Month: July 2011

Stock Analysts

BMO Completes M&I Acquisition (BMO)

July 6, 2011 0

The acquisition of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation ( MI ) by Bank of Montreal ( BMO ) finally drew to a close on Tuesday, following BMO’s repayment of $1.715 billion of Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) money that M&I had borrowed from the U.S. Treasury in 2008. Along with this repayment, which was a part of the acquisition deal, BMO also purchased $3.3 million worth of warrants that were issued to the U.S. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Steed Technology Inc. and Highvac Corp. Announce Merger

July 6, 2011 0

Steed Technology Inc. and Highvac Corp. Announce Merger Pollution control equipment manufacturer teams up with renowned semiconductor vacuum equipment and service provider to offer complete, turnkey vacuum and abatement solutions and extended services for semiconductor, LED and solar industries PR Newswire SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. […]

Stock Analysts

Earnings Scorecard: FedEx (FDX) (UPS)

July 6, 2011 0

FedEx Corporation ( FDX ), the world's second-largest package delivery company, reported fourth quarter 2011 results on June 22. Both adjusted earnings and revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimates and improved from the year-ago results. […]

Stock Analysts

Walmart Offers Jobs in Wichita (COST) (TGT) (WMT)

July 6, 2011 0

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc ( WMT ) has announced to create 300 jobs for its five Walmart Neighborhood Markets stores in Wichita. Walmart stated that they have started accepting applications from June 20 for both full-time and part-time positions and will employ associates for supervisory and other positions. Additionally, one of the hiring centers in Wichita will continue accepting applications from 8 a.m […]

Stock Analysts

Western Union to Buy Travelex (MGI) (WU)

July 6, 2011 0

Yesterday, Western Union Co. ( WU ) announced that it has entered into an agreement with London-based foreign exchange company Travelex Group to purchase its global business payments arm. Travelex Group –Travelex Limited, Travelex Currency Services, Inc., Travelex Holdings Limited and Travelex Canada Limited – are also involved in the agreement […]

Fast Money Episodes

WOTS Now: Microsoft vs. Google

July 6, 2011 0

[cnbc 3000031733] CNBC’s Jon Fortt has details on the growing competition between the two tech giants, and the Fast Money traders weigh in on European debt worries;oil, silver and gold, and retail stocks to shop. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Highvac Corp. and Steed Technology, Inc. Announce Merger

July 6, 2011 0

Highvac Corp. and Steed Technology, Inc. Announce Merger Semiconductor vacuum pump provider teams up with pollution control equipment manufacturer to offer complete, turnkey vacuum and abatement solutions and extended services for semiconductor, LED and solar industries PR Newswire COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. […]

Technicals

Bearish MACD for Flagstone Reinsurance – Tale of the Tape (FSR)

July 6, 2011 0

Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings SA ’s ( FSR ) MACD indicator has entered into bearish territory with a reading of -0.0145. The Zacks #5 Rank (“Strong Sell”) stock decreased more than 1% to $8.25 in morning trade. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the year ending December 2011 has worsened by 23 cents over the past week to a loss of $1.44 per share. […]