Stock Analysts

CVS Health Posts Earnings Beat in Q2, Narrows Guidance

CVS Health Corporation CVS reported second-quarter 2015 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.22, up a solid 7.9% year over year. The bottom line also outshone the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.6% and exceeded the company-provided guidance range of $1.17−$1.20 per share. The adjustments include acquisition-related financing costs related to the proposed Omnicare and Target acquisitions […]

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BB&T Closes Susquehanna Deal: More Acquisition in Cards?

After receiving necessary regulatory approvals in Jul 2015, BB&T Corporation BBT completed the acquisition of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. As part of the agreement, Susquehanna was integrated into BB&T’s Branch Banking and Trust Company segment. The $2.5-billion cash-and-stock deal was announced back in Nov 2014 […]

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What to Expect from Rice Midstream (RMP) in Q2 Earnings?

Midstream energy player Rice Midstream Partners L.P. RMP is set to release its second-quarter 2015 results before the opening bell on Thursday, Aug 6. In the preceding three-month period, the Canonsburg, PA-based partnership delivered a negative earnings surprise of 20.00% due to the plunging commodity prices that hampered production of its clients. […]