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HCA Holdings (HCA) Revises Fourth Quarter 2014 Guidance

HCA Holdings, Inc. ( HCA ) has revised its guidance for fourth-quarter 2014. This medical hospital industry stock now expects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of $7.4 billion for the fourth quarter, higher than the previously guided range of $7.25–$7.35 billion. […]

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Qiagen (QGEN) Launches Next-Gen TB Infection Test

Sample and assay technologies provider Qiagen NV ( QGEN ) recently announced the launch of its latest diagnostic TB test– QuantiFERON-TB Gold-Plus (QFT-Plus), subsequent to the product’s receipt of CE Mark in Europe. QFT-Plus is the fourth generation of the most accurate test used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) infection. It involves Qiagen’s proprietary QuantiFERON technology which can uniquely identify presymptomatic infections that standard diagnostic technologies fail to detect. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Boralex: Acquisition of a 24 MW wind power project in Qu bec

Boralex: Acquisition of a 24 MW wind power project in Qu bec PR Newswire MONTRÉAL, Jan.12, 2015 MONTRÉAL, Jan.12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) announces the acquisition of the equity interest owned by Northland Power Inc. into the Frampton community wind power project which has a total capacity of 24 MW (“Frampton”) […]

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DISH Network Strong on Internet TV Service, Cost Woes Stay

An extensive wireless spectrum portfolio, innovative product launches like Internet TV service, higher ARPU and a video streaming deal with Disney are factors that are likely to spur growth for Dish Network Corp. ( DISH ), going forward. DISH recently unveiled its Internet TV service named “Sling TV” at the International Consumer Electronics Show […]

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Myriad’s Tumor-Based Cancer Test Wins CE Mark, Shares Up

Shares of Myriad Genetics, Inc. ( MYGN ) rose 3.4% to eventually close at $38.10 on Friday, subsequent to the company's announcement of the receipt of CE Mark for its eminent companion diagnostic test – Tumor BracAnalysis CDx, in Europe. Subsequent to the receipt of this approval, Myriad launched this test as a companion diagnostic for PARP Inhibitors in Europe. […]

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Accenture’s Navitaire Technologies Chosen by HK Express

Global management consulting firm Accenture plc ( ACN ) appears to be on a contract winning spree. Recently, the company announced that Hong Kong's low-fare airline HK Express has implemented Navitaire-hosted New Skies® passenger reservation and SkyLedger® revenue accounting services. Navitaire — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture — offers technological and business solutions to the airline, high-speed rail and bus industries. […]

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Pure Cycle Breaks Even in Q1, Revenues Miss Estimates

Denver, CO based Pure Cycle Corporation ( PCYO ) posted break-even results in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 (ended Nov 30, 2014) as against the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 1 cent. The company had posted a loss of 4 cents per share in the first quarter fiscal 2014. Pure Cycle Corp – Earnings Surprise | FindTheBest Total Revenue In the fiscal first quarter, Pure Cycle’s total revenues of $0.83 million fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.0 million by 16.6% […]

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Will China Unicom’s Focus on LTE Expansion Bear Fruit?

China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited ( CHU ) is committed to provide faster broadband network, improve service quality and offer efficient bundled services to its customers. Based on customer demand, the carrier plans to focus on integrated innovation, transform its developmental model and accelerate the growth of its fixed and mobile broadband business to maintain its industry leadership and improve overall market share profitability. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Ashford Trust Announces Acquisition Of Lakeway Resort For $33.5 Million

Ashford Trust Announces Acquisition Of Lakeway Resort For $33.5 Million Acquisition Highlights: – Purchase price equates to an estimated forward 12-month cap rate of 8.7% and estimated forward 12-month EBITDA multiple of 9.5x – Minimal CapEx needs after capital improvements totaling $6 million over past 24 months including complete renovation of guestrooms – Unique lakefront location in Austin, one of the fastest growing MSA’s in the country in both population and job growth PR Newswire DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2015 DALLAS , Jan. […]

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Eni Inks Agreement to Operate in Egypt’s Western Desert

Italian explorer EniSpA ( E ) has signed a new Concession Agreement to operate in a license area in Egypt's Western Desert. The license in the South-West Melehia block in the Western Desert of Egypt follows the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (“EGPC”) 2013 international competitive bid round. Eni operates the South-West Melehia, through its subsidiary IEOC, which holds a 100% stake […]