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The GEO Group Closes $415 Million Acquisition of B.I. Incorporated
Friday, February 11, 2011 - 8:41am | 52The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) announced today the successful closing of its previously announced acquisition of B.I. Incorporated. GEO has acquired BI for $415 million in an all cash transaction, excluding transaction related expenses. BI will be integrated into GEO's wholly-owned subsidiary, GEO...
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Corporate Executive Board Co. Falls 5.6% (EXBD)
Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 4:20pm | 200Shares of Arlington, Virginia-based Corporate Executive Board Company (NYSE: EXBD) are trading down 5.6% at $37.00 per share during the Thursday afternoon trading session. The day's trading range for shares of Corporate Executive Board Company has been between $36.28 and $37.84 per share. Analysts...
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J.P. Morgan Maintains OW Rating On EFX
Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 10:14am | 75J.P. Morgan is maintaining its Overweight rating on Equifax, Inc. (NYSE: EFX) shares following Q4,10 results. “‘Cash' EPS of $0.62 compared with JPM's $0.60 and $0.56 a year ago,” J.P. Morgan writes. “Revenues rose 11% (v. JPM's +9%)—that included forex boost of 30bps and M&A of ~140bps. Growth...
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CCA Reports Q4 FFO of $0.57 vs. $0.35
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 5:41pm | 63CCA (NYSE: CXW) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2010. Fourth Quarter 2010 Compared with Fourth Quarter 2009 -- Diluted EPS up 8.3% to $0.39 from $0.36 -- Operating income up 3.8% to $87.1 million from $83.9 million -- EBITDA...
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Equifax Reports Q4 EPS of $0.62 vs. $0.60
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 5:33pm | 82Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) today announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. The company reported revenue from continuing operations of $482 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, an 11 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2009. Fourth quarter 2010 net income from...
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The Corporate Executive Board Increases Dividend by 36% to $0.15
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 5:32pm | 53CEB (NYSE: EXBD) is increasing its quarterly dividend 36% to $0.15 from $0.11 per share. The Company will fund its dividend payments with cash on hand and cash generated from operations. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2011 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2011.
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The Corporate Executive Board Reports Q4 EPS of $0.40 vs. $0.37
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 5:31pm | 104The Corporate Executive Board Company (NYSE: EXBD) today announces financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. Revenues increased 8.4% to $117.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2010 from $108.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. Net income and Adjusted net...
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Morgan Keegan Raises PT On Healthcare Services Group To $19.25
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 9:52am | 145Morgan Keegan has published a research report on Healthcare Services Group (NASDAQ: HCSG) after the company matched revenues estimates during its 4Q earnings report. In the report, Morgan Keegan writes "Healthcare Services Group reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.14, matching our estimate and $0.01...
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Puts Purchased on Iron Mountain (IRM)
Monday, February 7, 2011 - 12:52pm | 134Shares of Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) are higher on the session by 1.64%, currently trading at $26.08. The stock has been moving largely higher over the past five months and is currently trading above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Options traders are buying puts on the name today. A short...
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Top 4 Mid-Cap Stocks In The Auto Dealerships Industry With The Highest Cash (KAR, CPRT, AN, KMX)
Monday, February 7, 2011 - 5:08am | 132Below are the top mid-cap auto dealership stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of cash. KAR Auction Services Inc (NYSE: KAR) had $381.10 million in total cash and $2.52 billion in total debt for the latest quarter. Copart Inc (NASDAQ: CPRT) had $260.47 million in total cash and no debt for...
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CBIZ Small Business Employment Index down 2.62% in January
Friday, February 4, 2011 - 2:22pm | 245The January CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) Small Business Employment Index, which is designed to serve as a barometer for hiring trends among companies with 300 or fewer employees, decreased by 2.62 percent through the month, after posting an increase of 1.54 in December; a 4 percent drop month over month. The...
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Options Brief: EnerNOC, Inc. (ENOC)
Friday, February 4, 2011 - 12:37pm | 84Shares of L-3 Communications Holdings (NASDAQ: ENOC) are lower on the session by 1.79%, trading at $24.15. Overall put volume is now running at 6.30x the daily average, with 20% of all puts traded being purchases on the offer. 1,128 contracts have traded on the session so far. EnerNOC, Inc. is a...
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Piper Jaffray Raises PT on Advisory Board Co. (ABCO)
Friday, February 4, 2011 - 11:49am | 117Piper Jaffray is out with its report on Advisory Board Co. (NASDAQ: ABCO), raising its price target from $51 to $60. In its report sent to clients, Piper Jaffray notes, "The company issued CY11 guidance that shows moderate growth, but we believe that the strong growth in deferred revenues (up 35% y...
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Piper Jaffray Lowers Estimates & PT On EnerNOC
Friday, February 4, 2011 - 11:37am | 190Piper Jaffray recommends approaching EnerNOC (NASDAQ: ENOC) shares with caution into the company's 4Q earnings release on February 16th. Piper is comfortable with its 4Q estimates but is concerned that FY11 guidance could fall shy of consensus as the company ramps investment to support longer term...
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Piper Jaffray Lowers PT On EnerNOC To $27
Friday, February 4, 2011 - 9:35am | 27Piper Jaffray has lowered the price target on EnerNOC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOC) from $32 to $27 and maintains its Neutral rating.