Stock Analysts

Amazon Gains as Piper Jaffray Analyst Raises Price Target

Shares of Amazon.com ( AMZN ) climbed nearly 1.5%, touching $341.26 and eventually closing at $338.64, following an increase in the price target to $400.00 from $350.00 by the investment and asset management firm Piper Jaffray. In addition, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster reiterated an overweight rating on the stock. The analyst believes that despite the efforts made by traditional retailers to lure buyers with deep discounts and attractive offers, Amazon will continue to rule the e-Commerce space and retain its share this year. […]

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Hewlett-Packard Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q4 Earnings

Shares of tech giant Hewlett-Packard Company ( HPQ ) hit a new 52-week high of $39.58 on Nov 28 and eventually closed at $39.06. This was the second consecutive trading day on which the company achieved new highs following the better-than-expected fourth-quarter fiscal 2014 bottom-line results posted on Nov 25. Since the earnings release, the stock price moved up 3.8%. […]

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Shaw Communications to Enhance Managed WiFi Solution

Shaw Business – a division of Canadian cable TV behemoth Shaw Communications, Inc. ( SJR ) – plans to upgrade its Managed WiFi solution for clients operating in the hospitality industry. With the new Managed WiFi solution, hotels, inns, resorts, casinos and conference centers will be able to access Shaw Communications’ inimitable WiFi network and expertise […]

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McCormick (MKC) Hits 52-Week High on Raised Dividend

Shares of McCormick & Co., Inc. ( MKC ) reached a 52-week high of $74.75 on Nov 28, 2014 and eventually closed at $74.33, soon after the company raised its quarterly dividend on Nov 25. In fact, shares of this global leader in flavors and spices have been rising ever since the company delivered better-than-expected earnings and revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 on Oct 2 and raised its earnings outlook for 2014 […]

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P&G Hits a New 52-Week High; Reuters Hints at Wella Selloff

The Procter & Gamble Company ( PG ) hit a 52-week high of $90.56 on Nov 28 after Reuters reported that the company is exploring possible sale of Wella hair care unit that could be worth around $7 billion. In this regard, the consumer giant is working with The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ( GS ) to carry out the plan, per Reuters […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Euro Properties Continues Significant Investments in New York Area in 2014

Euro Properties Continues Significant Investments in New York Area in 2014 International Developer Focuses on Prime New York Markets For Luxury Residential Development PR Newswire NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2014 NEW YORK , Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Euro Properties , an international real estate development company with 25 years of experience building luxury homes in major cities, announced the completion of four acquisitions in the New York market in 2014 […]

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Covidien Scales 52-Week High on Medtronic Deal Progress

Shares of Covidien plc ( COV ) reached a new 52-week high of $101.66 in mid-day trading on Nov 28. The company’s shares closed marginally lower at $101 on the same day, translating into an impressive year-to-date as well as one-year return of around 48%. Shares of this Irish company have been scaling new highs as the impending $42.9 billion merger with Medtronic, Inc. […]

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Stryker Grows on Strategic Buyouts, Competition Rampant

On Nov 28, we issued an updated research report on Stryker Corporation ( SYK ). We believe that Stryker’s acquisition-driven strategy will enhance its long-term growth prospects by expanding its existing product offerings across all business segments. However, it faces intense competition in the orthopedics industry. […]