Year: 2015

On Dec 15, Zacks Investment Research updated the research report on paper and packaging products manufacturer International Paper Company IP . International Paper is undergoing restructuring initiatives to transform itself into a core packaging company. […]

Bell Canada, a subsidiary of Canada’s leading communication service provider BCE Inc. BCE , recently struck a deal with video streaming giant Netflix, Inc. NFLX . […]

“The e-commerce industry is a force that no investor can afford to ignore” — Cushla Sherlock, Credit-Suisse We couldn’t agree more — e-Commerce is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Per market research firm eMarketer, globally consumers will spend $1.672 trillion online this year. […]

GE Aviation, a part of diversified conglomerate General Electric Company GE , was awarded a $3.4 million contract for developing silicon carbide-based power electronics for the U.S. Army. […]

We have issued an updated research report on Tetra Tech Inc. TTEK on Dec 15, 2015. […]

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company ADM has formed a 50–50 joint venture (JV) with Cairo-based Medsofts Group, in a stride to expand its agricultural services business. The JV will hold and administer several merchandising and supply chain operations. The deal is expected to close in early 2016 […]

On Dec 15, 2015, Zacks Investment Research downgraded New York-based PVH Corp. PVH , to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). […]

Buckle up and mark your calendars for Dec 16! Chances are high that the interest rate is going uphill. Janet Yellen, the Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, is confident that the current stability witnessed in the U.S. […]

Waste Management, Inc. WM recently announced a 6.5% year-over-year hike in its quarterly dividend payout to 41 cents per share. This brings the annualized dividend payout to $1.64 per share from first-quarter 2016. […]

While the Paris climate deal, inked with the support of representatives from 195 countries, is indeed a landmark event, the transition from fossil fuels to a carbon-free economy will come with its share of perils for the so-called “pure play” fossil fuel companies. The focus now shifts to these companies and their efforts to counter the impact of the Paris Agreement on their bottom line. The Agreement The accord that comprises 11 pages and 29 articles commits developed and developing countries to lead in eliminating net greenhouse gas emissions this century. […]

After the news of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. ’s NWL intentions to acquire Jarden Corp. […]

VeriFone Systems Inc. PAY reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings (including stock-based compensation) of 45 cents per share, which easily beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 40 cents. However, the company’s 2016 guidance was weaker than expected and resulted in nearly 3% drop in share price in the aftermarket session […]