Asian markets drift after US Fed stays course
By KAY JOHNSON - AP - Wed Jul 30, 11:37PM CDT
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Asian stock markets were uninspired by an upbeat report on the U.S. economy, with most drifting lower Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would make further cuts to its monetary stimulus as expected.
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Wed Jul 30, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Pharmaceuticals companies
AP - Wed Jul 30, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Pharma ETFs in Focus on String of Earnings Beat - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 30, 1:00PM CDT
Though the major industry players beat on earnings, performances have been mixed, pushing down pharma ETFs.
Midday Glance: Pharmaceuticals companies
AP - Wed Jul 30, 12:22PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Pfizer buying two Baxter vaccines for $635M
AP - Wed Jul 30, 11:39AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer will spend $635 million on two vaccines owned by Baxter International that are sold in a number of European countries and other locations outside of the U.S.
Dow Today: Pfizer (PFE) Lower
at The Street - Wed Jul 30, 11:00AM CDT
Holding back the Dow today is Pfizer (NYSE: PFE ), which is lagging the broader Dow index with a 32-cent decline (-1.1%) bringing the stock to $29.14.
Amgen Pleases the Street -- but Will Layoffs Keep Critics at Bay?
at The Street - Wed Jul 30, 10:05AM CDT
Amgen's reallocation of resources is not quieting critics who want a bigger restructuring.
Baxter Announces Divestiture of Commercial Vaccines Business to Pfizer
M2 - Wed Jul 30, 9:58AM CDT
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its two commercially marketed vaccines and related production facilities to Pfizer Inc. for a total cash consideration of $635 million, subject to certain adjustments.
Market Maker Surveillance Report. PFE, BAC, GE, BK, AAPL, MSFT, Highest Net Sell Volume and Negative Price Friction For Tuesday, July 29th 2014
M2 - Wed Jul 30, 9:44AM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.buyins.net, announced today its proprietary Market Maker Friction Factor Report for Tuesday. Since October 2008 market makers are now required to be on the bid as much as they are on the offer and for like amounts of stock. This Fair Market Making Requirement is designed to prevent market makers from manipulating stock prices. On Tuesday there were 4960 companies with "abnormal" market making, 1953 companies with positive Friction Factors and 2874 companies with negative Friction Factors. Here is a list of the top companies with the highest net sell volume on Tuesday and lowest negative price Friction (bearish). This means that there was more selling than buying in the stocks and their stock prices dropped faster with less Friction. Pfizer Inc (NYSE
Early Glance: Pharmaceuticals companies
AP - Wed Jul 30, 9:42AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
InnoPharma Announces Launch of Olanzapine for Injection, 10mg/vial in Canada
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 30, 9:33AM CDT
InnoPharma, Inc. today announced the first generic launch of Olanzapine for Injection, 10mg/vial (the generic equivalent of Zyprexa® injection), in Canada. Olanzapine is indicated for the rapid control of agitation and disturbed behaviors in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I mania.
Why Pfizer (PFE) Stock Is Down Today
at The Street - Wed Jul 30, 9:22AM CDT
Pfizer (PFE) fell Wednesday after the pharmaceutical giant agreed to buy Baxter International's vaccine unit and a piece of a production facility for $635 million.
Stock Market News for July 30, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 30, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks settled in the red zone on Tuesday after a choppy session as the U.S. and the European Union expanded economic sanctions against Russia
Amgen Beats on Q2 Earnings & Revs, Ups View & Plans Job Cuts - Analyst Blog
Arpita Dutt - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 30, 8:20AM CDT
While Amgen's (AMGN) second quarter results were impressive, the company's restructuring plan remained in focus.
Pfizer Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Baxter's Portfolio of Marketed Vaccines
Business Wire - Wed Jul 30, 7:01AM CDT
Pfizer Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Baxter International Inc.'s portfolio of marketed vaccines for $635 million. As part of the transaction, Pfizer will also acquire a portion of Baxter's facility in Orth, Austria, where these vaccines are manufactured.
July 30 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - Wed Jul 30, 6:29AM CDT
U.S. stock futures were bounding upward on Wednesday morning, as bulls rejoiced in Twitter's report and investors set up for another big earnings day.