Mergers & Acquisitions

Dash and LiquidPoint to Merge to Create Dash Financial Technologies

Dash and LiquidPoint to Merge to Create Dash Financial Technologies New independent entity, backed by GTCR, creates leading trading technology solutions provider PR Newswire NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2017 NEW YORK , Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Dash Financial announced today that Dash and Convergex have signed a definitive agreement to merge Dash and LiquidPoint (Convergex’s Options Trading and Technology business), creating a leading financial technology company in the options and equities markets […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Husqvarna Group to Acquire Pullman Ermator – Strengthening its Position in the Light Construction Market

Husqvarna Group to Acquire Pullman Ermator – Strengthening its Position in the Light Construction Market PR Newswire STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan 4, 2017 STOCKHOLM, Sweden , Jan 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division has signed an agreement to acquire Pullman Ermator AB, a market leader in dust and slurry management systems. The acquisition is expected to be finalized mid-January 2017 . “The acquisition of the fast growing and highly profitable market leader Pullman Ermator is an excellent strategic fit to Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division […]

Stock Analysts

Conagra or Ingredion: Which Stock Is More Appealing?

The food and beverage companies are facing headwinds from the shift in consumer purchase decisions, evolving shopping behavior and increasing presence of small firms. As the small companies are entering the market space, it is becoming tough for the existing players to retain their position. Further, there has been a shift in consumer preference as they are more inclined toward the non-genetically modified, organic, and gluten free products. […]

Stock Analysts

Microsoft Shares Fall on Leaked Samsung Galaxy S8 Features

Shares of Microsoft Corporation MSFT fell 1.17% on Jan 2 to close the day’s session at $62.14. The decline in shares can be attributed to rumors that Samsung’s upcoming Android-based handset, Galaxy S8 will be able to connect to a monitor, mouse and keyboard to create an “extended workspace” just like Microsoft’s Continuum. MICROSOFT CORP Price and Consensus MICROSOFT CORP Price and Consensus | MICROSOFT CORP Quote The Continuum technology is used by frequent travelers who stay at hotels […]

Stock Analysts

Can Caterpillar (CAT) Lead the Dow Rally in 2017?

After being the subject of negative trends in the past few years, Caterpillar, Inc. CAT emerged as the best performing component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for 2016. The Caterpillar stock’s 36.46% gain through the year made it the clear winner, trumping gains of UnitedHealth Group Inc […]

Stock Analysts

First Solar (FSLR): Are Better Times Ahead for the Stock?

The solar industry witnessed tough times in 2016, even hurting industry leaders like First Solar Inc. FSLR . Even though First Solar's 51.4% loss in 2016 was narrower than the Zacks categorized Solar industry's decline of 58.8% backed by the company’s continued focus on maintaining a competitive edge and consolidation […]