Behind the Curtain: Factors of Growth - Analyst Notes on Exxon Mobil, Southern Co., Visa and Amgen

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Today, Trader's Choice has made its recent analyst notes on Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM), Southern Co. (NYSE: SO), Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) and Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) available to the public for informational purposes only. To receive further updates on some of the best opportunities available in the market, readers may secure a complementary subscription at: http://www.traders-choice.com/freevip

Analyst Notes on XOM

- Exxon Mobil Corp.'s stock edged higher by 5.22% to close Wednesday's session at USD 78.48. The company's shares oscillated between USD 74.26 and USD 78.53. The stock recorded a trading volume of 25.87 million shares, which was above its 50-day daily average volume of 18.36 million shares and its 52-week average volume of 14.54 million shares. Over the last three days Exxon Mobil Corp.'s shares have advanced 0.81% and in the past one week the stock has moved up 4.24%. Furthermore, over the last six months the shares have picked up 1.70%. On a compounded total return basis, the company has returned 0.68% in the past one month. Exxon Mobil Corp. has a current dividend yield of 3.91%. Further, the company is trading at a price to earnings ratio of 20.38 and a price to book ratio of 1.82. Additionally, the stock is trading at a price to cash flow ratio of 7.98 and a price to sales ratio of 1.19.

- Based on initial review, further research is warranted into XOM for discovery of potential future opportunity.

Analyst Notes on SO

- The stock of Southern Co. lost 2.26% to close Wednesday's session at USD 48.51. The shares of the company moved in the range of USD 48.31 and USD 50.24. A trading volume of 15.19 million shares was recorded, which was greater than its 150-day daily average volume of 5.12 million shares and its 52-week average volume of 5.28 million shares. Over the last five days Southern Co.'s shares have advanced 1.83% and in the past one month the stock has gained a momentum of 3.68%. Additionally, over the last three months the stock has advanced 5.92% and in the past six months the shares have registered a profit of 8.74%. Southern Co. has a current dividend yield of 4.37%. Further, the company is trading at a price to earnings ratio of 18.66 and a price to book ratio of 2.18, compared to its historical PE ratio of 22.54 and historical PB ratio of 2.12.

- Given recent events, SO should be prioritized for another round of review.

Analyst Notes on V

- Visa Inc.'s stock increased by 1.34% to close Wednesday's session at USD 74.38. The company's shares fluctuated in the range of USD 72.43 and USD 74.63. A total of 9.94 million shares exchanged hands, which was lesser than its 50-day daily average volume of 10.49 million shares but more than its 52-week average volume of 9.05 million shares. Over the last three days Visa Inc.'s shares have declined by 0.15% but in the past one week the stock has moved up 4.89%. Furthermore, over the last three months the stock has lost 5.07% and in the past six months the shares have shed 0.80%. Visa Inc. has a current dividend yield of 0.76%. Further, the company is trading at a price to earnings ratio of 27.15 and a price to book ratio of 5.45. Additionally, the stock is trading at a price to cash flow ratio of 13.91 and a price to sales ratio of 10.15.

- In consideration of the above, V is earmarked for further due diligence and is of particular interest.

Analyst Notes on AMGN

- Amgen Inc.'s stock added 0.39% to close Wednesday's session at USD 150.69. The share price vacillated between USD 147.07 and USD 151.18. The stock recorded a trading volume of 4.53 million shares, which was above its 50-day daily average volume of 3.73 million shares and its 52-week average volume of 3.63 million shares. Over the last five days Amgen Inc.'s shares have advanced 0.15% while in the past one month the stock has lost 7.17%. In addition, over the last three months the stock has lost 6.91% and year to date the shares have shed 7.17%. The company has returned 1.51% in the past one year, on a compounded total return basis. Amgen Inc. has a current dividend yield of 2.66%. Further, the company is trading at a price to earnings ratio of 16.61 and a price to book ratio of 4.03. Additionally, the stock is trading at a price to cash flow ratio of 13.91.

- As a result, AMGN has been placed on a watch-list for future positive developments.

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