Stock Analysts

Abbott Presents Positive Data for AMPLATZER Amulet Device

Abbott ABT recently announced results for its AMPLATZER Amulet left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion device in a bid to fortify its core Structural Heart business. Data was presented at EuroPCR, the annual meeting of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI), in Paris. Further, these results were published in EuroIntervention […]

Stock Analysts

TransCanada’s C$1.4B Montney Pipeline Project Wins NEB Nod

TransCanada Corporation ’s TRP C$1.4 billion North Montney Mainline Pipeline Project recently got greenlit by the National Energy Board (NEB). The pipeline will be developed by TransCanada’s wholly-owned subsidiary, NOVA Gas Transmission Limited (NGTL). The Montney Pipeline project was originally expected to deliver natural gas to the Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline, which would have supplied to the Pacific Northwest LNG (PNW) project — C$36 billion natural gas liquefaction and export facility. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corus Entertainment Provides Update on Sale of Historia and S ries+ to Bell Media

Corus Entertainment Provides Update on Sale of Historia and S ries+ to Bell Media PR Newswire TORONTO, May 28, 2018 TORONTO , May 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) (“Corus Entertainment”) today announced that the Commissioner of Competition has not approved the sale by Corus Entertainment of French-language specialty channels Historia and S ries+ to Bell Media Inc. (“Bell Media”) […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Luye Pharma Acquires AstraZeneca’s Signature Products Seroquel and Seroquel XR

Luye Pharma Acquires AstraZeneca’s Signature Products Seroquel and Seroquel XR A Move Aimed at Enriching the Existing CNS Portfolio and Enhancing Strategic Synergy across International Markets PR Newswire HONG KONG, May 27, 2018 HONG KONG , May 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Luye Pharma Group recently announced their acquisition of AstraZeneca’s core CNS products – Seroquel and Seroquel XR. As with previous acquisitions such as Lipusu, Xuezhikang, Beixi and Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch, the decision to acquire Seroquel and Seroquel XR was made by Luye Pharma based on a comprehensive evaluation of the target. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

AngloGold Ashanti International Exploration Holdings Limited Announces Acquisition of Units in Pure Gold Mining Inc.

AngloGold Ashanti International Exploration Holdings Limited Announces Acquisition of Units in Pure Gold Mining Inc. Canada NewsWire DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, May 25, 2018 DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, May 25, 2018 /CNW/ – AngloGold Ashanti International Exploration Holdings Limited (” AngloGold International “), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited, is pleased to announce that it has acquired, by way of a non-brokered private placement, 12,800,000 units (the ” Units “, each a ” Unit “) of Pure Gold Mining Inc. (” Pure Gold “) at a price of $0.62 per Unit, representing an aggregate subscription price of approximately $7,936,000 . […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Hydro One and Avista file a Settlement Agreement in Oregon Merger Case

Hydro One and Avista file a Settlement Agreement in Oregon Merger Case PR Newswire TORONTO and SPOKANE, WA, May 25, 2018 TORONTO and SPOKANE, WA , May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Hydro One Limited (“Hydro One”) (TSX: H) and Avista Corporation (“Avista”) (NYSE: AVA) today announced the achievement of an important milestone in the regulatory approval process of their proposed merger. The companies have filed an all-parties, all-issues settlement agreement in the merger proceeding before the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (“OPUC”). […]

Technicals

BA or LMT: Which Aerospace/Defense Stock to Invest In?

U.S. aerospace and defense is one of the nation’s key industries, given the increasing demand for defense equipment and commercial jets. The industry benefits from the volatile and uncertain geopolitical global backdrop, characterized by terrorist threats, civil wars and border disputes […]

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Raytheon Wins $396M Deal to Modify Romania’s PATRIOT System

Raytheon Company ’s RTN Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) business unit recently won a modification contract for providing Romania with Phased Array Tracking on Radar to Intercept Option (PATRIOT) Fire Unit. The deal came under the foreign military sales (FMS) program. Details of the Deal The contract is valued at $395.8 million and has been awarded by the U.S […]

Stock Analysts

Alphabet Roundup: YouTube, Publishers, Privacy, Antitrust Issues

Alphabet GOOGL is streamlining its subscription business, but the good news is marred by continuing trouble with publishers over GDPR, investigations by ACCC and fears about impact of India’s antitrust ruling. Further details- Revamps/Relaunches Music Streaming Service Alphabet, which includes YouTube in its Google business, appears to be in the process of simplifying its many music and video offerings. So now, it has a well-tiered array with YouTube Music being the ad supported bottom tier; followed by YouTube Music Premium, which is an all-you-can-eat music service for $9.99 that compares with Apple AAPL Music and Spotify SPOT ; and YouTube Premium, which includes all the benefits of YouTube Music Premium (ad-free, playlists, download, music recommendations, standalone mobile app, etc) plus original content for $11.99 […]