Market Reports


Seven Arts Shifts focus to Larger films and improves the Balance Sheet - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
On February 21, 2011, Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. (SAPX), the independent motion picture production and distribution company, reported results from operations for its second quarter and six months, ended December 31, 2011.

Health Care REIT Prices Offering - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Health Care REIT, Inc. recently announced that it has priced its underwritten public offering of 18 million shares at $53.50 per share with the total amount estimated at $963 million.



Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Small-Cap Mutual Funds - Best of Funds

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Small-cap mutual funds are the preferred choice of investors willing to take a certain amount of risk while holding short term positions.

Archer, Wilmar in Global Partnership - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Archer Daniels Midland Company signed a memorandum of understanding with its long-time partner Wilmar International Limited to work hand in hand on the global front.

Will Fuel Price Limit Sky Profits? - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Airlines stocks tumbled yesterday on the rising crude oil price, which directly influences the cost of jet fuel that accounts for one-third of the overall expense.

Neutral on AmerisourceBergen - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on AmerisourceBergen Corp., which carries a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold rating) in the short-run.

Goldman in Global Expansion Mode - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
On Tuesday, Globes, a business daily of Israel, reported that The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has purchased 10% stake in Israel-based Viola Group for $20 million.

eBay to Expand Auto Catalogue - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
E-commerce service provider, eBay Inc. has agreed to acquire WHI Solutions (WHI), a provider of software and digital catalog solutions for auto parts distributors and retailers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Novartis' Rasilez to Carry Warning - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Novartis announced that the CHMP of the EMA has recommended including a warning in the label of Rasilez in the EU.

AZN Tries to Revive Off-Patent Drug - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
AztraZeneca recently announced a new initiative the Arimidex Direct program

Par Pharma Absorbs Edict Pharma - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of India-based generic company Edict Pharmaceuticals.



UPS, TNT Talks Continue - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
United Parcel is still negotiating the acquisition of TNT Express following the rejection of the preliminary bid of EUR9 per share.

Telus Boosts Dividend by 5% - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Telus raised its quarterly dividend to 61 Canadian cents per share from 58 Canadian cents for the second half of the year on continued earnings growth.

CME Hikes Stake in Dubai Mercantile - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
CME Group Inc. acquired another 25% stake in the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), totaling its holding to 50% now.

Regeneron Treads the Neutral Path - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
We continue to have a Neutral recommendation on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Dell Reports In Line - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Dell Inc. delivered earnings of 51 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, which was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Allstate Hikes Dividend by a Whisker - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
The board of Allstate Corporation announced a 4.8% increase in its quarterly dividend.

J&J CEO to Step Down - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Mr. Alex Gorsky will replace Mr. Bill Weldon as CEO on April 26, 2012.

PEG Steady Biz Boosts Dividend - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Public Service Enterprise Group has increased its dividend by 3.6%, bringing the annualized dividend to $1.42 per share from the previous payout of $1.37 per share.

Amgen a Step Closer to Micromet - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Amgen announced the early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976.

Edwards Reaffirmed at Neutral - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Edwards is one of the leading players in the field of heart valve therapy.

Dollar Tree Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Dollar Tree posted strong fiscal 2011 fourth-quarter earnings of $1.60 a share, up 24% from the year-ago earnings of $1.29 a share, surpassing its guidance range of $1.50 to $1.57.

New-Look AGL Misses, Up Y-Y - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Energy services holding company AGL Resources Inc. reported weaker-than-expected fourth quarter 2011 results, hurt by warm weather and low natural gas prices.

Mixed 4Q for Rogers Communications - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Rogers Communications declared mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011.

Earnings Preview: Safeway - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Safeway is scheduled to report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 results on Thursday, February 23 before the opening bell.

TJX Reports In Line - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
TJX Companies Inc. reported adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2012, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Walter Energy Misses Both Ends - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Walter Energy misses both fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 top and bottom lines.

Toll Brothers Make Losses - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Revenues dipped 4% to $322.0 million during the quarter on a 1% fall in home building deliveries to 564 units

R.R. Donnelley Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. reported non-GAAP earnings of 46 cents per share in the fourth quarter 2011, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents.

Earnings Preview: Autodesk Inc. - Analyst Blog

Wed, 22 Feb 2012
Autodesk Inc. is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth quarter 2012 results after the closing bell on Thursday, Feb 23, 2012.