Month: January 2015

Medical imaging systems and surgical products maker, Hologic Inc . ( HOLX ), has announced preliminary revenue results for first quarter fiscal 2015. […]

Machinery company, Kaman Corporation ( KAMN ), recently announced that it has agreed to acquire all assets of the New Jersey-based G.C. Fabrication, Inc. The news lifted market sentiments for the stock, resulting in a hike of nearly 0.82% in the share price on Jan 13. […]

Shares of sample and assay technologies provider Qiagen NV ( QGEN ) climbed 2.8% to eventually close at $23.29 yesterday, following the company's announcement that it has acquired the Enzyme Solutions Unit of Massachusetts-based private company Enzymatics. The financial terms of the transaction, which was completed in Dec 2014, have not been disclosed. Enzymatics is a leading producer of reagents, kits and assays […]

Acquisitions and deals continue to be in focus with yet another pharma company announcing its intention to acquire a biotech company. Meanwhile, interest in the immuno-oncology area shows no signs of slowing down with another deal being announced. Many companies also provided a peek at preliminary fourth quarter results and outlook and plans for 2015. […]

Time Warner Cable Inc. ( TWC ), the second largest cable multi service operator (MSO) in the U.S., is now bringing its all-digital TWC Maxx services to Kansas City, starting next week. This service will provide subscribers in the city, Time Warner Cable’s ultra-fast Internet speeds, advanced TV services and top-class dependability […]

CenturyLink, Inc. ( CTL ) is likely to benefit from the acquisitions of Cognilytics and DataGardens in the future. […]

Oil and gas producer Newfield Exploration Co. ( NFX ) has revealed that it intends to hold onto the assets of its China business which it has completed marketing. […]

Ecolab Inc. ( ECL ), a global provider of water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, has introduced a program for healthcare laundries intended to address one of the costliest challenges faced by them – difficulty in removing medical adhesive stains. The program – Restora – is the first-of-its-kind solution in the commercial laundry […]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. ( HOT ) has entered into an agreement with KFK Group – a real estate development firm – to open a hotel in Dallas, TX under the brand Westin. Located at One Main Place, the hotel will be managed by Starwood Hotels and is scheduled to be opened by Dec 2015. […]

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ( ISRG ) has announced preliminary revenue expectations for the fourth quarter of 2014. The company’s estimated adjusted revenues of $601 million are almost in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $600 million. […]

Telephone & Data Systems Inc. ’s ( TDS ) wireless business is expected to develop on the back of increased handset offerings, shared data plans, equipment financing and the expansion of LTE technology. Continued focus on broadband growth and related acquisitions are expected to increase its market share. […]