Private Equity Deals Can Destroy Companies, Communities and Countries
at The Street - Sat Aug 02, 7:00AM CDT
Private equity deals put money make huge profits for the acquiring firms, often by destroying the companies they invest in.
FleetCor Technologies Hits The Gas In More Markets
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Jul 30, 1:27PM CDT
"I'm a travelin' man," Ricky Nelson warbled in 1961. "I've made a lot of stops all over the world." If he'd had access to the services of FleetCor Technologies (FLT), he might have saved money on those worldly travels. FleetCor provides fuel cards...
Why Carlyle Group (CG) Stock Is Up Today
at The Street - Wed Jul 30, 10:34AM CDT
The firm said its second quarter earnings doubled from a year ago as one of its European buyout funds started paying performance fees.
The Carlyle Group Announces Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jul 30, 5:30AM CDT
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group L.P. (Nasdaq:CG) today reported its unaudited results for the second quarter of 2014, which ended on June 30, 2014.
FleetCor up on Comdata buzz
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jul 29, 6:05PM CDT
The fuel-card and payment-product provider is in the race to buy corporate payment processor Comdata for more than $3 bil, said Reuters. Other bidders include buyout firms Carlyle Group (CG)and Silver Lake Partners. FleetCor Technologies (FLT), which...
Video: FleetCor Hits New High On Possible Comdata Buy
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jul 29, 11:43AM CDT
FleetCor Technologies (FLT) shares rose to a record high following news that the payment product provider is reportedly looking to buy Comdata, a corporate payment-processing company, for more than $3 billion. Shares of FleetCor rose 2.3% to 135.19...
JPMorgan to Divest $1.3B Debt Portfolio to Sankaty - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 28, 5:20PM CDT
In a drive to downsize its non-core businesses, JPMorgan (JPM) has decided to vend its loans and securities portfolio, valued at nearly $1.3 billion.
Can Ameriprise (AMP) Keep Its Earnings Streak Alive? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 28, 5:05PM CDT
Ameriprise is scheduled to release second-quarter 2014 results tomorrow, Jul 29, after the market closes. Can the company maintain its earnings streak this quarter, or will it disappoint?
Will Ally Bank Beat Q2 Earnings on Higher Auto Finance? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 28, 4:05PM CDT
Ally Financial (ALLY) is slated to announce its second-quarter 2014 results tomorrow, Jul 29, before the opening bell. Will Ally Bank be able to beat the earnings estimates?
4 Asset Managers to Count on This Earnings Season (revised) - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 28, 12:20PM CDT
The investment management industry presently holds a Zacks Industry Rank #32 out of more than 250 industries, thus featuring in the top 30%.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Affiliated Managers Group, Fortress Investment Group, Oaktree Capital Group, Carlyle Group and Cheesecake Factory
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 25, 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 Affiliated Managers Group Inc. (NYSE:AMG-Free Report), Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE:FIG-Free Report), Oaktree Capital Group, LLC (NYSE:OAK-Free Report), Carlyle Group LP (NYSE:CG-Free Report) and Cheesecake Factory Inc. (Nasdaq:CAKE-Free Report).
Will TCF Financial (TCB) Miss Q2 Earnings Estimates? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 24, 4:20PM CDT
TCF Financial Corporation (TCB) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2014 results on Jul 25.
4 Asset Managers to Count on This Earnings Season - Earnings ESP
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 24, 10:08AM CDT
The asset management sector has been showing an uptrend in the last few quarters.
Blackstone to Acquire Majority Stake in Service King Collision Repair Centers
Business Wire - Wed Jul 23, 7:01AM CDT
Service King Collision Repair Centers, today announced a partnership with private equity funds controlled by Blackstone (NYSE:BX) to recapitalize one of the largest independent U.S. chains of automobile body repair centers. The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) together with its co-investors and the management and employees of Service King will retain a significant minority stake in the Company. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close during the third quarter, were not disclosed.
Dividends, Launches, Acquisitions, and Conference Call Schedules - Research Reports on JPMorgan Chase, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, ZipRealty and The Carlyle Group
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 21, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), ICICI Bank Ltd. (NYSE: IBN), HDFC Bank Ltd. (NYSE: HDB), ZipRealty Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPR) and The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/4949-100free.
IGT Accepts $6.4 Bil Buyout As Las Vegas Sands Looms
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jul 15, 11:51PM CDT
Casino gaming equipment maker International Game Technology (IGT) said Wednesday morning that it has accepted a $6.4 billion offer from Italian lottery operator Gtech. Gtech will pay $4.7 billion also will assume $1.7 billion in IGT stock. IGT...
Why International Game Technology (IGT) Stock Is Gaining Today
at The Street - Thu Jul 10, 12:06PM CDT
International Game Technology (IGT) shares are up following reports that the company is expecting a $4 billion acquisition offer from GTECH.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Additions as It Becomes an Independent, Stand-Alone Company
Business Wire - Tue Jul 08, 7:01AM CDT
Today Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (OCD) unveiled its newly expanded executive leadership team following the acquisition of the company by The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) from Johnson & Johnson. In his first act as OCD Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Martin D. Madaus announced key appointments in finance, operations, legal and commercial to advance strategic sectors of the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) business.
The Carlyle Group Announces Preliminary Second Quarter 2014 Carry Fund Valuations
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jul 07, 3:10PM CDT
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group L.P. (Nasdaq:CG) today released preliminary performance metrics for its carry funds during the second quarter of 2014.
Warrant Exercise Price Revisions, Acquisitions, and Maturity Extensions - Analyst Notes on JPMorgan Chase, Leju, Gramercy Property Trust, The Carlyle Group and Credit Acceptance
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 07, 5:30AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), Leju Holdings Limited (NYSE: LEJU), Gramercy Property Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPT), The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG) and Credit Acceptance Corp. (NASDAQ: CACC). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/4504-100free.