Health Care REIT Prices Offering - Analyst Blog
Health Care REIT, Inc. ( HCN ) recently announced that it has priced its underwritten public offering of 18 million shares at $53.50 per share with the total amount estimated at $963
Archer, Wilmar in Global Partnership - Analyst Blog
Food processing company Archer Daniels Midland Company ( ADM ) signed a memorandum of understanding with its long-time partner Wilmar International Limited to work hand in hand in areas
Will Fuel Price Limit Sky Profits? - Analyst Blog
Fuel price volatility is the major threat to the airline industry. Fuel prices, though high currently, remain well below the 2008 level of over $140 per barrel that had ravaged the airlines
Neutral on AmerisourceBergen - Analyst Blog
We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on AmerisourceBergen Corp. ( ABC ), which carries a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold rating) in the short-run. AmerisourceBergen, one of the
Goldman in Global Expansion Mode - Analyst Blog
On Tuesday, Globes, a business daily of Israel, reported that The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. ( GS ) has purchased a 10% stake in Israel-based Viola Group for $20 million. With about
eBay to Expand Auto Catalogue - Analyst Blog
E-commerce service provider, eBay Inc. ( EBAY ) has agreed to acquireWHISolutions (WHI), a provider of software and digital catalog solutions for auto parts distributors and retailers.
Novartis' Rasilez to Carry Warning - Analyst Blog
Novartis ( NVS ) recently announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ( CHMP ) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended including a warning in
AZN Tries to Revive Off-Patent Drug - Analyst Blog
AztraZeneca ( AZN ) recently announced a new initiative, the Arimidex Direct program, to provide branded Arimidex (anastrozole) directly to patients. As per this scheme, patients will
HSBC to Issue Shares to Pay Bonuses - Analyst Blog
In order to follow the regulators' advice regarding cash conservation, HSBC Holdings Plc. ( HBC ) is planning to issue shares to pay cash bonuses to its UK-based senior executives.
Par Pharma Absorbs Edict Pharma - Analyst Blog
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. ( PRX ) recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of India-based generic company Edict Pharmaceuticals. Par Pharma paid $20.5 million at
H-P Earnings Beat, Revs Miss - Analyst Blog
Times are tough these days for PC makers. Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), which reported fiscal first quarter 2012 earnings after the bell Wednesday, beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for
UPS, TNT Talks Continue - Analyst Blog
United Parcel Service ( UPS ) is still negotiating the acquisition of TNT Express, the Dutch package delivery company. United Parcel's preliminary bid of ?9 per share, or ?4.9 billion
Telus Boosts Dividend by 5% - Analyst Blog
Telus Corporation 's ( TU ) raised its quarterly dividend to 61 Canadian cents per share for the second half of the year based on continued earnings growth and strong cash flow. The
P.F. Chang's Buys True Food Stake - Analyst Blog
P .F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. ( PFCB ) recently inked a definitive agreement to obtain a majority equity ownership position in True Food Kitchen - a Fox Restaurant Concept