Month: October 2014

Pipeline updates are highly awaited events in the pharmaceutical/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. Earlier this week, Seattle Genetics, Inc […]

On Sep 26, we issued an updated research report on Manulife Financial Corp. ( MFC ) Manulife Financial is a Canadian insurance company and is among the top ranked players in the region. To further accelerate its growth strategy for its Canadian business, earlier in the month, the company announced that it will acquire Standard Life Overseas Holdings of Standard Life plc. […]

PriceSmart, Inc. ( PSMT ) expects to open three warehouse clubs (currently under construction) in Colombia this year. The Bogota warehouse club is scheduled to open in October, while the other two, in Pereira and Medellin, are slated to be opened in November […]

In order to strengthen its foothold in the personalized diagnostics testing market for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings ( LH ) has decided to acquire LipoScience, Inc. ( LPDX ) for $5.25 per share or a total enterprise value of $63 million. The transaction value stands at $85 million. […]

Electronic Arts ( EA ) recently released its much anticipated FIFA 15 worldwide. Per GFK Chart-Track, FIFA 15 now tops the UK Charts, replacing Activision Blizzard’s ( ATVI ) Destiny only after two weeks. Since its release last week, the game accounted for approximately 80% of all game sales and also managed to garner 87% of all software revenues at retail. […]

On Sep 26, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Pool Corp. ( POOL ). […]

Hewlett-Packard ’s ( HPQ ) software-defined networking (SDN) store – HP SDN App Store – will be available for its customers and partners from Oct 1. HP SDN App store will enable network application vendors to market their innovative applications. The store will also provide consulting and support services […]

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ( AEM ) has issued a revised report about the latest exploration activities near 50 kilometers northwest of the Meadowbank mine in Nunavut. The IVR project was also renamed as the Amaruq project. This 408-square-kilometer project is situated in Inuit Owned Land and was completed acquired by Agnico Eagle in partnership, subject to a mineral exploration agreement with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated. […]

On Sep 26, 2014, we issued an updated research report on The TJX Companies Inc. ( TJX ). […]

Comcast Corp. ( CMCSA ), the largest cable multi service operator in the U.S. has decided to suspend the much-hyped Xfinity Streampix Service. […]