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Statoil to Exit West Qurna Phase 2 - Analyst Blog
Norwegian oil major Statoil ASA (STO) is considering the divestment of its stake in West Qurna Phase-2 field to Russian giant Lukoil. The massive West Qurna field in southern Iraq is divided into two phases. West Qurna Phase-1 is being developed by ExxonMobil Corporation (XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A). The gigantic Phase-2 oilfield is estimated to hold approximately 12.9 billion barrels of oil. Statoil and Lukoil had inked a 20-year field...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 6:22 pm
Earnings Preview: Dun & Bradstreet - Analyst Blog
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (DNB) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth quarter results on February 6, 2011 after the closing bell. We do not notice any changes in analyst estimates ahead of the earnings release. However, the company has exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the past four quarters, averaging a positive earnings surprise of 4.0%. Thus, another positive earnings surprise is expected from the company for the fourth quarter. Recap...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 6:19 pm
Earnings Scorecard: St. Jude - Analyst Blog
Medical devices major St. Jude Medical’s (STJ) fourth-quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share of 86 cents beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple of cents and exceeded the year-ago earnings of 75 cents. Highlights from the Quarter Profit (as reported) for the fourth quarter slipped roughly 21% year over year to $163.4 million (or 51 cents a share) as higher sales were overshadowed by lofty special charges. Revenues rose 4% year...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 6:06 pm
Syneron Medical Intros Evolastin - Analyst Blog
Aesthetic products company Syneron Medical (ELOS) has commenced the launch of its new skin remodeling procedure. The treatment procedure dubbed “evolastin” is the first energy-based dermal remodeling procedure which delivers controlled radio frequency energy directly to the deep dermal layer to stimulate its natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in one treatment. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein which keeps skin healthy while Elastin (a complimentary protein to collagen)...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 5:56 pm
JEC to Support Air Force Mission - Analyst Blog
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC) announced to have received a design and engineering support program (DESP) III prime contract from the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Contracting Directorate. Since 2005, Jacobs has provided program management, systems and specialty engineering, logistics support and research and development under DESP II contract. As per the new contract, Jacobs will now be providing engineering services to support AFMC weapon systems, components and support equipment. Further, the...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 5:46 pm
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Statoil to Exit West Qurna Phase 2 - Analyst Blog
Norwegian oil major Statoil ASA (STO) is considering the divestment of its stake in West Qurna Phase-2 field to Russian giant Lukoil. The massive West Qurna field in southern Iraq is divided into two phases. West Qurna Phase-1 is being developed by ExxonMobil Corporation (XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A). The gigantic Phase-2 oilfield is estimated to hold approximately 12.9 billion barrels of oil. Statoil and Lukoil had inked a 20-year field...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 6:22 pm
Earnings Preview: Dun & Bradstreet - Analyst Blog
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (DNB) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth quarter results on February 6, 2011 after the closing bell. We do not notice any changes in analyst estimates ahead of the earnings release. However, the company has exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the past four quarters, averaging a positive earnings surprise of 4.0%. Thus, another positive earnings surprise is expected from the company for the fourth quarter. Recap...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 6:19 pm
Earnings Scorecard: St. Jude - Analyst Blog
Medical devices major St. Jude Medical’s (STJ) fourth-quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share of 86 cents beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple of cents and exceeded the year-ago earnings of 75 cents. Highlights from the Quarter Profit (as reported) for the fourth quarter slipped roughly 21% year over year to $163.4 million (or 51 cents a share) as higher sales were overshadowed by lofty special charges. Revenues rose 4% year...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 6:06 pm
Syneron Medical Intros Evolastin - Analyst Blog
Aesthetic products company Syneron Medical (ELOS) has commenced the launch of its new skin remodeling procedure. The treatment procedure dubbed “evolastin” is the first energy-based dermal remodeling procedure which delivers controlled radio frequency energy directly to the deep dermal layer to stimulate its natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in one treatment. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein which keeps skin healthy while Elastin (a complimentary protein to collagen)...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 5:56 pm
JEC to Support Air Force Mission - Analyst Blog
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC) announced to have received a design and engineering support program (DESP) III prime contract from the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Contracting Directorate. Since 2005, Jacobs has provided program management, systems and specialty engineering, logistics support and research and development under DESP II contract. As per the new contract, Jacobs will now be providing engineering services to support AFMC weapon systems, components and support equipment. Further, the...
By Zacks Investment Research | February 3, 2012, 5:46 pm