Financial economics

Aquis Exchange Installs VeriFIX Enterprise by Itiviti for Multiprotocol Testing

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
Financial markets, Finance, Share trading, Money, Algorithmic trading, Financial economics, Draft:Aquis Exchange

LONDON, Nov. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Itiviti, the leading global provider of multi-asset trading technology and financial infrastructure, today announced that Aquis Exchange PLC, the exchange services group which operates the pan-European cash equities trading MTF, has successfully installed VeriFIX Enterprise by Itiviti, an integrated platform for automated enterprise-level testing of trading systems.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Itiviti, the leading global provider of multi-asset trading technology and financial infrastructure, today announced that Aquis Exchange PLC, the exchange services group which operates the pan-European cash equities trading MTF, has successfully installed VeriFIX Enterprise by Itiviti, an integrated platform for automated enterprise-level testing of trading systems.
  • VeriFIX Enterprise by Itiviti breaks down multi-protocol testing into smaller units, enabling improved collaboration, reporting, regression testing, and better accuracy when testing multiple protocols, both for single modules and when performing end-to-end testing.
  • "The installation of VeriFIX Enterprise into the Aquis test environment has been smoothly concluded" said Hussam Ibrahim, Head of Quality Assurance at Aquis Exchange PLC.
  • Aquis Exchange PLC is an exchange services group, which operates a pan-European cash equities trading exchange (Aquis Exchange) and develops and licenses exchange software to third parties (Aquis Technologies).

Aquis Exchange Installs VeriFIX Enterprise by Itiviti for Multiprotocol Testing

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
Financial markets, Finance, Share trading, Money, Algorithmic trading, Financial economics, Draft:Aquis Exchange

LONDON, Nov. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Itiviti, the leading global provider of multi-asset trading technology and financial infrastructure, today announced that Aquis Exchange PLC, the exchange services group which operates the pan-European cash equities trading MTF, has successfully installed VeriFIX Enterprise by Itiviti, an integrated platform for automated enterprise-level testing of trading systems.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Itiviti, the leading global provider of multi-asset trading technology and financial infrastructure, today announced that Aquis Exchange PLC, the exchange services group which operates the pan-European cash equities trading MTF, has successfully installed VeriFIX Enterprise by Itiviti, an integrated platform for automated enterprise-level testing of trading systems.
  • VeriFIX Enterprise by Itiviti breaks down multi-protocol testing into smaller units, enabling improved collaboration, reporting, regression testing, and better accuracy when testing multiple protocols, both for single modules and when performing end-to-end testing.
  • "The installation of VeriFIX Enterprise into the Aquis test environment has been smoothly concluded" said Hussam Ibrahim, Head of Quality Assurance at Aquis Exchange PLC.
  • Aquis Exchange PLC is an exchange services group, which operates a pan-European cash equities trading exchange (Aquis Exchange) and develops and licenses exchange software to third parties (Aquis Technologies).

China Distance Education Holdings Limited Presentation Now Available for On-Demand Viewing: dbVIC - Deutsche Bank ADR Virtual Investor Conference

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Monday, November 19, 2018
American depositary receipt, Corporate finance, Economy, Financial economics, Finance in China

BEIJING, Nov. 19,2018 /PRNewswire/ --China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE:DL) based in Beijing,China, and focused on providing online education and value-added services for professionals and corporate clients in China, today announcedthat the November 14th presentation from Co-CFO Mark Marosticais now available for on-demand viewing in the dbVIC Deutsche Bank American Depositary Receipt (ADR) Virtual Investor Conference.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 19,2018 /PRNewswire/ --China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE:DL) based in Beijing,China, and focused on providing online education and value-added services for professionals and corporate clients in China, today announcedthat the November 14th presentation from Co-CFO Mark Marosticais now available for on-demand viewing in the dbVIC Deutsche Bank American Depositary Receipt (ADR) Virtual Investor Conference.
  • China Distance Education Holdings Limited presentation will be available 24/7 for 90 days.
  • Investors and advisors may download shareholder materials from the "virtual trade booth" for the next three weeks.
  • China Distance Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of online education and value-added services for professionals and corporate clients in China.

Frankly Amends Equity Incentive Plan

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Friday, November 16, 2018
Finance, Employee stock option, Corporate finance, Stock market, Money, Financial economics, Options, Employee benefits, Restricted stock, Incentive stock option, Long-term incentive plan, Stock

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Frankly Inc. (TSX VENTURE: TLK) ("Frankly" or the "Company"), a leader in transforming local TV broadcast and media companies by enabling them to publish and monetize their digital content across multiple platforms, today announced the adoption of an amended and restated equity incentive plan (the "Restated Plan"), which amends the equity incentive plan of the Company currently in place (the "Current Incentive Plan").

Key Points: 
  • LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Frankly Inc. (TSX VENTURE: TLK) ("Frankly" or the "Company"), a leader in transforming local TV broadcast and media companies by enabling them to publish and monetize their digital content across multiple platforms, today announced the adoption of an amended and restated equity incentive plan (the "Restated Plan"), which amends the equity incentive plan of the Company currently in place (the "Current Incentive Plan").
  • The Current Incentive Plan allows the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") to grant incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options ("Options"), as well as restricted stock units ("RSUs") to ofcers, employees, directors and consultants of the Company.
  • Under the Current Incentive Plan, a maximum of 435,000 common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") may be reserved and set aside for issuance upon the grant or exercise of Options or RSUs (the "Compensation Plan Limit").
  • The Restated Plan, effective as of November 16, 2018, is amended to remove the Automatic NASDAQ Increase and increases the Compensation Plan Limit to 532,031 Common Shares.

Bright Scholar Continues to Execute its Share Repurchase Program

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Friday, November 16, 2018
Finance, Money, Financial economics, Share repurchase, Stock market, American depositary receipt, Repurchase agreement, Targeted repurchase

FOSHAN, China, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited ("Bright Scholar" or the "Company") (NYSE: BEDU), the largest operator of international and bilingual K-12 schools in China*, today announced that it has repurchased 3,009,655 of its American depositary shares ("ADSs") as of November 15, 2018, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$37.2million, since the adoption of its previously announced share repurchase program in April 2018 (the "2018 Share Repurchase Program").

Key Points: 
  • FOSHAN, China, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited ("Bright Scholar" or the "Company") (NYSE: BEDU), the largest operator of international and bilingual K-12 schools in China*, today announced that it has repurchased 3,009,655 of its American depositary shares ("ADSs") as of November 15, 2018, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$37.2million, since the adoption of its previously announced share repurchase program in April 2018 (the "2018 Share Repurchase Program").
  • The Company may repurchase up to US$100 million worth of ADSs under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program, which will expire in April 2019.
  • The Company will continue to execute the 2018 Share Repurchase Program, subject to market conditions, the Company's working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, and may consider raising its repurchase limit if necessary.
  • In terms of student enrollment as of September1, 2017, according to an industry report commissioned by Bright Scholar and prepared by Frost& Sullivan in 2017.

Anadarko Announces 2019 Capital Program And Sales-Volume Guidance

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Corporate finance, Finance, Financial economics, Anadarko, Equity

In 2019, Anadarko also expects to continue its appraisal program in Wyoming's Powder River Basin.

Key Points: 
  • In 2019, Anadarko also expects to continue its appraisal program in Wyoming's Powder River Basin.
  • The amount of future dividends for Anadarko common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors.
  • Anadarko will provide additional details and information regarding the 2019 capital program during a presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Global Energy Conference today at 4:20 p.m. EST.
  • (1) Does not include capital investments to be made by Western Gas Equity Partners, LP (NYSE: WGP) and capital investments resulting from Mozambique FID, anticipated in the first half of 2019.

CyndX to Sponsor Eleventh Annual SXSW Pitch Event

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Economy, South by Southwest, Entrepreneurship, Culture, Venture capital, Financial economics, SXSW V2V

SXSW Pitch Presented by CyndX " gives 50 interactive technology companies from 10 different categories the opportunity to compete in front of a live audience, panel of expert judges, venture capitalists, and high-profile media.

Key Points: 
  • SXSW Pitch Presented by CyndX " gives 50 interactive technology companies from 10 different categories the opportunity to compete in front of a live audience, panel of expert judges, venture capitalists, and high-profile media.
  • "We're excited to sponsor this media and technology-focused event that is designed to help bridge the gap between innovative startups and eager investors," said Mr. McVeigh.
  • "SXSW Pitch Presented by CyndX" showcases the future of emerging and innovative technology," said Chris Valentine, SXSW Pitch Producer.
  • "Since the inaugural SXSW Pitch event, 71% of a total of 453 participants have received funding and 16% have been acquired, resulting in over $5.4 billion of funding for SXSW Pitch alumni."

Hillenbrand Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2018 Results and Introduces 2019 Guidance

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Cash flow, Corporate finance, Fundamental analysis, Hillenbrand, Economy, Financial economics

Hillenbrand generated cash flow from operations of $92 million in the fourth quarter.

Key Points: 
  • Hillenbrand generated cash flow from operations of $92 million in the fourth quarter.
  • "We finished the year with solid financial results, highlighted by record revenue, record earnings per share, and record backlog.
  • Order backlog increased for the eighth consecutive quarter, growing to a record $815 million at the end of the fourth quarter, 29% higher than the prior year.
  • We remain committed to our vision of transforming Hillenbrand into a world-class global diversified industrial company and creating long-term shareholder value."

Thinking about buying stock in Advance Auto Parts, Cisco Systems, The Home Depot Inc., NVIDIA or Walmart Stores Inc.?

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Finance, Share trading, Money, Fundamental analysis, Valuation, Financial economics, Stock market, Stock selection criterion, Foreign exchange market

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Key Points: 
  • InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology.
  • Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors.
  • Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.

Managing Partner of KICVentures and Former J.P. Morgan Analyst Predicts Continued Valuation Growth in the Spine Device Market

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Financial economics, Humad, Jain community, Jainism in India, Valuation, Fundamental analysis, Long-Term Capital Management

Humad's analysis describes market consolidation, pricing pressure and increased competition as reasons often cited by institutional investors to forgo opportunities in spine.

Key Points: 
  • Humad's analysis describes market consolidation, pricing pressure and increased competition as reasons often cited by institutional investors to forgo opportunities in spine.
  • But with spine a $10 billion market and growing, Humad believes that it is not only a hot market for long-term players, but an often-overlooked market for potential investors.
  • Humad states that spine companies with niche solutions or strong growth have attained attractive valuations.
  • Globus Medical is now valued $5.3 Billion which is ~200% growth in valuation over 5 years and trades at 7x revenue," says Humad.