Month: September 2011

MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. ( MWIV ), a leading distributor of animal health products for veterinarians across the US and UK, has taken a step forward to expand its veterinary product range. […]

Mylan Inc. ( MYL ) recently announced that it has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Roche ( RHHBY ) bringing an end to its ongoing litigation with the latter relating to Roche’s cancer drug Xeloda. Mylan was looking to launch a generic version of the drug which is used for the treatment of metastatic breast and colorectal cancers. […]

Recently, Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( WPI ) found itself in the news yet again with the approval of Lovenox’s generic (100mg/mL and 150mg/mL strengths). […]

Despite the impacts of inclement weather and staggering fuel prices, U.S. Railroads saw strong momentum in the first half of 2011 primarily driven by higher coal volumes. […]

Hologic ( HOLX ), a leading player targeting the women’s healthcare market, plans to focus on cervical cancer screening at a conference currently underway in Germany. The company’s ThinPrep 5000 STS (Sample Transfer System) and Cervista MTA (Medium Throughput Automation) system will be featured at the conference. Small-to-mid-sized laboratories (that run less than 12,000 HPV tests per year) will have access to the fully-automated solution for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing by combining the Cervista MTA system with the ThinPrep 5000 STS. […]

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. ( NTT ), the largest integrated telecom operator of Japan, is gradually establishing its strong foothold in the overseas markets. […]

URS Corporation ( URS ) received an order from the Department of Defense to provide the US Army aviation maintenance services. The task order is for a period of two years and has been granted under URS’ Contract Field Teams’ (CFT) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract. […]

General Dynamics Corporation ( GD ) has entered into an agreement to acquire Metro Machine Corp., a leading East Coast surface-ship repair company that supports the U.S. Navy fleet in Norfolk, Virginia. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to General Dynamics' earnings in 2012. […]

We have upgraded onshore contract driller Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. ( PTEN PTEN ) to Outp erform from Neutral, reflecting strong demand for its services in North America. Patterson-UTI has approximately 350 land-based rigs that operate primarily in the oil and natural gas producing regions of North America […]

Leading global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company ( BDX ) recently revealed that its BD Medical segment is now supplying next generation safety short peripheral IV catheter (“SPIVC”) know how. This technology is intended to protect healthcare workers from injuries via needlestick and exposure to blood. In other words, it is geared to safeguard technicians from the risk of infection from pathogens in the blood. […]

On Tuesday, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. ( NDAQ ) announced a cash tender offer for its outstanding 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013. […]