Factors of Influence in Today's Market - Analyst Notes on General Motors, AbbVie, Yum! Brands and Philip Morris International

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Today, Trader's Choice has made its recent analyst notes on General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) 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 GM

- General Motors Co.'s stock edged lower by 2.46% to close Wednesday's session at USD 28.92. The company's shares oscillated between USD 28.18 and USD 30.25. The stock recorded a trading volume of 29.07 million shares, which was above its 50-day daily average volume of 14.75 million shares and its 52-week average volume of 15.49 million shares. Over the last three days General Motors Co.'s shares have declined by 2.43% and in the past one week it has moved down 0.99%. Furthermore, over the last three months the stock has lost 18.35% and in the past six months the shares have shed 8.48%. Further, the company is trading at a price to earnings ratio of 4.83 and a price to book ratio of 1.37. This compares to its historical PE ratio of 21.00 and historical PB ratio of near to 1.58. Additionally, the stock is trading at a price to cash flow ratio of 4.48 and a price to sales ratio of 0.30. The stock has a beta of 1.71.

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

Analyst Notes on ABBV

- The stock of AbbVie Inc. gained 5.36% to close Wednesday's session at USD 56.84. The shares of the company moved in the range of USD 54.05 and USD 57.18. A trading volume of 16.44 million shares was recorded, which was greater than its 150-day daily average volume of 9.89 million shares and its 52-week average volume of 10.74 million shares. Over the last five days, AbbVie Inc.'s shares have declined by 0.47% and in the past one month it has lost 4.05%. Additionally, over the last three months the stock has declined 10.91% and in the past six months the shares have registered a loss of 19.15%. Further, the company is trading at a price to earnings ratio of 18.22, compared to its historical PE ratio of 18.85. Further, the stock is trading at a price to book ratio of 18.14, price to cash flow ratio of 17.15 and price to sales ratio of 3.86.

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

Analyst Notes on YUM

- Yum! Brands Inc.'s stock increased 0.18% to close Wednesday's session at USD 72.45. The company's shares fluctuated in the range of USD 71.43 and USD 73.27. A total of 10.54 million shares exchanged hands, which surpassed its 50-day daily average volume of 4.27 million shares and its 52-week average volume of 4.26 million shares. Over the last three days Yum! Brands Inc.'s shares have advanced 0.11% and in the past one week it has moved up 4.39%. Furthermore, over the last three months the stock has gained 1.27% while in the past six months the shares have shed 18.63%. Further, the company is trading at a price to earnings ratio of 24.81 and a price to book ratio of 17.08. This compares to its historical PE ratio of 31.52 and historical PB ratio of near to 20.52. Additionally, the stock is trading at a price to cash flow ratio of 14.90 and a price to sales ratio of 2.37. The stock has a beta of 0.67.

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

Analyst Notes on PM

- Philip Morris International Inc.'s stock added 0.49% to close Wednesday's session at USD 89.79. The share price vacillated between USD 88.48 and USD 90.28. The stock recorded a trading volume of 6.02 million shares, which was above its 50-day daily average volume of 4.72 million shares and its 52-week average volume of 4.52 million shares. Over the last five days, Philip Morris International Inc.'s shares have advanced 1.93% and in the past one month it has gained a momentum of 2.14%. In addition, over the last three months the stock has gained 1.95% and year to date the shares have picked up 2.14%. The company has returned 14.95% in the past one year, on a compounded total return basis. Further, the company is trading at a price to earnings ratio of 19.31, compared to a historical PE ratio of 17.10. Additionally, the stock is trading at a price to cash flow ratio of 17.11 and price to sales ratio of 5.02. The stock has a beta of 0.97.

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

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