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- Gentiva To Pay Settlement Fee
- B&N Launches Cheaper Nook
- Statoil Finds Gas Offshore Tanzania
- Forest Oil Adds Permian Acreage
- FDA Nod For Gen-Probe’s PROGENSA
- American Capital Offloads Aptara
- Roche’s Cancer Drug Gets EU Nod
- Greatbatch Buying NeuroNexus
- Neutral View On Conmed
- Existing Home Sales, Retailers’ Earnings In Focus
- Earnings Scorecard: Federal Realty
- Stock Trading Ideas For Wednesday February 22
- Fred’s Boosts Investor Value
- Earning Scorecard: Qualcomm
- PNC To Open Canada Branch
- Capital One Closes ING Direct Deal
- Earnings Scorecard: Host Hotels
- Earnings Scorecard: CBS Corporation
- FDA Accepts Pfizer Drug NDA
- Equinix Adds Capacity In The States
- Forex Trading: Usd/sgd Continue To Creep Higher After Second Test On Support.
- Forex Trading: Usd/twd Trading In A Tight Range.
- Will IPads Replace TVs In NYC Taxis?
- Earnings Scorecard: HCP
- Barrick Profit Up On High Price
- Risk-Reward Balanced At Alexion
- Dow Hits, Then Falls Below Pivotal 13,000 Level
- Medco Posts Strong 4Q, Awaits Merger
- ViroPharma Reports Encouraging Data
- Astec Beats EPS, Misses Sales
- Nordstrom Boosts Shareholder Value
- Risk, Reward Balance Travelers
- Macy’s Outpaces, Remains Optimistic
- Earnings Scorecard: Capella
- Arrow Completes TechTurn Buy
- Gilead’s HCV Drug Suffers Setback
- No More Cash Bonus For BofA CEO
- Earnings Preview: Quanta Services
- Professor Alan Meltzer’s Three Laws Of Regulation
- Boeing Gets More Orders For 777
- Expeditors Fails To Impress In 4Q
- Romney 2:1 Favorite Over Santorum For Michigan
- Genuine Parts Tops Estimates
- Wal-Mart Ups Y/Y, Provides Outlook
- Oneok Partner Beats, Aims Higher
- The GOP’s Big Investors
- First The Dutch Pull The Plug On Wind Subsidies, Now Germany Throws In Towel On Solar Subsidies
- Fact Of The Day: Even On Less Than $15,000 Per Year, 56% Of 18-24 Year Olds Have Smartphones
- The Trend Trader For Forex Trading On Wednesday, February 22, 2012
- The Trend Trader For Stock Trading On Wednesday, February 22, 2012
- The Trend Trader For ETF Trading On Wednesday, February 22, 2012
- The Enduring Popularity Of Gold
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 04:10 PM PST Last week, Gentiva Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ:GTIV) announced a settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), whereby the company will pay a $25 million one-time fee. The settlement is related to an investigation into the provision of continuous care services of its subsidiary, Odyssey HealthCare Inc. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:58 PM PST 02/21/12 Barnes & Noble unveiled an 8 GB version of its Nook Tablet device, and lowered the price of its Nook Color … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Statoil Finds Gas Offshore Tanzania Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:45 PM PST Statoil ASA (NYSE:STO) along with its partner ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has found indications of natural gas in the Zafarani-1 well in Block 2 offshore Tanzania. |
Forest Oil Adds Permian Acreage Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:45 PM PST Forest Oil Corporation (NYSE:FST) is all set to expand its oily footprint in the Permian Basin. The company has increased its total Permian Basin acreage position to 126,000 gross acres (114,500 net) through the Wolfbone acreage acquisition, significantly widening its presence in the Delaware and Midland Basins. |
FDA Nod For Gen-Probe’s PROGENSA Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:45 PM PST Diagnostic products maker Gen-Probe Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) has secured the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for its PROGENSA PCA3 assay, a novel molecular test designed to aid the diagnosis of prostate cancer. |
American Capital Offloads Aptara Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:35 PM PST Last week, American Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACAS) announced the divesture of its portfolio company Aptara Inc. iEnergizer Limited acquired the unit in early-February 2012 for $144 million. This is the first company in 2012 that American Capital has sold out among its portfolio companies. |
Roche’s Cancer Drug Gets EU Nod Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:35 PM PST Roche Holdings Ltd. (RHHBY) recently announced that the European Commission has approved its cancer drug Zelboraf, which is to be used as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive metastatic melanoma (skin cancer). |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:35 PM PST Medical technology company Greatbatch (NYSE:GB) is acquiring Michigan-based implantable medical device design firm NeuroNexus Technologies for roughly $12 million. The deal includes assumption of debt and future considerations (undisclosed). |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:20 PM PST We retain our Neutral recommendation on medical technology company Conmed Corporation (NASDAQ:CNMD) following its mixed fourth-quarter 2011 results. Its adjusted earnings of 46 cents per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents. However, the company swung to a loss in the quarter, hurt by a hefty goodwill impairment charge. |
Existing Home Sales, Retailers’ Earnings In Focus Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:20 PM PST 02/21/12 In this holiday shortened week, US housing data and earnings from retailers will be closely watched. Wednesday brings the release of existing home sales and earnings from DOllar Tree and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Earnings Scorecard: Federal Realty Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:10 PM PST Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) reported fourth quarter 2011 FFO (funds from operations) of $62.1 million or 97 cents per share compared with $62.2 million or $1.01 per share in the year-earlier quarter. |
Stock Trading Ideas For Wednesday February 22 Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:07 PM PST ( click to enlarge ) Dendreon Corporation (NASDAQ:DNDN) seems to be on its way to recovery from the recent drop. The stock price has been falling on low volume for about 2 weeks now. I know I thought that $15 was a great buying opportunity, but I still think it is time to buy. A quick look at the daily chart of DNDN shows us that: - The stock price has been making higher lows since January. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 03:05 PM PST Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) heaved up its quarterly dividend to 6 cents per share from 5 cents per share. On an annualized basis, Fred's dividend equates to 24 cents per share compared with 20 cents a year earlier. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:55 PM PST Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) reported record first-quarter fiscal 2012 financial results, where both the earnings per share (EPS) and revenues exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimates. The out performance was primarily attributable to the surge in demand for high-end 3G smartphones and tablets. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:55 PM PST PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:PNC) is seeking to expand its business in Canada. The company has applied to convert its corporate banking office in Toronto to a full-service branch, according to a Reuters report, which cited a notice of application in the Canada Gazette. |
Capital One Closes ING Direct Deal Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:55 PM PST Within a few days after receiving the Federal Reserve's consent, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) wrapped up the ING Direct USA deal, which the company had announced in June 2011. ING Direct USA is the online banking unit of the Amsterdam-based ING Groep NV (NYSE:ING). |
Earnings Scorecard: Host Hotels Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:55 PM PST Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:HST) reported fourth quarter 2011 FFO (funds from operations) of $233 million or 31 cents per share, compared with $187 million or 26 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. The fourth quarter 2011 FFO beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a cent. |
Earnings Scorecard: CBS Corporation Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:30 PM PST CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2011 earnings on February 15, 2012. The Wall Street analysts had almost a week to ponder on the earnings results and eventually make their estimates revision. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:20 PM PST The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently accepted Pfizer Inc.'s (NYSE:PFE) New Drug Application (NDA) for tafamidis meglumine. Pfizer is looking to get tafamidis approved for transthyretin familial amyloid polyneuropathy (TTR-FAP). |
Equinix Adds Capacity In The States Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:20 PM PST Leading data center solutions provider Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) announced its intention to set up a new 232,000 square foot customer floor space International Business Exchange (IBX) data center (DC11) in Washington, D.C. |
Forex Trading: Usd/sgd Continue To Creep Higher After Second Test On Support. Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:18 PM PST usd/sgd continue to creep higher after second test on … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Forex Trading: Usd/twd Trading In A Tight Range. Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:17 PM PST usd/twd is trading in this tight range since the beginning of Feb not showing any signals of which direction it wants to … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Will IPads Replace TVs In NYC Taxis? Posted: 21 Feb 2012 09:10 AM PST 02/21/12 New York City residents and visitors could be in for a major tech upgrade soon as the televisions in the back of taxi cabs may soon be replaced with embedded tablets as the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission is … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:09 PM PST HCP Inc. (NYSE:HCP), a leading healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT), reported fiscal 2011 fourth quarter recurring funds from operations (FFO) of 67 cents per share, which marginally beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Funds from operations, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs, is obtained after adding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income. |
Barrick Profit Up On High Price Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:09 PM PST Barrick Gold Corp.'s (NYSE:ABX) adjusted net earnings rose 15% to $1.17 billion or $1.17 per share in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared with $1.02 billion or $1.02 per share in the prior-year period, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 per share. |
Risk-Reward Balanced At Alexion Posted: 21 Feb 2012 02:09 PM PST We continue to have a Neutral recommendation on Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN), with a target price of $87.00. |
Dow Hits, Then Falls Below Pivotal 13,000 Level Posted: 21 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST 02/21/12 The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 13000 for the first time since May 2008, but it didn’t last long as US stocks stumbled into the close … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Medco Posts Strong 4Q, Awaits Merger Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:55 PM PST Medco Health Solutions (NYSE:MHS) reported EPS of $1.08, ($1.14 excluding $43.6 million expenses associated with the pending Express Scripts merger) during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, up 22.7% year over year. After adjusting for amortization of intangible assets and merger-related expenses, the company's adjusted EPS stood at $1.25, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 and 26.3% higher than the year-ago level. |
ViroPharma Reports Encouraging Data Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:55 PM PST ViroPharma Inc. (NASDAQ:VPHM) announced that positive data on Plenadren was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. The drug was approved by the European regulatory body in November last year for use as a treatment for adrenal insufficiency in adults. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:55 PM PST Astec Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) has reported fourth quarter results, delivering an adjusted EPS of 41 cents versus 28 cents in the year-earlier quarter, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents. |
Nordstrom Boosts Shareholder Value Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:40 PM PST Nordstrom Inc.'s (NYSE:JWN) robust and better-than-expected fourth quarter results were soon followed by the announcement of plans to return more cash to shareholders. The higher-end fashion retailer has come up with a new share repurchase authorization and has hiked its quarterly dividend. |
Risk, Reward Balance Travelers Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:40 PM PST The Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:TRV) continues to benefit from its strong market position and economies of scale. The company spent a higher amount in buying back shares supported by balance sheet strength. It also scores strongly with the credit rating agencies. |
Macy’s Outpaces, Remains Optimistic Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:40 PM PST Macy's Inc. (NYSE:M), one of the leading department store retailers in the United States, recently posted better-than-expected fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 results on the back of strong holiday season sales, improved operating margin, and effective cost management. The shares of Macy's jumped $1.51 or 4.2% to $37.76 during the pre-market trading session. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:25 PM PST The waning economy combined with stringent regulatory environment and falling enrollments are making life tougher for education companies, and Capella Education Company (NASDAQ:CPLA) is no exception. The for-profit education institutions are now restraining from aggressive admission practices amid issues of rising default rates of student loans. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:16 PM PST Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) recently completed the acquisition of TechTurn, Ltd. The acquisition was announced in late January. |
Gilead’s HCV Drug Suffers Setback Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:10 PM PST Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) recently announced disappointing results from a phase II trial (ELECTRON) of its pipeline candidate GS-7977, sending its share price down significantly. GS-7977, which was acquired as part of Gilead's $11 billion acquisition of Pharmasset in January 2012, is being evaluated in hepatitis C patients (HCV) infected with genotype I virus in the ELECTRON study. |
No More Cash Bonus For BofA CEO Posted: 21 Feb 2012 01:00 PM PST Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan becomes the latest banking executive to take a pay cut. In the regulatory filings submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, BofA stated that its CEO will not get any cash bonus, and his annual salary of $950,000 will remain the same. |
Earnings Preview: Quanta Services Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:40 PM PST Quanta Services Inc. (NYSE:PWR) is slated to release fourth-quarter 2011 results on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) is 34 cents, representing an annualized growth of 110.83%. |
Professor Alan Meltzer’s Three Laws Of Regulation Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:32 PM PST Alan Meltzer's Three Laws of Regulation: 1. Lawyers and bureaucrats regulate, but markets circumvent regulation. 2. Regulations are static. Markets are dynamic. 3. Regulation is most effective when it changes the incentives of the regulated. From a Reason review of Professor Meltzer’s new book “Why … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Boeing Gets More Orders For 777 Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:30 PM PST The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has received a contract worth $1.5 billion at list prices from Pakistan International Airlines for the delivery of five 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. The terms of the contract also give purchase rights for five additional 777-300ERs to Pakistan International Airlines. |
Expeditors Fails To Impress In 4Q Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:30 PM PST Expeditors International of Washington Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPD), a third-party logistics provider, saw an earnings decline in fourth quarter 2011. Adjusted earnings of 43 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents and deteriorated from 45 cents earned in the year-ago quarter. A lackluster revenue performance across most of its segments was responsible for the drop. |
Romney 2:1 Favorite Over Santorum For Michigan Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:25 PM PST After dropping to 45% a few days ago, Romney’s current Intrade odds to win the Michigan primary are at about 68%, compared to 35% odds for … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:20 PM PST Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) revealed a 15% rise in profit to 86 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2011 from 75 cents per share in the same quarter of 2010. The profit per share exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents. |
Wal-Mart Ups Y/Y, Provides Outlook Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:06 PM PST Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) reported fourth-quarter 2012 results of $1.44 per share, surpassing the prior-year earnings by 7.5%. The fourth quarter results were also within the company’s guidance of $1.42 to $1.48 per share. However, the results lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. |
Oneok Partner Beats, Aims Higher Posted: 21 Feb 2012 12:06 PM PST ONEOK Partners L.P.'s (NYSE:OKS) fourth quarter earnings of $1.26 per unit surpassed the year-ago results of 54 cents by quite a margin. Earnings were also higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per unit. |
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 11:32 AM PST Have you heard of William Dore, Foster Friess, Sheldon Adelson, Harold Simmons, Peter Thiel, or Bruce Kovner? If not, let me introduce them to you. They're running for the Republican nomination for president. |
First The Dutch Pull The Plug On Wind Subsidies, Now Germany Throws In Towel On Solar Subsidies Posted: 21 Feb 2012 11:30 AM PST I recently posted about how the Netherlands, the nation known for its iconic windmills, decided to throw in the towel on offshore wind power, as Dutch officials determined the country can no longer afford large scale subsidies for expensive wind turbines that cannot produce electricity at economically competitive prices. Now there’s news that Germany, the country that once prided itself on being the "photovoltaic world champion" is coming to the same conclusion about subsidizing solar … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
Fact Of The Day: Even On Less Than $15,000 Per Year, 56% Of 18-24 Year Olds Have Smartphones Posted: 21 Feb 2012 11:00 AM PST MashableTech — “When a twentysomething's budget is tight, her smartphone is far from the first expense to go, suggests a new study from Nielsen. The survey of 20,000 U.S. mobile customers found that smartphone ownership skews toward the young and the wealthy — exactly as you'd expect. What is more surprising, however, is this nugget: smartphone penetration among young people in the lowest income bracket is higher than it is among older people in the wealthiest bracket. Among … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards |
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The Enduring Popularity Of Gold Posted: 20 Feb 2012 10:00 PM PST The World Gold Council (WGC) reaffirmed the power of the Love Trade in its 2011 Gold Demand Trends report released this week. Gold demand grew 0.4 percent in 2011 despite a 28 percent year-over-year increase in bullion's average price. |
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