54, citing the implied return on the increased price objective reflected the change in rating. Analyst David Palmer believes...

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: OLLI) posted another solid beat despite a sluggish start to the quarter and difficult year-over-year comparisons, leading RBC Capital to maintain its Outperform rating and raise estimates along with the price target. Ollie's second-quarter comps of 3.5...

Brian Tunick of RBC Capital Markets argued in a research note that Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is "fighting a good fight" but its second quarter earnings report, which includes an earnings miss puts a damper on the company's outlook. Tunick highlighted Abercrombie's traffic challenges...

David Palmer of RBC Capital Markets said the recent pullback in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) shares offer a good entry point for investors seeking growth and income. Pointing to the 3 percent dividend yield of McDonald, Palmer said, "We believe the key catalysts for the stock will be...

RBC Capital Markets has downgraded Wendys Co (NASDAQ: WEN) to Sector Perform from Outperform on moderating same-store sales (SSS) trends in the second quarter and July, and less visible SSS drivers, which may limit valuation upside. RBC now expects SSS growth for the second, third and fourth...

Barclays has attempted to explain why Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ: MDLZ), which makes Oreo cookies and Cadbury chocolates, made its $107 cash and stock offer for Hershey Co (NYSE: HSY), which eventually rejected the bid. The acquisition would have created the world's largest candy maker at a...

After the United Kingdom's referendum vote sent stocks plummeting Friday and Monday, many analysts defended certain names within their coverage universe, claiming share price declines were unwarranted. Here are the most notable upgrades and reiterations claiming Brexit had overdone its impact...