Walgreen Company (WAG) 62.96 $WAG
UPS and FedEx Rate Hikes Threaten Free Shipping and Lost Business
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 3:29PM CDT
The coming rate hikes at UPS and FedEx represent a threat to the free shipping policies we've seen retailers expand exponentially, but a rate cut the U.S. Postal Service just won might give it a competitive advantage the delivery giants won't...
Jim Cramer's Mad Dash: Walgreens to Benefit From Increased Number of Activist Investors
at The Street - Mon Sep 08, 10:32AM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer says it's good that more activist investors are taking stakes in Walgreen.
Walgreen Adds Board Member, Alliance Merger Continues
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Sep 08, 9:36AM CDT
As the country's largest drugstore chain works to finish its merger with Alliance Boots, Walgreen (WAG) has named Jana Partners founder and managing partner Barry Rosenstein as a new member of its board of directors, along with a second...
Walgreen adds activist hedge fund founder to board
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Mon Sep 08, 9:26AM CDT
Walgreen has named Jana Partners founder Barry Rosenstein to its board, and the activist investor will get a say in choosing at least one additional director for the nation's largest drugstore chain.
Upcoming Conferences, Monthly Sales Report, Senior Level Appointments, and Shareholder Transactions - Research Reports on Walt Disney, Walgreen, Union Pacific, AerCap and Time Warner
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 08, 8:15AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG), Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) and Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6295-100free.
Rite Aid's (RAD) Comps Rise 3.9% in August & 4.1% in Q2 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 08, 8:10AM CDT
Rite Aid's comparable-store sales (comps) for the five weeks ended Aug 30, 2014 rose 3.9% reflecting an increase in front-end and pharmacy comps as well as higher prescription count at comparable stores.
Walgreens reports availability of USD10m free flu shot vouchers
M2 - Mon Sep 08, 5:22AM CDT
Drug store Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) announced on Friday the availability of more than USD10m worth of flu shot vouchers free to those without health insurance coverage and unable to afford a flu shot without the voucher for the fifth consecutive year in partnership with US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Walgreens elects Barry Rosenstein to board
M2 - Mon Sep 08, 5:09AM CDT
Drug store Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) said on Monday that its board of directors has named Barry Rosenstein as its director and plans to elect a second new director as it anticipates the completion of its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH.
Walgreens Appoints Barry Rosenstein of JANA Partners LLC to Board of Directors As Company Progresses Toward Alliance Boots Merger
Business Wire - Mon Sep 08, 1:00AM CDT
Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) (Nasdaq:WAG) today announced the appointment of Barry Rosenstein and a second new director to be named to its board of directors as the company continues moving forward to complete its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH.
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Fri Sep 05, 2:45PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at 1 p.m.:
Walgreens reports rise of 3.6% in August sales
M2 - Fri Sep 05, 7:07AM CDT
Drug store Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) Thursday reported sales of USD6.39bn for August fiscal 2014.
Walgreens to Provide More Than 400,000 Free Flu Shot Vouchers to Help Protect Uninsured and Underinsured Americans During Flu Season
Business Wire - Fri Sep 05, 7:00AM CDT
For the fifth consecutive year, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) is offering more than $10 million worth of flu shot vouchers free to those without health insurance coverage and unable to afford a flu shot without the voucher. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is again assisting in the voucher distribution effort to help improve flu immunization rates across the country.
Surprise In Store As Back-To-School Buys Lift
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 04, 5:20PM CDT
Retailers earned a good report card from shoppers in August, with sales gains that handily beat forecasts Thursday as tempting deals and an improved economic picture prompted consumers to ratchet up spending for back to school. August sales at stores...
Look for Shares of Walgreen to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 3.72% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 3:37PM CDT
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $60.08 to a high of $62.50. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $60.87 on volume of 16.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Walgreen Rises 3.72% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 3:37PM CDT
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $60.08 to a high of $62.50. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $60.87 on volume of 16.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Back-To-School Buying Spree Lifts August Retail Sales
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 04, 11:31AM CDT
Retailers scored good grades with shoppers in August with sales gains that handily topped views Thursday as savory deals and a brighter economic picture prompted consumers to step up the pace of back-to-school buying. August sales at stores open at...
Why Walgreen (WAG) Stock Is Higher Today
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 10:33AM CDT
Walgreen (WAG) stock is rising after the company reported a 3.6% increase in same store sales for August 2014.
Next Resistance Level for Walgreen (WAG) is $60.76
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 9:00AM CDT
Shares of Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $60.15 today and have reached the first resistance level of $60.49. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $60.76 and $61.37.
Hedge Funds Love These Consumer Stocks -- Should You?
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 8:59AM CDT
The consumer staples sector is a favorite of hedge funds right now. What does that mean to your portfolio?
Bioscrip Home Infusion Unit Could be an M&A Remedy
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 8:33AM CDT
Bioscrip has been divesting assets for a year now, but the health services company could find itself a target for both large strategic and financial players.
UPS and FedEx Rate Hikes Threaten Free Shipping and Lost Business
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 3:29PM CDT
The coming rate hikes at UPS and FedEx represent a threat to the free shipping policies we've seen retailers expand exponentially, but a rate cut the U.S. Postal Service just won might give it a competitive advantage the delivery giants won't...
Jim Cramer's Mad Dash: Walgreens to Benefit From Increased Number of Activist Investors
at The Street - Mon Sep 08, 10:32AM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer says it's good that more activist investors are taking stakes in Walgreen.
Walgreen Adds Board Member, Alliance Merger Continues
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Sep 08, 9:36AM CDT
As the country's largest drugstore chain works to finish its merger with Alliance Boots, Walgreen (WAG) has named Jana Partners founder and managing partner Barry Rosenstein as a new member of its board of directors, along with a second...
Walgreen adds activist hedge fund founder to board
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Mon Sep 08, 9:26AM CDT
Walgreen has named Jana Partners founder Barry Rosenstein to its board, and the activist investor will get a say in choosing at least one additional director for the nation's largest drugstore chain.
Upcoming Conferences, Monthly Sales Report, Senior Level Appointments, and Shareholder Transactions - Research Reports on Walt Disney, Walgreen, Union Pacific, AerCap and Time Warner
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 08, 8:15AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG), Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) and Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6295-100free.
Rite Aid's (RAD) Comps Rise 3.9% in August & 4.1% in Q2 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 08, 8:10AM CDT
Rite Aid's comparable-store sales (comps) for the five weeks ended Aug 30, 2014 rose 3.9% reflecting an increase in front-end and pharmacy comps as well as higher prescription count at comparable stores.
Walgreens reports availability of USD10m free flu shot vouchers
M2 - Mon Sep 08, 5:22AM CDT
Drug store Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) announced on Friday the availability of more than USD10m worth of flu shot vouchers free to those without health insurance coverage and unable to afford a flu shot without the voucher for the fifth consecutive year in partnership with US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Walgreens elects Barry Rosenstein to board
M2 - Mon Sep 08, 5:09AM CDT
Drug store Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) said on Monday that its board of directors has named Barry Rosenstein as its director and plans to elect a second new director as it anticipates the completion of its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH.
Walgreens Appoints Barry Rosenstein of JANA Partners LLC to Board of Directors As Company Progresses Toward Alliance Boots Merger
Business Wire - Mon Sep 08, 1:00AM CDT
Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) (Nasdaq:WAG) today announced the appointment of Barry Rosenstein and a second new director to be named to its board of directors as the company continues moving forward to complete its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH.
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Fri Sep 05, 2:45PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at 1 p.m.:
Walgreens reports rise of 3.6% in August sales
M2 - Fri Sep 05, 7:07AM CDT
Drug store Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) Thursday reported sales of USD6.39bn for August fiscal 2014.
Walgreens to Provide More Than 400,000 Free Flu Shot Vouchers to Help Protect Uninsured and Underinsured Americans During Flu Season
Business Wire - Fri Sep 05, 7:00AM CDT
For the fifth consecutive year, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) is offering more than $10 million worth of flu shot vouchers free to those without health insurance coverage and unable to afford a flu shot without the voucher. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is again assisting in the voucher distribution effort to help improve flu immunization rates across the country.
Surprise In Store As Back-To-School Buys Lift
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 04, 5:20PM CDT
Retailers earned a good report card from shoppers in August, with sales gains that handily beat forecasts Thursday as tempting deals and an improved economic picture prompted consumers to ratchet up spending for back to school. August sales at stores...
Look for Shares of Walgreen to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 3.72% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 3:37PM CDT
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $60.08 to a high of $62.50. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $60.87 on volume of 16.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Walgreen Rises 3.72% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 3:37PM CDT
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $60.08 to a high of $62.50. Yesterday, the shares gained 3.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $60.87 on volume of 16.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Back-To-School Buying Spree Lifts August Retail Sales
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Sep 04, 11:31AM CDT
Retailers scored good grades with shoppers in August with sales gains that handily topped views Thursday as savory deals and a brighter economic picture prompted consumers to step up the pace of back-to-school buying. August sales at stores open at...
Why Walgreen (WAG) Stock Is Higher Today
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 10:33AM CDT
Walgreen (WAG) stock is rising after the company reported a 3.6% increase in same store sales for August 2014.
Next Resistance Level for Walgreen (WAG) is $60.76
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 9:00AM CDT
Shares of Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) have bullishly opened above the pivot of $60.15 today and have reached the first resistance level of $60.49. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $60.76 and $61.37.
Hedge Funds Love These Consumer Stocks -- Should You?
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 8:59AM CDT
The consumer staples sector is a favorite of hedge funds right now. What does that mean to your portfolio?
Bioscrip Home Infusion Unit Could be an M&A Remedy
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 8:33AM CDT
Bioscrip has been divesting assets for a year now, but the health services company could find itself a target for both large strategic and financial players.
