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(BRO) Company News for February 7, 2012 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:38:39 +0000

• Pharma company Depomed Inc’s. (NASDAQ:DEPO) shares advanced 5.37% after the company said it would receive royalties from Merck & Co’s (NYSE:MRK) type 2 diabetes drug, Janumet XR • Share prices of HCA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HCA) rose 7.33% to close at $28.40 after the hospital chain reported its fourth-quarter earnings results. Separately, it also announced [...]

(BRO) Company News for February 7, 2012 – Corporate Summary

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Plc – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:41:12 +0000

We are downgrading our recommendation on Willis Group Holdings, Plc (WSH) to Underperform from Neutral due to the headwind from The Loan Protector business that is expected to weigh on North American results. The soft insurance market is likely to continue. Additionally, the weakness in the US economy will remain a headwind and restrict any [...]

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Plc – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:50:04 +0000

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Plc – Bear of the Day

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Analyst Downgrades Shares

vitalstocks — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:40:48 +0000

We are downgrading our recommendation on Willis Group Holdings plc (WSH) to Underperform from Neutral due to the headwind from The Loan Protector business that is expected to weigh on its North American results. The Loan Protector business acquired through the Hilb Rogal and Hobbs purchase has experienced a revenue dip. The decline was largely due [...]

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Analyst Downgrades Shares

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions Beats Estimates

vitalstocks — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:01:25 +0000

Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. (CHSI) reported third-quarter operating earnings of 63 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 cents. The results also compare favorably with earnings of 51 cents in the prior-year quarter. Operating earnings in the reported quarter exclude the impact of non-recurring items such as transaction costs and integration expenses [...]

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions Beats Estimates

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions Performs Well

vitalstocks — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:43:04 +0000

Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. (CHSI) reported second-quarter operating earnings of 53 cents per share, at par with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results compare favorably with earnings of 46 cents in the prior-year quarter. Catalyst Health’s operating earnings in the reported quarter excludes the impact of non-recurring items such as costs related to Walgreens Health [...]

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions Performs Well

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions First Quarter 2011 Earnings Soar!

vitalstocks — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:34:42 +0000

Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. (CHSI) reported first-quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents. The results also compare favorably with earnings of 41 cents in the prior-year quarter. Catalyst Health’s adjusted earnings in the reported quarter exclude the adjustment for Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc. (“WHI”) transaction [...]

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions First Quarter 2011 Earnings Soar!

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions Prices 5.5 Million Share Offering

vitalstocks — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:20:59 +0000

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. (CHSI) has priced its public offering of 5.5 million shares of common stock at a price of $53.00 per share. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Catalyst Health will sell 4.5 million shares and the remaining 1 million shares will be sold by one of its stockholders, Principal Holding Company, [...]

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions Prices 5.5 Million Share Offering

(WSH) Willis Group Buys Stake in South Africa

vitalstocks — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:42:35 +0000

Willis Europe BV, a division of Willis Group Holdings plc (WSH), announced that Willis South Africa has acquired 22.5% of the equity in Amabubesi Consulting Services (ACS). ACS, a specialist employee benefits consulting business, is part of the Amabubesi Group, a South African investment company. Earlier, in August 2009, Amabubesi acquired a 26% stake in [...]

(WSH) Willis Group Buys Stake in South Africa

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings’ Earnings Result Beats The Street

vitalstocks — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:27:01 +0000

Willis Group Holdings plc (WSH) reported its fourth-quarter 2010 adjusted net income from continuing operations of 57 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents. Results are ahead of 47 cents earned in fourth-quarter 2009. Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $98 million, up 22% from $80 million in the prior-year quarter. The [...]

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings’ Earnings Result Beats The Street

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Companies Report In Line With Consensus

vitalstocks — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:52:16 +0000

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) announced first quarter adjusted earnings of 51 cents per share, which was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and also up from 39 cents in the year-ago quarter. Results were aided by strong revenues in the Risk and Insurance Services as a result of improved profitability at Guy [...]

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Companies Report In Line With Consensus

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Company Acquires HSBC Insurance

vitalstocks — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:58:22 +0000

Expanding its insurance portfolio, Marsh & McLennan Co. Inc. (MMC) announced on Wednesday the completion of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers Ltd (HIBL), a London-based wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank (HBC). The company arrived at this agreement with HIBL in December 2009. Marsh & McLennan acquired the HSBC wing for an all cash [...]

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Company Acquires HSBC Insurance

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Companies Unit Acquires Thomas Rutherfoord

vitalstocks — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:31:19 +0000

In an attempt to grow its insurance business nationally, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) announced the acquisition of Thomas Rutherfoord, Inc., one of the highly-regarded brokerage firms in the U.S. The terms of the transaction, however, remain undisclosed. With this acquisition, MMA will [...]

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Companies Unit Acquires Thomas Rutherfoord

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Puts Its Kroll Division Up For Sale

vitalstocks — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:19:22 +0000

According to the Financial Times on Monday, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) has put up Kroll, its corporate investigations wing, for sale for approximately $1.3 billion (£864 million). The announcement has attracted many interested bidders such as Carlyle Group, Apax Partners, General Atlantic and BC Partners, along with a couple more trade bidders. Ever [...]

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Puts Its Kroll Division Up For Sale

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions Reports Earings in Line With Consensus

vitalstocks — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:55:14 +0000

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. (CHSI) reported fourth-quarter 2009 earnings of 41 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company earned 33 cents in the year-ago quarter. Quarterly Results Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 came in at $748 million as against $687.4 million in the year-ago period, up 8.8%. The [...]

(CHSI) Catalyst Health Solutions Reports Earings in Line With Consensus

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Reports Earnings Almost In Line

vitalstocks — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:29:46 +0000

Willis Group Holdings Limited (WSH) reported fourth quarter earnings of 47 cents per share. Results were just a cent short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 48 cents. Most of the items were in line with our expectations. However, results were up compared with the prior-year period’s earnings of 37 cents (or 36 cents on [...]

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Reports Earnings Almost In Line

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Unit Mercer Hit by $2.8 Billion Lawsuit

vitalstocks — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:08:24 +0000

On Dec 17, 2009, Mercer (US) Inc., a unit of Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) was sued by the Alaska Retirement Management Board (state agency) for making significant errors while estimating its liabilities for pension plans. Mercer is a human resource consulting firm, also doubling as an actuarial consultant for Alaska ‘s Public Employees’ [...]

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan Unit Mercer Hit by $2.8 Billion Lawsuit

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan to Buy HSBC Insurance

vitalstocks — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:50:41 +0000

Expanding its insurance portfolio, Marsh & McLennan Co. Inc. (MMC) announced on Friday its decision to acquire HSBC Insurance Brokers Ltd (HIBL), a London-based wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank. The deal, comprising both cash and shares, is set to be finalized for about $218 million. Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to [...]

(MMC) Marsh & McLennan to Buy HSBC Insurance

(CISG) CNinsure, Inc. – Year-Over-Year Growth Rates are Expected to be 45%

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:28:00 +0000

CNinsure Inc. (CISG) is volatile but has posted great returns since being featured as a Zacks Rank Buy in late October. More Revisions Analysts continue to raise estimates for the Chinese Insurance company. In the past 30 days, 4 upward revisions were submitted by the 3 covering analysts. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for this year [...]

(CISG) CNinsure, Inc. – Year-Over-Year Growth Rates are Expected to be 45%

(AOC) Aon Corporation Lags on Brokerage Revenue

vitalstocks — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:51:49 +0000

Aon Corporation’s (AOC) third quarter 2009 adjusted operating earnings (excluding non-recurring items) came in at 65 cents per share, compared to 76 cents per share in the prior quarter and 69 cents in the year-ago quarter. Results were just a penny short of the Zacks Consensus estimate mainly due to lower investment income and organic [...]

(AOC) Aon Corporation Lags on Brokerage Revenue

(CISG) CNinsure Inc. – Rapid Growth in Hot Chinese Economy

vitalstocks — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:30:24 +0000

CNinsure Inc. (CISG) is poised for growth in a red hot Chinese economy. Company Description CNinsure sells property, casualty, and life insurance products that are underwritten by other companies. The company distributes to China’s developed region and large cities. Revues Up 33% CNisure reported a 33% spike in revenues, to $41.8 million, in its last [...]

(CISG) CNinsure Inc. – Rapid Growth in Hot Chinese Economy

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Reports Earnings Ahead of Estimates

vitalstocks — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:05:05 +0000

Willis Group Holdings Limited (WSH) reported third-quarter earnings of 46 cents per share. Excluding certain items, adjusted earnings were 53 cents. Results were significantly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents. Results were also far ahead of the prior-year period’s earnings of 25 cents and adjusted earnings of 32 cents. Results reflected strong [...]

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Reports Earnings Ahead of Estimates

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Finalizes Tender Offer

vitalstocks — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:06:49 +0000

Willis North America Inc., a subsidiary of Willis Group Holdings Limited (WSH), today announced the final results of its cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its 5.125% senior notes due 2010. The net proceeds from the offer came to $159,788,000. All of the 2010 notes that were tendered have been guaranteed for [...]

(WSH) Willis Group Holdings Limited Finalizes Tender Offer

(EHTH) Is eHealth Getting Ahead of Itself?

PeakStocks.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:30:59 +0000

It’s been a rather quiet quarter for eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the nation’s leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses. With their upcoming earnings for Q1/2009 set to be released after the market closes on April 28th, we’ll be able to check in on one of the stalwarts of the [...]

(EHTH) Is eHealth Getting Ahead of Itself?

(EHTH) eHealth Q4/2008 Earnings: A Beacon of Light In a Tumultous Market

PeakStocks.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:40:04 +0000

eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading provider of Internet-based insurance agency services to individuals, families, and small businesses primarily in the United States, announced solid Q4 and full year 2008 earnings after the market closed tonight. Everything from customer acquisition costs, to cash flow generation, to forward guidance was solid and only strengthened my investment thesis [...]

(EHTH) eHealth Q4/2008 Earnings: A Beacon of Light In a Tumultous Market

(EHTH) eHealth 2008 Earnings Preview: How Is the Economy Affecting Health Insurance?

PeakStocks.com — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:40:03 +0000

It’s been a rather quiet quarter for eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the nation’s leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses. With their upcoming earnings for Q4/2008 and full year 2008 set to be released after the market closes on February 12th, it will be interesting to hear on the conference [...]

(EHTH) eHealth 2008 Earnings Preview: How Is the Economy Affecting Health Insurance?

(BRO) Brown & Brown – net profit margin of 14% tops the industry average of 10%

Shawn — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:46:48 +0000

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) has been faring well lately, while other financial companies continue to struggle. The Zacks #1 Rank (“strong buy”) company boasts strong fundamentals as it expands through acquisitions. Company Description Brown & Brown, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a broad range of insurance and reinsurance products and services, as well as [...]

(BRO) Brown & Brown – net profit margin of 14% tops the industry average of 10%

(EHTH) eHealth Q3/2008 Earnings: Still Solid Despite Economic Outlook

Shawn — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:40:15 +0000

eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading provider of Internet-based insurance agency services to individuals, families, and small businesses primarily in the United States, recently announced their Q3/2008 earnings on October 30th. While it appears eHealth is seeing some of the same headwinds that are affecting other businesses, they are weathering the storm much better, and in [...]

(EHTH) eHealth Q3/2008 Earnings: Still Solid Despite Economic Outlook