Shares of PacWest Equities Inc. (OTCPK: PWEI), a Panama based Company that is specialized in helping underperforming companies with market strategies and product development to provide financial stability and growth, are soaring in today’s trading.
Spectrum Brands to Acquire Stanley Black & Decker’s Hardware & Home Improvement Group (SPB, SWK)
Wisconsin-based global consumer products company, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SPB) announced today that it intends to acquire the Hardware & Home Improvement Group (HHI) of Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) for $1.4 billion in cash.
Wal-Mart and American Express To Introduce Prepaid Card Deal (WMT, AXP)
World’s biggest retail chain, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced on Monday that it will soon introduce a prepaid card in partnership with American Express Company (NYSE: AXP), a move which would allow its low income consumers to access services such as smartphone deposits.
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Micro-Caps on Watch; CoroWare Inc. (COWI), Advanced Cell Technology Inc. (ACTC), Source Gold Corp. (SRGL)
Shares of CoroWare Inc (OTCQB: COWI), a Washington based Company that is involved in developing business automation and mobile service robotics solutions and also providing computer software outsourcing services, are soaring in today’s trading.
UnitedHealth Group to Acquire 90% Stake in Amil Participacoes (UNH)
Minnesota-based health and well-being company, UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) announced today that it had agreed to acquire a 90% stake in the largest health care company in Brazil, Amil Participacoes S.A. The acquisition allows UNH to expand overseas.
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Major Gainers and Losers in Early Trading on October 8; MPC, ACTG, KMX, PRGS, QLIK, VHC
Shares of Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC), a Findlay, Ohio-based company engaged in the refining, transportation and marketing of petroleum products in the U.S., are soaring in trading today. At last check, MPC shares were trading 7.56% higher at $59.02 on above average volume of 3.20 million. The stock hit a 52-week high of $60.04 in trading today.
Constellation Brands Shares Rise on Q2 Results (STZ)
Shares of Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading premium wine company, are up sharply in trading today following the release of second-quarter financial results.
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Major Gainers and Losers on October 5; GRPN, ZNGA, AVP, FSLR, PAY, GMCR
Shares of Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN), a local e-commerce marketplace that connects merchants to consumers by offering goods and services at a discount, are soaring in trading today. At last check, GRPN shares were trading 9.17% higher at $5.24 on above average volume of 12.72 million. The stock hit an intra-day high of $5.37 in trading today. It has now gained more than 12% in the last three trading sessions.
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Micro-Caps on the Move; XFormity Technologies Inc. (XFMY), Liquidmetal Technologies Inc. (LQMT), Abtech Holdings Inc. (ABHD)
Shares of XFormity Technologies Inc. (PINK: XFMY), a provider of business solutions to multi-unit business operators primarily in the food-service industry in North America, are seeing a huge rally in trading today.
Zynga Shares Tumble on Outlook (ZNGA)
Shares of Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA) tumbled 20% in premarket trading on Friday after the company late on Thursday downwardly revised its outlook on fiscal 2012. The company has now slashed its fiscal 2012 guidance for the second time in last two months.