On Jan 3, 2015, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Liberty Global plc ( LBTYA ), a leading cable multi-service operator in Europe, by a notch to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade? Ever since the company announced robust third-quarter 2014 earnings on Nov 6, shares have gained about 9% riding on positive estimate revisions. […]
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. ( BBBY ), a specialty retailer that offers domestic merchandise and home furnishings, is slated to report its third-quarter fiscal 2014 results on Jan 8, 2015. […]
NVIDIA Corporation ’s ( NVDA ) success with its Tegra processor continues. NVIDIA’s CEO Jen-Hsun Huang recently announced the launch of 256-core Tegra X1 mobile processor at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015. The "mobile super chip" is built on the Maxwell GPU architecture, which provides an enhanced gaming experience for users. […]
OpenText Acquires Informative Graphics Corporation PR Newswire WATERLOO, Ontario, Jan. 5, 2015 IGC Brings Secure Mobile Access and Advanced Document Viewing, Mark-Up and Collaboration to OpenText’s EIM Suites WATERLOO, Ontario , Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTC), a global leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM), today announced that it has acquired Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC), a leading developer of viewing, annotation, redaction and publishing commercial software […]
DW Partners Assumes Management of Hedge Funds from Brevan Howard Changes Firm Name to DW Partners, LP from DW Investment Management LP PR Newswire NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2015 NEW YORK , Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — DW Partners, LP (“DW”) today announced that it has assumed the role of manager for two hedge funds (the “Funds”) totaling more than $5 billion in assets, effective January 1 , 2015. […]
The Cooper Companies Inc. ( COO ), a medical device company known for its wide range of contact lenses, recently made its MyDay lenses available in Hong Kong. These are disposable lenses developed by CooperVision (CVI) with the aid of Smart Silicone chemistry. […]
Westmoreland Coal Co. ( WLB ) announced the completion of twin acquisitions of Oxford Resources GP LLC and Buckingham Coal Company, LLC. In one transaction, it completed the acquisition of Oxford Resources GP LLC, the general partner (“GP”) of Oxford Resource Partners, LP ( OXF ), an Ohio-based master limited partnership (“MLP”), engaged in the production of steam coal […]
Electric utility provider, Great Plains Energy Incorporated ’s ( GXP ) subsidiary, Kansas City Power & Light Company (“KCP&L”), filed a request with Kansas Corporation Commission for increasing electric service rates in Kansas. If approved, the rate increase will lead to a hike in a typical residential bill by $11.67 per month. […]
On Jan 3, 2015, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Time Warner Inc . ( TWX ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company’s performance was outstanding last year — its shares surged roughly 32%. […]
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Farmer Brothers Co. ( FARM ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Jan 3, following downward estimate revisions since the company reported weaker-than-expected first quarter fiscal 2015 results on Nov 6. […]
Investors in the pharma/biotech sector eagerly wait for pipeline updates 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. Aquinox Pharmaceuticals, Inc […]
Cempra, Inc . ( CEMP ) announced positive top-line results from a global, phase III study on pipeline candidate solithromycin. Cempra is evaluating solithromycin for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) […]
On Jan 3, 2015, Zacks Investment Research upgraded The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. ( HIG ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). […]
On Jan 3, 2015, Zacks Investment Research downgraded chemical company Methanex Corporation ( MEOH ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Why the Downgrade? Share price of Methanex has been witnessing a volatile trend over the past one month since the company suspended its Trinidad operations due to power supply constraints […]
Twitter Inc. ( TWTR ) recently rolled out its much-hyped “While You Were away” feature, which bears a strong resemblance to Facebook’s ( FB ) Timeline. […]
Service King Expands in Philadelphia, Acquires Grand Sport Auto Body PR Newswire RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 5, 2015 RICHARDSON, Texas , Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –Service King Collision Repair Centers, a multi-state operator of high-quality collision repair facilities, announced today it has acquired Grand Sport Auto Body, a multi-location collision repair operator in Philadelphia […]
Dawson Geophysical And TGC Industries Announce Filing Of Definitive Proxy Materials And Commencement Of Mailing Definitive Proxy Materials To Their Respective Shareholders SPECIAL MEETINGS OF DAWSON AND TGC SHAREHOLDERS SET FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2015 PR Newswire MIDLAND, Texas, Jan. 5, 2015 MIDLAND, Texas , Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Dawson Geophysical Company ( Dawson ) (NASDAQ: DWSN) and TGC Industries, Inc […]
Strengthening its footprint in Roanoke, VA, American National Bankshares Inc. ( AMNB ) completed the merger with Martinsville, VA-based MainStreet BankShares Inc. […]
On Jan 3, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Amgen Inc. ( AMGN ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade […]
On Jan 5, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Sun Life Financial Inc. ( SLF ). Sun Life is a leading Canadian life insurance company, with an active presence in the U.S. […]
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