Americans are going plus-sized … with their iPhones, at least. The percentage of Apple (AAPL) iPhone buyers picking the jumbo iPhone 6 Plus, with its 5.5-inch display, increased to 29% in the U.S. in the June quarter. That’s up from 22% in the March quarter, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners said in a report Wednesday. By contrast, the percentage choosing the standard-size iPhone 6, which has a 4.7-inch screen, dipped to 53% in the second
The top-ranked building products group houses a hefty 14 stocks with 90 or better Composite Ratings. Israeli quartz surface manufacturer Caesarstone (CSTE) is one. It’s up about 8% from a June 4 breakout from a cup with handle. One concern for the stock is that earnings and revenue growth have both decelerated the past two quarters. In Q2, analysts see further deceleration in earnings but a slight pickup in the pace of sales growth. Acuity Brands
Tuesday’s announcement that Celgene (CELG) agreed to acquire Receptos (RCPT) pleased investors in those two stocks, but for investors in Gilead Sciences (GILD), which was rumored to be interested in Receptos, it means waiting on the edges of their seats. “Literally the only question I’m getting on Gilead is, ‘When and who are they going to buy?'” said Evercore ISI analyst Mark Schoenebaum Monday in a video recorded for clients. “The stock has