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New Plan for Hologic's Mammography - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:55 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
In an attempt to exhibit the benefits of 3D mammography (breast
tomosynthesis) over conventional 2D mammography, Hologic
Inc. ( HOLX ) has planned to
carry its 3D mammography in a new mobile mammography coach for a 12
month trip. Accordingly, this leading provider of healthcare
products for women formed an... Read >>
Nash Finch Beats, Falls Y/Y - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:54 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
The Nash Finch Company ( NAFC ) reported
fourth-quarter 2012 earnings (excluding one-time items) of 49 cents
per share substantially lower than 97 cents per share in the
year-ago period. Earnings, however, surpassed the Zacks Consensus
Estimate by a penny. Quarterly Details Nash Finch's total sales in... Read >>
Berkshire Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:52 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ( BRK.A ) ( BRK.B ) reported
fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.14 per share, a penny
ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results also compared
favorably with $1.08 per share reported in the year-ago
quarter. Net income (a GAAP measure), which includes a number of... Read >>
Exxon Closes $2.6B Celtic Deal - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:50 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
ExxonMobil Canada − the Canadian unit of ExxonMobil
Corporation ( XOM ) has finally
completed the acquisition of Calgary-based oil and gas driller
Celtic Exploration Ltd. in a deal valued at C$2.59 billion ($2.63
billion).
ExxonMobil's proposal to purchase Celtic in Oct 2012 received
consent from the... Read >>
Magna Beats in 4Q, Profits Rise - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:46 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Magna International Inc. ( MGA ) reported earnings
per share of $1.49 in the fourth quarter of 2012, up 12.9% from
$1.32 in the year-ago quarter and outpaced the Zacks Consensus
Estimate of $1.14. Net income increased 12.5% to $351.0 million
from $312.0 million in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues went up... Read >>
Hess Continues Ghana Exploration - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:40 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Hess Corporation ( HES ) has struck oil at
the exploratory well on the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points block
offshore Ghana. This marks the seventh successful drilling by Hess
in the block.
The exploratory well − Pecan North-1 − encountered approximately
40 feet of net oil pay in the Turonian-aged... Read >>
DPS Acquires Bottling Company - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:30 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. ( DPS ) recently acquired
its bottling company of the west, Dr. Pepper/7-UP based in Reno,
Nev. Following the acquisition, Dr Pepper Snapple Group will have
business assets as well as the distribution rights of the bottling
company's territory.
Dr. Pepper/7-UP bottling... Read >>
Lexmark Offers $400M Senior Notes - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:20 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Lexmark Inc. ( LXK ) recently
commenced a public offering of senior notes worth $400.0 million.
The notes will carry an interest rate of 4.875% and are set to
mature on Mar 15, 2020.
Lexmark filed for the registration with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (an unit... Read >>
Zacks Top Ranked Small Cap ETF: SCHA - ETF News And Commentary
3/4/2013, 12:15 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, ETFs
Stock markets are continuing their climb upwards. The benchmark
S&P 500 is now firmly above the key 1500 level, while forward
looking data has been solid as well. This has given investors some level of confidence in a rally
going forward, especially given the lack of reaction to the
sequester and other... Read >>
hhgregg Downgraded to Underperform - Analyst Blog
3/4/2013, 12:10 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
On Feb 28, we downgraded hhgregg Inc. ( HGG ) to Underperform
due to a disappointing third quarter fiscal 2013 (ended December
31, 2012) and a consequent cut in fiscal 2013 outlook, particularly
due to continued decline in the video category. Why the Downgrade? Appliance and electronics retailer, hhgregg... Read >>