Industrial Gases

Semirara Mining Corporation or SCC in the Philippine Stock Exchange is a subsidiary of DMCI Holdings, Inc. (DMC) which is majority owned by the Consunji family. The name “Semirara” was derived from Semirara Island where the company generates most of its revenue from. They are ...

Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) announced that it is going to buy back $300 million worth of common stock. “This new share repurchase program reflects our confidence in the future, based on our favorable business trends, solid balance sheet, and strong cash flow,” said Airgas Chief Executive Officer Peter...

In response to the announcement by Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) that it has withdrawn its unsolicited tender offer, Airgas (NYSE: ARG) noted that its Board of Directors never wavered in its commitment to all stockholders and has remained unanimous in its belief that Air Products'...

Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced a program to repurchase up to $300 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. As of February 15, 2011, Airgas had approximately 84.2 million common shares outstanding.

Jefferies & Company has raised the price target on Air Products (NYSE: APD) from $106 to $111 and maintains its Buy rating.

Analysts at Jefferies upgrade Airgas Inc (NYSE: ARG) from “hold” to “buy.” The target price for ARG has been raised from $70 to $72. ARG shares rose 0.65% to close at $63.73 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

On CNBC's Mad Money, Jim Cramer said during the Lightning Round that Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) is “one of the few drug companies making money.” He added, “I'd stay long that stock." For Finisar (NASDAQ: FNSR), he said, "There is a semiconductor bull market. I don't think it's done yet. I would stay...

Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) for $70.00 per share in cash. The offer and withdrawal rights are now scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight New York City time on...

Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) and Apria Healthcare, Inc., have entered into a definitive agreement by which Praxair will sell its U.S. homecare business to Apria. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter 2011, subject to satisfaction of...

Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corporation or TA in the Philippine Stock Exchange is a company that is involved in power generation, and oil and mineral exploration business. Like one of its partners in the drilling of several oil wells, Petroenergy Resources Corporation...

Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced that beginning March 1, 2011, or as contracts permit, its operating units will increase prices on bulk and packaged industrial, medical, and specialty gases 10 – 12% on average, and up to 10% for delivery and other service charges. Cylinder and bulk tank...

• Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.82, ex-items, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 25% year-over-year to $3.35 billion, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.139 billion • Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) reported Q1 EPS of $0.45, above...

• Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) reported Q1 EPS of $0.82, ex-items, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 25% year-over-year to $3.35 billion, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.139 billion • Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) reported Q1 EPS of $0.45, above...

Praxair Inc. (PX) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings result before the opening bell today. The company came with adjusted earnings per share of $1.25 for the quarter, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.23 and up 15% year over year. For full year 2010, adjusted...