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Disney board extends CEO Bob Iger's contract by one year
- March 24, 2017
Cowen and Company analyst Doug Creutz, who rates Disney "market perform", said the news was "largely neutral" for the stock given the relatively short extension and because no successor was named.Iger, who became Disney's CEO in 2005, orchestrated successful acquisitions of Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and "Star Wars" producer Lucasfilm. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Cowen and Company analyst Doug Creutz, who rates Disney "market perform", said the news was "largely neutral" for the stock given the relatively short extension and because no successor was named.Iger, who became Disney's CEO in 2005, orchestrated successful acquisitions of Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and "Star Wars" producer Lucasfilm. (more...)
Oil prices decline on rising United States stockpiles
- March 24, 2017
Energy Information Administration said. Analysts said the rising output also weighed on the production reduction by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies. As president of OPEC, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih is expected to attend, along with representatives from the five members of the monitoring committee - Kuwait, Algeria, Venezuela, and non-OPEC nations Russian Federation and Oman. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Energy Information Administration said. Analysts said the rising output also weighed on the production reduction by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies. As president of OPEC, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih is expected to attend, along with representatives from the five members of the monitoring committee - Kuwait, Algeria, Venezuela, and non-OPEC nations Russian Federation and Oman. (more...)
Zosano Pharma Corporation (ZSAN) Institutional Ownership stands at 47
- March 24, 2017
To analyze a stock, one should look for Upgrades and Downgrades of a stock. Other firms include ROTH Capital giving Buy rating on 23-Feb-15. Zosano Pharma Corp (NASDAQ:ZSAN) shares were trading -53.09% below from the 52-week high mark of $3.54 and 267.26% above from the 52-week bottom of $0.45. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
To analyze a stock, one should look for Upgrades and Downgrades of a stock. Other firms include ROTH Capital giving Buy rating on 23-Feb-15. Zosano Pharma Corp (NASDAQ:ZSAN) shares were trading -53.09% below from the 52-week high mark of $3.54 and 267.26% above from the 52-week bottom of $0.45. (more...)
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) closed at $26.47 in the last trading session
- March 24, 2017
Brean Capital raised their price target on Micron Technology from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a report on Monday, December 5th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.43-1.57 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.93. Micron Technology had a negative net margin of 2.32% and a positive return on equity of 0.81%. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Brean Capital raised their price target on Micron Technology from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a report on Monday, December 5th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.43-1.57 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.93. Micron Technology had a negative net margin of 2.32% and a positive return on equity of 0.81%. (more...)
Bus strike: Some trains to Kilkenny station also affected
- March 24, 2017
Rail services have been affected as rail workers won't cross the picket lines manned by about 35 Bus Eireann drivers at Ceannt station in the city. It's led to widespread delays to train services, on top of the travel disruption already caused by the strike. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Rail services have been affected as rail workers won't cross the picket lines manned by about 35 Bus Eireann drivers at Ceannt station in the city. It's led to widespread delays to train services, on top of the travel disruption already caused by the strike. (more...)
GameStop Corp.'s (GME) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at Mizuho
- March 24, 2017
GameStop Corp . (GME) topped its 52-week high price of $33.72 on April 27, 2016 and 52-Week Low Price of $20.1 on Nov 2, 2016. Bank of America Corp reissued a buy rating on shares of GameStop Corp .in a research report on Saturday, March 11th. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
GameStop Corp . (GME) topped its 52-week high price of $33.72 on April 27, 2016 and 52-Week Low Price of $20.1 on Nov 2, 2016. Bank of America Corp reissued a buy rating on shares of GameStop Corp .in a research report on Saturday, March 11th. (more...)
Union Pacific Consolidates Pocatello Service Unit Management
- March 24, 2017
The number of shares now held by investors is 813.8 Million. Most recently on 1/9/17 the stock of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE : UNP ) upgraded by Barclays from Equal Weight to Overweight. The last session's volume of 1.60 million shares was lower than its average volume of 1.73 million shares. On average, equities analysts expect that Union Pacific Co. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The number of shares now held by investors is 813.8 Million. Most recently on 1/9/17 the stock of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE : UNP ) upgraded by Barclays from Equal Weight to Overweight. The last session's volume of 1.60 million shares was lower than its average volume of 1.73 million shares. On average, equities analysts expect that Union Pacific Co. (more...)
Robots will 'take over third of British jobs in next 15 years'
- March 24, 2017
Sectors such as transport and manufacturing were at the biggest risk with half of jobs at "potential high risk" of disappearing, according to the analysis. In contrast, female workers are more concentrated in occupations requiring higher levels of social skills - and often higher average education levels - such as health and education. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Sectors such as transport and manufacturing were at the biggest risk with half of jobs at "potential high risk" of disappearing, according to the analysis. In contrast, female workers are more concentrated in occupations requiring higher levels of social skills - and often higher average education levels - such as health and education. (more...)
Nike Sales Just Didn't Do It in Third Quarter
- March 24, 2017
Global No. 2 Adidas has only in recent months taken back the runner-up spot from Under Armour (UAA) in the USA market, according to NPD data, but in Tuesday's call, it was Nike that at times sounded like it was playing catch-up. "Futures orders", i.e. products scheduled for delivery to retailers, fell 4% (1% excluding currency), widely below expectations. Nike reported a slim 3% increase in sales in North America for the fiscal third quarter, results that include revenue booked for much ... (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Global No. 2 Adidas has only in recent months taken back the runner-up spot from Under Armour (UAA) in the USA market, according to NPD data, but in Tuesday's call, it was Nike that at times sounded like it was playing catch-up. "Futures orders", i.e. products scheduled for delivery to retailers, fell 4% (1% excluding currency), widely below expectations. Nike reported a slim 3% increase in sales in North America for the fiscal third quarter, results that include revenue booked for much ... (more...)
Ofcom plans automatic compensation for poor broadband service
- March 24, 2017
Currently, there are 7.2m instances where landline or broadband customers suffer delayed repairs, missed appointments or delays to new installations, but Ofcom said financial compensation (totalling around £16.3m) is paid out in 1.1m of those cases. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Currently, there are 7.2m instances where landline or broadband customers suffer delayed repairs, missed appointments or delays to new installations, but Ofcom said financial compensation (totalling around £16.3m) is paid out in 1.1m of those cases. (more...)
Ford Motor Posted Forecast for First-Quarter
- March 24, 2017
China is now the world's largest auto market. "We think we can do more with trucks, we think we can do more with utility vehicles, we can do more with performance and we've got plans in place to do that". For Q1 2017, Ford forecast earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $0.30 to $0.35, which is well below the current Wall Street estimate of $0.47. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: "Ford Motor Company (F) Releases Q1 Earnings Guidance" was originally published by BBNS and is the property of of ... (more...)
- March 24, 2017
China is now the world's largest auto market. "We think we can do more with trucks, we think we can do more with utility vehicles, we can do more with performance and we've got plans in place to do that". For Q1 2017, Ford forecast earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $0.30 to $0.35, which is well below the current Wall Street estimate of $0.47. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: "Ford Motor Company (F) Releases Q1 Earnings Guidance" was originally published by BBNS and is the property of of ... (more...)
CFPB fines Experian $3M, alleges consumer deception
- March 24, 2017
Credit scores are often used by lenders to predict a consumer's payment behavior as a way to determine if they should extend credit. The federal government's consumer finance watchdog on Thursday announced a $3 million fine against Experian , one of the country's three largest credit bureaus, for misrepresenting the value of certain credit scores to consumers. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Credit scores are often used by lenders to predict a consumer's payment behavior as a way to determine if they should extend credit. The federal government's consumer finance watchdog on Thursday announced a $3 million fine against Experian , one of the country's three largest credit bureaus, for misrepresenting the value of certain credit scores to consumers. (more...)
Stocks Alert: United States Steel Corp. (X), Oracle Corporation (ORCL)
- March 24, 2017
United States Steel's payout ratio is -6.83%. Zacks Investment Research upgraded AK Steel Holding from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $11.00 price target for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 4th. United States Steel's dividend payout ratio is now -6.83%. (NYSE:X) from a sell rating to a strong sell rating in a report issued on Tuesday morning. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
United States Steel's payout ratio is -6.83%. Zacks Investment Research upgraded AK Steel Holding from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $11.00 price target for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 4th. United States Steel's dividend payout ratio is now -6.83%. (NYSE:X) from a sell rating to a strong sell rating in a report issued on Tuesday morning. (more...)
Payless ShoeSource will reportedly file for bankruptcy, close up to 500 stores
- March 24, 2017
Payless ShoeSource is owned by Golden Gate Capital and Blum Capital Partners. The company laid off 110 employees in January, and will eliminate more than 20 IT positions in the next 2 months. Company officials also said Payless was making aggressive moves to deal with consumer shifts to e-commerce. "Almost every IT (internet technology) capital project underway at Payless relates to some sort of capability that the project will unlock for us". (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Payless ShoeSource is owned by Golden Gate Capital and Blum Capital Partners. The company laid off 110 employees in January, and will eliminate more than 20 IT positions in the next 2 months. Company officials also said Payless was making aggressive moves to deal with consumer shifts to e-commerce. "Almost every IT (internet technology) capital project underway at Payless relates to some sort of capability that the project will unlock for us". (more...)
Howard University Opens Campus at Google HQ
- March 24, 2017
The campus will officially launch this summer with a three-month Computer Science residency for 25 to 30 juniors and seniors out of Howard University , a HBCU based in Washington D.C. Gradually, it will start accepting students from other universities as well. Google's most recent annual diversity report showed that the company has not made any progress increasing the percentage of black, Hispanic and multiracial workers in its ranks. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The campus will officially launch this summer with a three-month Computer Science residency for 25 to 30 juniors and seniors out of Howard University , a HBCU based in Washington D.C. Gradually, it will start accepting students from other universities as well. Google's most recent annual diversity report showed that the company has not made any progress increasing the percentage of black, Hispanic and multiracial workers in its ranks. (more...)
French business activity stronger than expected in March - PMI
- March 24, 2017
The composite PMI , which covers both the services and manufacturing sectors, edged up to 56.7 from 56.0 the month before, beating expectations for a small drop to 55.8 and marking its best level since April 2011. IHS Markit readings in both German and France - Europe's largest economies - also showed activity hitting the fastest pace in almost six years, with the manufacturing sector powering the advance in Germany and services supporting growth in France. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The composite PMI , which covers both the services and manufacturing sectors, edged up to 56.7 from 56.0 the month before, beating expectations for a small drop to 55.8 and marking its best level since April 2011. IHS Markit readings in both German and France - Europe's largest economies - also showed activity hitting the fastest pace in almost six years, with the manufacturing sector powering the advance in Germany and services supporting growth in France. (more...)
Microsoft will now license its connected auto technology patents to Toyota
- March 24, 2017
Toyota to gain access to Microsoft's operating systems , motion control and artificial intelligence technologies. As a result of its prowess in that area, Microsoft is in position to license its connected auto technology and thus its deal with Toyota, he said. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Toyota to gain access to Microsoft's operating systems , motion control and artificial intelligence technologies. As a result of its prowess in that area, Microsoft is in position to license its connected auto technology and thus its deal with Toyota, he said. (more...)
Royal Jordanian airline trolls United States on Twitter after electronics ban
- March 24, 2017
Travel to the USA since you can'. Britain announced similar restrictions. Royal Jordanian Airlines attempted to make light of a recent electronics ban issued by the U.S. As if traveling to the United States wasn't hard enough already, now travelers flying from from the Middle East and North Africa can't carry their electronic devices onboard with them - just what the people knee-crunched in economy on a 14-hour flight need right now. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Travel to the USA since you can'. Britain announced similar restrictions. Royal Jordanian Airlines attempted to make light of a recent electronics ban issued by the U.S. As if traveling to the United States wasn't hard enough already, now travelers flying from from the Middle East and North Africa can't carry their electronic devices onboard with them - just what the people knee-crunched in economy on a 14-hour flight need right now. (more...)
N+1 Singer Reiterates "Corporate" Rating for EG Solutions plc (EGS)
- March 24, 2017
About 720,639 shares traded. It has underperformed by 47.38% the S&P500. Among 19 analysts covering Capita Group The PLC ( LON:CPI ), 2 have Buy rating, 3 Sell and 14 Hold. The company has market cap of $7.74 billion. It has a 103.3 P/E ratio. The Company operates through three segments. (NASDAQ:HURC) to report earnings on June, 2. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
About 720,639 shares traded. It has underperformed by 47.38% the S&P500. Among 19 analysts covering Capita Group The PLC ( LON:CPI ), 2 have Buy rating, 3 Sell and 14 Hold. The company has market cap of $7.74 billion. It has a 103.3 P/E ratio. The Company operates through three segments. (NASDAQ:HURC) to report earnings on June, 2. (more...)
USA ordered social media checks for some Visa applicants
- March 24, 2017
According to The New York Times , the new rules do not typically apply to citizens from 38 countries, including most of Europe and allies such as Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan. The March 15 cable suggests questions should include an applicant's travel history, addresses, and work history for 15 years, and all phone numbers, email addresses, and social media handles used in the past five years, the Times reported. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
According to The New York Times , the new rules do not typically apply to citizens from 38 countries, including most of Europe and allies such as Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan. The March 15 cable suggests questions should include an applicant's travel history, addresses, and work history for 15 years, and all phone numbers, email addresses, and social media handles used in the past five years, the Times reported. (more...)
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