All Posts Tagged With: "EK"

(AAPL) Company News for January 12, 2012 – Corporate Summary

•    Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:RJF) announced that it will acquire Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc., the brokerage subsidiary of Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) for $930 million. Following this development, shares of Regions Financial advanced 2.13% •    Grocery... 

13Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(ADP) Good News for U.S. Labor Market

Positive domestic data and the resumption of Europe-centric negative headlines will be pushing stocks in opposite directions today. France held an overall successful bond auction, though yields inched up a bit. But Euro-zone worries are getting focused on the region’s banks,... 

9Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(APKT) Company News for January 05, 2012 – Corporate Summary

•    Laser-vision surgery chain LCA-Vision Inc.’s (NASDAQ:LCAV) share prices rocketed up 35.39% to close at $4.17 after the company reported a 30% increase in its same store procedures during its fourth quarter •    Network infrastructure provider Acme Packet Inc.... 

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(ADP) Jan 05: Better Than Expected – Initial Claims – Economic Highlights

Positive domestic data and the resumption of Europe-centered negative headlines will be pushing stocks in opposite directions today. France held an overall successful bond auction today, though yields inched up a bit. But Euro-zone worries are getting focused on the region’s... 

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(AMR) Company News for October 4, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Shares of AMR Corp. (NYSE:AMR) parent company of American Airlines fell on an increased fear of recession in the U.S. due to which the carrier can file for bankruptcy •    Shares of Eastman Kodak (NYSE:EK) rose 71.77% to $1.34 after the company issued a statement... 

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(AAPL) Company News for September 27, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Share prices of Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKB) closed 8.62% higher after the company said it might buy back stock for the first time since 1965 •    i-Phone maker Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares fell marginally,  by 0.28% to close at $403.17... 

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(AAPL) Could Apple Take a Bite Out of Kodak or Netflix?

by Justin Dove, Investment U Research Thursday, September 1, 2011 It’s anyone’s guess how Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) will handle the departure of its prodigal son, Steve Jobs. The market has taken the news in stride as Apple’s stock is up roughly three and a half percent since... 

14Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Slips on Steve Jobs’ Retirement

Apple Inc. (AAPL) shares slipped $19.08 (5.07%) to $357.10 in after hours trading, following the resignation of its maverick Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Steve Jobs. Subsequently, Apple announced that Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr. Tim Cook will serve as the full-time... 

25Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(EK) Eastman Kodak Announces Patents for Sale

Eastman Kodak Co. (EK) has put a portfolio of its patents on digital imaging, up for sale. The move entails attracting potential buyers and converting the company’s intellectual property into cash. Kodak’s digital-imaging patents are estimated to worth $3 billion, of late. In... 

22Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(APKT) Company News for August 19, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:SHLD) posted a Q2 loss of $1.13, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for a loss of $0.64 per share. Revenues for the quarter fell 1.2% year-over-year to $10.33 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.097 billion•    Tech... 

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(AAPL) Apple Gets International Trade Commission to Investigate Patent Charges Against HTC

Apple Inc. (AAPL) recently won an important victory against smartphone maker HTC Corp., after International Trade Commission (ITC) agreed to review its patent infringement complaint against the Taiwan based company. According to a latest report from Bloomberg, ITC will investigate... 

10Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple iPhone Leads Smartphone Market According to Research Firm Strategy Analytics

Apple Inc. (AAPL) added another feather to its success story as it outsold Nokia Corp (NOK) and Samsung to become the largest smartphone maker in the second quarter of 2011 in terms of global shipments of smartphones. Research firm Strategy Analytics confirmed Apple’s iPhones... 

3Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Report Smashes Estimates

Apple Inc. (AAPL) reported robust sales and earnings growth in the third quarter of 2011. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) comfortably exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.81 per share by $1.98 (34.1%) in the quarter. Operating Performance Apple reported earnings... 

20Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview

Apple Inc.(AAPL) is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2011 results after the closing bell today. Over the past few days, we have noticed analysts increasing their estimates, but considering the past trends we continue to believe another earnings beat is on the cards. Prior... 

19Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Takes HTC to Court

In a latest development, Apple Inc. (AAPL) has sued HTC Corp. accusing the Taiwanese smartphone maker of infringing five of its patents. The patents relate to software architecture and user interfaces in portable electronic devices, hardware for touchscreens and movement sensors.... 

12Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Jury Orders Apple to Pay $8 Million

In yet another patent infringement suit, Apple Inc. (AAPL) has been ordered by a federal jury in Eastern Texas to pay $8 million in damages to Personal Audio LLC, according to Bloomberg.Personal Audio, a Texas based patent licensing company, had claimed $84 million in damages... 

11Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Hackers to Target Apple Devices?

German authorities have identified potential security flaws in Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod that are feared to be vulnerable to cyber attacks. According to reports from the Associated Press, German security agencies cautioned that the security hole... 

10Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple’s Injunction Bid Rejected

Apple Inc. (AAPL) received an adverse ruling from a federal judge in Oakland, California. Apple had sought to prevent Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) from using the “App Store” name, according to a report from news agency Reuters. The judge rejected Apple’s preliminary injunction... 

7Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) A Twist in Apple and Samsung Tale

The patent litigation between Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Samsung Electronic Co. took a new turn when the US-based company asked the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California to issue a preliminary injunction against Samsung for infringing three Apple design patents and one utility... 

5Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Company News for July 5, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Eastman Kodak Co. (NYSE:EK) received a mixed ruling from the U.S. International Trade Commission on its patent infringement suit against Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ:RIMM) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) •    Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) reported fourth... 

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(PMI) U.S. Manufacturing Outlook Not That Bad

The busy economic docket of this first day of July notwithstanding, Stocks may not do much today ahead of the July 4th weekend. But they have done plenty lately. In fact, the sharp gains in the last few days enabled the market to recoup earlier losses and effectively break-even... 

1Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Versus Samsung at International Trade Commission

Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Samsung will now fight it out at the International Trade Commission (ITC), after Samsung lodged patent infringement complaints against the U.S. based company, as reported by news agency Bloomberg. Samsung claimed that Apple has infringed patents related... 

30Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Sues Samsung in South Korea

Apple Inc. (AAPL) recently filed a lawsuit in South Korea against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., alleging infringement of several patents, as reported by news agencies Reuters and Bloomberg. The latest lawsuit counters Samsung’s patent infringement claims against Apple. Samsung... 

28Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(EK) Fujifilm Holdings Corporation-Mitsubishi Corporation Enter Contract

Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (FUJIY.PK) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MSBHY.PK) entered into a partnership in the contract manufacturing business of biopharmaceuticals. Under this venture, Fujifilm agreed to transfer the ownership of 20% equity interests, in its pharma subsidiaries... 

22Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple to Launch iPad3

According to reports from the Economic Times of Taiwan, Apple Inc. (AAPL) will release its third generation iPad, iPad 3, this September, well ahead of the expected launch date of March 2012. The next generation iPad is rumored to have an unmatched graphical resolution with six... 

20Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Unlocks iPhone 4 in US

For the first time ever, Apple Inc. (AAPL) will be selling the “unlocked” version of iPhone 4 in the US starting this week end, meaning that starting this quarter, the iPhone 4 will not be tied to a specified telecom network. The unlocked version is already available overseas.... 

16Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Apple Amends Publisher Guidelines

Apple Inc. (AAPL) recently changed its guidelines on the pricing of In-App subscriptions on the App Store. Apple also reversed its policy of compelling publishers to use its App store to sell subscriptions. The altered guidelines were welcomed by publishers who seek to place... 

11Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Is Apple Losing Momentum?

Apple Inc. (AAPL), the most prolific growth story in the tech industry over the past 12 months, appears to be losing some steam in recent times as shares have declined approximately 4.0% since the release of its second quarter 2011 results on April 21, 2011. Apple reported a... 

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(ANF) Company News for May 19, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) reported Q1 EPS of $0.27, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 22% year-over-year to $836.7 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $783.0 million •    Board of directors... 

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(A) Company News for May 16, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Agilent Technologies’ (NYSE:A) Q2 EPS of $0.74, ex-items, topped the Zacks Consensus Estimates of $0.65 per share •    Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) Q1 EPS of $0.27 topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19 per share •    Alibaba Group restructured... 

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