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Analyst Comments: Unilever, Eagle Test, UST, Cache , China Southern, Du Pont, Advanced Auto, Wyeth

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:47:00 GMT

Unilever (UN), (UL) has benefited from the 'Path to Growth' strategy in terms of expanding margins, building momentum of key brands, rationalizing costs, and streamlining the asset base. Impressively, the underlying operating margin is rising despite rising input costs in the first half of 2008. In addition, the developing and emerging markets are expected to continue driving incremental topline growth. Unilever has simplified the management hierarchy whereby the dual chairman structure has been replaced by a structure comprising a single chief executive officer and a non-executive Chairman. The organizational changes will expedite decision-making, improve execution, and enhance customer focus. The one-to-one equivalence between PLC and NV shares should also improve financial[More...]

Weekly Mergers and Acquisitions Report - Sep 15 2008 10:57AM

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:29:00 GMT

Anheuser-Busch Cos. (BUD) - InBev, ImClone Systems (IMCL) - Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), $Longs Drug Stores (LDG) - CVS Caremark (CVS), Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) - Electronic Arts (ERTS)[More...]

Initial Analysis on Eagle Test Systems, Inc (EGLT) - Teradyne, Inc (TER) Proposed Merger

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:46:00 GMT

This proposed merger is clearly a direct response to the recently completed LTXX-CMOS deal, which combined two direct competitors to both EGLT and TER in the "advanced testing equipment" (ATE) niche of the semiconductor industry.[More...]

Analyst Comments: Votorantim Celulose, SCOR Group, Acusphere, Eagle Test Systems

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:58:54 GMT

We are keeping our Hold recommendation on Brazilian pulp-producer Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A. (VCP). Demand for pulp and paper remains heated in Brazil and abroad, especially in Asia, which is keeping prices elevated. Guidance for the second quarter of 2008 was positive, and the short-term outlook for the pulp and paper market remains encouraging. However, sales have stagnated and the higher worldwide inflation and interest...[More...]

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Narrow Range Ahead of FED

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:06:27 GMT

Another choppy, mixed day ahead of the FED. Experts are calling for 0.25 BP cut and a statement discussing potential pause. I don't expect markets to rally on that news, but we'll soon see.[More...]

Turnaround Tuesday - Nov 20 2007 10:27AM

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:21:31 GMT

Good morning. It seems like investors are in a better mood this morning. Frankly, it wouldn't be difficult given the way we've started out the week. Some good earnings news from Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Medtronic (MDT), and Nordstrom (JWN) have helped get things started even though not all news is good news this morning. Case in point, take note of the $2 billion dollar loss at Freddie Mac (FRE) and the [More...]

EagleTest Systems (NASDAQ:EGLT): Actionable call alert!

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:16:40 GMT

- Canaccord Adams is adding EagleTest Systems (NASDAQ:EGLT) to their Best Ideas list with a $22 tgt saying their research leads them to believe that Eagle Test's business is improving off the JunQ3 trough level -- driven by progress at new customers as well as spending environment improvement in the analog/mixed-signal segment.Firm believes...[More...]

NASDAQ Technical Picture - High Volume Drubbing

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:12:42 GMT

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Eagle Test Systems Announces Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:40:00 GMT

Eagle Test Systems, Inc. , a provider of automated test equipment solutions for high-performance analog, mixed-signal and radio frequency semiconductors, announced today that it has received early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to the previously announced merger agreement among Eagle Test, Teradyne, Inc. and Turin Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Teradyne.[More...]

Eagle Test Systems Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger Agreement

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:56:00 GMT

Eagle Test Systems, Inc. , a provider of automated test equipment solutions for high-performance analog, mixed-signal and radio frequency semiconductors, announced today that, at a special meeting of its stockholders, the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of Eagle Test adopted the previously announced merger agreement among Eagle Test, Teradyne, Inc. and Turin Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Teradyne.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Toyota Motor Co., Eagle Test Systems, Inc. And Teradyne, Inc. - Sep 30 2008 2:18PM

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:13:00 GMT

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Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), Toyota Motor Co. (NYSE: TM), Eagle Test Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGLT) and Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE: TER).
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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Toyota Motor Co., Eagle Test Systems, Inc. And Teradyne, Inc. - Sep 26 2008 7:05AM

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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: Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), Toyota Motor Co. (NYSE: TM), Eagle Test Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGLT) and Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE: TER).

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Teradyne, Inc. To Acquire Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:41:00 GMT

Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) and Eagle Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGLT) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Teradyne will acquire Eagle Test. Teradyne is a world leader in System-On-a-Chip (SOC) semiconductor test, while Eagle Test is a leading provider of analog, mixed-signal and radio frequency semiconductor test products.[More...]

Eagle Test Systems Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:10:00 GMT

Eagle Test Systems, Inc. , a provider of automated test equipment solutions for high-performance analog, mixed-signal and radio frequency semiconductors, announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008.[More...]

Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. Expands Production With Purchase of Multiple Test Platforms From Eagle Test Systems, Inc.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:28:00 GMT

Eagle Test Systems, Inc. announced today that Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., a global provider of semiconductor assembly and test services and leading subcontract manufacturer throughout China, has purchased multiple Eagle ETS-200 and ETS-364 Analog and Mixed Signal testers for its new production facility in Jiangyin, China, located approximately 150Km West of Shanghai.[More...]

Eagle Test Systems Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:50:00 GMT

Eagle Test Systems, Inc. will release its third quarter fiscal year 2008 earnings results on Tuesday July 29, 2008, following the close of the financial markets. The company will hold a conference call on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Central time/6:00 p.m. Eastern time.[More...]