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Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Healthcare Mutual Funds - Best of Funds

When markets are passing through choppy waters, investors often rely on the healthcare sector to safeguard their investments. This is because the demand for healthcare services does not vary... Read >>

Still Neutral on Shaw Communications - Analyst Blog

On May 3, we reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Shaw Communications Inc. ( SJR ), as the company's top and bottom line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the recently concluded... Read >>

Accenture Wins Deal from SSAB - Analyst Blog

Technology and outsourcing company, Accenture Plc. ( ACN ) has recently won a seven-year business process outsourcing agreement from a Swedish Steel manufacturer, SSAB. Accenture... Read >>

POM Lags Earnings Est., Guidance Intact - Analyst Blog

Pepco Holdings Inc. ( POM ) reported first quarter 2013 earnings from continuing operations of 24 cents per share, a penny lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, earnings were... Read >>

Aimco's Earnings Beat by a Penny - Analyst Blog

Apartment Investment and Management Company ( AIV ) - a real estate investment trust (REIT), better known as Aimco - reported pro forma funds from operations (FFO) of 48 cents per share in... Read >>

Negative Opinion on AVEO/ALPMY Candidate - Analyst Blog

AVEO Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( AVEO ) and partner Astellas Pharma, Inc. ( ALPMY ) recently received disappointing news from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as its Oncologic Drugs... Read >>

Base Metal ETFs Soar on Strong Data - ETF News And Commentary

Base metal ETFs have been chronically weak performers for much of 2013. The combination of a strong dollar, sluggish manufacturing figures, and a slumping China have pushed products like... Read >>

Meritage Homes Reaches 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

Shares of Meritage Homes Corporation ( MTH ) reached a 52-week high of $50.63 on Thursday, May 2, 2013 gaining momentum from solid first quarter results on Apr 24. The closing price of the... Read >>

Goldman Wraps Up Global Atlantic - Analyst Blog

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ( GS ) has completed the private offering of shares of Global Atlantic Financial Group, formerly known as the Goldman Sachs Reinsurance Group. Goldman retains... Read >>

Yahoo Acquires Astrid App - Analyst Blog

Yahoo! Inc. ( YHOO ) recently announced the acquisition of task manager app Astrid for an undisclosed amount. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Launched in 2008 and co-founded by... Read >>