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Alacer Gold announces changes to its Board of Directors
CNW Group - Thu Apr 17, 11:55AM CDT
Alacer Gold Corp. ("Alacer" or the "Corporation"
[TSX: ASR and ASX: AQG] is pleased to announce Thomas R. Bates, Jr. has been appointed to Alacer's Board of Directors effective today. In addition, Mr. Edward C. Dowling, Jr. has been appointed as Chairman. Mr. Graff will remain on the Board as independent Lead Director.
Will Seadrill Hijack the Jackup Rig Market As Well?
Tyler Crowe, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 14, 9:02AM CDT
Investors in the rig market shouldn't be shocked at all that Seadrill has been able to capture market share from its competitors in the floating-rig market during this recent downturn. What some may have not noticed, though, is that it is doing...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Hercules Offshore, Transocean, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Ensco and Seadrill Partners
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 14, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Hercules Offshore Inc. (Nasdaq:HERO-Free Report), Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG-Free Report), Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (NYSE
O-Free Report), Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV-Free Report) and Seadrill Partners LLC (NYSE:SDLP-Free Report).
Will Offshore Drillers Continue to Sink? - Analyst Blog
Nilanjan Choudhury - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 11, 2:03PM CDT
Investors do not see an immediate rebound in the offshore drilling market sentiment and expect more punishing times ahead.
Zynga Inc. Appoints a New Chief Financial Officer
ACCESSWIRE - Fri Apr 11, 11:01AM CDT
Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) enjoyed strong stock volume Apr. 10 with 32,736,116 shares changing hands as its share price closed at $4.07, down 30 cents from the previous day's close of $4.07.
James River Coal Co. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
ACCESSWIRE - Thu Apr 10, 9:04AM CDT
James River Coal Co. (NASDAQ: JRCC) stock volume shot through the roof Apr. 9, with 4,838,059 shares changing hands, nearly five times its three-month average volume of 1,063,120 shares.
3 Stocks Investors Think Will Continue to Sink
Matt DiLallo, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 11:40AM CDT
Photo credit: Transocean Shares of offshore drillers are off by nearly 13% so far this year. According to some investors the worst is still to come. At least that would explain why short-sellers are piling into the stocks of Transocean , ...
Energy Sector Equities Technical Coverage -- Research on Hercules Offshore, Rowan, Pengrowth Energy, and Vantage Drilling
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 09, 7:20AM CDT
The trading session on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 ended on a positive note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,256.14, up 0.06% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,112.99, up 0.81%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.38% higher at 1,851.96. During the session, positive momentum was observed in Utilities, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy sectors, while the Health Care, Telecommunication Services, and Industrials sectors exerted a drag. The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index finished the day at 655.87, up 0.91%, and the same has gained 2.45% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Hercules Offshore Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO), Rowan Cos PLC (NYSE: RDC), Pengrowth Energy Corp. (NYSE: PGH) and Vantage Drilling Co. (NYSE MKT: VTG). Free technical research on HERO, RDC, PGH and VTG can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Hercules Offshore, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 08, 3:30PM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2014 financial results on April 23, 2014. The call will take place at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). The financial results are scheduled to be released publicly prior to market opening in the United States on that same day.
Hercules Offshore Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents for Its Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 26, 7:00AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced that it had received, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 25, 2014 (the "Consent Expiration" , tenders and consents from the holders of $220,072,000 in aggregate principal amount, or approximately 73.36%, of its outstanding $300,000,000 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the "Notes" in connection with its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation for the Notes, which commenced on March 12, 2014. Hercules Offshore accepted for purchase all Notes tendered prior to the Consent Expiration. In connection with the tender offer and related consent solicitation for the Notes, Hercules Offshore entered into a supplemental indenture to the indenture governing the Notes to, among other things, eliminate most of the restrictive covenants and certain event of default provisions in the indenture and provides for the release of liens on collateral securing the Notes and related amendments to the indenture. Notes tendered on or prior to the Consent Expiration may no longer be withdrawn. The settlement date for Notes tendered on or prior to the Consent Expiration was March 26, 2014.
Gas Discovery, Donations, Senior Notes Pricing, and Dividends - Analyst Notes on CNOOC, Cenovus, Hercules Offshore, Penn West, and W&T
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 25, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding CNOOC Limited (NYSE: CEO), Cenovus Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVE), Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO), Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (NYSE: PWE), and W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Hercules Offshore, Inc. Provides March Fleet Status Report Update
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 24, 7:11AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) announced today that it has published the March Fleet Status Report ("the Report" . The Report includes the Hercules Offshore Rig Fleet Status (as of March 24, 2014), which contains detailed contract information for each of the Company's drilling rigs. The Report also includes the Hercules Offshore Liftboat Fleet Status Report, which contains information by liftboat class for February 2014, including revenue per day and operating days. The Report can be found on the Company's website at www.herculesoffshore.com, under the "Investor Relations" section of the website.
Energy Sector Equities Technical Momentum -- Research on Hercules Offshore, Vantage Drilling, Rowan and Pengrowth Energy
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 21, 12:00PM CDT
The trading session on Thursday, March 20, 2014 ended on a higher note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,331.05, up 0.67% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,319.29, up 0.27%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.60% higher at 1,872.01. The gains were broad based as nine of ten sectors posted gains. The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index finished the day 0.50% higher at 635.32, while the same has gained 0.17% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Hercules Offshore Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO), Vantage Drilling Co. (NYSE MKT: VTG), Rowan Cos. PLC (NYSE: RDC) and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (NYSE: PGH). Free technical research on HERO, VTG, RDC and PGH can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Hercules Offshore to Present at the Howard Weil 42nd Annual Energy Conference
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 21, 7:30AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) announced today that John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President, will present at the Howard Weil 42nd Annual Energy Conference in New Orleans, LA, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at 10:15 a.m. EDT (9:15 a.m. CDT). An audio replay of the presentation will not be available; however, the slides can be accessed through Hercules Offshore's website (http://www.herculesoffshore.com) beginning on March 25, 2014.
Hercules Offshore Prices Private Offering of Senior Notes
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 1:35PM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced that it has priced a private placement of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2022, which will bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per annum. The notes are being sold at par. Hercules Offshore expects to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand, to fund its pending tender offer and consent solicitation for its 7.125% senior secured notes due 2017 and to redeem any of the 7.125% senior secured notes not purchased in the tender offer.
Hercules Offshore Announces Private Offering of Senior Notes
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 7:17AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced its intention, subject to market conditions, to offer, in a private placement, up to $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2022. Hercules Offshore expects to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand, to fund its pending tender offer and consent solicitation for its 7.125% senior secured notes due 2017 and to redeem any of the notes not purchased in the tender offer.
Hercules Offshore Announces Commencement of Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 7:16AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer" for any and all of its outstanding 7.125% senior secured notes due 2017 (CUSIP Nos. 427093AF6 and U42714AC6) (the "Notes" and a solicitation of consents to certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Notes (the "Consents" . As of the date of this press release, there is $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes outstanding.
Negative News Surrounding Bitcoin Hurts Startups Involved in the Digital Currency
ACCESSWIRE - Fri Mar 07, 8:41AM CST
Videos of reporters chasing the so-called inventor of Bitcoin, the bankruptcy of Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange and wild tales surrounding the unregulated digital currency are taking a toll on the share values of companies dealing in this mysterious arena.
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Steer Clear of Tesla
at The Street - Thu Mar 06, 5:00AM CST
Cramer is disappointed by Chegg and prefers Schlumberger over Hercules Offshore.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Beware the Bears
at The Street - Wed Mar 05, 7:03PM CST
Don't let them scare you out of this market, Cramer says.
Alacer Gold announces changes to its Board of Directors
CNW Group - Thu Apr 17, 11:55AM CDT
Alacer Gold Corp. ("Alacer" or the "Corporation"
[TSX: ASR and ASX: AQG] is pleased to announce Thomas R. Bates, Jr. has been appointed to Alacer's Board of Directors effective today. In addition, Mr. Edward C. Dowling, Jr. has been appointed as Chairman. Mr. Graff will remain on the Board as independent Lead Director. Will Seadrill Hijack the Jackup Rig Market As Well?
Tyler Crowe, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 14, 9:02AM CDT
Investors in the rig market shouldn't be shocked at all that Seadrill has been able to capture market share from its competitors in the floating-rig market during this recent downturn. What some may have not noticed, though, is that it is doing...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Hercules Offshore, Transocean, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Ensco and Seadrill Partners
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 14, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Hercules Offshore Inc. (Nasdaq:HERO-Free Report), Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG-Free Report), Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (NYSE
O-Free Report), Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV-Free Report) and Seadrill Partners LLC (NYSE:SDLP-Free Report). Will Offshore Drillers Continue to Sink? - Analyst Blog
Nilanjan Choudhury - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 11, 2:03PM CDT
Investors do not see an immediate rebound in the offshore drilling market sentiment and expect more punishing times ahead.
Zynga Inc. Appoints a New Chief Financial Officer
ACCESSWIRE - Fri Apr 11, 11:01AM CDT
Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) enjoyed strong stock volume Apr. 10 with 32,736,116 shares changing hands as its share price closed at $4.07, down 30 cents from the previous day's close of $4.07.
James River Coal Co. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
ACCESSWIRE - Thu Apr 10, 9:04AM CDT
James River Coal Co. (NASDAQ: JRCC) stock volume shot through the roof Apr. 9, with 4,838,059 shares changing hands, nearly five times its three-month average volume of 1,063,120 shares.
3 Stocks Investors Think Will Continue to Sink
Matt DiLallo, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 09, 11:40AM CDT
Photo credit: Transocean Shares of offshore drillers are off by nearly 13% so far this year. According to some investors the worst is still to come. At least that would explain why short-sellers are piling into the stocks of Transocean , ...
Energy Sector Equities Technical Coverage -- Research on Hercules Offshore, Rowan, Pengrowth Energy, and Vantage Drilling
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 09, 7:20AM CDT
The trading session on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 ended on a positive note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,256.14, up 0.06% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,112.99, up 0.81%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.38% higher at 1,851.96. During the session, positive momentum was observed in Utilities, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy sectors, while the Health Care, Telecommunication Services, and Industrials sectors exerted a drag. The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index finished the day at 655.87, up 0.91%, and the same has gained 2.45% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Hercules Offshore Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO), Rowan Cos PLC (NYSE: RDC), Pengrowth Energy Corp. (NYSE: PGH) and Vantage Drilling Co. (NYSE MKT: VTG). Free technical research on HERO, RDC, PGH and VTG can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Hercules Offshore, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 08, 3:30PM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2014 financial results on April 23, 2014. The call will take place at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). The financial results are scheduled to be released publicly prior to market opening in the United States on that same day.
Hercules Offshore Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents for Its Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 26, 7:00AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced that it had received, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 25, 2014 (the "Consent Expiration"
, tenders and consents from the holders of $220,072,000 in aggregate principal amount, or approximately 73.36%, of its outstanding $300,000,000 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the "Notes" in connection with its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation for the Notes, which commenced on March 12, 2014. Hercules Offshore accepted for purchase all Notes tendered prior to the Consent Expiration. In connection with the tender offer and related consent solicitation for the Notes, Hercules Offshore entered into a supplemental indenture to the indenture governing the Notes to, among other things, eliminate most of the restrictive covenants and certain event of default provisions in the indenture and provides for the release of liens on collateral securing the Notes and related amendments to the indenture. Notes tendered on or prior to the Consent Expiration may no longer be withdrawn. The settlement date for Notes tendered on or prior to the Consent Expiration was March 26, 2014. Gas Discovery, Donations, Senior Notes Pricing, and Dividends - Analyst Notes on CNOOC, Cenovus, Hercules Offshore, Penn West, and W&T
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 25, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding CNOOC Limited (NYSE: CEO), Cenovus Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVE), Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO), Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (NYSE: PWE), and W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Hercules Offshore, Inc. Provides March Fleet Status Report Update
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 24, 7:11AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) announced today that it has published the March Fleet Status Report ("the Report"
. The Report includes the Hercules Offshore Rig Fleet Status (as of March 24, 2014), which contains detailed contract information for each of the Company's drilling rigs. The Report also includes the Hercules Offshore Liftboat Fleet Status Report, which contains information by liftboat class for February 2014, including revenue per day and operating days. The Report can be found on the Company's website at www.herculesoffshore.com, under the "Investor Relations" section of the website. Energy Sector Equities Technical Momentum -- Research on Hercules Offshore, Vantage Drilling, Rowan and Pengrowth Energy
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 21, 12:00PM CDT
The trading session on Thursday, March 20, 2014 ended on a higher note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,331.05, up 0.67% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,319.29, up 0.27%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.60% higher at 1,872.01. The gains were broad based as nine of ten sectors posted gains. The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index finished the day 0.50% higher at 635.32, while the same has gained 0.17% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Hercules Offshore Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO), Vantage Drilling Co. (NYSE MKT: VTG), Rowan Cos. PLC (NYSE: RDC) and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (NYSE: PGH). Free technical research on HERO, VTG, RDC and PGH can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Hercules Offshore to Present at the Howard Weil 42nd Annual Energy Conference
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 21, 7:30AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) announced today that John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President, will present at the Howard Weil 42nd Annual Energy Conference in New Orleans, LA, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at 10:15 a.m. EDT (9:15 a.m. CDT). An audio replay of the presentation will not be available; however, the slides can be accessed through Hercules Offshore's website (http://www.herculesoffshore.com) beginning on March 25, 2014.
Hercules Offshore Prices Private Offering of Senior Notes
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 1:35PM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced that it has priced a private placement of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2022, which will bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per annum. The notes are being sold at par. Hercules Offshore expects to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand, to fund its pending tender offer and consent solicitation for its 7.125% senior secured notes due 2017 and to redeem any of the 7.125% senior secured notes not purchased in the tender offer.
Hercules Offshore Announces Private Offering of Senior Notes
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 7:17AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced its intention, subject to market conditions, to offer, in a private placement, up to $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2022. Hercules Offshore expects to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand, to fund its pending tender offer and consent solicitation for its 7.125% senior secured notes due 2017 and to redeem any of the notes not purchased in the tender offer.
Hercules Offshore Announces Commencement of Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 7:16AM CDT
Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer"
for any and all of its outstanding 7.125% senior secured notes due 2017 (CUSIP Nos. 427093AF6 and U42714AC6) (the "Notes" and a solicitation of consents to certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Notes (the "Consents" . As of the date of this press release, there is $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes outstanding. Negative News Surrounding Bitcoin Hurts Startups Involved in the Digital Currency
ACCESSWIRE - Fri Mar 07, 8:41AM CST
Videos of reporters chasing the so-called inventor of Bitcoin, the bankruptcy of Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange and wild tales surrounding the unregulated digital currency are taking a toll on the share values of companies dealing in this mysterious arena.
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Steer Clear of Tesla
at The Street - Thu Mar 06, 5:00AM CST
Cramer is disappointed by Chegg and prefers Schlumberger over Hercules Offshore.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Beware the Bears
at The Street - Wed Mar 05, 7:03PM CST
Don't let them scare you out of this market, Cramer says.
