Blackstone, TPG Capital to Buy Kensington for GBP 180M - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 10, 5:50PM CDT
Blackstone (BX) and TPG Capital have agreed to buy Kensington for GBP 180 million ($289.7 million) in cash. The deal enhances Blackstone and TPG Capital's presence in the lucrative U.K. housing market.
A Few IPOs Show Strength, Trade Near Buy Points
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 10, 4:10PM CDT
Chinese stocks have been down recently on the country's reduced growth outlook and ongoing political upheaval. But one Chinese IPO is trying to hold near a buy point after having fallen below it slightly over the past two days. The stock is Tarena...
No Escape for U.S. Banks: New Regulations in the Cards - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 10, 11:03AM CDT
Adding to the already intense regulations in the banking sector, the Federal Reserve intends to impose new stricter norms on the U.S. banking giants.
Big Bank Stocks Just Aren't Worth the Headache
at The Street - Wed Sep 10, 9:55AM CDT
Regulators continue to tighten the screws on big banks like Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, and investors just aren't getting paid to take the risk.
Why Vale SA (VALE) Stock Is Down Today
at The Street - Wed Sep 10, 9:28AM CDT
Shares of Vale SA (VALE) nearly hit a 52-week low in morning trading Wednesday after Goldman Sachs (GS) said 2014 would mark the end of the "Iron Age."
Why GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) Stock Continues To Decline Today
at The Street - Wed Sep 10, 7:41AM CDT
GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) stock is down in pre-market trading after Apple (AAPL) announced its new iPhones would not feature the company's technology.
RBS Initiates Citizens IPO on NYSE to Raise Around $4B - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 09, 4:45PM CDT
The post-crisis era is likely to witness the largest initial public offering (IPO) as The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (RBS) announced the floatation of its U.S. retail banking subsidiary, Citizens Financial Group Inc.
Why Goldman Sachs Believes Coach's (COH) Turnaround Is Alienating Consumers
at The Street - Tue Sep 09, 3:58PM CDT
Coach (COH) was reiterated as a 'sell' at Goldman Sachs (GS) this morning.
Goldman Sachs Group Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 1.50%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Sep 09, 3:54PM CDT
Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $176.62 to a high of $178.64. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $177.88 on volume of 2.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Big Banks Facing More Rules As Fed Eyes Surcharge
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Sep 09, 1:03PM CDT
Big U.S. banks can expect tougher capital requirements than their foreign counterparts will face, as regulators seek to reduce the risk of a bank failure bringing down the economy, a Federal Reserve official said Tuesday. The surcharge that large...
FMC Corp. Buys Auriga's Unit Cheminova for $1.8 Billion - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 09, 12:40PM CDT
FMC Corp. (FMC) has agreed to buy Denmark-based Auriga Industries' fully-owned unit Cheminova for $1.8 billion.
As Scots eye independence, rest of UK gets nervous
By MARTIN BENEDYK and DANICA KIRKA - AP - Tue Sep 09, 11:04AM CDT
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, England (AP) — All Gavin Jones has to do is scan the shelves of his impossibly quaint shop on England's border with Scotland to know he'll have a big problem if the Scots declare independence next week.
Citi Focus on 2015 Capital Plan; Trading Revenues to Improve - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 09, 9:40AM CDT
At the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference in New York on Monday, Citigroup Inc. (C) came up with its latest outlook for the third quarter and priorities to be worked upon by the bank.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Citigroup, Goldman Sachs Group, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and HSBC Holdings
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 09, 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 Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C-Free Report), Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS-Free Report), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM-Free Report), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC-Free Report) and HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE:HSBC-Free Report).
Fourth Annual Veterans on Wall Street(TM) Symposium and Resource Fair to be held on November 5, 2014
Business Wire - Tue Sep 09, 8:05AM CDT
Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS), a consortium of major financial institutions including Citi, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, today announced that the fourth annual Veteran Employment Symposium and Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Goldman Sachs' headquarters in New York City.
Goldman's Cost Control On Track; Should You Stay Invested? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 08, 10:20AM CDT
On Sep 2, 2014, we issued an updated research report on The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS).
12 Global Banks May Face Credit Default Swap Antitrust Suit - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 08, 8:48AM CDT
Adding to the existing litigation overhangs, several global banking giants may be hit by yet another lawsuit.
Bank Stock Roundup: Citigroup Dominates Headlines on Restructuring, Regulations - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 08, 8:40AM CDT
While banks encountered fresh regulatory issues, active restructuring activities and resolution of some legacy issues were more prominent in the last five trading days.
Why Bank of America (BAC) Stock Is Up In Pre-Market Trading
at The Street - Mon Sep 08, 8:11AM CDT
Bank of America (BAC) stock is rising in pre-market trading following a ratings upgrade to 'buy' from 'neutral' at Goldman Sachs (GS).