Stock Analysts

Ericsson (ERIC) Chosen by Melita as Strategic 5G Partner

Ericsson ERIC has been selected by Melita to aid in the latter’s plan to transform and modernize its mobile network with 5G-ready multi-standard solutions. Ericsson will provide a superior network performance and experience to Melita’s subscribers. Melita will leverage Ericsson’s flagship solution, the Ericsson Radio System (ERS). […]

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Biotech Stock Roundup: PTGX Down, VRNA Up, AMGN’s Repatha Gets Positive Opinion

It was a week that saw Protagonist stock crashing on news of discontinuation of a phase IIb study, Amgen’s Reptha getting a positive CHMP opinion, Verona Pharma stock rallying on positive top-line data from COPD study and the FDA accepting sBLA for Bristol-Myers’ Opdivo. Recap of the Past Week’s Most Important Stories Protagonist Plummets on Study Results : Shares of Protagonist Therapeutics PTGX plummeted on announcement of the discontinuation of phase IIb study — PROPEL — on its ulcerative colitis ("UC") candidate, PTG-100. The company decided to discontinue the study as a planned interim analysis of PROPEL study by an independent Data Monitoring Committee determined that the study will not be able to achieve its primary endpoint of clinical remission […]

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Applied Industrial (AIT) Poised to Grow Amid Headwinds

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s AIT updated research report was issued on Mar 28. Over the last month, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has rallied 4.2%, outperforming 2.6% gain recorded by the industry it belongs to. The company is poised to grow on the back of stronger sales, meaningful acquisitions and strategic restructuring programs […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

IRET Acquires 390-Home Multifamily Property in Denver for $128.7 Million

IRET Acquires 390-Home Multifamily Property in Denver for $128.7 Million PR Newswire MINNEAPOLIS, March 28, 2018 MINNEAPOLIS , March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — IRET (NYSE: IRET) today announced that it acquired Westend, a multifamily apartment community in Denver, CO , for $128 .7 million. This 390-home multifamily community is located in downtown Denver . “This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to our strategy of adding multifamily properties, creating operational efficiencies, and deepening our presence in the Denver market,” stated Mark O […]

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Strategic Storage Trust IV Acquires 460-Unit Self Storage Facility in Riverside, California

Strategic Storage Trust IV Acquires 460-Unit Self Storage Facility in Riverside, California PR Newswire RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 28, 2018 RIVERSIDE, Calif. , March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Strategic Storage Trust IV, Inc. (SST IV), a public non-traded real estate investment trust sponsored by SmartStop Asset Management, LLC (SmartStop), announced today its acquisition of a 460-unit self storage facility located at 3167 Van Buren Blvd […]

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Brooks Automation Announces the Acquisition of Tec-Sem Group AG

Brooks Automation Announces the Acquisition of Tec-Sem Group AG PR Newswire CHELMSFORD, Mass., March 28, 2018 CHELMSFORD, Mass. , March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) announced today that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Tec-Sem Group AG, a provider of semiconductor fab automation equipment with a focus on reticle management. […]

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Hueman acquires Northeast Florida’s leading marketing communications staffing and recruiting firm, Agency a la Carte

Hueman acquires Northeast Florida’s leading marketing communications staffing and recruiting firm, Agency a la Carte PR Newswire JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 28, 2018 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. , March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Hueman People Solutions, a nationally-recognized recruitment company, has acquired Agency a la Carte , a leading staffing and recruiting firm specializing in marketing communications and creative services. Founded in 1994, Agency a la Carte has served a variety of clients throughout Northeast Florida including EverBank, Adecco Group, Acosta Sales and Marketing, Regency Centers, Stein Mart and more. […]

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Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network to Combine and Form New Healthcare System

Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network to Combine and Form New Healthcare System Health Quest Systems Inc. and Western Connecticut Health Network have entered into an agreement to create a new health system to provide community members across the Hudson Valley of New York and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care. […]

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Vac-One Services expands into Cathodic Protection with acquisition of Kantex Companies, LLC

Vac-One Services expands into Cathodic Protection with acquisition of Kantex Companies, LLC PR Newswire HOUSTON, March 28, 2018 HOUSTON , March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Vac-One Services (“Vac-One”) announced today that it has acquired Kantex Companies, LLC (“Kantex”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Kantex, based in Colorado Springs, CO […]

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Jefferson and Einstein Healthcare Network Sign Letter of Intent to Merge

Jefferson and Einstein Healthcare Network Sign Letter of Intent to Merge The partnership would bring together two historic like-minded organizations, both committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and training the healthcare professionals of tomorrow PR Newswire PHILADELPHIA, March 28, 2018 PHILADELPHIA , March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Leadership from Jefferson and Einstein Healthcare Network announced today the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to merge, potentially bringing together two historically linked academic medical centers whose shared vision is to improve the lives of patients and their communities. The move also sets the stage for a clinical academic enterprise that would boast the largest residency program in the Greater Philadelphia region, making Jefferson ( Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University ) uniquely positioned to educate the brightest healthcare professionals of tomorrow with a multi-hospital clinical rotation unlike any other. […]

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Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Diane Walder Dermatology

Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Diane Walder Dermatology PR Newswire MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla., March 28, 2018 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. , March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is proud to announce the acquisition of Diane Walder Dermatology. The offices located at 1111 Kane Concourse Suite 100, in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida , and 15300 Jog Road, Suite 202, in Delray Beach, Florida will offer the same quality dermatology, cosmetic services, and Mohs surgery patients have come to know and trust from Riverchase Dermatology […]