Market Update

Airbus Departure May Threaten 11,000 Jobs in Wales

Sarla Buch
22 Jun, 2018
New York City

Airbus warns that it may leave the U.K. if the nation fails to finalize its agreement with the European Union. Unipol Gruppo plans to acquire an additional 5.2% stake to own total of 15% stake in the domestic rival BPER Banca for

Kroger, Micron Profit Surge; Darden Restaurants Surged on Outlook

Mukesh Buch
21 Jun, 2018
New York City

Barnes & Noble fell after net loss widened. Commercial Metals missed earnings estimates. Darden Restaurants surged on improved outlook. The Kroger reported strong profit in the first-quarter. Micron Technology net surged on 40% jump in revenues.

Daimler Drops on Trade War Talk Worries, Dixons Net Tumbles

Sarla Buch
21 Jun, 2018
New York City

BP abandoned to acquire Australia-based Woolworths fuel retail station deal. Daimler said profits may be hit by the U.S. and China trade war fears. Dixons Carphone profit tumbled. JCDecaux proposed to acquire Australia-based rival.

FedEx Raise Revenues Forecast, Oracle Cloud Revenues Lift Results

Mukesh Buch
20 Jun, 2018
New York City

Actuant lifted fiscal outlook. FedEx raised fiscal outlook. La-Z-Boy missed revenue estimates. Oracle reported strong growth after cloud services revenues soared. Winnebago beats earnings estimates.

Berkeley Lifts Profit Outlook, France Based Engie Sells Thailand Stake

Sarla Buch
20 Jun, 2018
New York City

British Land reported rising interest in its Broadgate project. U.K. home builder Berkeley lifted profit guidance. Colruyt supermarket operator said profit fell. Engie agreed to sell its 69% stake in Thailand-based Glow Energy for

FedEx, Oracle Drop Ahead of Results, Jefferies Net Jumps

Mukesh Buch
19 Jun, 2018
New York City

Jefferies Group net surged on 20% jump in revenues. FedEx, La-Z-Boy and Oracle declined ahead of fourth-quarter earnings results.

Ashtead Reported Strong Results, Debenhams Issues Third Profit Warning

Sarla Buch
19 Jun, 2018
New York City

Ashtead profit surged on 21% jump in revenues. Debenhams offered third profit warning in six months. Footasylum tumbled on weak profit and the retailer plans for higher store investment.

Google Parent to Invest $500 M in JD.com, JD Sports Acquires Finish Line

Mukesh Buch
18 Jun, 2018
New York City

Canada Goose soared on long-term outlook. The Finish Line and the U.K.-based JD Sports completed their merger. JD.com and Alphabet announced a strategic partnership.

CYBG to Buy Virgin Money for

Sarla Buch
18 Jun, 2018
New York City

CYBG agreed to acquire Virgin Money for

Adobe Cloud Revenue Jumps, Jabil Circuit Beat Earnings Estimates

Mukesh Buch
15 Jun, 2018
New York City

Adobe profit surged after revenues soared 24%. Dorian missed earnings estimates and rejected unsolicited proposal from Singapore-based company. Finisar net swung to a loss. Jabil Circuit quarterly net swung to profit.

BHP Billiton to Invest

Sarla Buch
15 Jun, 2018
New York City

BHP Billiton approved

Destination Maternity Surges; Culp, Fred's, Michaels Plunge

Mukesh Buch
14 Jun, 2018
New York City

Culp plummeted on weal forecast. Destination Maternity surged after net swung to profit. Fred''s net loss narrowed. The Michaels Companies tumbled after net plunged 63%.

Aveva Beats Estimates after Schneider Merger, Bertrand Results Disappoint

Sarla Buch
14 Jun, 2018
New York City

Aveva Group reported strong growth after reverse merger with Schneider Electric. Bertrandt reported disappointing first-half results. Gerry Weber lowered fiscal 2019 outlook. Soitec net surged on 23% jump in revenues.

H&R Block Beats Estimates; Korn/Ferry Intl Jumps, SAIC Declines

Mukesh Buch
13 Jun, 2018
New York City

Crown Crafts profit plunged 25% but revenues surged 31%. H&R Block profit and revenues beats estimates. Korn/Ferry International net soared on 17% jump on revenues.

Glencore to Write-off Kamoto Copper Debt. Sanofi Placed $2 B of Bonds

Sarla Buch
13 Jun, 2018
New York City

Glencore agreed to write off $5.6 billion of debt to settle the dispute with the Congo controlled Gecamines. Sanofi successfully priced its offering of $2 billion of notes.