Stock Analysts

Hercules Beats Estimates (HTGC) (MAIN)

Hercules Technology Growth Capital Inc. ’s ( HTGC ) fourth quarter 2011 distributable net operating income (DNOI) came in at 27 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 24 cents. This also compared favorably with the prior quarter’s DNOI of 22 cents and the prior-year quarter’s DNOI of 26 cents. […]

Stock Analysts

Principal Approves Buyback (LNC) (PFG)

To return more value to its shareholders, the board of directors of Principal Financial Group ( PFG ) approved a share repurchase program wherein the company is authorized to buy back up to $100 million worth of shares. The authorization is a part of the company’s strategy to deploy $800–900 million in 2012 in acquisitions, dividend payments and share repurchases. […]

Stock Analysts

Varian to Exhibit at the ECR 2012 (ARAY) (VAR)

Leading integrated radiotherapy systems maker Varian Medical Systems ( VAR ) will be showcasing its X-ray tubes and PaxScan flat panel image detectors at the European Congress of Radiology (“ECR”) annual meet, scheduled to be held in Vienna, Austria, from March 1-5. ECR is the annual meeting of the European Society of Radiology (“ESR”) and is the largest radiological meeting in Europe. The California-based company will exhibit, at the ECR 2012, a range of PaxScan flat panel detectors and PaxPower X-ray tubes. […]

Fast Money Episodes

Can MSFT Maintain Momentum?

[cnbc 3000076231] Microsoft has a large product cycle coming with Windows8, Server8, and more, says Dan Niles, CIO at Alpha One Capital Partners. “The beta release they had yesterday looked pretty strong,” he says. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Holly Bakke to Head Regulatory and Runoff Practice for DataCede

Holly Bakke to Head Regulatory and Runoff Practice for DataCede Former New Jersey Banking & Insurance Commissioner, well known for her successful auto reform in the Garden State, joins DataCede consulting as part of an asset acquisition transaction. PR Newswire PRINCETON, N.J., March 1, 2012 PRINCETON , N.J., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Joseph Zarandona , Chairman & CEO of DataCede Companies , has announced today the completion of the asset acquisition of Strategic Initiatives Management Group LLC from Managing Partners Holly Bakke, Esq. and Francesca Bliss . […]

Max Keiser

Keiser Report: Copyright Dictatorhip (E256)

[youtube McIzBsNP0bc] Follow Max Keiser on Twitter: http://twitter.com/maxkeiser In this episode, Max Keiser and co-host, Stacy Herbert, discuss pirating Repo Man and jack-booted accountants here to help you. In the second half of the show, Max talks to J.S. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Global Sources acquires an 80 percent interest in China’s leading fashion show

Global Sources acquires an 80 percent interest in China’s leading fashion show Acquisition strengthens domestic China presence and positions Global Sources as a leader in burgeoning fashion industry PR Newswire HONG KONG, March 1, 2012 HONG KONG , March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) has entered into an agreement to acquire an 80 percent interest in the China ( Shenzhen ) International Brand Clothing & Accessories Fair (SZIC), one of the largest fashion shows in Asia , for a consideration of up to approximately US$17.3 million . SZIC is held annually in Shenzhen , one of the major cities in garment designing and manufacturing in China . […]