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Ctrip.com Buys Skyscanner; Remy Net Jumps, ThyssenKrupp Net Falls

Sarla Buch
24 Nov, 2016
New York City

Mothercare net tumbled 92% and closed six stores. Marston''s surged 213%. Remy Cointreau net soared 15% and reaffirmed profit forecast. Skyscanner agreed to be acquired by China-based Ctrip.com for

Hewlett Packard Drain Continues After Split, Medtronics Net Soars

Mukesh Buch
23 Nov, 2016
New York City

Caleres, the footwear retailer reported higher net on strong back-to-school sales. Deere & Co lowered net sales forecast. HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported shrinking sales and sharp fall in earnings. Medtronic net doubled. Urban Outfitters net fell 9%.

France Trims Safran Stake, Infineon Net Plunges 31%

Sarla Buch
23 Nov, 2016
New York City

Brammer agreed to be acquired for

Dr Pepper in $1.7 B Deal with Bai; Chico

Mukesh Buch
22 Nov, 2016
New York City

Analog Devices net surged. Barnes & Noble net loss narrowed but the book retailer lowered fiscal outlook. Burlington Stores net jumped. Chico''s net swung to profit. Dollar Tree profit soared and the deep discounter lifted earnings forecast. DSW net slid. Dr Pepper agreed to buy Bai in $1.7 billion.

Clydesdale Returns to Profitability, UK Lowers Lloyds Stake to 8%

Sarla Buch
22 Nov, 2016
New York City

Clydesdale Bank reported its first profit in five-years after separated from National Australia Bank. Entertainment One tumbled after net plunged 67% but revenues soared 19%. Lloyds Banking said government reduced its stake to 8%.

Symantec to Buy Lifelock for $2.3 B, Macom to Acquire Applied Micro

Mukesh Buch
21 Nov, 2016
New York City

Cubic Corp sales dropped 5%. International Game net swung to a loss. Facebook plans to increase 50% staff in the London

Novartis to Buys Selexys Pharma; Essentra, Mitie Plunge

Sarla Buch
21 Nov, 2016
New York City

Essentra lowered operating profit forecast after weak revenues in health and personal care packaging businesses. Mitie net swung to profit but forecasted profit may below management expectations. Novartis agreed to buy U.S.-based Selexys Pharma for $665 million.

Gap Plans to Close More Stores, Williams-Sonoma Beats Estimates

Mukesh Buch
18 Nov, 2016
New York City

Abercrombie & Fitch net plunged 81%. Buckle net and sales declined. Foot Locker net surged 96% and said it remains on track to meet annual guidance. Gap net declined 18% but reaffirmed earnings forecast. Hibbett Sports net slumped 22%. Williams-Sonoma net fell.

Volkswagen to Cut 30,000 Jobs, Lafarge Trims Earnings Goal

Sarla Buch
18 Nov, 2016
New York City

Airbus secured new order for 13 commercial aircraft from Japan-based low-cost airline for $1.4 billion. Lafargeholcim lowered its fiscal 2018 profit forecast and cash flow targets. Troubled Volkswagen AG plans to cut about 30,000 jobs worldwide including 23,000 in Germany.

Best Buy Online Sales Growth Lifts Stock, Wal-Mart Still Trailing Rival Amazon

Mukesh Buch
17 Nov, 2016
New York City

Best Buy net surged 55%. Specialty apparel retailer Cato said revenues declined 7%. Cisco struggled with revenue growth and said net cash balance increased to $71 billion. Smucker revenues plunged 8%. Wal-Mart lifted earnings forecast.

Ahold Delhaize, Henkel, Investec Net Soar; Royal Mail Net Tumbles 25%

Sarla Buch
17 Nov, 2016
New York City

Ahold Delhaize net surged 25% to

Target Soars on Positive Customer Trend, Lowe's Slashes Outlook

Mukesh Buch
16 Nov, 2016
New York City

Agilent net declined 11% but revenues jumped on stronger than expected growth in Europe and in China. Brady net surged 21%. Meritor net swung to profit despite 15% plunge in revenues. Lowe''s net tumbled 49% and the retailer estimated annual revenues to jump between 9% and 10%. Target net soared 11%.

Bouygues Profit Jumps; ABN Amro, Leoni Net Decline

Sarla Buch
16 Nov, 2016
New York City

ABN Amro net declined 11% and the bank plans to cut additional 1,500 jobs. Aggreko forecasted operating profit in the year in-line with expectations. Bouygues net rose. Bayer plans to raise

Housing Boom Lifts Home Depot Sales, TJX Offers Cautious Holiday Views

Mukesh Buch
15 Nov, 2016
New York City

Dicks Sporting lifted earnings forecast. Estee Lauder agreed to acquire Too Faced, the feminine makeup brand for $1.45 billion. Home Depot net soared 18% and reaffirmed sales forecast. Reynolds American rejected $47 billion takeover offer from BAT.

Reynolds Rejects $47 B Offer from BAT, Vodafone Net Loss Widens

Sarla Buch
15 Nov, 2016
New York City

Reynolds American rejected $47 billion takeover offer from British American Tobacco. easyJet net declined 22% but carried 73 million passengers in the year so far. Merck profit and revenues surged and lifted operating profit forecast. Vodafone net loss widened.

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