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White Mountains: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:10 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
On Apr 10, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. ( WTM ) to a Zacks Rank
#1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade? White Mountains have been experiencing rising earnings estimates
on the back of improved fourth-quarter 2012 results and enterprise
growth through... Read >>
ConocoPhillips Joins Alaskan Exodus - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:10 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
ConocoPhillips ( COP ) has suspended its
plans to drill in Alaskan Arctic waters in 2014 because of doldrums
over federal regulatory and permitting standards. Earlier in Mar,
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ( RDS.A ) announced its
decision to halt exploration and drilling operations at Alaska's
Beaufort and... Read >>
Pitney to Delist Preference Stock - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:09 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Pitney Bowes Inc. ( PBI ) recently
announced its plans to delist its $2.12 Convertible Preference
Stock from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"). The decision,
which has already been notified to the NYSE, is expected to become
effective by Apr 22, 2013. The primary reasons attributed for the delisting... Read >>
HP Inks eHospital Deal - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:09 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
HP Enterprise Services UK Ltd., a subsidiary of
Hewlett-Packard Company ( HPQ ), revealed that it
has entered into an agreement to provide technical support to the
Cambridge University Hospital of NHS foundation trust. The deal,
worth $210 million, is a 10-year technical support agreement,
wherein HP will... Read >>
Dow Inaugurates New Facility - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:09 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Dow AgroSciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow
Chemical Company ( DOW ), along with Dow
Chemical inaugurated a new research and development facility at the
AgroSciences headquarters in Indianapolis. The new 175,000 square foot facility is part of a global growth
plan for the development and... Read >>
FMC Technologies Touches 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:08 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Shares of oil drilling equipment maker FMC Technologies
Inc. ( FTI
) soared to a 52-week high of $55.32 on Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013, on
the back of several positive developments. The closing price of the
Houston-based company on that day was $55.27, representing a good
1-year return of 16.4% and an... Read >>
Abbott's Heart FailureTest in Europe - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:08 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Abbott Labs ( ABT ) recently
announced that the company obtained CE Marking (Conformite
Europeenne) for its ARCHITECT Galectin-3 assay test. We note that CE mark is mandatory confirmation for products
placed in the European markets. Abbott developed this test in
collabration with BG Medicine, Inc. ( ... Read >>
Fitch Avows Aflac's Credibility - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:07 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Fitch Ratings affirmed its credit and insurance strength ratings
on Aflac Inc. ( AFL ) and its
subsidiaries, reflecting its confidence in the fundamental growth
of the company. Accordingly, Aflac and its subsidiaries continue to enjoy an
insurance financial strength (IFS) rating of "AA-" and... Read >>
Career Education Corp's Richard Blum Unloads CECO Shares Down 70%
4/11/2013, 7:06 pm from GuruFocus in Investing
Investor Guru Richard Blum , Blum Capital Partners, reduced
his Career Education Corporation ( CECO ) stake again by
4.47% as of April 8, 2013. After six reductions this year, he now
has 10,473,021 shares after the recent trade. According to
GuruFocus research, a review of Blum's CECO quarterly buying... Read >>
Another Contract for KBR - Analyst Blog
4/11/2013, 7:06 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
Recently, KBR Inc . ( KBR ) won a turnaround
services contract from a leading supplier of agricultural products.
The scope of the contract involves providing turnaround services
for the agricultural company's ammonia furnace revamp and
supporting expansion project in Borger, Texas. The financial terms
of... Read >>