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Shoppers concerned about novel coronavirus infections are rapidly turning to online purchases, according to the Seattle Times. The surge in e-shopping has made deliveries a frenzied rush, both for companies keeping up with deliveries and for delivery personnel concerned about becoming infected as they go about their work. Tom Forte, Institutional Research Analyst for D.A. Davidson, offers perspective on how the increased in online purchases may affect e-commerce companies in “Shopping onli...

How will companies that deliver food cope with an expected boom in food deliveries if coronavirus continues spreading? Institutional Research Analyst Tom Forte of D.A. Davidson provides perspective on how one such company, GrubHub, might be affected. Forte’s comments can be found in “If the coronavirus spreads in America, food delivery companies could see a surge in demand — are they ready?” The article, featured at MarketWatch.com, is written by Andrew Keshner.Read the f...

D.A. Davidson & Co. announced that it served as financial advisor to Granite Seed, a portfolio company of Marwit Capital, a premier, one-stop provider of high quality native seed and erosion control products, in its sale to S&S Seeds, Inc.

With Baby Yoda as a solid hit and Barbie a longtime favorite, toy-making company Mattel is looking ahead to potentially strong ongoing revenue and success. However, the company is wary of the potential for coronavirus to impact Chinese toy production, according to Linda Bolton Weiser, the D.A. Davidson Institutional Research Analyst who follows Mattel. Bolton Weiser adds perspective about the company’s challenges and opportunities in “Baby Yoda and Barbie signal opportunity for Matte...

While business at many American malls has slowed to a crawl, one retail store stands out because it seems to follow a formula for success. John Morris, who covers retail stocks as an Institutional Research Analyst for D.A. Davidson, said Bath & Body Works continues growing because of its reliance on an in-store experience that shoppers enjoy. Morris commented on the company’s success in “How Bath & Body Works is still going strong,” a Marketplace story for National Publ...

Toy shortages may be among the unexpected consequences of a continued coronavirus outbreak, the maker of a wildly popular toy is warning. The CEO of MGA Entertainment, which makes the LOL Surprise! Miniature collectibles, is just one toy company executive who anticipates a worldwide gap on toy shelves. Linda Bolton Weiser, Institutional Research Analyst for D.A. Davidson, provides her perspective on the potential shortage in “MGA boss warns coronavirus could lead to toy shortage,” a ...

With the sale of Victoria’s Secret, an iconic company called L Brands is being divided up, ending a remarkable run in American retail history. In a Bloomberg News article that examines the history of the company and the man behind it, Institutional Research Analyst John Morris of D.A. Davidson provides perspective on changing consumer sentiment, its impact on the retail sector and the decline of L Brands. Morris’ comments can be found in “The Decline and Fall of Victoria’s Secret Titan Les W...

D.A. Davidson & Co. announced that it served as financial advisor to Animal Adventure, LLC, a portfolio company of Spell Capital, and category leader in soft goods and plush toys, in its sale to Dan Dee International, LLC.

While it’s easy to see big-name market-moving stocks, there are also lesser-known companies that may offer strong potential returns. Brian Holland, Institutional Research Analyst for D.A. Davidson, outlines the possibilities for one such name, frozen food distributor Nomad Foods. His comments are featured in “3 Hidden Gems Setting Up for Big Upside,” an article by Michael Marcus for Nasdaq.Read the full article here.

Cindy Dockstader of Denver and Rex Thornton of Salt Lake City have been named the recipients of the Ian B. Davidson Cultural Excellence Award, one of the most prestigious awards given to employees of D.A. Davidson Companies.The Ian B. Davidson Cultural Excellence Award recognizes D.A. Davidson employees who are committed to exemplifying the firm’s core values, which include service excellence, business ethics and integrity, and community involvement. The award is named for Ian Davidson, Ch...