Technicals

Can Yandex (YNDX) Stock Continue to Grow Earnings?

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, they 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. […]

Technicals

Why Screen Holdings (DINRF) Stock Might be a Great Pick

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Screen Holdings Co., Ltd DINRF . This is because this security in the Semiconductor – General space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Reich Brothers Announces Purchase of State-of-the-Art Panasonic Manufacturing Facility in Salem, OR

Reich Brothers Announces Purchase of State-of-the-Art Panasonic Manufacturing Facility in Salem, OR This former Panasonic Class-A Manufacturing/Warehouse facility will be repurposed to generate jobs and stimulate the Salem, OR economy PR Newswire NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES and CHICAGO, March 27, 2018 NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES and CHICAGO , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Reich Brothers is pleased to announce the acquisition of a state-of-the-art 129,850 square foot , production and warehouse facility located on 19.66-acres in Salem , OR. The facility was constructed in 2009 by Sanyo Solar , a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation, for roughly $80,000,000 and was designed to manufacture silicon ingots for solar power cells. The facility is located at 5475 Gaffin Road SE and is in close proximity to corporate neighbors including Home Depot and a newly commissioned 1,000,000 square foot Amazon distribution facility […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Riot Blockchain Closes Acquisition of Logical Brokerage Corp

Riot Blockchain Closes Acquisition of Logical Brokerage Corp PR Newswire CASTLE ROCK, Colo., March 27, 2018 Riot Blockchain set to present monthly cryptocurrency mining production results commencing for March 2018 CASTLE ROCK, Colo. , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Riot Blockchain, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIOT) (the “Company”) today announced that it has closed on its acquisition of 92.5% of Logical Brokerage Corp (“Logical Brokerage”) […]

Technicals

McCormick (MKC) Tops Q1 Earnings & Sales, Raises Outlook

McCormick & Company, Incorporated MKC came out with first-quarter fiscal 2018 results, wherein adjusted earnings of $1.00 per share came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 91 cents and surged 31.6% year-over-year. The company now expects adjusted earnings for fiscal 2018 in a range of $4.85-$4.95 per share, reflecting a 14-16% growth year-over-year. This includes an expected positive impact of nearly one percentage point from currency fluctuations […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Transnetyx announces acquisition, continued growth with Thompson Street Capital Partners

Transnetyx announces acquisition, continued growth with Thompson Street Capital Partners PR Newswire MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 27, 2018 MEMPHIS, Tenn. , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Transnetyx, an automated genotyping company that serves biomedical researchers worldwide, today announced that Thompson Street Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire its holding company, YX Genomics Holding Corp. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

JLL Spark acquires SaaS-based real estate asset management company Stessa

JLL Spark acquires SaaS-based real estate asset management company Stessa Investment bolsters JLL’s position as a catalyst for change in the real estate industry PR Newswire SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — JLL Spark , a division of JLL (NYSE: JLL), today announced its acquisition of Stessa, a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based real estate technology platform that allows investors in income properties to easily and cost-effectively track, manage and communicate the performance of their portfolios. This is the first strategic acquisition by JLL Spark since its inception and delivers on its mission to transform the real estate industry through technology-based innovation. JLL has structured JLL Spark to operate independently and without the typical constraints of most corporate “innovation” or venture arms, providing the nimbleness and speed of a startup backed by JLL’s expertise and resources. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Broadridge Acquires ActivePath, Further Enhances Platform to Help Clients Accelerate Digital Adoption

Broadridge Acquires ActivePath, Further Enhances Platform to Help Clients Accelerate Digital Adoption Acquisition Improves Communication Experiences through Interactivity PR Newswire LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 27, 2018 LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc . (NYSE:BR), a global fintech leader, has completed the acquisition of ActivePath , an Israeli-based digital technology company. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Aphria launches Aphria International and provides updates on worldwide operations

Aphria launches Aphria International and provides updates on worldwide operations Canada NewsWire LEAMINGTON, ON, March 27, 2018 Recently-acquired Nuuvera to be renamed Aphria International Aphria International will focus on expanding the Company’s footprint in established regulated cannabis markets outside of Canada LEAMINGTON, ON , March 27, 2018 /CNW/ – Aphria Inc. (” Aphria ” or the ” Company “) ( TSX: APH and US OTC: APHQF ) is pleased to provide the following updates to the Company’s worldwide operations and activities. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tronox Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes

Tronox Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes PR Newswire STAMFORD, Conn., March 27, 2018 STAMFORD, Conn. , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Tronox Limited (NYSE: TROX) (“Tronox” or the “Company”), today announced that Tronox Incorporated (the “Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, intends to offer, subject to market and other considerations, senior notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States to non-U.S. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Evolution|AI Corporation Increases Offer to Acquire Pulse Evolution Corporation

Evolution|AI Corporation Increases Offer to Acquire Pulse Evolution Corporation Pulse Board asked to Support Acquisition and Call for Annual Meeting of the Shareholders PR Newswire HOBE SOUND, Fla., March 27, 2018 HOBE SOUND, Fla. , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Evolution|AI Corporation today submitted a revised and expanded offer to purchase a majority interest in Pulse Evolution Corporation (OTC:PLFX), reiterating its prior Share Exchange offer at $1.10 per share, and now offering a redemption of $0.83 per share in cash for non-affiliate holders of ‘public float’ shares. The revised offer is made in response to high shareholder interest in the prior Share Exchange offers from holders who may not, without such modifications, have been qualified to participate in the exchange. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Stepan Completes Acquisition of a Surfactant Production Facility and a Portion of its Associated Surfactant Business in Mexico from BASF

Stepan Completes Acquisition of a Surfactant Production Facility and a Portion of its Associated Surfactant Business in Mexico from BASF PR Newswire NORTHFIELD, Ill., March 27, 2018 NORTHFIELD, Ill. , March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) reported that, through a subsidiary in Mexico , it has closed on the previously announced agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V. […]

Momentum Stocks

Bull of the Day: MSCI (MSCI)

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, MSCI ( MSCI ) provides decision support tools, including indexes, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and corporate governance products and services to institutional investors. Their applications and solutions help investors in core investment activities, including allocating assets, constructing and optimizing portfolios and understanding and managing investment risk and performance. […]