Month: May 2014

Technicals

Time to Focus on Centene (CNC) for Strong Earnings Growth Potential – Tale of the Tape

May 1, 2014 0

Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors’ attention, and produce big gains as well. However, these can also lead on the downside when the growth story is over, so it is important to find companies which are still seeing strong growth prospects in their businesses. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is Centene Corp […]

FDA Approval

Parion Sciences Receives FDA Acceptance of the Investigational New Drug Application for Clinical Testing of P-321 Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease

May 1, 2014 0

Parion Sciences Receives FDA Acceptance of the Investigational New Drug Application for Clinical Testing of P-321 Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease – Initiation of Phase 1/2a clinical trial in subjects with dry eye disease expected mid-2014 – Preclinical data will be presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (ARVO) on May 6, 2014 PR Newswire DURHAM, N.C., May 1, 2014 DURHAM, N.C. , May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Parion Sciences, a company dedicated to the development of novel treatments for ocular and pulmonary diseases, announced today that it has received acceptance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for P-321 Ophthalmic Solution for the treatment of dry eye disease. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

STAG Industrial Announces Acquisition And Leasing Activity For April 2014

May 1, 2014 0

STAG Industrial Announces Acquisition And Leasing Activity For April 2014 PR Newswire BOSTON, May 1, 2014 BOSTON , May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — STAG Industrial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:STAG), a company focused on the acquisition, ownership, and management of single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States , today announced its acquisition and leasing activity for April 2014 . Acquisitions In April, the Company acquired two warehouse and distribution buildings and one light manufacturing building containing a total of 1,003,100 square feet for approximately $36.7 million […]

Stock Analysts

Iconix Beats on Q1 Earnings & Revs; Ups View

May 1, 2014 0

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. ( ICON ) started the year on a strong note and reported impressive first quarter 2014 results, wherein both earnings and sales exceeded expectations. This clothing brand licensing company also raised its guidance for fiscal 2014. […]

Technicals

Why Boise Cascade (BCC) Could Be Positioned for a Slump – Tale of the Tape

May 1, 2014 0

Similar to wise buying decisions, exiting certain underperformers at the right time helps maximize portfolio returns. Selling off losers can be difficult, but if both the share price and estimates are falling, it could be time to get rid of the security before more losses hit your portfolio. One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is Boise Cascade Company ( BCC ), which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year […]

Technicals

Should You Sell Black Hills Corporation (BKH) Before Earnings? – Tale of the Tape

May 1, 2014 0

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and Black Hills Corporation ( BKH ) may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report. That is because Black Hills Corporation is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Concentrix Completes Second Phase of IBM Customer Care Business Acquisition

May 1, 2014 0

Concentrix Completes Second Phase of IBM Customer Care Business Acquisition – Unique Value Proposition Propels Strong Growth PR Newswire NEW YORK, May 1, 2014 NEW YORK , May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Today Concentrix Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), announced the addition of 19 delivery locations, across 13 countries, completing the second phase of the acquisition of IBM’s global customer care and industry process services business. With over 95% of the acquisition completed, Concentrix continues to advance its position as a leader in the customer care and industry process services market, with over 45,000 employees delivering high value services. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7146451-concentrix-completes-2nd-phase-of-ibm-customer-care-business-acquisition “The overall acquisition to date combines two great cultures and has created a new organization reflecting the scale and vertical industry expertise of IBM, combined with the agility, flexibility and client focus of Concentrix,” said Chris Caldwell , President, Concentrix Corporation […]