A humorous look at the companies that caught our eye, for better or worse, this week.
DOG: Dick's Sporting Goods
STAR: Royal Bank of Canada
The press release that got rejected:
Royal Bank of Canada is pleased to report that, in the fiscal second-quarter ended April 30, 2014, net income rose 15 per cent to $2.2-billion. In light of these solid results – driven by strength in wealth management, lending and capital markets – we will be reducing service charges, slashing lending rates and offering free hot dogs and soft drinks throughout the summer at all of our branches.
RY (TSX), $75.30
up $2.46 or 3.4% over week
STAR: Tiffany & Co.
“Here honey. I got you something from Tiffany.”
“Really!? A diamond necklace!?”
“Nope.”
“A pair of gold earrings!?”
“Nope. It’s 100 shares of Tiffany & Co..The company’s first-quarter earnings soared and I figure the shares will hold their value better than any stupid overpriced bauble.”
“How romantic of you.”
TIF (NYSE), $96.59 (U.S.)
up $6.11 or 6.7% over week
STAR: Ophthotech
Ophthotech – try saying that three times fast. However you pronounce it, the word was music to the ears – or you might say the eyes – of investors this week. The biotech company said it could potentially receive more than $1-billion under a deal with Novartis to market Ophthotech’s experimental eye drug Fovista – which treats macular degeneration – outside the United States. Investors can see the money clearly now.
OPHT (Nasdaq), $38.03 (U.S.)
up $6.95 or 22.4% over week
DOG: PetSmart Inc.
Oh no. Here she comes again with that ridiculous doggy sweater. I hate wearing that thing. I’ve got fur if you haven’t noticed! And those ridiculous booties are always falling off. Why don’t you just let me be a dog for Pete’s sake? Ya know, a lot of owners are skipping all the stupid doggy accessories, judging by PetSmart’s sluggish sales. Guess you didn’t get the memo.
PETM (Nasdaq), $55.30 (U.S.)
down $9.67 or 14.9% over week