Technicals

Why Archer Daniels (ADM) Could Be a Top Value Stock Pick

Value investing is always a very popular strategy, and for good reason. After all, who doesn’t want to find stocks that have low PEs, solid outlooks, and decent dividends? Fortunately for investors looking for this combination, we have identified a strong candidate which may be an impressive value; Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM […]

Technicals

Is Amazon.com (AMZN) a Great Growth Stock?

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 Amazon.com, Inc. […]

Technicals

Time to Focus on Zoe’s Kitchen (ZOES) for Strong Earnings Growth Potential

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 Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Southern Company and AGL Resources complete merger, create a leading U.S. energy company

Southern Company and AGL Resources complete merger, create a leading U.S. energy company PR Newswire ATLANTA, July 1, 2016 ATLANTA , July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Southern Company (NYSE: SO) and AGL Resources today announced the completion of a merger creating one of America’s leading energy providers. “This merger brings together two utilities recognized for outstanding reliability, world-class customer service and a commitment to inventing America’s energy future,” said Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Thomas A. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Shore Bancshares Announces Consolidation of Banking Subsidiaries and Unified Branding under Shore United Bank name

Shore Bancshares Announces Consolidation of Banking Subsidiaries and Unified Branding under Shore United Bank name PR Newswire EASTON, Md., July 1, 2016 EASTON, Md. , July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Shore Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHBI) announced today the completion of the merger of its two banking subsidiaries and the unified branding of the combined entity under the “Shore United Bank” name. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thor Announces Acquisition of Jayco for $576 Million

Thor Announces Acquisition of Jayco for $576 Million – Jayco generated $1.5 billion in revenue during calendar year 2015 – Transaction to be accretive to earnings within the first fiscal year – Purchase includes Jayco, Starcraft RV, Highland Ridge and Entegra Coach Subsidiaries PR Newswire ELKHART, Ind., July 1, 2016 ELKHART, Ind. , July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) today announced the acquisition of Jayco, Corp […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

RBC completes sale of RBC General Insurance Company

RBC completes sale of RBC General Insurance Company Canada NewsWire TORONTO, July 1, 2016 TORONTO , July 1, 2016 /CNW/ – Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of RBC General Insurance Company, which includes certain home and auto insurance manufacturing capabilities including claims, underwriting and product development, to Aviva Canada Inc. As part of this deal, RBC Insurance also signed a 15-year strategic agreement with Aviva Canada Inc., which will allow RBC Insurance to market and sell a full suite of property and casualty (P&C) insurance products to Canadians. In addition to offering home and auto advice and products, RBC Insurance continues to provide one of the broadest ranges of insurance offerings in Canada including life, health, wealth, travel and reinsurance solutions, as well as creditor and business insurance services to individual, business and group clients […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

PBF Energy Completes Acquisition of the Torrance Refinery and Related Logistics Assets

PBF Energy Completes Acquisition of the Torrance Refinery and Related Logistics Assets — PBF becomes fourth largest independent refiner — 155,000 barrel per day high-complexity, coking refinery in PADD 5 — Attractive MLP assets including ownership interests in several crude gathering and transportation pipelines, product pipelines, products terminals and crude and products storage facilities PR Newswire PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 1, 2016 PARSIPPANY, N.J. , July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — PBF Energy Inc. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Cousins Announces Special Meeting Of Stockholders To Vote On Merger With Parkway Properties, Inc.

Cousins Announces Special Meeting Of Stockholders To Vote On Merger With Parkway Properties, Inc. PR Newswire ATLANTA, July 1, 2016 ATLANTA , July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Cousins Properties Incorporated (“Cousins”) (NYSE: CUZ) announced today that Cousins will hold a Special Meeting of its Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 , at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time , at 191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

VimpelCom and Dhabi Group announce completion of Mobilink and Warid transaction

VimpelCom and Dhabi Group announce completion of Mobilink and Warid transaction Combined entity to serve over 50 million customers as Pakistan’s leading high-speed mobile network PR Newswire AMSTERDAM and CAIRO and ISLAMABAD, July 1, 2016 AMSTERDAM and CAIRO and ISLAMABAD , July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — VimpelCom, Global Telecom Holding (GTH), together with Warid Telecom Pakistan and Bank Alfalah (Dhabi Group shareholders), today announced the completion of the transaction to merge Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Mobilink) and Warid Telecom (Warid), creating Pakistan’s next generation digital telecommunications provider. Over 50 million customers in Pakistan will benefit from high-speed mobile telecommunications and a best-in-class digital mobile network. The combined Mobilink and Warid entity will be the leading telecommunications provider of 2G, 3G and LTE services in Pakistan , providing higher quality national voice and data coverage, faster downloads, and a wider portfolio of products and services. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Euronav: Share Buyback

Euronav: Share Buyback PR Newswire ANTWERP, Belgium, July 1, 2016 ANTWERP, Belgium , July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) (“Euronav” or the “Company”) today confirms that the Company has purchased 192,415 of its own shares on Euronext Brussels for an aggregate price of EUR 1,528,211.11 . Highest Transaction date Quantity Average price Lowest price price Total price 24 June 2016 75,270 7.8714 EUR 7.714 EUR 8.000 EUR 592,480.28 EUR 27 June 2016 117,145 7.9878 EUR 7.960 EUR 8.000 EUR 935,730.83 EUR Following these transactions, the Company now owns 1,042,415 own shares (0.65% of the total outstanding shares). […]