Technicals

Dipexium (DPRX) Shows Strength: Stock Moves Up 7.3% – Tale of the Tape

Dipexium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( DPRX ) was a big mover last session with its shares rising over 7% on the day. The share price rise was supported by the company’s receipt of advice from the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) with regard to clinical and regulatory aspects of Dipexium's planned submission of a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for candidate Locilex. […]

Technicals

Can JP Energy (JPEP) Run Higher on Strong Earnings Estimate Revisions? – Tale of the Tape

J P Energy Partners LP ( JPEP ) is a midstream energy company that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well. These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on JPEP’s earnings for the coming quarter and year […]

Technicals

KVH Industries (KVHI): An Off-the-Radar Potential Winner – Tale of the Tape

It can be very difficult to find companies that are both flying under the radar, and still might have potential for gains. Many times, stocks are off investors’ radar screens for a reason, though there are some hidden gems that could be worth uncovering by those with a high risk tolerance. One way to find these underappreciated stocks is by looking at companies that haven’t seen their share prices move higher lately, but have observed analysts raising earnings estimates for their stock […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Lung Cancer Research Foundation and Uniting Against Lung Cancer Merge to Fight Deadliest Cancer

The Lung Cancer Research Foundation and Uniting Against Lung Cancer Merge to Fight Deadliest Cancer Prominent nonprofits join forces to deepen impact on lung cancer research PR Newswire NEW YORK, June 3, 2015 NEW YORK , June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) and Uniting Against Lung Cancer (UALC) have elected to merge to amplify their impact on advancing lung cancer research. The required regulatory documents for the merger were approved by the New York State Attorney General on May 20, 2015 . […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Acadian Asset Management Strengthens Presence in Australia

Acadian Asset Management Strengthens Presence in Australia Acadian LLC Buys Colonial First State’s Stake in Acadian Australia PR Newswire BOSTON, June 3, 2015 BOSTON , June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Acadian Asset Management LLC, a firm specializing in active global and international investing, today announced that it is purchasing Colonial First State Investments Limited’s 50 percent holding in Acadian Asset Management Australia (Acadian Australia) to take the business wholly owned. Acadian Australia was established in 2005 as a joint venture between Acadian LLC and Colonial First State to manage Australian equity portfolios using the Acadian quantitative process. Taking the business wholly owned is a natural evolution following the increased integration between the Australian and global Acadian businesses over the last few years […]

Stock Analysts

ABM Beats Earnings on Record Q2 Revenues, Retains View

ABM Industries Incorporated ABM reported second-quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings of 37 cents per share, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple of cents. The adjusted earnings per share also compared favorably with the year-ago adjusted tally of 33 cents. GAAP earnings for the reported quarter were $18.3 million or 32 cents per share compared with $15.2 million or 27 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Dispatch Printing Company Agrees to Sell Publishing Assets

The Dispatch Printing Company Agrees to Sell Publishing Assets Print properties to be sold to New Media Investment Group Inc., owner of GateHouse Newspapers; The Dispatch Printing Company to retain broadcast properties PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ohio , June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Dispatch Printing Company (the “Company” or “Dispatch Printing”) announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell all of its print publications to New Media Investment Group Inc. (“New Media” or “NEWM”). The transaction includes the sale of The Columbus Dispatch , a daily newspaper that has served Ohio since 1871, with a current Sunday circulation of 221,548 and a weekday circulation of 137,148 and the Company’s other print publications including Columbus Monthly, Crave , Capital Style , Columbus CEO and ThisWeek Community Newspapers […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Aurea Acquires Hipcricket

Aurea Acquires Hipcricket Aurea strengthens its Customer Experience Platform with Hipcricket mobile marketing and advertising; Hipcricket customers benefit from new, end-to-end Customer Engagement Solution PR Newswire AUSTIN, Texas, June 3, 2015 AUSTIN, Texas , June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Aurea™, the Transformative Customer Experience Company, has announced the completed acquisition of Hipcricket, a leading provider of mobile marketing and advertising solutions. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150602/220169LOGO Hipcricket provides a unified mobile engagement platform that drives awareness, sales and loyalty. Its AD LIFE platform has been used by internationally recognized brands and agencies to power more than 400,000 campaigns across SMS, 2D/QR codes, mobile websites, advertising networks, social media and branded apps […]

Momentum Stocks

Bull of the Day: Molina Healthcare (MOH) – Bull of the Day

A strong growth in enrollment thanks to expansion of Medicaid, and cost efficiencies resulted in a nice earnings beat, leading analysts to raise estimates for this managed care provider. Rising estimates sent the stock to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) last month. About the Company Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Molina Healthcare (MOH) is a multi-state managed care organization participating exclusively in government-sponsored healthcare programs such as the Medicaid program and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), catering to low-income persons. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Bertram Capital Completes Sale Of One Distribution To K-Swiss Global Brands

Bertram Capital Completes Sale Of One Distribution To K-Swiss Global Brands Bertram Operating Initiatives Accelerated Brand Development and Global Growth PR Newswire SAN MATEO, Calif., June 3, 2015 SAN MATEO, Calif. , June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Bertram Capital (“Bertram”) today announced the sale of One Distribution, SARL (“One Distribution”) to K-Swiss Global Brands (KSGB). One Distribution is the parent company of leading sneaker and apparel brands, Supra Footwear (SUPRA) and KR3W Denim (KR3W) […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Wendy’s Company Announces $1.4 Billion Share Repurchase Program, Sale Of Bakery Operations And Updates 2015 And Long-Term Outlook

The Wendy’s Company Announces $1.4 Billion Share Repurchase Program, Sale Of Bakery Operations And Updates 2015 And Long-Term Outlook PR Newswire DUBLIN, Ohio, June 3, 2015 DUBLIN, Ohio , June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new $1.4 billion share repurchase program. The Company also updated its 2015 and long-term outlook to reflect the anticipated impact of the repurchase program, its recently completed refinancing and the sale of its bakery operations. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Wendy’s Company Announces Commencement of $639.0 Million Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer for Its Common Stock

The Wendy’s Company Announces Commencement of $639.0 Million Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer for Its Common Stock PR Newswire DUBLIN, Ohio, June 3, 2015 DUBLIN, Ohio , June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that it is commencing a modified “Dutch auction” tender offer to repurchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of up to $639 .0 million (the “tender offer”). The tender offer is part of an $850 million stock buyback program, which also includes a separate purchase of up to $211.0 million of the Company’s common stock from Nelson Peltz , Peter W. May and Edward P […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Acquires FormuTech Nutrition Adding to its Premier Line Up of Sports Nutrition Brands

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Acquires FormuTech Nutrition Adding to its Premier Line Up of Sports Nutrition Brands PR Newswire NORCROSS, Ga., June 3, 2015 NORCROSS, Ga. , June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals (“Hi-Tech”), a leading global provider of Sports Nutrition products, Contract Manufacturing, and FormuTech Nutrition (“FormuTech”), one of the fastest-growing Sports Nutrition companies in the United States , today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Hi-Tech has agreed to acquire FormuTech. The transaction will enhance Hi-Tech’s leading Sports Nutrition arsenal and expand its distribution through FormuTech’s strong distribution network. […]