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(WU) Western Union Reports In Line Earnings – Affirms Outlook
The world’s leading money transfer company, Western Union Co. (WU), reported first quarter operating earnings of 40 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings increased 14% on a...
(WU) Western Union Launches WU Pay
In a conscious effort to expand its e-payment service, Western Union Co. (WU) has announced the launch of WU Pay.
The recently launched platform will enable customers to pay for their online purchases...
(WU) Western Union – Bull of the Day
We are upgrading our recommendation on Western Union (WU) to Outperform from Neutral before its third quarter earnings release, as we believe that the leading global money transfer company is set to benefit...
(WU) Western Union Rolls Out New Service
Western Union Business Solutions, a unit of world’s leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (WU), has announced in agreement with TouchNet the introduction of an integrated cross-border...
(WU) Western Union Rolls Out New Service
Western Union Business Solutions, a unit of world’s leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (WU), has announced in agreement with TouchNet the introduction of an integrated cross-border...
(RGS) Regis’ Revenues Up – Comps Drop
Regis Corporation (RGS) reported a year-over-year decline of 1.7% in same-store sales.
However, the rate of decline in comps improved from the year-ago quarterly drop of 2.7% and the third quarter plunge...
(RGS) Regis Corporation Upgrades Shares to Neutral
We are upgrading our rating on Regis Corporation (RGS), the largest hair salon chain in the world, from Underperform to Neutral.
The rating upgrade is based on a host of initiatives taken by the company...
(WU) Western Union to Buy Travelex
Yesterday, Western Union Co. (WU) announced that it has entered into an agreement with London-based foreign exchange company Travelex Group to purchase its global business payments arm.
Travelex...
(WU) Western Union Business Solutions for UAE
World’s leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (WU) has recently announced the debut of its international business payments service, Western Union Business Solutions, for small and medium-sized...
(WU) Western Union to Launch an Innovative Card
World’s leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (WU) has recently announced that it would launch a Western Union Money Transfer Receive Card, which would set in a new hassle-free way to receive...
(HRB) H&R Block’s Earnings Report Beats
H&R Block’s (HRB) fiscal fourth-quarter 2011 adjusted income came in at $2.20 per share, 5 cents ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results also compare favorably with $2.11 per share earned...
(RGS) Regis Corporation – Bear of the Day
Regis Corp.’s (RGS) third quarter 2011 earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate due to sluggish same-store sales and lower margin. The economic downturn has severely impacted the company’s...
(WU) Western Union Announces Executive Changes
Western Union Co. (WU) announced further changes at its executive levels earlier this week.
The changes include Stewart Stockdale being appointed as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and President of...
(HRB) H&R Block Provides 2011 Fiscal Third Quarter Outlook
H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) guided its fiscal third quarter 2011 revenue to $850 million. The tax preparer also expects to break even in the third quarter. The company has been reporting loss over the past two...
(WU) Stock Market News for December 13, 2010 – Market News
On Friday, the markets ended slightly higher on positive economic data and better-than-expected rise in consumer sentiment. However, the markets’ upward movement was subdued somewhat due to investors’ cautious attitude towards European debt crisis, tensions between...
(RGS) Regis Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral
We are upgrading our rating on Regis Corporation (RGS), the largest hair salon chain in the world, from Underperform to Neutral.
The rating upgrade is based on first quarter 2011 earnings, which were...
(RGS) Regis Corporation – Bear of the Day
Regis Corp.’s (RGS) fourth quarter 2010 earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, due to a decline in revenues. Slower traffic and limited new product introduction due to economic concerns...
(RGS) Regis Corporation – Bear of the Day
Regis Corp.’s (RGS) fourth quarter 2010 earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, due to a decline in revenues. Slower traffic and limited new product introduction due to economic concerns...
(HRB) If the Tax Cuts are Extended, Who Benefits?
One of the biggest topics on the agenda when Congress gets back from its summer vacation is going to be: What to do about the Bush Tax cuts that are going to expire. The GOP has argued that we need to keep all of them in place. The Obama administration has called for repealing...
(WU) Western Union Expands in Japan
The world’s leading money transfer company, Western Union Co. (WU), yesterday announced that it has tied up with a leading foreign-exchange specialist company, Travelex Group Limited. Western Union intends...
(RGS) Regis Corporation Reports Third Quarter Sales Decline
In a pre-earnings announcement, Regis Corporation (RGS) has disclosed that its third quarter fiscal 2010 consolidated same-store sales has decreased by 1.8%. The company has reported a 2.7% decline in revenue...
(WU) Fifth Third Bancorp Joins Western Union’s Network
Last week, Western Union Co. (WU) announced the completion of its previously announced service offering through Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB).
Western...
(ULTA) Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance – Earnings Estimates Jump
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance (ULTA) is pressuring its 52-week high at $23.45 after reporting better than expected Q4 results in mid March that included a 13% earnings surprise.
Company...
(WU) Western Union Prices New 2020 Notes
Money transfer company Western Union Inc. (WU) yesterday announced the pricing of its new issue of notes due 2020. The exchange price has been set at $1,070.10 for each $1,000 principal amount of old notes...
(HRB) H&R Block Reports Interim Results
Yesterday, H&R Block Inc. (HRB) announced its preliminary tax season results for the interim period through Mar 15, 2010. While the company experienced an improvement in results during the Mar 1 –...
(WU) Western Union Refinances Debt
Money transfer company Western Union Inc. (WU) yesterday announced that it has started exchanging its outstanding 5.4% notes aggregating $500 million in principal due 2011 with a new issue of notes. The new...
(HRB) H&R Block’s Earnings Report One Cent Ahead of Expectations – Revenues Fall
H&R Block Inc. (HRB) reported fiscal third quarter 2010 (ended Jan 31, 2010) net income of $50.6 million or 15 cents, up from $47.4 million or 14 cents in the year-ago period. However Incorporatedome from...
(HRB) H&R Block Incorporated – Bear of the Day
We are downgrading our recommendation on H&R Block (HRB) to Underperform from Neutral. The company has recently announced that it would not be able to meet its previously announced fiscal 2010 guidance...
(HRB) H&R Block Earnings Expectations Down 25% From Year Ago
H&R Block Inc. (HRB) is scheduled to report its fiscal third quarter 2010 (ending Jan, 31) financial results on Monday, March 8, after the closing bell. According to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, the company...
(WU) Western Union Company – Bear of the Day
The Western Union Company’s (WU) fourth quarter earnings narrowed compared to the prior-year quarter as a result of lower transaction volumes due to ongoing market challenges and the dilutive effects...