Новости за 01.03.2016

Honeywell scraps United Technologies takeover bid

Marvell Technology shares surge on outcome of accounting probe

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.'s stock surged 6.3% in premarket trade Tuesday, after the semiconductor company said it completed an investigation into accounting and internal control matters, and found "no fraudulent activity." The audit committee found certain "tone at the top" issues with management's operating style, including "significant pressure on sales and finance personnel to meet revenue targets," the company stated in a regulatory filing. The committee found that certain internal controls... Читать дальше...

Angie's List Inc. has entered an agreement with TCS Capital that permits the hedge fund to purchase up to 12.75% of the its shares and adds three members to its board. John Biddinger, who has been on the board for a decade, is to retire; new members Eric Semler, founder and president of TCS Capital, and technology veterans George Bell and Tom Evans will expand the board to 11 directors from 9. Angie's List shares are inactive in premarket trading, and up 36.9% for the past year. The S&P 500... Читать дальше...

First Solar Inc.'s stock fell 1.7% in premarket trade Tuesday, after the solar energy company was downgraded at J.P. Morgan analyst Paul Coster, who said the company's solid fundamentals are now fully priced. Coster cut his rating to neutral, after being at overweight since June 24, 2013. The stock has run up 8.9% year to date through Monday, to close above Coster's year-end stock price target of $69, while the S&P 500 has lost 5.5% this year. He said he was keeping his earnings estimates and stock price target intact. Читать дальше...

Dollar Tree Inc. shares slumped 6.4% in premarket trade Tuesday, after the retailer missed sales estimates for the fourth quarter. The company said it had net income of $229 million, or 97 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with $206.6 million, or $1.00 a share, in the year-earlier period. Adjusted per-share earnings came to $1.16, ahead of the FactSet consensus of $1.07. Sales rose to $5.27 billion from $2.48 billion, but were below the FactSet consensus of $5.41 billion. The company said... Читать дальше...

Today’s the day when we start to make America great again. It’s the first trading of March after all, and one strategist is upbeat on how the S&P will fare this month. Plus our call of the day is basically in that America’s still great camp.

Some of America’s biggest shale producers are beginning to ratchet back oil and gas production for the first time in years, bending to the reality that a global glut will keep prices depressed.

Kate Spade & Co.'s stock dropped 4.1% in premarket trade Tuesday, after the women's accessories seller missed fiscal fourth-quarter sales expectations and provided a downbeat full-year outlook. For the quarter ended Jan. 2, earnings fell to $61.5 million, or 48 cents a share, from $126.5 million, or 99 cents a share, in the same period a year ago. Excluding non-recurring items, adjusted earnings per share came to 32 cents, matching the FactSet consensus. Revenue rose 14% to $428.96 million... Читать дальше...

The husband of a woman who nearly died in the San Bernardino terrorist attack says he is on the side of Apple in the company’s fight against the government to obtain access to an iPhone used by one of the shooters.

LONDON-- Intercontinental Exchange Inc. on Tuesday said it is considering an offer for London Stock Exchange Group PLC, potentially gate-crashing the British company's proposed $28 billion merger with Deutsche Börse AG.

Having a long-term outlook can settle the mind, especially with these rock-solid companies, says Phil van Doorn.

Having a long-term outlook can settle the mind, especially with these rock-solid companies, says Phil van Doorn.

Having a long-term outlook can settle the mind, especially with these rock-solid companies, says Phil van Doorn.

Having a long-term outlook can settle the mind, especially with these rock-solid companies, says Phil van Doorn.

Having a long-term outlook can settle the mind, especially with these rock-solid companies, says Phil van Doorn.

While the federal income tax rules for deducting medical expenses should be familiar to most filers, it’s important to brush up at tax time.

While the federal income tax rules for deducting medical expenses should be familiar to most filers, it’s important to brush up at tax time.

Warren Buffett’s long-term returns can teach us to be realistic about stocks, writes Mark Hulbert.

Warren Buffett’s long-term returns can teach us to be realistic about stocks, writes Mark Hulbert.

Warren Buffett’s long-term returns can teach us to be realistic about stocks, writes Mark Hulbert.

U.K. stocks turn higher, with the London Stock Exchange advancing, but miners Glencore and Fresnillo shares were losing ground following financial results.

U.K. stocks turn higher, with the London Stock Exchange advancing, but miners Glencore and Fresnillo shares were losing ground following financial results.

LONDON-- Intercontinental Exchange Inc. on Tuesday said it is considering an offer for London Stock Exchange Group PLC, but hasn't made any approach to its board. The news comes a week after the LSE said it was in advanced talks with Deutsche Börse AG about a possible $28 billion merger. The owner of the New York Stock Exchange said it was yet to make a decision on whether to pursue an offer and that there was no certainty any bid would be made.

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