Mergers & Acquisitions
Neogen acquires Australian animal genomics laboratory
Neogen acquires Australian animal genomics laboratory PR Newswire LANSING, Mich., Sept. 1, 2017 LANSING, Mich. , Sept. […]
Month: September 2017
Stock Analysts
Pharma Stock Roundup: Novartis CAR-T Drug Gets FDA Nod, Lilly Gives Baricitinib Update
It was a historic week not just for Novartis NVS but also for the medical community and patients with the FDA giving its nod to the first gene therapy in the United States – Novartis’ Kymriah. This marks the beginning of a new era for the treatment of cancer and other serious and life-threatening diseases. […]
Stock Analysts
T-Mobile US (TMUS) Gears Up for 5G With 600-MHz LTE Sites
National provider of mobile communications services, T-Mobile US Inc. TMUS has been a pioneer in innovative network expansion methodologies. Such initiatives have helped the carrier lure 1.333 million subscribers in the last reported second quarter of 2017. […]
Stock Analysts
Expedia Appoints Mark Okerstrom as Chief Executive Officer
Expedia Inc. EXPE has announced changes at its management level The online travel booking company recently appointed Mark Okerstrom as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and president of the company. […]
Stock Analysts
5 Winning Stocks to Beat September Blues
Not only is September historically the worst month for the equity market, stocks presently look susceptible to a pullback due to Harvey, North Korea tensions and U.S. government shutdown. However, fresh data have indicated that the domestic economy continues to grow at a steady albeit slow pace […]
Stock Analysts
FCC Gets 22 Million Comments on Net Neutrality: What Next?
The U.S. telecom regulator, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), recently closed the window for comments and replies after receiving 22 million comments on Net Neutrality rules. The regulatory body will examine these suggestions before taking a final call […]
Stock Analysts
Chart Industries (GTLS) on Acquisition Spree, Buys VCT Vogel
Chart Industries, Inc. GTLS announced that it has acquired VCT Vogel GmbH (VCT Vogel) yesterday. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. […]
Stock Analysts
BioScrip’s Infusion Business Strong, Dull 2017 View a Drag (Revised)
On Aug 21, we issued an updated research report on Denver, CO-based BioScrip, Inc. BIOS . […]
Stock Analysts
Commercial Metals Company Closes Sale of CMC Cometals Unit
Commercial Metals Company CMC has wrapped up the earlier announced sale of its raw materials trading division, CMC Cometals, to Traxys North America L.L.C. and Traxys Europe S.A., which are affiliates of The Carlyle Group. The aggregate consideration for the transaction was roughly $179 million, which is subject to adjustment. […]
Momentum Stocks
Bear Of The Day: Brookdale Senior Living (BKD)
Brookdale Senior Livin g (BKD) recently saw its Zacks Rank slip to the lowest level it can go. The stock is now a Zack Rank #5 (Strong Sell) and today it is the Bear of the Day. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
DowDuPont™ Merger Successfully Completed
DowDuPont™ Merger Successfully Completed Company Moves Forward Toward Intended Separation into Industry-Leading, Publicly Traded Companies in Agriculture, Materials Science and Specialty Products; Separations Expected to Occur Within 18 Months PR Newswire MIDLAND, Mich., and WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 1, 2017 MIDLAND, Mich. , and WILMINGTON, Del […]
Momentum Stocks
Bull Of The Day: H&E Equipment (HEES)
H&E Equipment Services (HEES) announced the acquisition of Neff Corporation (NEFF) on July 27 and at the same time released news of a solid beat of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company topped forecasts by 33% but most of the attention was paid to the $1.2B deal. The Zacks Rank is focused on the movement of earnings estimates. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
CIBC completes acquisition of Geneva Advisors
CIBC completes acquisition of Geneva Advisors PR Newswire TORONTO and CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2017 Extends CIBC’s North American wealth management business and platform TORONTO and CHICAGO , Sept. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Geneva Advisors, a Chicago -based private wealth management firm […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Micro Focus Completes Merger with HPE Software Business, Creating One of World’s Largest Pure-play Software Companies
Micro Focus Completes Merger with HPE Software Business, Creating One of World’s Largest Pure-play Software Companies New, Combined Company Drives Customer-centered Innovation at Enterprise Scale to Deliver Software Solutions across Hybrid IT – Combined company becomes world’s seventh largest pure-play software company, largest UK technology firm listed on London Stock Exchange, with revenue of $4.4 billion – Transaction valued at $8.8 billion in series of major moves by Micro Focus in three years (The Attachmate Group, Serena Software, HPE Software) – Merger brings together two software leaders with focus on helping customers extend existing software investments while embracing innovation in a world of Hybrid IT PR Newswire NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2017 NEW YORK , Sept. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Swedish Match Acquires V2 Tobacco
Swedish Match Acquires V2 Tobacco PR Newswire STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1, 2017 STOCKHOLM , Sept. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Swedish Match has acquired V2 Tobacco, a privately held smokeless tobacco company, primarily active in Europe . […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mahindra Comviva Signs an Agreement to Acquire Emagine International
Mahindra Comviva Signs an Agreement to Acquire Emagine International PR Newswire NEW DELHI, September 1, 2017 NEW DELHI , September 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Enhances its Customer Value Management S uite W hile E xpanding its MobiLytix™ S olutions P ort folio Mahindra Comviva , a global leader in mobility solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Emagine International for an undisclosed value. Emagine International is a specialist provider of real-time, contextual marketing solutions and managed business intelligence services. Customer Value Management represents an unprecedented opportunity for business value creation. […]