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Northrop, Orbital ATK in $7.8 B Deal; Slack Raises Funds at $5B Valuation

Mukesh Buch
18 Sep, 2017
New York City

Itron agreed to acquire its smaller rival Silver Springs Networks for $830 million. Northrop Grumman intends to acquire missile and rocket maker Orbital ATK for $7.8 billion. Slack raised fund in the latest round at $5 billion valuation. Wenner Media seeks buyer for Rolling Stone.

Petra Profit Falls on Weaker Margins, Siemens Gamesa Wins China Order

Sarla Buch
18 Sep, 2017
New York City

Dairy Crest said strong demand for its cheese products are expected to lift half-year profit. Hiscox estimated claims of $150 million in Hurricane Harvey. PwC profit fell blamed election and Brexit. Petra Diamonds profit fell but revenues soared.

Centene to Buy Fidelis Care, Oracle Beats Estimates

Mukesh Buch
15 Sep, 2017
New York City

Centene agreed to acquire nonprofit health insurer Fidelis Care for $3.75 billion. Mirati Therapeutics stock surged on positive cancer treatment trial results. Oracle profit and revenues jumped. Sparton beats earnings results. Tenet Healthcare is looking for a merger partner.

Netherlands Lowers ABN Amro stake, H & M Sales Jumps

Sarla Buch
15 Sep, 2017
New York City

The Dutch government reduced its stake to 56% in ABN AMRO after

Citigroup, JPMorgan Estimated Q3 Trading Revenues to Decline

Mukesh Buch
14 Sep, 2017
New York City

Citigroup forecasted trading revenue in the third-quarter may slump 15%. JPMorgan estimated trading revenue in the third-quarter may decline 20%. L3 Technologies completed the acquisition of Doss Aviation. United Natural Foods net soared 12%. Value Line net tumbled.

Asia Growth Lifts Hermes Results; Morrison Net Surges, Next Profit Plunges

Sarla Buch
14 Sep, 2017
New York City

Booker sales increased 1.1%. John Lewis tumbled on flat revenues. Morrison profit surged 46% but sales growth was weaker than expectation. Next lifted full-year forecast. Hermes International profit and revenues led by increase in Asia.

Centene in $3.4 B Deal with Fidelis Care, Seadrill Files Reorganization Plan

Mukesh Buch
13 Sep, 2017
New York City

A-Mark Precious Metals net soared but revenues declined. Cracker Barrel sales dropped but beat estimates. Centene agreed to buy Fidelis Care for $3.75 billion. Nordstrom family is reportedly in talks to take the retailer private. Seadrill filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Bayer Lowers Covestro Stake, Richemont Sales Jump 10%

Sarla Buch
13 Sep, 2017
New York City

Balfour Beatty to divest its stake in Blackpool airport. Bayer sells 9.4% stake in plastic materials maker Covestro for

Teva Races to Sell More After $1 B Deal, Limoneira Falls on Weak Outlook

Mukesh Buch
12 Sep, 2017
New York City

Advaxis said net loss in the quarter widened. Investors Real Estate Trust net loss narrowed. Layne Christensen reported stronger-than-expected results. Limoneira declined on weak outlook. Teva Pharmaceuticals agreed to sell its women

Ashtead Demand Set to Rise After Irma and Harvey, Virbac Tumbles

Sarla Buch
12 Sep, 2017
New York City

Ashtead, the construction equipment provider estimated fleet demand may rise in the U.S. after two hurricanes. Credit Agricole agreed to sell 16% stake in Saudi bank. Hastings ends merger talk with AA. JD Sports beats expectations. Virbac tumbled on weak outlook.

GE Sells Penske Truck Leasing Stake, Pilgrim Buys N. Ireland Based Moy Park

Mukesh Buch
11 Sep, 2017
New York City

Electronics For Imaging net plunged but revenues increased. General Electric sells its remaining 15.5% stake in Penske Truck Leasing Co for about $674 million. Pilgrim''s Pride acquired Moy Park from Brazil-based JBS for about $1 billion.

Primark Drives Profit Higher at AB Foods, L'Oreal Sells Body Shop for

Sarla Buch
11 Sep, 2017
New York City

AB Food lifted full-year outlook on stronger sales growth at Primark divison. bet-at-home net and revenues surged. L''Oreal sells The Body Shop to Brazil-based Natura Cosmeticos for

Discounts Hurt Kroger Results, Finisar Falls on Softer Guidance

Mukesh Buch
08 Sep, 2017
New York City

Argan earnings beat estimates. Finisar declined on weak fiscal outlook. Hurco profit jumped on strong demand. Kroger net declined on price cuts. Rev Group jumped after strong results. Tailored Brands beat profit expectation. VeriFone net loss widened.

Air France KLM August Traffic Soars, Nestle to Acquire Sweet Earth

Sarla Buch
08 Sep, 2017
New York City

Air France KLM passenger traffic in August soared. Pub operator Greene King said comparable sales declined on bad weather. Nestle agreed to acquire the U.S.-based Sweet Earth. Imperial Brands sells 10% stake in Spain-based Logista.

Barnes & Noble Woes Deepen, Donaldson Outlook Disappoints

Mukesh Buch
07 Sep, 2017
New York City

Barnes & Noble extended quarterly comparable sales decline continue for the third year in a row. Dell Technologies signed multi-year agreement with GE. Donaldson net soared 15% but outlook disappointed. Hooker Furniture agreed to acquire Shenandoah Furniture. Korn/Ferry net surged.

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