Stock Analysts

AbbVie (ABBV) Seeks Approval for RA Candidate Upadacitinib

AbbVie Inc. ABBV announced that it has filed a new drug application (“NDA”) to the FDA and a marketing authorization application (“MAA”) to the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) for its oral investigational JAK inhibitor, upadacitinib. The company is seeking approval of upadacitinib for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (“RA”). […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Introducing Renewable Technology Solutions; the future of energy, today…

Introducing Renewable Technology Solutions; the future of energy, today… PR Newswire HOUSTON, Dec. 21, 2018 HOUSTON , Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On December 19, 2018 Pledge Petroleum Corp (OTCQB: PROP) entered into an agreement with Renewable Technology Solutions (“RTS”), pursuant to which it acquired, subject to the terms of the agreement, 100% of the outstanding capital stock of RTS and RTS became its wholly owned subsidiary. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Natixis Acts as Joint Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for US$775 Million Ascenty Acquisition Financing in Brazil

Natixis Acts as Joint Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for US$775 Million Ascenty Acquisition Financing in Brazil The $1.8 billion acquisition is one of the world’s largest data center transactions in 2018 PR Newswire NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2018 NEW YORK , Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Natixis announced today it acted as Joint Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for the US$775 million financing of a portion of the acquisition of a majority stake in Ascenty LLC by Digital Realty […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Cirtec Medical Announces Acquisition of Metrigraphics

Cirtec Medical Announces Acquisition of Metrigraphics Acquisition Further Positions Cirtec as a Leading Vertically Integrated Provider of Design and Contract Manufacturing Services for Complex Medical Devices PR Newswire MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21, 2018 MINNEAPOLIS , Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ Cirtec Medical Corporation, a strategic outsourcing partner for complex medical devices including active implantables and minimally invasive therapeutic devices, today announced that it has acquired Metrigraphics, LLC, a leading manufacturer of ultra-high precision, custom micron-scale circuits and components for medical devices and other critical applications. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Meredith Finalizes Sale Of FORTUNE Media Brand For $150 Million

Meredith Finalizes Sale Of FORTUNE Media Brand For $150 Million PR Newswire DES MOINES, Iowa and NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2018 DES MOINES, Iowa and NEW YORK , Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com ) today announced it has closed on the sale of the FORTUNE media brand for $150 million cash to Fortune Media Group Holdings Limited, wholly owned by Chatchaval Jiaravanon […]

Technicals

Can PNC Financial Services (PNC) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

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? PNC Financial Services (PNC), which belongs to the Zacks Banks – Major Regional industry, could be a great candidate to consider. This regional bank operator has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. […]

Technicals

Can Signature Bank (SBNY) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

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? Signature Bank (SBNY), which belongs to the Zacks Banks – Northeast industry, could be a great candidate to consider. This commercial bank has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. […]

Stock Analysts

Apogee (APOG) Q3 Earnings & Sales Miss Estimates, Shares Drop

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. APOG reported earnings per share of 80 cents in third-quarter fiscal 2019 (ended Dec 1, 2018) which declined 11% year-over-year and missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 83 cents. The company’s shares dipped around 13% to close at $26.73 yesterday, after the company slashed its fiscal 2019 outlook owing to lower volumes due to project timing delays in the Architectural Framing Systems. […]