Lauren Cassel

It isn’t hard to find love when there’s no competition. Match Group Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH) is the only online dating service on the public markets, but last resort or not, it’s found itself a mate. The Rating: Morgan Stanley analysts Lauren Cassel and Brian Nowak initiated coverage on...

Online marketplace Etsy Inc (NASDAQ: ETSY) reported fourth-quarter results that came in above expectations and was followed up with better-than-expected guidance for 2020. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the print. The Etsy Analysts Nomura Instinet analyst...

Chewy Inc (NYSE: CHWY) trades down nearly 32% year to date and 24% from its second-quarter earnings report. One analyst team sees a buying opportunity. The Rating Morgan Stanley analysts Lauren Cassel, Brian Nowak and Simeon Gutman upgraded Chewy to Overweight but cut their price target from $34 to...

Etsy Inc (NASDAQ: ETSY) shares have yet to rebound after plunging on October’s earnings. One team of analysts isn’t hopeful for a recovery. The Rating Morgan Stanley analysts Lauren Cassel and Brian Nowak downgraded Etsy to Underweight and cut their price target from $52 to $38. The...

The risk to Foot Locker, Inc’s (NYSE: FL) revenue and EBIT margin seem priced in, following the massive year-to-date pullback in its share price, according to Morgan Stanley. The Analyst Morgan Stanley’s Lauren Cassel upgraded Foot Locker from Underweight to Equal-Weight, maintaining...

Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX) shares were trading sharply higher Friday, one day after posting a big second-quarter earnings beat and record quarterly net sales. Here's what two analysts had to say after the print.  Stifel Stifel analyst Jim Duffy said he is highly encouraged by...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) is coming off a surprise fourth-quarter earnings miss Thursday; here's how Wall Street is reacting.  BofA: Just Don't Do It Bank of America Merill Lynch analyst Robert Ohmes was particularly bearish on Nike, lowering his earnings estimates for the first...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) shares were falling Friday despite reporting a strong third-quarter earnings beat on Thursday. Morgan Stanley Analyst Lauren Cassel said that although expectations are high, Nike remains the firm's top pick and recommends buying the dip, as the apparel maker's direct-to...

Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX) reported Thursday afternoon with a strong fourth-quarter earnings report and encouraging first-quarter guidance. Here's how the Street reacted to the footwear company's print and outlook.  The Analysts Cowen's John Kernan maintains a Market...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) may finally be stealing share back from Adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY), according to Morgan Stanley. The Analyst Morgan Stanley analyst Lauren Cassel maintains an Overweight rating on Nike with a $103 price target. The Thesis Morgan Stanley analysts believe the market is...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) shares are soaring higher in spite of overall market turmoil after reporting a big second-quarter earnings beat after the close Thursday. The world’s largest sportswear company delivered earnings of 52 cents per share, beating estimates by 6 cents. Revenue came in at $9.4...

Under Armour Inc (NASDAQ: UAA) is preparing for its first investor day in three years on Dec. 12. The Analyst Morgan Stanley analyst Lauren Cassel maintains an Equal-Weight rating and $21 price target on Under Armour. The Thesis Under Armour's investor day is one of the most anticipated events...

Foot Locker, Inc. (NASDAQ: FL) shares are soaring after the retailer reported a third-quarter earnings and sales beat Tuesday. The footwear retailer reported Q3 earnings of 95 cents per share, beating estimates by 3 cents. Sales came in at $1.86 billion, beating estimates by $10 million. Many...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) sold off Tuesday evening after posting first-quarter top- and bottom-line beats. Some experts are profiting on the pullback. The Rating Morgan Stanley analysts Lauren Cassel and Kimberly Greenberger maintained an Overweight rating on Nike and raised their price target from $88...

All eyes are on Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) sales heading into its first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, Sept. 25, the first since the company launched its "Just Do It" campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. Here's what analysts are saying ahead of the print.  Baird Stays...