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Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks just under the surface and warrant attention . Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance to uncover new information.
This index layers editorial commentary to help make sense of why these stocks should be of interest and whether investors or casual readers should watch them. Related Link: The ‘Mag 7 Bench' – Josh Brown Picks The Next Magnificent 7 Stocks Here’s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week of June 14: Ferguson Plc FERG : The plumbing and HVAC products company saw increased interest from readers for the week. There is minimal news on the company, though Ferguson reported third-quarter sales were up 2.
4% year-over-year. Investors may be excited about the company's future with three acquisitions closed during the third quarter and two announced during the current fourth quarter. Ferguson also added $1 billion to its share repurchase program.
The company also plans on domiciling its parent company to the U.S. in August.
Squarespace SQSP : Investors were interested in the website-building company despite a May acquisition announcement that will take the company private. Squarespace shareholders will get $44 per share from the Permira buyout deal.
