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Santander to Raise

Sarla Buch
07 Jun, 2017
New York City

Banco Santander plans to acquire Banco Popular Espa

Fred's Agrees to Buy Rite Aid stores; HD Supply, Hooker Plunge

Mukesh Buch
06 Jun, 2017
New York City

Calavo Growers net surged. Fred''s net swung to a loss but the retailer is committed to acquiring up to 1,200 Rite Aid stores. G-III Apparel lifted fiscal outlook. HD Supply plans to sell its waterworks unit to private equity firms for $2.5 billion. Hooker Furniture net jumped 88%.

easyJet Traffic in May Jumps, Roche Drops on Cancer Study Disappointment

Sarla Buch
06 Jun, 2017
New York City

AO World said revenues soared but profit lagged on the weakness in Europe. easyJet said passenger traffic in May jumped 9.5%. Roche said its expensive new drug fails to show improvement in breast cancer treatment over its decade old drug. Shawbrook rejected hostile bid.

Apple, Amazon, Foxconn to Bid Toshiba

Mukesh Buch
05 Jun, 2017
New York City

Apple and Amazon are said to join Foxconn and bid for Toshiba''s memory business. Blackstone offered to buy Finland-based Sponda $1.98 billion. D.R. Horton offered to acquire 75% stake in Forestar. Herbalife declined after lowered revenues estimate but lifted earnings outlook.

BP and Rosneft Gas Agreement, Ipsen Updates Stock Repurchase Plan

Sarla Buch
05 Jun, 2017
New York City

BP and Rosneft signed long-term gas sales and purchase agreement. Ipsen updated its stock repurchase plan to

Lululemon Surges on Restructuring Plan, PPG Withdraws Akzo Bid

Mukesh Buch
02 Jun, 2017
New York City

Cooper Companies beats second-quarter estimates and offered improved outlook. Lululemon net declined 31% and the retailer plans to restructure kids'' clothing business. PPG withdraws its bid to acquire Netherland-based Akzo Nobel. VMware net soared 44%. Workday net loss narrowed.

Linde, Praxair in $70 B Merger Deal; Deere to Pay

Sarla Buch
02 Jun, 2017
New York City

Bosch plans to acquire Italy-based rival Albertini Cesare. Linde and Praxair agreed to a $70 billion merger deal. Sandvik agreed to sell its process-systems unit to Wallenberg family for $576 million. Wirtgen agreed to be acquired by Deere & Co for

Ciena Soars On Revenue Surge, Dollar General Rises on Guidance

Mukesh Buch
01 Jun, 2017
New York City

American Express reaffirmed fiscal earnings outlook. JBS agreed to pay $3.2 billion in fines to Brazilian regulators. Ciena soared. Donaldson lifted full-year outlook. Dollar General net declined. Tech Data net revenues soared 29%.

Barclays Lowered Stake in its African Unit, Lloyds Completed MBNA Acquisition

Sarla Buch
01 Jun, 2017
New York City

Barclays sold 34% stake worth

J. Jill, Vera Bradley Jump; Michael Kors to Close At Least 100 Stores

Mukesh Buch
31 May, 2017
New York City

Analog Devices lifted outlook. Daktronics net swung to profit. J. Jill surged after first-quarter result and update fiscal estimate. J. Jill soared in better than expected quarter and improved outlook. Michael Kors and Vera Bradley net swung to a loss.

Cevian Buys 5% Stake in Ericsson, Metro AG Net Tumbles on Flat Revenues

Sarla Buch
31 May, 2017
New York City

Activist investor Cevian Capital acquired additional 5% stake in Ericsson worth $1 billion. IG Group forecasted annual revenues to increase 7%. Londonmetric acquires three urban logistics warehouses for

Smucker Buys Wesson from Conagra, Atwood Oceanics Soars on Merger Offer

Mukesh Buch
30 May, 2017
New York City

American Woodmark net surged on 7%. Atwood Oceanics surged on a merger offer from the U.K.-focused Ensco plc. Smucker agreed to acquire the Wesson oil brand from Conagra Brands for $285 million. Multi-Color annual net doubled.

Dutch Court Rejects Elliott Plea for Akzo Merger, Ryanair Seeks Expansion

Mukesh Buch
30 May, 2017
New York City

Dutch court rejected a plea from the U.S. based activist investor and force Akzo to reconsider merger with the rival PPG. Horizon Discovery plunged. LSE agreed to acquire bond market analysis software business from Citigroup for

Henderson Net Declines 8%, Sanpaolo Restructuring Focuses on Branch Network

Sarla Buch
29 May, 2017
New York City

Hornbach revenues jumped 5%. Henderson lifted its stake in the U.S.-based Empire State Realty Trust. Italy based Sanpaolo intends to close branches as a part of its restructuring plan and reduce operating costs.

Earnings Momentum Lifts Costco to New High; Ulta Beauty Jumps

Mukesh Buch
26 May, 2017
New York City

Big Lots net surged 33% and lifted outlook. Brocade Communications net swung to a loss. Costco jumped to a new high on sustained earnings growth. Marvell net swung to profit. Ulta Beauty net and sales surged.