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Salesforce Reportedly in Talks to Buy SteelBrick for $600M
Enhancing capabilities by acquiring start-ups is nothing new for salesforce.com, Inc. CRM . […]
Year: 2015
Mergers & Acquisitions
FastMed, the Second Largest and Fastest Growing Independent Urgent Care, Enters Texas
FastMed, the Second Largest and Fastest Growing Independent Urgent Care, Enters Texas Fastest growing urgent care acquires Texan Urgent Care PR Newswire PHOENIX, Dec. 18, 2015 PHOENIX , Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — FastMed Urgent Care , the second largest and fastest growing independent urgent care organization in the U.S., today announced the acquisition of Texan Urgent Care, a 14-clinic urgent care operator with locations in the Austin , San Antonio , Tomball and Waco metropolitan areas […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Legrand Acquires QMotion Advanced Shading Systems
Legrand Acquires QMotion Advanced Shading Systems PR Newswire WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 18, 2015 Legrand Strengthens and Extends Lighting Control, Comfort and Energy Solutions, to include shading systems for Residential and Light-Commercial Markets with Acquisition of QMotion WEST HARTFORD, Conn. , Dec. […]
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MetLife Faces Headwinds, Seeks Growth in Various Markets
On Dec 18 , we issued an updated research report on MetLife, Inc. MET – Analyst Report). Notably, MetLife is one of the largest Life Insurance companies in the world, with global operations and significant market share in a number of Life Insurance and Retirement oriented business lines. […]
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L Brands (LB) Exhibits Operational Strength: Should You Hold?
We believe that L Brands, Inc. ’s LB sustained focus on cost containment, inventory management, merchandise and speed-to-market initiatives have kept it afloat in a soft consumer environment. This is reflected by the company’s comparable-store sales (comps) performance in November. […]
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AT&T, Comcast & T-Mobile’s Free-Data Plans under FCC Scan
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently raised questions about AT&T, Inc. T , Comcast Corp. […]
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AK Steel Sees Loss in Q4 on Blast Furnace Idling Charges
AK Steel Holding Corporation AKS expects to post a loss in fourth-quarter 2015 on charges associated with the idling of its Kentucky Works blast furnace. The Ohio-based steel maker anticipates a net loss in the range of 33−38 cents per share for the quarter. […]
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Allscripts Sunrise Platform Selected by King’s College Hospital
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. MDRX recently announced that its Sunrise platform has been selected as an Electronic Patient Record (“EPR”) system by U.K.-based King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital has a modest footprint in the region with roughly 1400 beds in two sites […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Anheuser-Busch Welcomes Four Peaks Brewing Company To The High End Business Unit
Anheuser-Busch Welcomes Four Peaks Brewing Company To The High End Business Unit Leading craft brewery in Arizona brings award-winning beers and brewpubs to the partnership PR Newswire NEW YORK and TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2015 NEW YORK and TEMPE, Ariz. […]
Technicals
Carnival (CCL) Beats on Earnings, Misses Revenues
Carnival Corporation CCL operates as a cruise and vacation company. The company is one of the largest cruise operators in the world and operates through three segments, North America cruise brands, EAA cruise brands and Cruise Support. Carnival has adopted a strategy to grow beyond its familiar itineraries and capitalize on Asian opportunities. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Managed Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Managed Healthcare Solutions, Inc. […]
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Lennar (LEN) Tops Q4 Earnings, Misses on Revenues
Lennar Corporation’s LEN fourth-quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 by 8%. Earnings also surged 13.1% year over year on higher revenues and an improved SG&A ratio. Lennar Corporation – Earnings Surprise | FindTheBest Total revenue of $2.95 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.99 billion by 1.3% […]
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Noble (NE) Disappoints Yet Again with Fleet Status Report
Noble Corporation NE released its Fleet Status Report on Dec 17, 2015, which showed no new contract additions. Notably, the company had no new contracts last month either, according to the Fleet Status Report . This scenario can be detrimental to the prospects of companies like Paragon Offshore PGN – Noble Corp.’s spin-off firm – that are on the verge of bankruptcy. […]
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Cintas (CTAS) Q2 Earnings: What’s in Store on Christmas Eve?
Leading business service provider Cintas Corporation CTAS is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2016 results after the closing bell on Dec 21. In the last reported quarter, Cintas’ earnings exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents. […]
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Nike (NKE) to Report Q2 Earnings: Is a Beat in the Cards?
We expect leading sportswear retailer, Nike Inc. NKE to beat expectations when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2016 results on Dec 22. Why a Likely Positive Surprise […]
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Paychex (PAYX) to Report Earnings in Q2: What’s in Store?
Paychex Inc. PAYX is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2016 results on Dec 22. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
BLOUNT SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Blount International Inc. (BLT) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Private Equity
BLOUNT SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Blount International Inc. (BLT) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Private Equity Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities firm headquartered in New York City, is investigating the Board of Directors of Blount International Inc. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
GSI Group Acquires SkyeTek for $2.6 Million in Cash
GSI Group Acquires SkyeTek for $2.6 Million in Cash PR Newswire BEDFORD, Mass., Dec. 18, 2015 – Acquires leading provider of RFID solutions to medical original equipment manufacturers BEDFORD, Mass. , Dec. […]
Technicals
Do Investors Think DST Systems (DST) Stock is a Buy?
If you are looking for a stock in the Computer-Software industry, DST Systems, Inc. DST could be one to watch closely. […]