Year: 2015

On Dec 29, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Principal Financial Group Inc. PFG . Principal Financial’s heightened focus on fee-based revenues has been a steady driver […]

On Dec 28, 2015, we issued an updated research report on health maintenance organization (HMO) Molina Healthcare, Inc . MOH . Molina Healthcare operates two of the fastest growing programs in the managed care industry-dual eligibles and Medicaid. […]

On Dec 28, we issued an updated research report on St. Jude Medical Inc. STJ […]

On Dec 28, 2015, we have issued an updated research report on E*TRADE Financial Corporation ETFC . Shares of this New York-based investment brokerage firm have been moving up since late August, depicting investors’ optimism over its balance sheet restructuring plan. Notably, the company has returned roughly 22% year to date. […]

On Dec 28, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Synovus Financial Corporation SNV . Top-line pressure amid low-interest rate environment remains a key concern for the company. Also, a stringent regulatory landscape for the financial sector poses a near-term headwind […]

Amid global headwinds, the domestic market indeed looks like a safer area for investments. The Federal Reserve’s announcement of the most awaited increase in the benchmark rate after more than nine years serves to depict the U.S. economy’s gradual improvement since the 2008 financial crisis. […]

In an effort to bolster its capital position, Deutsche Bank AG DB has inked a deal to sell its entire stake in China-based Hua Xia Bank. Notably, state-owned Chinese insurer – PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited – is taking over Deutsche Bank’s 19.99% stake in Hua Xia for 23.0–25.7 billion yuan (around €3.2–€3.7 billion). The transaction is currently subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals […]

In sync with its strategy to strengthen balance sheet and enhance shareholders’ value, First Potomac Realty Trust FPO announced the divestiture of Cedar Hill I and III located in Tyson’s Corner, VA. The sale of the two office buildings, spanning 102,632 square feet, will likely fetch gross proceeds of $27.3 million for the Bethesda, MD-based real estate investment trust (“REIT”). […]

We have issued an updated research report on Regency Centers Corporation REG on Dec 28, 2015. The Jacksonville, FL-based retail real estate investment trust (“REIT”) primarily aims to build a premium portfolio of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Such centers are usually necessity-driven and Internet-resistant in nature, thus driving dependable traffic […]

Diversified health and well-being company Koninklijke Philips N.V. PHG is making some concerted efforts to strengthen its lighting business for greater profitability. In what can be called a sly marketing attempt, the company recently declared a special offer for its Philips Hue light users to synchronize their home lighting with one of the most iconic festive frenzies, the Times Square Ball drop […]

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCX said that its Chairman, co-founder and long-time executive, James R. (“Jim Bob”) Moffett, is stepping down from the company’s board and as Executive Chairman […]

Premium provider of comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions, 3D Systems Corp. DDD , recently announced its decision to cease the production of Cube, the entry-level consumer 3D printer. This initiative comes as part of the company’s plan to channelize its resources toward more lucrative areas in professional and industrial markets. […]

On Dec 28, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Union Pacific Corporation UNP . The Omaha, NE-based railroad operator has had a horrendous 2015 like most of its peers. […]

We have issued an updated research report on the premium meat products company Hormel Foods Corporation HRL on Dec 28, 2015. The company produces and sells a variety of meat and other food items on a global basis. However, despite holding a high brand value in the market, the firm is currently plagued by certain headwinds in its business […]

We have issued an updated research report on the premium industrial metals & minerals company Vale S.A. VALE on Dec 28, 2015. Incepted in 1942, the company is currently regarded as the largest exporter as well as importer of iron ore and pellets in the global mining market. […]

U.S.telecom behemoth AT&T Inc. T has inked a deal with Entertainment Studios to provide the latter’s channels to its U-verse TV and DIRECTV customers. The deal includes broadcast of the entire suite of Entertainment Studios’ channels, including some of the prominent brands in its portfolio, namely Comedy.TV, Recipe.TV, ES.TV, MyDestination.TV, Cars TV, Pets TV and Justice Central.TV […]

With record period-end fixed income assets of $41.6 billion as of Sep 30, 2015, which crossed $25 billion in assets under management (AUM) for the first time in its 40-year history in 2012; Janus Capital Group, Inc. JNS appears a solid bet now. […]

Shares of biopharmaceutical firm Chimerix, Inc. CMRX plunged a massive 81.4% to touch $6.62 yesterday, following the revelation of the company’s failure to meet the primary endpoint of its Phase 3 SUPPRESS trial. The Phase 3 SUPPRESS trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Chimerix’s brincidofovir (also known as CMX001) in preventing clinically significant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) (or stem cell transplant) patients […]

Are you worried that you missed Ross Stores Inc. ’s ROST bull run in the past three months with the stock gaining more than 14%? If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the share price appreciation, then the time is right to add the stock to your portfolio. […]

Of late, CBS Corporation CBS has been struggling to perform. The share price of this media giant has dropped 15.4% year to date. The plunge in the stock’s price is enough to put an ardent investor on the back foot […]