Markets
Sanofi set to buy Bioverativ for more than $11.5 billion
- January 23, 2018
The catalyst? The biotech's stock is rising in response to the news that the French biopharma giant Sanofi ( NYSE: SNY ) has bought the company in all-cash deal valued at approximately $11.6 billion. Sanofi recently announced a restructuring of its rare disease alliance with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, with Sanofi obtaining global development and commercialisation rights to fitusiran. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
The catalyst? The biotech's stock is rising in response to the news that the French biopharma giant Sanofi ( NYSE: SNY ) has bought the company in all-cash deal valued at approximately $11.6 billion. Sanofi recently announced a restructuring of its rare disease alliance with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, with Sanofi obtaining global development and commercialisation rights to fitusiran. (more...)
Ocado announces Canada partnership with Sobeys for online grocery business
- January 23, 2018
Ocado shares jumped by nearly 10 per cent after this announcement. "Channel shift to online in North America is gaining pace as consumers increasingly seek the benefits of grocery shopping from the comforts of their own homes, and as retailers attempt to offer services to meet this growing customer trend", Ocado chief executive Luke Jensen said. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Ocado shares jumped by nearly 10 per cent after this announcement. "Channel shift to online in North America is gaining pace as consumers increasingly seek the benefits of grocery shopping from the comforts of their own homes, and as retailers attempt to offer services to meet this growing customer trend", Ocado chief executive Luke Jensen said. (more...)
Kentucky assistant police chief fired for racist messages
- January 22, 2018
If dad is hot then handcuff him and make him suck my d**k. According to documents released Friday, Todd Shaw , who resigned from the suburban Louisville department after it conducted its own investigation previous year, sent several "highly disturbing racist and threatening Facebook messages" to the recruit. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
If dad is hot then handcuff him and make him suck my d**k. According to documents released Friday, Todd Shaw , who resigned from the suburban Louisville department after it conducted its own investigation previous year, sent several "highly disturbing racist and threatening Facebook messages" to the recruit. (more...)
UBS Group Reaffirms Buy Rating for Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
- January 22, 2018
About 4.58 million shares traded or 22.72% up from the average. It has outperformed by 20.71% the S&P500. Stifel Nicolaus reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $1,100.00 price target on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Tuesday, October 24th. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
About 4.58 million shares traded or 22.72% up from the average. It has outperformed by 20.71% the S&P500. Stifel Nicolaus reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $1,100.00 price target on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Tuesday, October 24th. (more...)
Apple, Malala Fund join forces to support girls' education
- January 22, 2018
Apple announced a partnership with the Malala Fund on Monday that should see the non-profit double the number of grants it offers and extend its funding programs to India and Latin America. As of fall 2017, the 20-year-old is studying at the University of Oxford. As part of the effort to provide technology for disadvantaged US schools, Apple provided $100 million in iPads, MacBooks and other products, as well as professional development tools. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Apple announced a partnership with the Malala Fund on Monday that should see the non-profit double the number of grants it offers and extend its funding programs to India and Latin America. As of fall 2017, the 20-year-old is studying at the University of Oxford. As part of the effort to provide technology for disadvantaged US schools, Apple provided $100 million in iPads, MacBooks and other products, as well as professional development tools. (more...)
Apple (AAPL) PT Raised to $204.00
- January 22, 2018
However, if you don't care about the resale value much, then you can still go with Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program which is kind of expensive but makes sense if you're okay with spending a little extra while saving time by not going around negotiating. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
However, if you don't care about the resale value much, then you can still go with Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program which is kind of expensive but makes sense if you're okay with spending a little extra while saving time by not going around negotiating. (more...)
Lady Overboard On Carnival Cruise
- January 22, 2018
The woman, who has not yet been identified, died early Friday morning on the Carnival Elation, which was traveling from Jacksonville, Florida to The Bahamas, the Miami Herald reports . The U.S. Coast Guard, Jacksonville Sheriff's Department, FBI, and Bahamian law enforcement are now assisting in the investigation. A search effort has been launched for the overboard passenger and the Carnival Care team is supporting family and friends during this very hard time. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
The woman, who has not yet been identified, died early Friday morning on the Carnival Elation, which was traveling from Jacksonville, Florida to The Bahamas, the Miami Herald reports . The U.S. Coast Guard, Jacksonville Sheriff's Department, FBI, and Bahamian law enforcement are now assisting in the investigation. A search effort has been launched for the overboard passenger and the Carnival Care team is supporting family and friends during this very hard time. (more...)
International Monetary Fund raises Saudi Arabian growth prospects over high oil prices
- January 22, 2018
Global output is estimated to have grown by 3.7 percent in 2017, which is 0.1 percentage point faster than projected in the fall and 0.5 percentage point higher than in 2016. Now those figures have been revised up to 2.7 percent in 2018 and 2.5 percent in 2019. The 2018 forecast was unchanged at 1.5 percent. The IMF says that the economic growth benefits of the tax overhaul will fade after 2022, largely because numerous tax cuts are scheduled to expire. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Global output is estimated to have grown by 3.7 percent in 2017, which is 0.1 percentage point faster than projected in the fall and 0.5 percentage point higher than in 2016. Now those figures have been revised up to 2.7 percent in 2018 and 2.5 percent in 2019. The 2018 forecast was unchanged at 1.5 percent. The IMF says that the economic growth benefits of the tax overhaul will fade after 2022, largely because numerous tax cuts are scheduled to expire. (more...)
SA business plans to boycott Trump's Davos speech
- January 22, 2018
By Langton Ncube| Government said it was pining its economic revival hopes on the worldwide economic forum starting tomorrow in Switzerland. It will be the first United States president to attend the event since Bill Clinton in 2000. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
By Langton Ncube| Government said it was pining its economic revival hopes on the worldwide economic forum starting tomorrow in Switzerland. It will be the first United States president to attend the event since Bill Clinton in 2000. (more...)
Dixons Carphone CEO quits to join Boots
- January 22, 2018
Dixons Carphone has become the latest retailer to reveal a festive sales hangover after it said Boxing Day demand for electrical goods failed to live up to the promise of Black Friday . Electricals were up 1% and mobile up 8% thanks to the iPhone X. "Current market conditions means that gross margins continue to be challenged in phone", James said. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Dixons Carphone has become the latest retailer to reveal a festive sales hangover after it said Boxing Day demand for electrical goods failed to live up to the promise of Black Friday . Electricals were up 1% and mobile up 8% thanks to the iPhone X. "Current market conditions means that gross margins continue to be challenged in phone", James said. (more...)
Opec revises up forecast for 2018 oil supply from outside the group
- January 22, 2018
Lower prices resulted from concerns over a growing U.S. output, with the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday reporting that domestic production sharply climbed to 9.75 million barrels per day (bpd) last week, adding 258,000 bpd, after its recent fall the previous week. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Lower prices resulted from concerns over a growing U.S. output, with the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday reporting that domestic production sharply climbed to 9.75 million barrels per day (bpd) last week, adding 258,000 bpd, after its recent fall the previous week. (more...)
Russian and Saudi energy ministers satisfied with oil market rebalancing - statement
- January 22, 2018
Following a meeting in Oman yesterday, Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation said there was "unwavering resolve" to limit oil production and that their alliance could continue beyond this year. On the back of that news, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures for next month delivery jumped 0.91% to $63.37 a barrel on NYMEX, alongside a 1.06% drop in RBOB gasoline futures to $1.8636 a gallon. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Following a meeting in Oman yesterday, Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation said there was "unwavering resolve" to limit oil production and that their alliance could continue beyond this year. On the back of that news, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures for next month delivery jumped 0.91% to $63.37 a barrel on NYMEX, alongside a 1.06% drop in RBOB gasoline futures to $1.8636 a gallon. (more...)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Skips SAG Awards, Makes History
- January 22, 2018
Right at the top of the show, it was announced that Julia won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. Julia Louis Dreyfus completed her final round of chemotherapy for breast cancer on January 11, so she wasn't feeling well enough to attend the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 21. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Right at the top of the show, it was announced that Julia won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. Julia Louis Dreyfus completed her final round of chemotherapy for breast cancer on January 11, so she wasn't feeling well enough to attend the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 21. (more...)
Sanchez, Mkhitaryan set for medicals ahead of swap deal
- January 22, 2018
Jose Mourinho has given his players two days off following their 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The same report says that Manchester United chiefs are keen to make a big-money move to sign Bale in the summer, but Mourinho himself is not keen on a deal for Bale. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Jose Mourinho has given his players two days off following their 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The same report says that Manchester United chiefs are keen to make a big-money move to sign Bale in the summer, but Mourinho himself is not keen on a deal for Bale. (more...)
Serial stowaway arrested once more at Chicago's O'Hare airport
- January 22, 2018
The next day, she managed to get past British Airways ticket agents and a Customs and Border Patrol officer and onto a plane, it was claimed. Marilyn Hartman , 66, a resident of 100 block of Hamelitz Court, Grayslake, Chicago , faces a felony theft charge for traveling to United Kingdom via British Airways without a ticket and also for entering the airport in Chicago , illegally, Chicago Tribune reported . (more...)
- January 22, 2018
The next day, she managed to get past British Airways ticket agents and a Customs and Border Patrol officer and onto a plane, it was claimed. Marilyn Hartman , 66, a resident of 100 block of Hamelitz Court, Grayslake, Chicago , faces a felony theft charge for traveling to United Kingdom via British Airways without a ticket and also for entering the airport in Chicago , illegally, Chicago Tribune reported . (more...)
EPS for Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE) Expected At $0.44
- January 21, 2018
Its down 8.36% from 180,700 shares previously. The SI to Scansource Incorporated's float is 0.66%. The stock increased 0.15% or $0.05 during the last trading session, reaching $34.14. The stock of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE:PEI) has "Hold" rating given on Monday, December 12 by Stifel Nicolaus. Among 6 analysts covering Washington REIT ( NYSE:WRE ), 4 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 1 Hold. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Its down 8.36% from 180,700 shares previously. The SI to Scansource Incorporated's float is 0.66%. The stock increased 0.15% or $0.05 during the last trading session, reaching $34.14. The stock of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE:PEI) has "Hold" rating given on Monday, December 12 by Stifel Nicolaus. Among 6 analysts covering Washington REIT ( NYSE:WRE ), 4 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 1 Hold. (more...)
Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
- January 21, 2018
The stock increased 1.85% or $4.6 during the last trading session, reaching $252.91. About 188,364 shares traded. Align Technology , Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) has risen 82.22% since January 15, 2017 and is uptrending. Brown Advisory holds 0.01% or 8,245 shares. Moreover, Massachusetts Financial Serv Ma has 0.01% invested in Align Technology , Inc. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft Fi invested 0.01% in Align Technology , Inc. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The stock increased 1.85% or $4.6 during the last trading session, reaching $252.91. About 188,364 shares traded. Align Technology , Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) has risen 82.22% since January 15, 2017 and is uptrending. Brown Advisory holds 0.01% or 8,245 shares. Moreover, Massachusetts Financial Serv Ma has 0.01% invested in Align Technology , Inc. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft Fi invested 0.01% in Align Technology , Inc. (more...)
Flossbach Von Storch Ag Raised Stake in Barrick Gold (ABX)
- January 21, 2018
Gentex Corp. now has $6.47 billion valuation. It has a 24.26 P/E ratio. The Stock now has a Weekly Volatility of 2.18% and Monthly Volatility of 1.91%. ABX's profit will be $241.16 million for 17.40 P/E if the $0.21 EPS becomes a reality. Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in the United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Zambia, and Saudi Arabia. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Gentex Corp. now has $6.47 billion valuation. It has a 24.26 P/E ratio. The Stock now has a Weekly Volatility of 2.18% and Monthly Volatility of 1.91%. ABX's profit will be $241.16 million for 17.40 P/E if the $0.21 EPS becomes a reality. Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in the United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Zambia, and Saudi Arabia. (more...)
Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (NYSE: PBR-A)
- January 21, 2018
Its segments include Exploration and Production, which covers the activities of exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas liquid and natural gas; Refining, Transportation and Marketing, which covers the refining, logistics, transport and trading of crude oil and oil products activities, exporting of ethanol, and extraction and processing of shale; Gas and Power, which is engaged in transportation and trading of natural gas produced in Brazil and imported natural gas; ... (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Its segments include Exploration and Production, which covers the activities of exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas liquid and natural gas; Refining, Transportation and Marketing, which covers the refining, logistics, transport and trading of crude oil and oil products activities, exporting of ethanol, and extraction and processing of shale; Gas and Power, which is engaged in transportation and trading of natural gas produced in Brazil and imported natural gas; ... (more...)
MGM Resorts International (MGM) Earning Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Accern Reports
- January 21, 2018
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $44.00 price objective (up previously from $41.00) on shares of MGM Resorts International in a research report on Tuesday, January 9th. 34,765 were reported by Regentatlantic Cap Ltd Com. Moreover, Marshall Wace Limited Liability Partnership has 0.23% invested in MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) for 151,799 shares. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $44.00 price objective (up previously from $41.00) on shares of MGM Resorts International in a research report on Tuesday, January 9th. 34,765 were reported by Regentatlantic Cap Ltd Com. Moreover, Marshall Wace Limited Liability Partnership has 0.23% invested in MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) for 151,799 shares. (more...)
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