Mergers & Acquisitions
NuMSP acquires thinkIT Solutions
NuMSP acquires thinkIT Solutions Together companies to expand access to SMB IT services market and broaden services offerings PR Newswire CLIFTON, N.J. and NEW ORLEANS, Aug. […]
Month: August 2018
Mergers & Acquisitions
Atlas Copco has acquired niche machine vision solutions provider
Atlas Copco has acquired niche machine vision solutions provider PR Newswire STOCKHOLM, Aug. 1, 2018 STOCKHOLM , Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has acquired German QUISS Qualitäts-Inspektionssysteme und Service AG […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
BlackRock Completes Acquisition of Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC
BlackRock Completes Acquisition of Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC Karyn L. Williams Named Independent Director of BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Munroe Regional Medical Center is now part of Florida Hospital, the West Florida Division of Adventist Health System
Munroe Regional Medical Center is now part of Florida Hospital, the West Florida Division of Adventist Health System Munroe Regional Medical Center joins the Florida Hospital network of care, becoming 28th hospital in the state and 11th in the West Florida Division. PR Newswire OCALA, Fla., Aug. 1, 2018 OCALA, Fla. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Avison Young acquires market-leading U.K. firm Wilkinson Williams LLP, opens new office in London’s West End; 16 members join
Avison Young acquires market-leading U.K. firm Wilkinson Williams LLP, opens new office in London’s West End; 16 members join PR Newswire TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2018 Purchase expands Avison Young’s U.K […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Evergreen Pacific Insurance Corporation to Acquire Revolution Insurance Services Inc.
Evergreen Pacific Insurance Corporation to Acquire Revolution Insurance Services Inc. Canada NewsWire TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2018 TORONTO , Aug […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hackensack Meridian Health and Carrier Clinic Plan to Merge to Enhance Behavioral Health in Tri-State Area
Hackensack Meridian Health and Carrier Clinic Plan to Merge to Enhance Behavioral Health in Tri-State Area Merger includes plans for new addiction treatment center in New Jersey, more coordinated care and enhanced research and medical education opportunities PR Newswire EDISON, N.J. and BELLE MEAD, N.J., Aug. 1, 2018 EDISON, N.J. […]
Stock Analysts
Shire’s (SHPG) Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates in Q2
Shire plc SHPG reported second-quarter 2018 earnings of $3.88 per American Depositary Share (“ADS”), which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.67 and were up 4% from the year-ago quarter figure of $3.73. Revenues of $3.92 billion, up 4.6% year over year, surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.83 billion. The year-over-year increase was aided by growth in Immunology, recently launched products and international expansion […]
Stock Analysts
Diamond Offshore (DO) Earnings Beat, Revenues Miss in Q2
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. DO incurred an adjusted loss of 33 cents per share in second-quarter 2018, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 41 cents. The company had reported adjusted earnings of 45 cents in the year-ago quarter […]
Stock Analysts
Sprint (S) Surpasses Earnings and Revenue Estimates in Q1
Sprint Corporation S reported healthy first-quarter fiscal 2018 results, wherein both the top line and the bottom line surpassed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. Net Income Quarterly net income fell to $176 million or 4 cents per share from $206 million or 5 cents per share in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to higher operating expenses. […]
Stock Analysts
5 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Doubtful August
Following a strong July, investors should feel cautious heading into August. Historically, it has been one of the worst months of the year for major indices, with steeper losses especially in mid-term years. […]
Stock Analysts
Drug Stock Q2 Earnings Releases on Aug 2: ZTS, REGN & More
The Q2 earnings season is past the halfway mark. Earnings surprise trends appear to be encouraging except for a few high profile negative surprises from the likes of Facebook and Netflix. The positive momentum of the last few quarters continues as earnings growth approaches first-quarter levels, riding on solid revenues […]
Stock Analysts
Glu Mobile (GLUU) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y
Glu Mobile GLUU reported second-quarter 2018 loss of 3 cents per share, narrower than a loss of 17 cents in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at earnings of 5 cents per share. […]
Stock Analysts
Business Services Q2 Earnings on Aug 2: GPN, WEX, FLT, WU
We are in the thick of the second-quarter earnings season, with 265 S&P 500 companies (collectively accounting for 66.2% of the index’s total market capitalization) having already reported their quarterly numbers as of Jul 27. Per the latest Earnings Preview , total earnings of these 265 companies increased 23.6% from the same period last year on 10.1% higher revenues, with 80.8% beating EPS estimates and 72.1% beating revenue estimates. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Implus Acquires Leading Sporting Goods Brand
Implus Acquires Leading Sporting Goods Brand PR Newswire DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 1, 2018 DURHAM, N.C. , Aug. […]
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Internet Brands’ WebMD Acquires Vitals Consumer Services Division
Internet Brands’ WebMD Acquires Vitals Consumer Services Division Combined online healthcare directories will generate more than 10 million monthly visits from consumers looking for healthcare providers PR Newswire NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2018 NEW YORK , Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — WebMD, an Internet Brands company, today announced that it has acquired Vitals Consumer Services Division from MDx Medical, Inc. […]
Technicals
Why the Earnings Surprise Streak Could Continue for Convergys (CVG)
Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Convergys (CVG), which belongs to the Zacks Outsourcing industry, could be a great candidate to consider. This customer management company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports […]
Technicals
Can Urban Outfitters (URBN) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Urban Outfitters (URBN). This company, which is in the Zacks Retail – Apparel and Shoes industry, shows potential for another earnings beat. […]
Technicals
Can National Fuel Gas (NFG) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider National Fuel Gas (NFG). This company, which is in the Zacks Utility – Gas Distribution industry, shows potential for another earnings beat. This energy company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Sandvik Acquires the US-based Custom Electric Manufacturing
Sandvik Acquires the US-based Custom Electric Manufacturing PR Newswire SANDVIKEN, Sweden, Aug 1, 2018 SANDVIKEN, Sweden , Aug 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Sandvik acquires privately owned Custom Electric Manufacturing Co., headquartered in Wixom, Michigan , USA. The company is a leading manufacturer of original equipment and replacement heating elements on the North American market. “Through this acquisition we add further strength to our leading position in industrial heating systems […]