Stock Analysts

Veeva Systems OpenData Now in France, Europe in Focus

Provider of industry-specific cloud-based software solutions, Veeva Systems Inc. VEEV is rapidly expanding its European data business. The company recently announced the availability of Veeva OpenData in France — its second European market — in just six months, the first one being the U.K. […]

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Baxter Presents Positive Clinical Data for Pacritinib

Baxter International Inc. BAX and CTI BioPharma CTIC recently presented clinical data from PERSIST -1 — a study which compares the efficacy and safety of pacritinib with that of the best available therapy (BAT) in patients diagnosed with myelofibrosis. Pacritinib is an investigational oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor having dual activity against JAK2 and FLT3. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Southern Company subsidiary advances solar development with fifth acquisition in Georgia

Southern Company subsidiary advances solar development with fifth acquisition in Georgia PR Newswire ATLANTA, June 1, 2015 ATLANTA , June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Building on one of the nation’s largest renewable energy portfolios, Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power has announced the acquisition of the Pawpaw Solar Facility – a 30-megawatt (MW) project – from Longview Solar LLC. With the addition of the company’s fifth solar acquisition in Georgia , Southern Power is developing a total of 385 MW of solar generation in the state. “Southern Company is delivering sustainable energy solutions for the benefit of customers,” said Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Thomas A. […]

Technicals

Why Applied Micro Circuits (AMCC) Stock Might be a Great Pick – Tale of the Tape

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Applied Micro Circuits Corporation ( AMCC ). This is because this security in the (industry) space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

PPL Completes Spinoff of Competitive Supply Business

PPL Completes Spinoff of Competitive Supply Business PR Newswire ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 1, 2015 ALLENTOWN, Pa. , June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) on Monday (6/1) completed the spinoff of its competitive energy business, which was immediately combined with the generation assets owned by Riverstone Holdings to form a new independent power producer called Talen Energy Corporation. […]

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Fluor (FLR) Wins $581M Design-Build Contract in Texas

Fluor Corp. FLR , one of the leading providers of engineering, fabrication, construction and maintenance services globally, won a $581 million worth design-build contract from the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. Fluor registered this deal in its second quarter of 2015 books […]

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Celanese (CE) to Hike Selling Prices of Acetyls in China

Chemical and advanced materials maker, Celanese Corporation CE has announced that it will raise the list and off-list selling prices of acetic acid and acetic anhydride in response to the rapid rise and existing volatility in methanol prices in China. The prices of both acetic acid and acetic anhydride will be increased by RMB 100 per metric ton in China. […]

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Medtronic (MDT) Likely to Outshine Q4 Earnings Estimates

Medical device major Medtronic plc MDT is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2015 earnings before the opening bell on Jun 2. In the last reported third quarter of fiscal 2015, the company had reported better-than-expected financial results of the legacy Medtronic Inc., following the completion of the long-awaited $42.9 billion takeover of its Irish counterpart, Covidien, on Jan 26, 2015. […]

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Xerox to Accelerate Adoption of Process Automation Tools

Information technology services provider Xerox Corporation XRX expanded its automation software portfolio, with the latest release being powered with accelerated adoption of robotic process automation (“RPA”) services. The automation package is being offered as a part of the Xerox ClearSight suite of products. Xerox ClearSight Automated Intelligence, a general purpose software, was designed to imitate human actions by routing and/or processing data based on some particular rules. […]