Month: November 2015

Mergers & Acquisitions

PTS Diagnostics Expands Patent Portfolio with Technology Enabling Testing on Mobile Devices

November 30, 2015 0

PTS Diagnostics Expands Patent Portfolio with Technology Enabling Testing on Mobile Devices Patent acquisition positions PTS Diagnostics to compete in the expanding mHealth market PR Newswire INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 30, 2015 INDIANAPOLIS , Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — PTS Diagnostics, the U.S.-based manufacturer of point-of-care biometric testing devices such as CardioChek analyzers, A1CNow systems, and PTS Detect™ cotinine systems, has announced the acquisition of a family of patents that will propel the company into the mHealth market […]

Technicals

Is MeetMe (MEET) a Great Growth Stock?

November 30, 2015 0

Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors’ attention, and produce big gains as well. However, these can also lead on the downside when the growth story is over, so it is important to find companies which are still seeing strong growth prospects in their businesses. One such company that might be well-positioned for future earnings growth is MeetMe, Inc. […]

Technicals

Can Southwest Airlines (LUV) Stock Continue to Grow Earnings?

November 30, 2015 0

Growth stocks can be some of the most exciting picks in the market, as these high-flyers can captivate investors’ attention, and produce big gains as well. However, these can also lead on the downside when the growth story is over, so it is important to find companies which are still seeing strong growth prospects in their businesses. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

MPLX To Join The Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index

November 30, 2015 0

MPLX To Join The Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index PR Newswire DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2015 DALLAS , Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Alerian announced today that MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) is expected to be added to the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (NYSE: AMZI) replacing MarkWest Energy Partners (NYSE: MWE) in a special rebalancing […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

MPLX To Join The Alerian Energy Infrastructure Index

November 30, 2015 0

MPLX To Join The Alerian Energy Infrastructure Index PR Newswire DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2015 DALLAS , Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Alerian announced today that MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) is expected to be added to the Alerian Energy Infrastructure Index (CME: AMEI) replacing MarkWest Energy Partners (NYSE: MWE) in a special rebalancing. […]

Momentum Stocks

Bear of the Day: Diodes Inc (DIOD)

November 30, 2015 0

Down cycles during times of weak demand makes it difficult for a company to manage any excess capacity, and it tends to negatively impact margins for several quarters at a time. Further, the company is then left waiting for improvements in the macro environment to enable them to rebound from the down cycle. This is the situation that Diodes Incorporated ( DIOD ) is currently facing, who is also the Zacks Bear of the Day. […]

Momentum Stocks

Bull of the Day: NeoPhotonics (NPTN)

November 30, 2015 0

There are a few companies that specialize in high-speed communication networks, but there is one that is best positioned to take advantage of the demand for these networks worldwide. This company most recently destroyed the Zacks Consensus Earnings and Revenue expectations, and pointed to increased activity in the next few quarters. Further, this company has produced 5 consecutive quarters of pro forma profitability. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Consortium Submits Preliminary Non-binding Proposal to Acquire Nasdaq-listed iKang

November 29, 2015 0

Consortium Submits Preliminary Non-binding Proposal to Acquire Nasdaq-listed iKang – Jiangsu Sanyou (Meinian), Ping An, Taiping, Huatai Ruilian, Sequoia and Cathay Capital form consortium – The Proposal provides US$22 per ADS or US$44 per Share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 36.9% to the unaffected closing price of iKang on August 28, 2015, and a premium of approximately 23.6% to the Insider Proposal[1] dated August 31, 2015 – Should the transaction proceed, it would create significant synergies in China’s preventive healthcare industry PR Newswire BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2015 BEIJING , Nov. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Jiangsu Sanyou Group Co Ltd (SZSE: 002044, “Jiangsu Sanyou”, also known as Meinian Onehealth Healthcare (Group) Co., Ltd.), announces today that it is a member of a consortium which has submitted a preliminary non-binding proposal (the “Proposal”) to acquire iKang Healthcare Group, Inc […]

Stock Analysts

Microsoft (MSFT) Launches Nokia 230 ‘Perfect’ for Selfies

November 27, 2015 0

Software developer Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) unveiled an Internet-enabled feature phone, Nokia 230, which is touted as “perfect for taking and sharing selfies”. Nokia 230, which also comes in a dual-SIM model named Nokia 230 Dual SIM (for users in the habit of switching between phones or networks), is a successor to Nokia 130 from last year. Both devices have an aluminum back cover, are available in two colors – silver and dark silver and have a 2.8-inch display, with a memory card support of up to 32 GB through microSD and Opera Store. […]