Wednesday 6-25-2014 Walgreen Company (WAG) $WAG opened at 73.10 hitting the high price of 74.71 and a day low of 72.91 with a total volume of 8,676,863. WAG had a previous close of 72.48 and has been seeing an average volume of 6,205,910.
Overall Average: 48% Buy
Recent stock forum discussions about WAG http://investorshangout.com/search?q=WAG&...mp;yt0=Go!
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What Walgreen's Earnings Reveal About the Health of Its Business
Tamara Walsh, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 12 mins ago
Walgreen didn't impress Wall Street when it reported third-quarter earnings yesterday, despite announcing year-over-year increases in both profit and revenue. The stock fell more than 2% in mid-day trading on the news. Nevertheless, long-term... (full story)
Why Walgreen Missed on Earnings
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 25, 1:30PM CDT
Source: Wikimedia Commons After reporting revenue and earnings for the third quarter of its 2014 fiscal year on Jun. 24, shares of Walgreen fell nearly 2%. Despite the fact that management reported top line and bottom line results that fell... (full story)
Water Street Merges CHS and Take Care Employer Solutions to Create Leading Worksite Health Company
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 25, 12:55PM CDT
Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic investor focused exclusively on the health care industry, announced today that it has simultaneously invested in and merged CHS Health Services (CHS) and Take Care Employer Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Walgreen Co. The combination creates a leading worksite health company dedicated to improving the cost and quality of employee health care. (full story)
National Business Group on Health Honors Walgreens with Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles(R) Award
Business Wire - Wed Jun 25, 12:00PM CDT
The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, today honored Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) for the company's ongoing commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy work environment and encouraging employees and families to maintain healthy lifestyles. Walgreens received a gold award for its "You and Walgreens" company wellness program for the second consecutive year. (full story)
AbbVie cites tax break as a Shire deal motivator
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Wed Jun 25, 11:50AM CDT
U.S. drugmaker AbbVie sees a compelling tax break behind its roughly $46 billion bid to buy British counterpart Shire, and it expects the deal to expand Shire's global reach as well. (full story)
Company News for June 25, 2014 - Corporate Summary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 25, 9:06AM CDT
Companies in the News are: WAG,MU,XGTI,RDEN (full story)
Cree Delivers Exceptional Light Quality and Energy Savings to Walgreens
Business Wire - Wed Jun 25, 8:01AM CDT
Walgreens Co. (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG), one of the nation's leading retailers, selected energy-efficient LED lighting by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) for its Goodyear, Ariz. location, delivering superior illumination while lowering the total cost of ownership compared to fluorescent lighting alternatives. The 14,820 square-foot store now features Cree(R) LED troffers, linear luminaires and downlights, saving the retailer thousands in annual energy and maintenance costs. (full story)
Why Walgreen Company Shares Could Spike 20%
Brian Pacampara, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 25, 7:52AM CDT
While Fools should generally take the opinion of Wall Street with a grain of salt, it's not a bad idea to take a closer look at particularly stock-shaking upgrades and downgrades -- just in case their reasoning behind the call makes sense. ... (full story)
Upgrade Alert for Walgreen (WAG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 25, 6:56AM CDT
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) was upgraded from Hold to Buy at Jefferies today. The stock closed yesterday at $72.48 on volume of 14.0 million shares, above average daily volume of 5.1 million. Walgreen Company operates retail drugstores that offer a wide variety of prescription and non-prescription drugs as well as general goods. The Company operates stores in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Walgreen's also offers health services, including primary and acute care, wellness, pharmacy and disease management services and heath and fitness. (full story)
Will Walgreen (WAG) Stock Move Higher Today After This Upgrade?
at The Street - Wed Jun 25, 6:51AM CDT
Shares of Walgreen (WAG) are up in pre-market trade as the retail drugstore chain was upgraded to "buy" from "hold" at Jefferies (JEF) with an $87 price target. (full story)
Walgreen Co posts higher net earnings (GAAP) of USD722m for Q3 fiscal 2014
M2 - Wed Jun 25, 5:07AM CDT
Drugstore Walgreen Co (NYSE:WAG) stated on Tuesday its net earnings (GAAP) of USD722m for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 ended 31 May. (full story)
New Leaderships, Vaccinations, Certifications, Theme-Based Lineup, and Proxy Access Submission - Analyst Notes on American Airlines, Walgreens, CVS Caremark, Time Warner Cable and McKesson
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 25, 4:50AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ: AAL), Walgreen Company (NYSE: WAG), CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), Time Warner Cable Inc (NYSE: TWC) and McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/4084-100free. (full story)
Solid Econ Data (and Even Walgreen Earnings) Not Enough to Save the Dow
Jack Kramer and Nick Martell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 24, 10:00PM CDT
Ouch. Wall Street's recent string of poor performances makes us want to bite someone like we're Uruguayan soccer players. Despite some solid econ data, investors are selling down stocks after last week's gains, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average ... (full story)
Here's What's Driving Results at Walgreen
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 24, 4:15PM CDT
Walgreen shares dropped Tuesday after the pharmacy chain's fiscal third-quarter report missed Wall Street's expectations on sales and earnings missed. However, results were actually pretty good. Sales and earnings both grew in the past year.... (full story)
Walgreen and Vertex are big market movers
AP - Tue Jun 24, 3:25PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: (full story)
Iraqi, Ukrainian Tensions Erase Markets' Intraday Record Highs
at The Street - Tue Jun 24, 3:15PM CDT
U.S. markets deflated from earlier intraday record highs Tuesday as conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe flared. (full story)
Walgreen Mulls Overseas Tax Move After Earnings Miss
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jun 24, 3:04PM CDT
Walgreen (WAG) missed third-quarter earnings forecasts, but shares pared losses Tuesday after the drug store giant confirmed for the first time that it is mulling a move overseas to cut taxes. The No. 1 drug retailer in the U.S. earned 91 cents a... (full story)
After Hitting a Speed Bump, Is Rite Aid a Strong Long-Term Play?
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 24, 1:30PM CDT
Source: Rite Aid After reporting revenue and earnings for the first quarter of its 2015 fiscal year on Jun. 19, shares of Rite Aid fell 3.5%. Despite the fact that management reported revenue that exceeded its own expectations, Mr. Market... (full story)
Walgreen Shakeup From Investor Pressure Due by August
at The Street - Tue Jun 24, 12:12PM CDT
As deal to buy Alliance Boots precedes, Walgreen will disclose how it expects to operate and be managed in July or early August. (full story)
Overall Average: 48% Buy
Recent stock forum discussions about WAG http://investorshangout.com/search?q=WAG&...mp;yt0=Go!
Rite Aid Partners with HPN to Enhance Health Alliance Program - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 1 hr 47 mins ago
Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) has entered into an agreement with Heritage Provider Network to introduce its newly started Rite Aid Health Alliance program to the latter's chronic and poly-chronic patients across Southern California. (full story)
What Walgreen's Earnings Reveal About the Health of Its Business
Tamara Walsh, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 12 mins ago
Walgreen didn't impress Wall Street when it reported third-quarter earnings yesterday, despite announcing year-over-year increases in both profit and revenue. The stock fell more than 2% in mid-day trading on the news. Nevertheless, long-term... (full story)
Why Walgreen Missed on Earnings
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 25, 1:30PM CDT
Source: Wikimedia Commons After reporting revenue and earnings for the third quarter of its 2014 fiscal year on Jun. 24, shares of Walgreen fell nearly 2%. Despite the fact that management reported top line and bottom line results that fell... (full story)
Water Street Merges CHS and Take Care Employer Solutions to Create Leading Worksite Health Company
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 25, 12:55PM CDT
Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic investor focused exclusively on the health care industry, announced today that it has simultaneously invested in and merged CHS Health Services (CHS) and Take Care Employer Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Walgreen Co. The combination creates a leading worksite health company dedicated to improving the cost and quality of employee health care. (full story)
National Business Group on Health Honors Walgreens with Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles(R) Award
Business Wire - Wed Jun 25, 12:00PM CDT
The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, today honored Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) for the company's ongoing commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy work environment and encouraging employees and families to maintain healthy lifestyles. Walgreens received a gold award for its "You and Walgreens" company wellness program for the second consecutive year. (full story)
AbbVie cites tax break as a Shire deal motivator
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Wed Jun 25, 11:50AM CDT
U.S. drugmaker AbbVie sees a compelling tax break behind its roughly $46 billion bid to buy British counterpart Shire, and it expects the deal to expand Shire's global reach as well. (full story)
Company News for June 25, 2014 - Corporate Summary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 25, 9:06AM CDT
Companies in the News are: WAG,MU,XGTI,RDEN (full story)
Cree Delivers Exceptional Light Quality and Energy Savings to Walgreens
Business Wire - Wed Jun 25, 8:01AM CDT
Walgreens Co. (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG), one of the nation's leading retailers, selected energy-efficient LED lighting by Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) for its Goodyear, Ariz. location, delivering superior illumination while lowering the total cost of ownership compared to fluorescent lighting alternatives. The 14,820 square-foot store now features Cree(R) LED troffers, linear luminaires and downlights, saving the retailer thousands in annual energy and maintenance costs. (full story)
Why Walgreen Company Shares Could Spike 20%
Brian Pacampara, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 25, 7:52AM CDT
While Fools should generally take the opinion of Wall Street with a grain of salt, it's not a bad idea to take a closer look at particularly stock-shaking upgrades and downgrades -- just in case their reasoning behind the call makes sense. ... (full story)
Upgrade Alert for Walgreen (WAG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 25, 6:56AM CDT
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) was upgraded from Hold to Buy at Jefferies today. The stock closed yesterday at $72.48 on volume of 14.0 million shares, above average daily volume of 5.1 million. Walgreen Company operates retail drugstores that offer a wide variety of prescription and non-prescription drugs as well as general goods. The Company operates stores in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Walgreen's also offers health services, including primary and acute care, wellness, pharmacy and disease management services and heath and fitness. (full story)
Will Walgreen (WAG) Stock Move Higher Today After This Upgrade?
at The Street - Wed Jun 25, 6:51AM CDT
Shares of Walgreen (WAG) are up in pre-market trade as the retail drugstore chain was upgraded to "buy" from "hold" at Jefferies (JEF) with an $87 price target. (full story)
Walgreen Co posts higher net earnings (GAAP) of USD722m for Q3 fiscal 2014
M2 - Wed Jun 25, 5:07AM CDT
Drugstore Walgreen Co (NYSE:WAG) stated on Tuesday its net earnings (GAAP) of USD722m for the third quarter of fiscal year 2014 ended 31 May. (full story)
New Leaderships, Vaccinations, Certifications, Theme-Based Lineup, and Proxy Access Submission - Analyst Notes on American Airlines, Walgreens, CVS Caremark, Time Warner Cable and McKesson
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 25, 4:50AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ: AAL), Walgreen Company (NYSE: WAG), CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), Time Warner Cable Inc (NYSE: TWC) and McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/4084-100free. (full story)
Solid Econ Data (and Even Walgreen Earnings) Not Enough to Save the Dow
Jack Kramer and Nick Martell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 24, 10:00PM CDT
Ouch. Wall Street's recent string of poor performances makes us want to bite someone like we're Uruguayan soccer players. Despite some solid econ data, investors are selling down stocks after last week's gains, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average ... (full story)
Here's What's Driving Results at Walgreen
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 24, 4:15PM CDT
Walgreen shares dropped Tuesday after the pharmacy chain's fiscal third-quarter report missed Wall Street's expectations on sales and earnings missed. However, results were actually pretty good. Sales and earnings both grew in the past year.... (full story)
Walgreen and Vertex are big market movers
AP - Tue Jun 24, 3:25PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: (full story)
Iraqi, Ukrainian Tensions Erase Markets' Intraday Record Highs
at The Street - Tue Jun 24, 3:15PM CDT
U.S. markets deflated from earlier intraday record highs Tuesday as conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe flared. (full story)
Walgreen Mulls Overseas Tax Move After Earnings Miss
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jun 24, 3:04PM CDT
Walgreen (WAG) missed third-quarter earnings forecasts, but shares pared losses Tuesday after the drug store giant confirmed for the first time that it is mulling a move overseas to cut taxes. The No. 1 drug retailer in the U.S. earned 91 cents a... (full story)
After Hitting a Speed Bump, Is Rite Aid a Strong Long-Term Play?
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 24, 1:30PM CDT
Source: Rite Aid After reporting revenue and earnings for the first quarter of its 2015 fiscal year on Jun. 19, shares of Rite Aid fell 3.5%. Despite the fact that management reported revenue that exceeded its own expectations, Mr. Market... (full story)
Walgreen Shakeup From Investor Pressure Due by August
at The Street - Tue Jun 24, 12:12PM CDT
As deal to buy Alliance Boots precedes, Walgreen will disclose how it expects to operate and be managed in July or early August. (full story)
