Fast Money Episodes

Is Now the Time to Buy Groupon?

[cnbc 3000055862] Discussing whether investors should buy Groupon, and the low barriers to entry , with Frederick Moran, Benchmark Company analyst. Also, a look at a buy rating on Priceline.com, and an options strategy on Groupon, with Fast Money trader, Scott Nation. […]

Fast Money Episodes

Dynegy Nears Bankruptcy

[cnbc 3000055993] Discussing Dynegy’s holding company filing for Chapter 11, and its impact on bondholders and shareholders, with Peter Thornton, KDP Investment Advisors. […]

Stock Analysts

Tenet Hikes Notes Issue (CYH) (HCA) (THC)

On Friday, Tenet Healthcare Corporation ( THC ) announced an increase in the issue size of its senior secured notes, due 2018, to $900 million from $750 million, as announced earlier the same day. The notes will be issued through private placement and will carry an annual interest rate of 6.25%. The proceeds of the issue is likely to be used for part repayment of the principal, premium and interest on the 9% senior secured notes due in 2015, which had an outstanding principal of $714 million, as on September 30, 2011 […]

Stock Analysts

BofA Plans to Sell More CCB (BAC) (JPM)

On Monday, The South China Morning Post reported that Bank of America Corp. ( BAC ) is planning to further lower its stake in China Construction Bank (“CCB”). Though the officials at BofA and CCB declined to comment, persons familiar with the matter stated that BofA officials had conveyed to CCB that the company is planning to sell a part of its remaining 5% stake. […]

Stock Analysts

Earnings Scorecard: CMS Energy (CMS) (DUK) (ETR)

On October 28, 2011, CMS Energy Corporation ( CMS ), the Michigan-based public utility holding company, posted mixed third-quarter 2011 results. In the paragraphs that follow, we cover the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analysts’ estimate revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation for the stock. Quarterly Review CMS Energy in the third-quarter 2011 reported an adjusted EPS of 53 cents per share, 2 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate and a penny above the year-ago figure […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Southwest Airlines and AirTran Pilots Ratify Seniority Integration Agreement

Southwest Airlines and AirTran Pilots Ratify Seniority Integration Agreement PR Newswire DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2011 DALLAS , Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced a seniority integration agreement has been ratified between the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA), the union representing Southwest Airlines Pilots, and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union representing the pilots of AirTran Airways […]

Stock Analysts

Narrower Loss at Geron (GERN)

Geron Corporation ( GERN ) posted a net loss of 16 cents per share in the third quarter of 2011, narrower than the Zacks Consensus loss Estimate of 18 cents and the year-ago loss of 19 cents. Third quarter revenues of $220,000 were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 million and the year-ago revenues of $546,000. Quarter in Detail Revenues consisted entirely of royalties and license fees. […]

Stock Analysts

Alexian Chooses Athenahealth (ATHN) (CERN) (EM) (MDRX) (MSFT) (QSII)

Leading vendor of cloud-based services for physician practices Athenahealth ( ATHN ) recently reported that Alexian Brothers Health System, a Catholic healthcare entity providing health care in the Chicago region, has further grown its relationship with Athenahealth. It has chosen the cloud-based electronic health record (“EHR”) offering, athenaClinicals and patient cycle management product, athenaCommunicator, to improve overall coordination of care. […]