Month: October 2014

On Sep 25, we have issued an updated research report on Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. ( PAA ). […]

On Sep 23, we issued an updated research report on one of the world's largest independent refiners, Phillips 66 ( PSX ). The company is an integrated downstream company with a leading position in all three of its business segments: Refining & Marketing, Gas Gathering & Processing, and Petrochemicals. The company’s business strategy is to de-emphasize refining, while aggressively expanding its two other businesses to maximize return on capital by investing in profitable growth, while controlling costs. […]

International headwinds dragged down the markets in September as all the benchmarks took losses over the month. Geopolitical tensions, emanating from Russia, the conflict in Syria, the Scottish independence vote and pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong weighed on stocks. […]

Following the vote for Scottish independence, the global media spotlight is now shining on Sunday’s presidential elections in Brazil. In fact, the unfolding poll drama in the largest country in South America is pulling eyeballs from around the globe. […]

Toyota Motor Corporation ( TM ) has recalled 690,000 Tacoma pickup trucks on concerns that the leaf springs in the rear suspension system could break due to pressure and rust. If a vehicle is driven in such a situation, the broken particles can come in contact with surrounding vehicle parts, including the fuel tank, and pierce them. […]

Pipeline updates are highly awaited events in the pharma/biotech sector as they play an important role in deciding whether or not to invest in a particular company. These updates provide information on experimental drugs and at times give an insight into the commercial potential of the candidate once it is successfully developed and commercialized. Last week, AbbVie ( ABBV ) announced positive results from early and mid-stage studies on its oncology candidate, veliparib […]

Tulsa, OK-based publicly traded energy pipeline partnership, Magellan Midstream Partners LP ( MMP ) and oil and gas exploration and production company, Occidental Petroleum Corp. ( OXY ) declared that their jointly owned BridgeTex Pipeline has started commercial operation. […]

Costco Wholesale Corporation ( COST ) continues to be a dominant retail wholesaler, based on the breadth and quality of the merchandise it offers. The company’s strategy to sell products at heavily discounted prices has helped it to remain on the growth track, as cash-strapped customers continue to see it as a viable option for low-cost necessities. Costco appears unfazed by the soft recovery in the U.S […]

On Sep 25, we issued an updated research report on United Continental Holdings, Inc. ( UAL ). […]

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ( ISRG ) revealed that it has received U.S. […]

Telecommunication service provider CenturyLink, Inc. ( CTL ) has announced the expansion of its global managed hosting services in China, fostering business for its Asia-Pacific region. The service is mainly dedicated toward multinational corporations in China. […]