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Stocks Gaining Momentum: MetLife (NYSE:MET), Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN), The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX), Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NYSE:PPC), DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV)
On 11 December MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) announced that its board of directors has approved a $1 billion increase in the company’s authorization to repurchase its common stock. The new authorization comes as MetLife has nearly completed a $1 billion common stock repurchase program that it initiated in June 2014. MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) in last trading…
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Top News : DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV), U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB), Molina Healthcare(NYSE:MOH), Merit Medical Systems(NASDAQ:MMSI), Advanced Micro Devices(NYSE:AMD)
AT&T Inc. plans to buy satellite service DirecTV (NASDAQ:DTV) for $48.5 billion. Both are under regulatory review; customers complain such deals would create monopolies that would hijack choice. DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) in last trading activity moved down -0.33% to close at $84.15. Company weekly performance is -1.02% while its quarterly performance stands at -2.33%. DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV)…
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Stocks to Watch: Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM), DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV), Sprouts Farmers Market(NASDAQ:SFM), XRS (NASDAQ:XRSC), Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA)
Once again Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) and its employees pledged more than $2 million to local charities through the Legacy Fund. Newmont recently completed its fifth annual Legacy Fund Employee Giving Campaign. About 2,300 Newmont employees pledged $1.095 million and the company will match those donations dollar for dollar for a total of $2.19 million…
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What’s Hot Today: MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE:MTG), DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV), Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Inc. (NYSE:PNY), Arch Coal Inc. (NYSE:ACI), BB&T Corporation (NYSE:BBT)
MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE:MTG) Director Michael E. Lehman purchased 5,000 shares of MGIC Investment Corp. stock on the open market in a transaction dated Thursday, October 23rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $8.26 per share, for a total transaction of $41,300.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 15 shares…
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Momentum Stocks : MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ:MNKD), Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA), DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV), The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), Schnitzer Steel Industries(NASDAQ:SCHN)
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) struggling from last few days and hoping that next could be better than the present worst condition. It concludes that not all immense FDA approvals end up being huge news, at least not for shareholders. MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ:MNKD) in last trading activity increased 1.42% to close at $5.73. Company weekly performance is…
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Stocks in Focus : Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C), Macy’s(NYSE:M), DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV), Net 1 Ueps Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:UEPS), Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC)
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) in last trading activity advanced 1.02% to close at $52.49. Company weekly performance is -1.85% while its quarterly performance stands at 11.37%. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) is -5.00% away from its 52 week high. Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) on 15th September outlined its latest…
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Sharpe Activity at Services Sector: Apollo Group, Bridgepoint Education, ITT Educational Services, Capella Education, Quality Systems, ADT Corp, CBS Corporation, Family Dollar Stores, DIRECTV
For-profit education firm Apollo Group Inc (NASDAQ:APOL) got adequate of a thumbs-up from the Higher Learning Commission to obtain its stock piercingly higher. The firm’s University of Phoenix has gotten its authorization from the group extensive through the 2022-2023 school years, though it was placed on notice status for 2 years. In the meantime, associate…