Technicals

Why Timken Company (TKR) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and The Timken Company TKR may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report. That is because Timken is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat […]

Technicals

Allergan (AGN) Beats Q4 Earnings & Sales, Stock Up

Dublin, Ireland-based Allergan plc AGN is engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, sale and distribution of branded pharmaceuticals device, biologic, surgical and regenerative medicine products. Allergan has been actively pursuing deals to expand its portfolio especially its branded products offering. Having completed the acquisition of companies like Durata and Forest, Allergan acquired Botox maker, Allergan Inc., in Mar 2015 […]

Technicals

S&P Global (SPGI) Beats on Q4 Earnings, Guidance Bullish

S&P Global Inc. SPGI formerly known as McGraw-Hill Financial, is the provider of financial information, and the owner of one of the top credit rating agencies (Standard & Poor’s). The company now primarily focuses on capital and commodities markets and includes iconic brands like S&P Ratings, S&P Capital IQ, S&P Indices and Platts […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Compass Datacenters Acquires EdgePoint And BitBox USA

Compass Datacenters Acquires EdgePoint And BitBox USA Acquisitions Enhance Compass’ Solutions and Data Center Management Capabilities PR Newswire DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2018 DALLAS , Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Datacenters has acquired two companies that make Compass the first and only provider in the data center industry that can deliver dedicated mission critical facilities from the core to the edge—all with a common management and service platform […]

Technicals

AmerisourceBergen (ABC) Tops Q1 Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Chesterbrook, PA-based AmerisourceBergen Corporation ABC is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical services companies, which focuses on providing drug distribution and related services to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen serves healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical supply channel. […]

Technicals

Centene (CNC) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenues

Have you been eager to see how Centene Corporation CNC ) performed in Q4 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this popular global professional services company’s earnings release this morning. An Earnings Beat Centene came out with operating earnings of 97 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 94 cents. […]

Technicals

Becton (BDX) Beats on Q1 Earnings and Revenues Estimates

Based in New Jersey, Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX is a medical technology company engaged principally in the development, manufacture and sale of medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. These products are used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public. Currently, Becton, Dickinson has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) but that could change following its first-quarter fiscal 2018 earnings report which has just released […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Cannabis Strategic Signals Intent to Acquire Organic Cannabis Extract Brand

Cannabis Strategic Signals Intent to Acquire Organic Cannabis Extract Brand PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, February 6, 2018 LOS ANGELES , February 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC Pink: NUGS) today announces it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Pure Applied Sciences and its brand PureOrganix, a line of organic and pure cannabis oils and related accessories. […]

Stock Analysts

EXC Vs. XEL: Which Stock is Poised for Better Q4 Earnings?

The fourth-quarter earnings season has crossed the half way mark. So far, the results reflect a favorable trend, with an above-average proportion of companies beating top- and bottom-line expectations. Total earnings for the 251 S&P members that have released results as of Feb 2, improved 16% year over year on 10.5% higher revenues […]