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“Markets Dip, Morgan Stanley Buys E-Trade, & Stamps.com Jumps +65.5%”

The broad markets took a dip today across the board, except for the little guys on the Russell 2000 that moved higher by +.21% ending at 1,696.07 and getting near to its all-time high of 1,715.08. The S&P 500 closed at 3,373.23, -.38%,  the tech-heavy Nasdaq closed at 9,750.97, -.67% & the...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

Home Depot To Hire 80k Part-Time Associates For 1,988 U.S. Stores Ahead Of Spring Season

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service ...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

Is There An Intersect Between Breast Cancer & Heart Disease?

The growing awareness among Americans with respect to breast cancer and heart disease is quite evident, pink ribbons and red dresses have helped millions of men & women become aware of the risks, precautions, and prevention related to the above two most common illnesses. However, not many know ...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

3M To Migrate Its Enterprise IT To Amazon’s AWS

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

Verizon To Offer Its 5G Wireless Service At NASCAR Events To Modernize Wi-Fi Experience

As per reports, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) to take over the charge of wireless services at NASCAR racetracks after Sprint opted out as the title sponsor of the Cup Series following the 2016 season. The partnership between NASCAR and Verizon was announced last week and is expected to track Wi-...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

Walmart Falls Short Of Earnings For The Holiday Quarter

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

Board of UnitedHealth Group Announces Dates For Next Cash Dividend

Dow 30 component UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates as a diversified health and well-being company in the United States. The company’s UnitedHealthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employer...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

IBM’s Cloud Based Study Advance Designed To Optimize Time And Cost For Clinical Trials

As per reports, IBM Watson Health launched its latest cloud-based technology IBM Study Advance at the 11th Annual Summit for Clinical Ops Executives (SCOPE). The tool is equipped to assist in optimizing clinical trial protocol design by allowing automated access to real-world patient population data...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

McDonald’s, Starbucks, Etc. Gearing Up For ‘Contactless’ Pickup In China

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. The Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the US and across the globe with over 90% of its restaurants owned and operated by local, independent busi...
Feb 20, 2020 View Article

“Virgin Galactic, Tesla, Hecla & Enphase Charge Forward As Markets Hit Records”

Shares of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE) shot up another amazing +23.27% today to close at $37.35/share after hitting $38.72/share in intraday trading, a new all-time high yesterday. The 52-wk range is $6.90 – $38.72. Virgin Galactic, a vertically integrated aerospace company, announced las...
Feb 19, 2020 View Article

“Apple Recovers, Virgin Galactic & Hecla Mining Climb, & Franklin Templeton Buys Legg Mason”

After yesterday's Presidents' Day announcement by Apple (AAPL), where they issued a letter confirming that they do not expect to meet its Q2 forecast for revenue pointing to global supply constraints for iPhones and lower Chinese demand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, it was reasonable to ...
Feb 18, 2020 View Article

Vista Partners’ Quote of the Day Via Bob Iger, Ceo of Disney

"The riskiest thing we can do is just maintain the status quo. I get up at 4:30 in the morning, seven days a week, no matter where I am in the world. I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately. What I've really learned over time is that optim...
Feb 18, 2020 View Article

Disney Quarter Earnings Exceed But Guidance Backs Off

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS),  and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. Disney recently reported quarterl...
Feb 18, 2020 View Article

Apple Warns On Presidents’ Day

In an article published on CNBC on Presidents' Day, Apple (AAPL) was confirmed to have warned that it does not expect to meet its Q2 forecast for revenue. Apple pointed to global supply constraints for iPhones and lower Chinese demand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Apple had previously e...
Feb 17, 2020 View Article

Tech Giant Cisco Reports Declining Revenue

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol-based networking and other communications technology. This week, Cisco reported Q2 results, ahead of analysts’ expectations. The company reported earnings of 77 cents per share vs. t...
Feb 16, 2020 View Article

Boeing Extends With Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA)

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Reportedly, Boeing has agreed to a tentative deal with its engineers' union in the extension of its labor contract by four years...
Feb 16, 2020 View Article

Nike Announces $.245 Quarterly Dividend Payable on April 1, 2020

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is the world’s top designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, apparel, and accessories. The Beaverton, Oregon based company offers products for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. As per reports, Nike announced a quarterly cash dividend o...
Feb 15, 2020 View Article

“New Market Records, Coronavirus Cloudy, Virgin Galactic Hits New Highs” Vista Partners Friday’s Weekly Market Wrap For Feb.14, 2020

Happy Valentine's Day to one in all and I hope you are with your loved ones today! Interesting to note that the Greeks actually used 4 different words for love. "Eros" (passionate or intimate love), "Philia" (friendship or affectionate love among friends or family), "Sorge" (affection for family) an...
Feb 14, 2020 View Article

Samsung Launches New Compact 5G Foldable Phone Priced at $1380

This week, Samsung Electronics presented its foldable smartphone shaped like a large makeup compact with 5G network capabilities. The Galaxy Z Flip with folding glass starts as a large square when closed and expands like most smartphones. The smartphone priced at $1380 will be available in purple, g...
Feb 14, 2020 View Article

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) Prices $475M of 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2028

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) today announced that it has priced its previously announced public offering of senior notes (the "Offering"). The Company has agreed to sell $475.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Notes"). The Offering is expected to close on F...
Feb 14, 2020 View Article

“Down Day For Major Indices But Russell Charges Forward, INVO Bioscience Hires, Hecla Prices Debt Offering”

After yesterday's more than rosy day where we saw the 3 majors indices achieve new record highs we got hit with increased coronavirus fears as increased cases were reported out of China and we saw a bit of a reversal today in the markets.  The S&P 500 closed at 3,373.94, -.16% as the utilities...
Feb 13, 2020 View Article

INVO Bioscience Progresses With Hiring of Inger Britt Carlson, Ph.D., Former Global Director of CooperSurgical Fertility & Genomics

INVO Bioscience (IVOB), under the guidance of newly appointed CEO Steve Shum (Q4, 2019), continues to make progress towards building a vibrant and growing organization in the fertility space. Today, INVO Bioscience, Inc. (IVOB), a publicly-traded medical device company focused on treating infertili...
Feb 13, 2020 View Article

“Striking Distance Of Dow at 30k, Nasdaq at 10k & S&P 500 at 4k…”

It is hard to believe that we are in the striking distance of the Dow at 30k, Nasdaq at 10k, & S&P 500 at 4k but here we are folks. Wednesday's trading session moved the markets higher as it was inspired by an improving outlook surrounding the control of coronavirus situation, a Fed that is ...
Feb 12, 2020 View Article

“New Highs For Nasdaq & S&P 500, Jerome’s Testimony, COVID-19, & Sprint + T-Mobile Jump On NY Fed Court Approval”

Tuesday's trading session saw the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 achieve new highs even though the second half of the session came in a bit after an early morning charge. The S&P 500 closed at 3,357.75, +.17% as the real estate, +1.2%, and the energy, +1% sectors led the charge while the communicat...
Feb 11, 2020 View Article

“FAANG Stocks Propel Markets Forward Today!”

Monday's trading session was propelled by nice moves across the board from the beloved and widely held FAANG stocks which aided in moving the major indices into green territory throughout the day and into the close. The FAANG's finished as follows:  Facebook (FB) closed at $213.06/share, +.34%, Alp...
Feb 10, 2020 View Article

The Home Depot’s Exec. VP Of Merchandising Ted Decker Presenting At Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference In March

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service ...
Feb 10, 2020 View Article

China Pushes $10.26B Forward to Make Sure Public Not Hampered Financially In Dealing With Coronavirus Outbreak

According to Reuters today,  "China's finance ministry said on Sunday all levels of government had allocated a total of 71.85 billion yuan ($10.26 billion) as of Saturday afternoon to fight coronavirus....
Feb 09, 2020 View Article

“Strong Week But Weak Friday In The Markets” Vista Partners’ Friday Weekly Market Wrap For Feb.7, 2020

The broad markets overall rose this week (the biggest move in approx. 6-months) with a number of economic reports showing strong or steady moves including Friday's Nonfarm payrolls report for January which moved higher by 225,000, the wholesale inventories report dropped by -.2% in December, & C...
Feb 07, 2020 View Article

Chevron Reports Q4 $6.6B Loss Due To Write-Offs

Dow 30 component Chevron Corporation (CVX), through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy, chemicals, and petroleum operations worldwide. Chevron reported a loss of $6.6Bn loss due to $10.4 billion write-offs related to its shale gas production, primarily in Appalachia as reported in its...
Feb 07, 2020 View Article

Nonfarm Payrolls Skyrocket 225k In January, Exceeds Wall Streets Estimates

The U.S. jobs market powered on to more gains, as nonfarm payrolls rose  225k for January exceeding Wall Street estimates. While the unemployment rate walked higher to 3.6% in concert with the labor force participation rate rising +.2 percentage points to 63.4%.  The improvement is thought to be ...
Feb 07, 2020 View Article

Caterpillar Releases Q4 Earnings, Forecasted Weaker-Than-Expected Guidance

Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) reported a revenue miss in the fourth-quarter earnings last week indicating “global economic uncertainty.” The company reported an Adjusted EPS of  $2.63 per share in comparison to an estimate of $2.37 by analysts’. Revenue declined 8% year over year to $13.144 billion...
Feb 07, 2020 View Article

“S&P 500, Nasdaq & Dow Achieve New Highs…Twitter, Hecla & Isoray Pop”

Thursday's trading session saw the S&P 500, Nasdaq & Dow achieve new highs. This trifecta of advances was charged with an initial claims report for the week ending February 1 confirming a drop by 15k to 202k. A positive chess move in the US-China trade war was also announced that confirmed t...
Feb 06, 2020 View Article

Boeing Reports Quarter Loses As Its 737 Max Still Awaits Safety Clearance

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Boeing reported its quarterly earnings confirming an operating loss of $2.53B, or $2.33/share, in comparison to a profit of $3.8...
Feb 06, 2020 View Article

Goldman Collaborates With Amazon To Offer Lending Support To Small Businesses

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. As per the Financial Times, Goldman Sachs is in discussion with Amazon (AMZN)...
Feb 06, 2020 View Article

3M Hits 62nd Consecutive Year Milestone For Increasing Its Dividend

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Feb 06, 2020 View Article

INVO Bioscience Receives IRB Approval to Commence INVOcell Clinical Trial To Gain Expanded Labeling Including Live Birth After 5-Days of Continuous Vaginal Incubation

Sarasota-based INVO Bioscience, Inc. (IVOB) is a medical device company focused on treating infertility with its FDA-cleared INVOcell® product. the INVO® Procedure is a revolutionary in vivo method of vaginal incubation that offers patients a more natural and intimate experience. Their lead produc...
Feb 05, 2020 View Article

Boeing’s 777X Jetliner Debuts Successful First Flight

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. As per reports, Boeing's twin-engined jetliner 406-seater 777X plane took its first flight last month. The 777X, the world's lar...
Feb 05, 2020 View Article

“Hump Day Brings Positive Economic Data & Reduced Fears To Stock Market” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For Feb. 5, 2020

Wednesday's trading session brought forth more good feelings and positive moves across the board today. These upwards moves seemed to be fueled by mostly positive economic reports and reduced fears surrounding the coronavirus situation as beliefs of a possibility of containment and a remedy are beli...
Feb 05, 2020 View Article

Arvind Krishna To Take Over As IBM’s CEO

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has elected Arvind Krishna, 57, as chief executive and a member of the Board of Directors. Krishna currently serves as IBM senior vice president for IBM's cloud and cognitive software division and had played a major role company's acquisition of Red ...
Feb 05, 2020 View Article

Verizon Reports Mixed Q4 Results

Telecom Giant, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) released its Q4 earnings on Thursday declaring mixed results. It reported adjusted earnings of $1.13 a share, while revenue rose by 1.4% to $34.8 billion in comparison to analysts’ estimates of earnings of $1.14 a share and revenue of $34.52 billion...
Feb 05, 2020 View Article

“New Nasdaq Record, Tesla Squeezes Higher, Disney Beats & It’s World Cancer Day” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For Feb. 4, 2020

Tuesday's trading session brought forth great fortune for many as the Nasdaq charged forward to a new record high closing at 9,467.97, +2.1%. The S&P 500 & The Russell 2000 tied for second moving higher by +1.5% ending respectively at 3,297.59 & 1,656.77.  The Dow Jones Industrial Aver...
Feb 04, 2020 View Article

Interview with Atossa Therapeutics’ Kyle Guse On World Cancer Day “Transforming Breast Cancer Treatment”

Every February 4th is World Cancer Day, the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalyzing personal, collective, and government action, they are working to reimagine a world where millions of pre...
Feb 04, 2020 View Article

Amazon Beats Earnings Estimates With Assistance From a “Record-breaking” Holiday Shopping Season

Amazon (AMZN) reported its Q4 2019 earnings on Thursday last week, exceeding market estimates and pushing its stock up by 8% after the release. Revenue of $87.4 billion was reported versus $86.17 billion expected and EPS of $6.47 versus $4.11 expected, as compiled by  Bloomberg. The online giant...
Feb 04, 2020 View Article

Highlights From Visa’s Earnings Release

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure ...
Feb 04, 2020 View Article

Exxon Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Corporation is a global oil and natural gas company.  Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Irving Texas, Exxon Mobil explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas, manufacture and markets commodity petrochemicals, and transports and sells crude oil, natural gas, and petroleu...
Feb 04, 2020 View Article

“Markets Rebound With ISM But Energy Sector Drags” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For Feb. 3, 2020

It was a nice start to the week today as we saw a rebound for last week's sell-off as we saw the ISM manufacturing index come in again above the Mendoza line at 50.9% which is back above the expansion mode level. The positive move helped a little after my hometown San Francisco 49ers failed to deliv...
Feb 03, 2020 View Article

3M Reports Narrowly Misses Quarterly Expectations As It Stumbled in China

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Feb 03, 2020 View Article

Travelers Discusses The Future Of Insurance & Autonomous Vehicles

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. As per reports, Travelers hosted an event at its Hartford, Connecticut office to discuss the emergence of autonomous vehicles and their effects on the insura...
Feb 02, 2020 View Article

Apple Records Soaring iPhone Sales Above Wall Street Expectations

Dow 30 component Apple (AAPL) has revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless ex...
Feb 02, 2020 View Article

McDonald’s Releases Earnings, Beats Wall Street Estimates

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. The Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the US and across the globe with over 90% of its restaurants owned and operated by local, independent busi...
Feb 01, 2020 View Article

Walgreens Lends Support To Puerto Rico After The Region Wrestles With Earthquake Aftermath

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA) is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Reportedly, Walgreens is providing aid and supporting community efforts in Puerto Rico after the regi...
Feb 01, 2020 View Article

Visa Inches Forward To Serve The Growing Cashless And Digital Economy Via Plaid Acquisition

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure ...
Feb 01, 2020 View Article

Dow 30 Component Pfizer Reports Quarterly Earnings But Falls Short of Expectations

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Pfizer reported quarterly profits on Tuesday, falling short of market estimates for the first time in the last two years. Sale of its patent drug Lyri...
Feb 01, 2020 View Article

“Score: (Coronavirus 2 – Market -733)” Vista Partners’ Friday Weekly Market Wrap For January 31, 2020

The broad markets overall declined again for the second week in a row plagued by the reported developments & fear of the coronavirus situation adding to the real or perceived realization of waning global growth. Investors fled to safety throughout the week and we experienced a great deal more vo...
Jan 31, 2020 View Article

CROC Defers Launching Of Strike Against Home Depot

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service ...
Jan 31, 2020 View Article

Microsoft Taps In With Better-Than-Expected Earnings Prompted By Expansion Of Cloud Division

This week, Dow 30 component and tech-giant Microsoft (MSFT) reported quarterly earnings ending December 2019, beating analysts’ estimates and pushing its stock up by 3% in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The strong performance in the quarter has been pushed by the continuous growth in Microsoft...
Jan 31, 2020 View Article

American Express Announces Date For Its Annual Investor Day

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. As per reports, American Express i...
Jan 31, 2020 View Article

Exxon Trades March-April Russian Sokol Crude Cargoes

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Corporation is a global oil and natural gas company.  Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Irving Texas, Exxon Mobil explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas, manufacture and markets commodity petrochemicals, and transports and sells crude oil, natural gas, and petroleu...
Jan 31, 2020 View Article

“A Tale of Two Tapes Again Today” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 30, 2020

It was a tale of two tapes again today as we moved down significantly in the early going as fears of coronavirus developments permeated the world wide web and then the markets and moods reversed later when The World Health Organization declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international ...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Intel And AREA15 Collaborating To Offer Live events, Immersive Experiences In Vegas

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. Reportedly, Intel is set to enter a collaboration with Arena15 to offer live events, immersive ...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Will Verizon Go Carbon Neutral By 2035?

As per reports, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) CEO, Hans Vestberg confirmed Verizon’s commitment to be carbon neutral in its operations by 2035 making it the first U.S. telecommunications company to issue a green bond, with funds from the $1B bond targeting renewable energy, green buildings, su...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

American Express Inches A Step Closer To Enter China’s $27T Market

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. Reportedly, the central bank accep...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Pfizer To Initiate IPO Of Its Consumer-Health JV With Glaxo

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Recently, Pfizer announced the results of the interim analysis of the Phase 3 BEACON CRC trial with a combination of BRAFTOVI® (encorafenib), MEKTOVI® ...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Walmart Invites Changes In Its Executive Team After 2019 Holiday Season

As per reports, Walmart (WMT) is shuffling its executive team after the 2019 holiday season. According to an internal memo of the company the company’s chief merchant Steve Bratspies is set to depart and will be replaced by Scott McCall. All of the changes are effective Feb 1, as per the memo. Br...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Symphonix Health Insurance, A UnitedHealth Care Company Credited With Financial Strength Rating of A

Dow 30 component UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates as a diversified health and well-being company in the United States. The company’s UnitedHealthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employer...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Walmart India Fires More Than 50 Executives

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

IBM’s Q4 Earnings Beat

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) raised its full-year profit forecast, after reporting high revenue growth for the quarter as per reports. Revenue soared on the back of its high-margin cloud computing business. Highlights from the earnings release: Revenue from the cloud bus...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Citic Looking For Buyers To Sell Its Stake In McDonald’s China For $300M

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. The Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the US and across the globe with over 90% of its restaurants owned and operated by local, independent busi...
Jan 30, 2020 View Article

“Apple, Boeing, GE, DOW, McDonald’s Lead But Fed & Coronavirus Counter” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 29, 2020

A number of earnings beats from Dow 30 components (Apple, Boeing, Dow, & McDonald's) and a former Dow 30 component GE led the initial charge up today, but the good old Fed kept interest rates the same & repo's going through April and stories of the coronavirus having infected greater numbers...
Jan 29, 2020 View Article

Intel Reports Better Than Expected Q4

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. Intel recently reported Q4 2019 earnings exceeding analysts’ expectations. George Davis, Int...
Jan 29, 2020 View Article

Travelers Beats Flying High On Premiums & Strong Underwriting

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. Travelers released quarterly earnings reports last Thursday which moved higher on the shoulders of the increased premiums and strong underwriting. The Compan...
Jan 29, 2020 View Article

Chevron To Withdraw Its Stake In Indonesian Deepwater Development (IDD) Project

Dow 30 component Chevron Corporation (CVX), through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy, chemicals, and petroleum operations worldwide. As per reports, U.S oil giant Chevron is planning to sell its participating interest in the Indonesian Deepwater Development (IDD) gas project to cut ...
Jan 29, 2020 View Article

“Markets, Yields, Apple Rebound As Coronavirus Fears Are Tamed” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 28, 2020

News of China's increased enforcement of travel restrictions and improved control of the coronavirus situation seemed to calm things down a bit today as fears were tamed.  This was paired with a "controlled" coronavirus situation in the U.S. that was also being reported as we remain at 5 reported c...
Jan 28, 2020 View Article

Inspirational Quote Of The Day for January 28, 2020

"Let this scenario play out on its own, in its own fashion. As you watch it unfold, you will soon be grateful that you choose the peaceful path. Remember -- those who live by the sword, die by the sword."   San Francisco-based Vista Partners LLC is a California Registered Investment Advisor...
Jan 28, 2020 View Article

“Coronavirus News Infects Markets – FAANG Stocks Tank – Fear Gauge & Coronavirus Stocks Skyrocket” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 27, 2020

Even though The World Health Organization declined to declare the coronavirus situation as an international public health emergency last week, we now are seeing that the news & fear surrounding it are continuing to infect many more as the resulting death toll is being reported to be now more t...
Jan 27, 2020 View Article

INVO Bioscience To Attend The Arab Health Exhibition The Largest Gathering In The MENA Region

The Arab Health Exhibition is the largest and most comprehensive gathering for the healthcare industry in the MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) region. It first took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates in 1975 and is now recognized as the second-largest healthcare exhibition and congress ...
Jan 27, 2020 View Article

P&G Reports Mixed Results But Raised Fiscal 2020 forecast

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), a Dow 30 component,  supplies branded consumer packaged goods to consumers across the globe. Procter & Gamble is making a return to CES 2020 scheduled to showcase cutting-edge technologies promising to transform the consumer experience with innovative pro...
Jan 26, 2020 View Article

Vista Partners’ Friday Weekly Market Wrap For January 24, 2020

The broad markets overall declined this week after hitting new record highs. The S&P 500 ended the week at 3,295.47, representing a -1% weekly decline and now up +2 % YTD. The energy, -4.3%, materials, -2.3%, & financials, -2.2% sectors weighed heaving on the S&P 500 this week.  The Do...
Jan 24, 2020 View Article

Breast Cancer Focused Atossa Therapeutics CEO Dr. Steven C. Quay Issued An Annual Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Key Accomplishments and Strategy for 2020

Seattle-based Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods to treat breast cancer and other breast conditions.   This week Atossa Therapeutics' President and CEO Dr. Steven C. Quay Issued an Annual L...
Jan 24, 2020 View Article

American Express Reports Strong Earnings, Riding high On Its Credit Card Division

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. Credit card giant, American Expres...
Jan 24, 2020 View Article

Johnson & Johnson Reports Earnings, Beats Wall Street Profit Estimates But Misses On Revenue

Dow 30 component Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a worldwide healthcare focused company that embraces research and science so that it can provide customers with innovative ideas, products, and services. Johnson & Johnson reported its fiscal Q4 profit results, beating Wall Street’s expectatio...
Jan 24, 2020 View Article

3M’s Post-It Launches Environment Friendly Post-it Flex Write Surface

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Jan 24, 2020 View Article

Visa Announces Date For Fiscal Q1 2020 Results Release

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure ...
Jan 24, 2020 View Article

Walgreens Gains First Enterprise-Wide URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA) is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Reportedly, Walgreens has received the first enterprise-wide URAC accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy...
Jan 24, 2020 View Article

“World Health Organization Declines, NASDAQ Hits Record, INVO Bioscience & Netflix Move Higher” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 23, 2020

The World Health Organization declined to declare an international public health emergency with regard to the coronavirus today which many expected. This inaction seemed to quell a great deal of fear and the selling in the markets experienced in early trading reversed for the most part. The Nasda...
Jan 23, 2020 View Article

“Coronavirus Threat Continues But Broad Markets, INVO Bioscience, Tesla, & Virgin Galactic Fly Higher” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 22, 2020

The broad markets seemed to get a bit more comfortable initially with the widely reported measures that the US and China are taking to control the coronavirus outbreak as the major indices rebounded today to achieve new highs, however, they backed off in late trading. The S&P 500 ended at 3,32...
Jan 22, 2020 View Article

“Coronavirus Outbreak – Beyond Meat, Novavax, Isoray, Tesla & Uber Surge” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 21, 2020

The markets had to swallow a negative pill today as news of the coronavirus outbreak spread across the world wide web to add a dose of fear & uncertainty which resulted in a sell-off. According to several sources now including the CDC the pneumonia-like illness or coronavirus from China has k...
Jan 21, 2020 View Article

Goldman Sachs Reports Quarter Revenue, Faces Declining Profits Due To Legal Charges Of $1.1 billion

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs reported quarterly profits beating analysts’ es...
Jan 18, 2020 View Article

Vista Partners’ Friday Weekly Market Wrap For January 17, 2020

The broad markets advanced again this week to new record highs as a healthy job market & a low-interest-rate environment continue to drive spending again this year. The earnings report schedule began to roll out which was most favorable out of the banking sector from the likes of Morgan Stanley ...
Jan 17, 2020 View Article

“Day 4 JPM2020 Complete & Broad Markets Rise To New Record Levels” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 16, 2020

Day 4 of the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco is now complete. I logged in a few more meetings with companies in the biotech and healthcare sectors & also attended the Tribe Public Keynote Speaker luncheon event where Dietrich Stephan Ph.D., CEO of  Pittsburgh-ba...
Jan 16, 2020 View Article

United Technologies Announces Q4 2019 Earnings Release on Jan. 28 & Call Details

Dow 30 component United Technologies Corporation (UTX) creates smart, sustainable solutions that are used to provide high-technology systems and services to both the building and aerospace industries. Reportedly, United Technologies Corp will release its Q4 2019 earnings on January 28, 2020, prio...
Jan 16, 2020 View Article

Microsoft To Share Chat Scanner “Project Artemis” Targeting Child Sex Predators

As per reports, Microsoft (MSFT) is set to share its tool used on its Xbox gaming service to detect online text chats and adults exploiting and misleading children for sexual purposes. The technique, Codenamed Project Artemis scrutinizes messages looking for patterns and features before raising an a...
Jan 16, 2020 View Article

INVO Bioscience (IVOB) Signs First JV To Operate Dedicated INVOcell Fertility Clinics in India

The INVOcell system (picured below) is a novel fertility treatment that uses a woman's own body as a natural incubator for the incubation of eggs and sperm during fertilization and early embryo development. INVO Bioscience, Inc. (IVOB) believes this process is cost-effective and has shown comparable...
Jan 16, 2020 View Article

Is American Airlines Receiving Compensation From Boeing Over 737 MAX Grounding?

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Reportedly, American Airlines Group has reached a confidential agreement with Boeing Co to compensate damages the airline faced ...
Jan 16, 2020 View Article

“Day 3 JPM2020 – Momenta & IsoRay Surge – Phase One Trade Deal Signed” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 15, 2020

Day 3 of the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco is complete and I have logged in another double-digit round of meetings with companies in the biotech and healthcare sectors. I met with interesting companies like CRISPR leader firm Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) & Millen...
Jan 15, 2020 View Article

“Day 2 JPM2020 – Denali Therapeutics, Momenta Pharmaceuticals & Bellicum Pharmaceuticals Jump ” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 14, 2020

Day 2 of the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco is nearly complete. I met with another 12 companies in the biotech and healthcare sectors including interesting companies like Oncolytics Biotech (ONCY),  Syros Pharmaceuticals, (SYRS), Prevail Therapeutics (PRVL) & man...
Jan 14, 2020 View Article

“JPM2020 The S&P 500, Nasdaq & Apple Soar To New Records” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 13, 2020

The 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off today in San Francisco. It is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in the industry, bringing together industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology creators, and members of the investme...
Jan 13, 2020 View Article

Vista Partners’ Friday Weekly Market Wrap For January 10, 2020

The broad markets moved higher this week as ongoing surface tensions eased between the US and the Middle East.  Technology stocks led the way as the S&P 500 information technology sector jumped +2.2% & the communication services sector rose +2.0%. The FAANG stocks closed as follows on ...
Jan 10, 2020 View Article

“More Green, More Records For The Markets, Apple, Facebook & GOOG” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 9, 2020

The broad markets drove further afield into more green territory today as the Iran tension situation seemed to ease.  The S&P 500, The Dow Jones Industrial Average, & The Nasdaq Composite hit new all-time highs today. The S&P 500 ended at 3,274.70, +.67%. 11 of the eleven S&P 500 s...
Jan 09, 2020 View Article

Nike’s So-called Super-Shoe Gains Limelight At Japan’s Road Races

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is the world’s top designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, apparel, and accessories. The Beaverton, Oregon based company offers products for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Reportedly, Nike's Vaporfly Next% sneakers or so-called su...
Jan 09, 2020 View Article

Intel Features Its Mobileye Demos Autonomous Car At CES

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. As per reports, Intel released a video of its Mobileye autonomous car navigating the streets of...
Jan 09, 2020 View Article

“S&P 500, Nasdaq, Apple Achieve Record Highs As Grubhub & Medical Device Co. IsoRay Ignite” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 8, 2020

The broad markets rebounded in trading today as many became more comfortable that the middle east situation would not be escalating after Iran's firing ballistic missiles against the US in Iraq. President Trump did confirm that the US would be adding economic sanctions on Iran but not military act...
Jan 08, 2020 View Article

“Broad Markets Tread While APA, APLS, CRM & HL Move Higher” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 7, 2020

Trading today brought forth a great deal of sideways action that ended in the broad markets trading a bit down across the board. The rising tensions in the middle east continue to add a cloud of darkness but the markets seem to be proving quite resilient as the situation evolves. On the day, the S&...
Jan 07, 2020 View Article

American Express Members To Enjoy Access To Centurion & Escape Lounges at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. Reportedly, American Express cardh...
Jan 07, 2020 View Article

P&G Exhibiting Promising New Technology Aimed At Elevating Consumer Experiences At CES2020

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), a Dow 30 component,  supplies branded consumer packaged goods to consumers across the globe. Procter & Gamble is making a return to CES 2020 scheduled to showcase cutting-edge technologies promising to transform the consumer experience with innovative pro...
Jan 07, 2020 View Article

“Markets Rise In Face of Middle East Tensions” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 6, 2020

We have just completed the first day of the first full week of trading of the new year and it was a bit of a roller coaster. The markets were met with an ugly hangover and sluggish weight from the rising tensions in the middle east as the widely reported footage of massive crowds in Tehran for the f...
Jan 06, 2020 View Article

Vista Partners’ Friday Weekly Market Wrap For January 3, 2020

The broad markets sold off on Friday seemingly in part reacting to the news that US's airstrike had killed Iran's top military commander. In turn threats from Iran surfaced and fear was now in the markets as escalation is believed to be in the cards. The "fear gauge" Vix (TVIX) ended at $51.88/shar...
Jan 03, 2020 View Article

“Job Claims, China Stimulus, Disney+, Markets Hit Records” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For January 2, 2020

With the New Year's Eve & Day celebrations in our rearview mirrors, the markets positively toasted in the new year. All three major indices achieved new records once again as the party continued. The major indices and the global growth picture got another boost today as China announced that it...
Jan 02, 2020 View Article

“It’s A Wrap” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For December 31, 2019

I hope all of you have a wonderful New Years' Eve celebration ahead of you tonight! Yes, it is also officially time to put a bow on trading the broad markets for 2019 as it is a wrap as of 4ET today. And what a tastefully good present this year was as the S&P 500 advanced +28.9% YTD, the Dow...
Dec 31, 2019 View Article

US Stock and Bond Market Hours This New Years Holiday Week

The stock market is open for regular trading on New Year's Eve: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. However, the bond market closes early, at 2 p.m. ET. New Year's Day is a stock market holiday. The bond market is also closed on Wednesday. Otherwise they are open during normal hours the balance of the week....
Dec 31, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For December 30, 2019

The broad markets received some economic data today, but little else came forth and the markets sold off throughout. The Pending Home Sales Report showed a +1.2% move higher in November. The Advance Report for International Trade in Goods for November also surfaced and confirmed a deficit of $63.2...
Dec 30, 2019 View Article

Walmart To Exclusively Launch New Atvio Roku TV Lineup in Its Mexican Stores

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry...
Dec 29, 2019 View Article

VIQTORY, Publisher of G.I. Jobs Recognized Travelers As A 2020 Military Friendly® Company

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. Recently, The Travelers Companies were acknowledged as a Military Friendly® Company by VIQTORY, publisher of G.I. Jobs. The Military Friendly lists are gath...
Dec 28, 2019 View Article

NVIDIA & Acquisition of Mellanox Will Result In Offering Thought To Optimize Datacenter-Scale Workloads

Recently, Mellanox (MLNX) announced they entered a definitive agreement with Nvidia (NVDA) whereby NVDA will be acquiring all of the outstanding and issued common shares of Mellanox in cash for $125/share resulting in a total enterprise value of  $6.9 billion approximately. The increasing intens...
Dec 27, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners’ Friday Weekly Market Wrap For December 27, 2019

The broad markets experienced another week of records which culminated in the S&P 500 & the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining new record closes on Friday too. As a result on Friday, the S&P 500 ended the day at 3,240.02, representing a +.6% weekly advance leaving it up +29.2% YTD. In...
Dec 27, 2019 View Article

Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. To Strengthen Its Global Generic Medicine Business With The Acquisition Of Pensa Investments

As per reports, Kadoma, Osaka Japan-based company Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. that specializes in generic drugs announced it is acquiring 100% ownership of Pensa Investments, S.L. (Pensa), the generics division of the Spanish pharmaceutical company ESTEVE. The deal to be an all-cash deal with an up...
Dec 27, 2019 View Article

“9000 & Beyond!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap (12-26-19)

It just took one trading day post the Christmas holiday for the Nasdaq to hit over 9000 as it closed at 9022.41 up another +.78% albeit trading volume was relatively light. It has been an unbelievable run this year for the Nasdaq this year as it has come up from the 6,336.97 level. Not to be outd...
Dec 26, 2019 View Article

IBM Thinks Seawater Could Be The Answer For Batteries

Dow 30 component International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) provides information technology (IT) products and services worldwide. IBM announced recently two significant quantum processor upgrades for its IBM Q early-access commercial systems. These upgrades represent rapid advances in quantu...
Dec 26, 2019 View Article

Did Faulty Drinks Machine Cause The Deaths At A McDonald’s In Peru?

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. The Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the US and across the globe with over 90% of its restaurants owned and operated by local, independent busi...
Dec 24, 2019 View Article

Xmas Eve’s 1/2 Day Of Trading Uneventful On 1st Day Of The Santa Claus Rally (Gold & Silver Jump)

Today's trading session, which ended early at 10 am pacific in observance of the Xmas eve holiday, could have gone on without happening as it was fairly uneventful for the most part. Indeed nothing of dire significance outside of a hint of North Korean missile testing story surfaced. Quite a bit dif...
Dec 24, 2019 View Article

ExxonMobil Kicks Off Liza Phase 1 Oil Production in Guyana

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Corporation is a global oil and natural gas company.  Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Irving Texas, Exxon Mobil explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas, manufacture and markets commodity petrochemicals, and transports and sells crude oil, natural gas, and petroleu...
Dec 24, 2019 View Article

China Cuts Tariffs, Boeing CEO Resigns, Durable Goods Drop, New Home Sales/Prices Rise & Markets Hit Records

Today, China announced that they would be cutting tariffs on a number, possibly totaling in the 100's, of US goods from all sectors that are due to take effect on Jan1, 2020. Recently maligned aircraft manufacturer and maker of the MAX 737 Boeing (BA) announced that its CEO had resigned propellin...
Dec 23, 2019 View Article

IFF To Merge With DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences Business Valuing Combined Entity At $45.4B

This week, IFF and DuPont announced a definitive agreement for the merger of DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences business and IFF in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction valuing the combined company at $45.4B on an enterprise value basis. The transaction was approved by both Boards of Directors and...
Dec 22, 2019 View Article

New York Life Set To Acquire A Cigna Subsidiary For $6.3B

Reportedly, New York Life is set to acquire Cigna's life and disability business in a definitive agreement for $6.3B. The deal is expected to be completed in Q3 2020 and is subject to regulatory approvals and conditions. Cigna expects to realize $5.3N approximately of net after-tax proceeds from t...
Dec 21, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners’ Friday Weekly Market Wrap For Dec. 20, 2019

The broad markets experienced a week of records which culminated in Friday's session topping again above previous levels. The President Trump impeachment process, the USMCA deal, the US-China trade war movements and a number of economic reports (summarized in the economic report section below) rece...
Dec 20, 2019 View Article

Cisco Aiming To Acquire Australia’s Advanced Network Devices Designer Exablaze

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol-based networking and other communications technology. As per reports, Cisco is aiming to acquire Exablaze, a privately held, Australia-based designer and manufacturer of advanced netwo...
Dec 20, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Now Assisting WeWork With $1.75B Credit Facility

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. As per reports, shared workplace operator WeWork has arranged a $1.75B letter...
Dec 20, 2019 View Article

Shares of Atossa Rise After Contracting For Phase 2 MBD Study In Women & An Analyst BUY Recommendation

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US with more than 268,000 new cases in 2019 according to the  American Cancer Society.   Legislation has been recently enacted in over 35 states requiring that women be notified if they have Mammographic breast density (MBD) and those noti...
Dec 20, 2019 View Article

S&P Closes Above 3200, Axsome Therapeutics Closes Offering, Conagra Beats Q2, & Nike Down In Aftermarket

The President Trump impeachment process in the House commanded the US's attention & fancy while headlines of the USMCA deal possibly adding +.5% to US GDP caught attention too. Reuters also reported progress from the US-China trade war stating that "China unveiled a new list of tariff exemption...
Dec 19, 2019 View Article

Coca-Cola’s Chief Growth Officer Francisco Crespo & SVP Bernhard Goepelt Announce 2020 Retirement Plans

Dow 30 Component, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), is the largest total beverage company in the world. It offers 500 plus brands in over 200 countries and is committed to reducing sugar in its drinks and providing new and diverse drinks to people everywhere. This week, the Coca-Cola Company announced ...
Dec 19, 2019 View Article

Mixed Broad Market Results As Shares of Atossa Genetics, Axsome Therapeutics & Fluent Ran

The broad market results on Wednesday were a bit mixed at the end of the day while remaining within a very tight band of trading throughout. The political scene brought forth a day of "news" items regarding the President Trump impeachment process & the US-China Trade wars took and a back seat wh...
Dec 18, 2019 View Article

Scientists Reveal Exxon’s Natural Gas Well In Ohio Released Large Methane Leak

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Corporation is a global oil and natural gas company.  Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Irving Texas, Exxon Mobil explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas, manufacture and markets commodity petrochemicals, and transports and sells crude oil, natural gas, and petroleu...
Dec 18, 2019 View Article

Pfizer & Astellas Pharma’s XTANDI Gains Supplemental FDA-Approval For The Treatment Of Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Recently, Pfizer announced the results of the interim analysis of the Phase 3 BEACON CRC trial with a combination of BRAFTOVI® (encorafenib), MEKTOVI® ...
Dec 18, 2019 View Article

Housing Starts, Building Permits, Industrial Production Numbers Propel Markets Forward For 5th Consecutive Day!

The broad markets on Tuesday moved up to new highs for a 5th consecutive day on the back of solid economic reports. Today we received the total housing starts report which showed mover higher by +3.2% month/month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.365M. Total building permits came in with +1....
Dec 17, 2019 View Article

Disney+ To Debut On Vivendi SA’s Canal+ Pay-TV Platform March 2020

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS),  and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. As per reports, Walt Disney is ...
Dec 17, 2019 View Article

Walgreens Boots Alliance Enters Joint Venture With McKesson

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA) is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Reportedly, Walgreens Boots Alliance and McKesson Corporation are entering into a joint venture to me...
Dec 16, 2019 View Article

Monday’s Markets Fly To Record Highs While Apple, Axsome Therapeutics & Neubase Therapeutics Soar

The broad markets on Monday moved on to new record highs flying on the wings of a number of economic events including the tentative Phase One agreement in the US-China trade war, the United States, Mexico, and Canada agreed to amend a North American trade deal, China's better than expected industri...
Dec 16, 2019 View Article

Boeing To Reconsider Production Plans For Its 737 Max Aircraft

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Reportedly, Boeing is reconsidering a temporary cut or halt of production of its grounded 737 MAX soon after the Federal Aviatio...
Dec 16, 2019 View Article

Home Depot Confirms Disappointing 2020 Sales Forecast And Margins

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service ...
Dec 15, 2019 View Article

Merck Announced the Acquisition of Cancer-Drug Developer ArQule For $2.7B

Merck & Co., Inc.  (MRK) is a global healthcare solutions provider that has been working towards bringing forward medicine and vaccines for some of the world’s most challenging diseases for more than a century.  They are committed to increasing health care access and continue to be at the le...
Dec 14, 2019 View Article

Dizzying US-China Trade War Headlines Lead To Records As SRPT, NBSE, ASO’s Rise!

Vista Partners Friday-Weekly Recap For Dec. 15, 2019 The broad markets on Friday suffered through the ups and downs of the continuing US-China Trade War saga headlines that were a bit dizzying at times, but we still managed to see the markets lift into record territory. Friday's conclusion can be...
Dec 13, 2019 View Article

“Phase One Positively Positioned For Progress, CIEN, MDLA, WYNN Jump!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For Dec. 12, 2019

The broad markets on Thursday charged forward on the positive outlook shared originally by Bloomberg and reshared across the globe that a  "Phase One" deal with regard to the US-China trade wars was close and that the Dec. 15 tariffs due to go in place may be pushed, averted, or removed entirely. A...
Dec 12, 2019 View Article

“Broad Markets Bump Post FOMC Decision, BLCM and IVOB Jump” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For Dec. 11, 2019

The broad markets on Tuesday moved marginally higher across the board today as the Fed's last interest rate decision came is as the market ordered in leaving the same after the three consecutive cuts in 2019. The Fed also left an understating that no further action is likely in the cards next year ...
Dec 11, 2019 View Article

Intel Introducing “Horse Ridge” Quantum Computers Chips

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. Reportedly, Intel Corp is planning to modify and simplify the tangle of wires at the background...
Dec 11, 2019 View Article

“Broad Markets Move Sideways, BLUE and AVDL March Higher” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For Dec. 10, 2019

The broad markets on Tuesday moved a bit sideways for the second day in a row we await the Fed's last interest rate decision tomorrow as the US-China trade wars offered a glimpse of positive hope that the Dec. 15 increased US tariffs' deadline could possibly be moved. The S&P 500 ended the day d...
Dec 10, 2019 View Article

J&J’s Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies To Provide 200k Ebola Vaccine Regimens to the Republic of Rwanda

Dow 30 component Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a worldwide healthcare focused company that embraces research and science so that it can provide customers with innovative ideas, products, and services. Reportedly, Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies is set to provide 200k E...
Dec 10, 2019 View Article

Walmart De Mexico Reports Biggest Monthly Sales Gain In November

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry...
Dec 10, 2019 View Article

Nike Increasing Its Adaptive Clothing Offering

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is the world’s top designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, apparel, and accessories. The Beaverton, Oregon based company offers products for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Reportedly, Nike is increasing its offering of adaptive cl...
Dec 10, 2019 View Article

Broad Markets Pause While Robust Biotech Mergers Surface! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap For Dec. 9, 2019

The broad markets on Monday took a pause after last Friday's surge. It would seem that markets' participants may be waiting for the confirmation on Wednesday that the Fed will be holding interest rates steady after the 2019's three earlier cuts. There is also a looming little issue/deadline weighing...
Dec 09, 2019 View Article

Intel Finalizes Sale Of Its Smartphone Modem Business

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. Intel recently announced the completion of the sale of its majority-owned smartphone modem busi...
Dec 09, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealth’s Optum To Purchase Diplomat Pharmacy For About $300M

Dow 30 component UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates as a diversified health and well-being company in the United States. The company’s UnitedHealthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employer...
Dec 09, 2019 View Article

3M To Soon Sell Its Drug Delivery Systems Unit?

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Dec 09, 2019 View Article

Jobs, Consumer Sentiment, & China Ag Move Drive Broad Markets! — Vista Partners Daily Market Recap & Weekly Wrap – 12/6/19

The markets on Friday moved up strongly throughout the day as risk appetite increased post certain economic reports. The November nonfarm payrolls report jumped by 266k while private-sector payrolls rose by 254k as the unemployment rate was 3.5%; all results were better than expected. Also, the aver...
Dec 06, 2019 View Article

Aurinia Pharma Surges ($15.00, +78.8%), Restoration Hardware Pops ($233.17, +13.40%), Hecla Mining Climbs ($2.92, +5.42%) – US Broad Markets Chop Higher – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 12/5/19

The markets continued to move higher at the end of the day today but without the US-China trade war saga causing fair bits of anguish. Today the "value" of farm goods that the U.S. supposedly desires China to acquire was the bit of negative news that gave pause to investors and caused the market's w...
Dec 05, 2019 View Article

Breast Cancer Novel Therapeutics Firm Atossa Genetics Will Be Presenting at LD Micro Main Event Conference on Tuesday Dec 10 In LA

Atossa Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ: ATOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods for breast cancer and other breast conditions, today announced that Kyle Guse, CFO, will be a featured presenter at the LD Micro Main Event on December 10, 2019, at 12:...
Dec 05, 2019 View Article

Seattle Genetics & Astellas Enter An Agreement With Merck To Assess Effectiveness Of Drug For Metastatic Urothelial Cancer

Merck & Co., Inc.  (MRK) is a global healthcare solutions provider that has been working towards bringing forward medicine and vaccines for some of the world’s most challenging diseases for more than a century.  They are committed to increasing health care access and continue to be at the le...
Dec 05, 2019 View Article

Verizon & Amazon Team Up On 5G Edge Cloud Computing Push

Reportedly, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) and Amazon (AMZN) are preparing to enhance 5G Edge Cloud Computing with their partnership focussing to bring the processing power and storage closer to 5G users and wireless devices and allowing businesses to download data from the cloud at speeds that ...
Dec 05, 2019 View Article

Home Depot On The Hunt For Warehouse Space In Rotterdam, NY

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service ...
Dec 05, 2019 View Article

3M Open & Minnesota Vikings’ Kyle Rudolph Teaming Up To Design Custom Cleats For NFL’s Charity Campaign

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Dec 05, 2019 View Article

Two California Biotech Firms Fly! Kodiak Sciences ($73.41, +49.21%) & Allakos ($137.73,+43.56%) As US Markets Claw Back – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 12/4/19

The markets devoured a more palatable bit of news today regarding the US-China trade war saga that surprisingly confirmed that we once again are in a position to possibly see a deal closed soon vs. what we heard yesterday. This comforting news was enough to increase confidence and the markets clawe...
Dec 04, 2019 View Article

Audentes Therapeutics “BOLDly” Moves (+105.98%), Hecla Mining (+8.75%), & TVIX (+12.43%) As Markets Tank on Fear – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 12/3/19

It was a bit of a roller coaster again today where we saw accelerated downward pressure on the markets to make it 3-days of consecutive declines. The markets swallowed unhealthy and bad tasting pills with regard to the US-China trade war saga once again as President Trump stated that he had "no dead...
Dec 03, 2019 View Article

United Health Foundation & The Colorado Center For Nursing Excellence Seeking To Produce Better Behavioral Health Clinical Practice

Reportedly, The United Health Foundation is initiating a $1.5 million grant to the Colorado Center for the next three-years. This will go to support and recruit 39 currently-employed rural Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Fellows. The move will further go to help the fellows to r...
Dec 03, 2019 View Article

Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon To Present At Barclays in NYC on Dec. 4th

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry...
Dec 03, 2019 View Article

Highlights From Best Buy’s Q3 Earnings Report

Recently, Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) announced its earnings report for the 13-week third quarter ending November 2, 2019, raising revenue expectations for the next quarter as well as full-year FY20 outlook, as per reports. Corie Barry, Best Buy CEO stated “Our teams delivered another strong quarter...
Dec 03, 2019 View Article

Aslan Skyrockets (+36.13%), NeuBase Therapeutics Pops (+8%), Hecla Bumps (+2.43%) & Market/Manufacturing Drops – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 12/2/19

The broad markets dropped this first trading day in December in a reaction to the ISM Manufacturing Index report for November which confirmed a 48.1% reading vs. a 48.3% reading for October still south of the Mendoza line for expansion and this did nothing to excite the market. The S&P 500 real...
Dec 02, 2019 View Article

Home Depot To Host 2019 Investor & Analyst Conference Dec. 11

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service ...
Dec 02, 2019 View Article

Goldman To Advise U.S. Prudential Financial In South Korea Sell

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. Reportedly, U.S. life insurer Prudential Financial has hired Goldman Sachs to...
Dec 02, 2019 View Article

ExxonMobil’s Singapore Plant Is Flaring

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plastics...
Dec 01, 2019 View Article

The Latest on Gene Silencing Biotech Firm Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Fiscal Year 2019 Results

Recently, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR), a company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing genes that cause them, announced its earnings report for the quarter ending September 30, 2019. The company hosted a live webcast of the event, a replay of which will be availab...
Dec 01, 2019 View Article

“Can We Expect More In December?” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-30-19

Vista Partners has published "Can We Expect More In December?" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-30-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that ran...
Nov 30, 2019 View Article

Tech Data Leaps (+12.32%) On Apollo Bid & Broad Markets Take It On Chin! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/29/19

Big Movers Shares of Tech Data (TECD) lept +12.32% today closing at $144.89/share. Private equity firm Apollo Global Management agreed to pay $145/share for TECD on Wednesday, up from its original bid of $130/share of Warren Buffett's Berkshire bid of $140/share from last week. TECD op...
Nov 29, 2019 View Article

Unexpected Key Data Points, AVX Corp (+18.97%), INVO Bioscience (+9.09%) & Broad Markets Rise! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/27/19

Big Movers Shares of AVX Corporation (AVX) jumped +36.37% today. AVX is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions that yesterday won the South Carolina Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Organizational Con...
Nov 27, 2019 View Article

Intel To Sell Connected Home Division Unit

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. Reportedly, Intel is looking for buyers for its connected home division unit. The unit makes ch...
Nov 27, 2019 View Article

Nike Invests In Utah-based Technology Company Handsfree Labs, Inc.

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is the world’s top designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, apparel, and accessories. The Beaverton, Oregon based company offers products for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. As per reports, Nike has invested in Handsfree Labs Inc, a...
Nov 27, 2019 View Article

Arrowhead Pharma, Nutanix, Retail Sector & Broad Markets Rise! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/26/19

Big Movers Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR), a company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them rose +18.79% today closing at $67.70/share. Yesterday after the close the company hosted the fiscal year 2019 conference call to revi...
Nov 26, 2019 View Article

Microsoft And Philips Unveil HoloLens 2 – The Ultimate Mixed Reality Device?

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.  Microsoft along with Philips unveiled HoloLens 2 at MWC Barcelona, stating...
Nov 26, 2019 View Article

Select Walgreens Stores To Launch UnitedHealthcare’s Member Medicare Services Centers

Reportedly, UnitedHealthcare and Walgreens are set to launch 14 UnitedHealthcare Medicare services centers within Walgreen stores in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Cleveland, Denver, and Memphis markets in January 2020. The initiative which is part of a multiyear agreement between the companies will allow Walg...
Nov 26, 2019 View Article

The Medicines Company (MDCO), IBB, & Russell 2000 Post Big Wins! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/25/19

Big Movers Novartis (NVS) announced that it is buying The Medicines Company (MDCO) and its experimental treatment inclisiran uses a new approach to lower bad cholesterol in especially hard to treat patients for $9.7B. Shares of MDCO jumped +22.25% closing at $83.80/share. The Ishares N...
Nov 25, 2019 View Article

Uber Sprouting Foreign Wings Acquiring Middle East Ride-Hailing Giant Careem

Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER) is set to put down roots in the Middle East with its $3.1 billion acquisition of Middle East rival Careem after more than nine months of negotiation. Uber will pay $1.4 billion in cash and $1.7 billion in convertible notes in a deal that makes Careem a wholly-owned subs...
Nov 24, 2019 View Article

PayPal Acquiring LA’s Honey Science For ~$4 Billion

This week, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) announced that it is acquiring Honey Science Corporation for approximately $4 billion, as per reports. Honey Science is a fast-growing technology platform for shopping and rewards, and along with PayPal’s two-sided network both the companies aim to transform...
Nov 23, 2019 View Article

“Turkey Time” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-23-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Turkey Time" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-23-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acr...
Nov 23, 2019 View Article

“Friday Market Drifts Up, Nordstrom & Buffett’s StoneCo Ltd. Surge!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/22/19

Big Movers Nordstrom (JWM) soared to $37.95/share up +10.58% today after beating Wall Street's expectations as they saw their digital sales drive Q3 performance leading them to revise their guidance upward. A leading provider of financial technology solutions that empower merchants to ...
Nov 22, 2019 View Article

Coca-Cola To Promote Plastic-Free Environment With Fully Recyclable Paperboard KeelClip Across Europe

Dow 30 Component, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), is the largest total beverage company in the world. It offers 500 plus brands in over 200 countries and is committed to reducing sugar in its drinks and providing new and diverse drinks to people everywhere. As per reports, Coca-Cola along with its st...
Nov 22, 2019 View Article

“TD Ameritrade Flys On Chuck Schwab Interest” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/21/19

Big Movers According to a plethora of sources, today Charles ("Chuck") Schwab (SCHW) is making a move to combine with rival brokerage firm TD Ameritrade (AMTD), a deal that could be worth more than $25B. It would also create a new behemoth company in the brokerage space with over $5T in c...
Nov 21, 2019 View Article

New Type of IVF Treatment From Newcomer INVO Bioscience Is Headed To Reno

Worldwide, the fertility treatment market is severely underserved. Currently, only 1% to 2% of the estimated 150 million infertile couples worldwide are treated, with the primary prohibiting factor being cost and access to treatment. With this in mind, the business, art, & the science of gettin...
Nov 21, 2019 View Article

Emirates Announces $8.8 Billion Purchase Agreement For Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Reportedly, Boeing and Emirates announced a purchase agreement for 30 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes at the Dubai Airshow, valued at...
Nov 21, 2019 View Article

Will Novartis Acquire Parsippany-based The Medicines Company?

Reportedly, Novartis AG is in talks to acquire Parsippany, New Jersey-based The Medicines Company (MDCO) a developer of a promising cholesterol drug, as per sources. Other potential acquirers have also shown interest in the purchase of Medicines, tripling the value of its shares recently this year ...
Nov 21, 2019 View Article

Team, A Workplace App From Microsoft, Reports To Have +20 Million Daily Active Users

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. As per reports, Microsoft Corp recently claimed that its workplace app, Team...
Nov 21, 2019 View Article

“No Phase One In 2019? – Target & Neubase Therapeutics Jump!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/20/19

Big Movers Target Corporation (TGT) jumped +14.06% closing at $126.43/share after crushing earnings expectations and reporting a surge of +4.5% in same-store sales in Q3. Vista Partners recently highlighted a "one-to-watch-stock" in the weekly market recap called Neubase Therapeutics (...
Nov 20, 2019 View Article

The Home Depot Cuts 2019 Sales Forecast

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service ...
Nov 20, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s Sued Over “Prevalent Sexual Misconduct” In Michigan

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. The Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the US and across the globe with over 90% of its restaurants owned and operated by local, independent busi...
Nov 19, 2019 View Article

“Karuna 2.0 & Another Nasdaq Record” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/19/19

Got to love biotech! Shares of Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KRTX) closed at $96/share up +$78.32 +442.99% after hitting $100 intraday trading yesterday. This move came after Karuna, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapies with the potential to...
Nov 19, 2019 View Article

INVO Bioscience, Developers Of The World’s Only In Vivo FDA Cleared Intravaginal Culture System, Will Host A Live Investor Webcast at 11:00 AM ET (8:00 am PT) on Thursday, November 21, 2019

 The business, art, & the science of getting pregnant in today's world is receiving greater focus from venture capitalists, private equity firms, mutual funds, and family offices. This interest is evidenced in the increasing number of startups innovating in the fertility space in recent years a...
Nov 19, 2019 View Article

Merck Acquires (Developer Of Selective Small Molecule Agonists to TRPML1) Calporta Therapeutics

Merck & Co., Inc.  (MRK) is a global healthcare solutions provider that has been working towards bringing forward medicine and vaccines for some of the world’s most challenging diseases for more than a century.  They are committed to increasing health care access and continue to be at the le...
Nov 19, 2019 View Article

PepsiCo’s CEO & Chairman Ramon L. Laguarta Joining Visa’s Board

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure ...
Nov 19, 2019 View Article

“More Rarified Air (Karuna)!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/18/19

More rarefied air was achieved at the end of the day in the markets as large caps ended the day marginally up but in record territory. This was despite the tit for that continues to go in the US-China trade war with its on again off again theatrics. The Dow closed up +31.33 points +.11% clo...
Nov 18, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Hires U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder To Examine Israeli Facial Recognition Startup AnyVision

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Reportedly, Microsoft has hired former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder alo...
Nov 18, 2019 View Article

Cisco Beats Q1 Expectations But Q2 Outlook Falls Short

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol-based networking and other communications technology. Cisco announced Q1 earnings recently reporting figures that fell short of Wall Street targets for the second-quarter outlook even ...
Nov 18, 2019 View Article

Walmart Welcomes Greater E-Commerce Growth In Q3

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry...
Nov 17, 2019 View Article

“Is Santa Here Already?” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-16-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Is Santa Here Already?" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-16-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary tha...
Nov 16, 2019 View Article

“Apparently Kudlow + Retail = 28k” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/15/19

Apparently, when you add up positive "Phase One/US-China trade war" comments from Larry Kudlow (NEC Director) with somewhat positive economic data, it produces fuel for the Dow to move into record territory. The October retail sales report came in today and also showed a rise of +.3% month...
Nov 15, 2019 View Article

Disney Confirms Initial Strong Demand For Its New Streaming Service Disney+

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS),  and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. Reportedly, Walt Disney’s str...
Nov 15, 2019 View Article

Visa Invests In Nigeria’s Digital Payment Firm Interswitch

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure ...
Nov 15, 2019 View Article

INVO Bioscience, Developers of INVOcell® (The World’s Only In Vivo Intravaginal Culture System), Reports Q3 Progress

Worldwide, the fertility treatment market is severely underserved. Currently, only 1% to 2% of the estimated 150 million infertile couples worldwide are treated, with the primary prohibiting factor being cost and access to treatment. The INVOcell system (pictured above) is a novel fertility t...
Nov 14, 2019 View Article

“Walmart & Uncle Jerry” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/14/19

Of major significance to the market and the economy, Dow 30 component and worldwide retailer Walmart (WMT) reported earnings before the market open, beating analyst expectations as earnings were propelled forward on the back of strong online sales. WMT further reported Q3 FY20 GAAP EPS of $1...
Nov 14, 2019 View Article

Google Enters Agreement With Ascension, The Largest Catholic Health System In The World

Reportedly, Google (GOOG) has entered an agreement with Ascension, its biggest cloud-computing customer in healthcare to date. Ascension, having operations over 150 hospitals across the United States is expected to move some data and analytics tools in its facilities to Google's servers. The deal wi...
Nov 14, 2019 View Article

Anheuser-Busch Purchases Remaining Shares of Portland’s Craft Brew Alliance

The Portland-based brewing company, Craft Brew Alliance (“CBA”), creator of world-class craft beers, and Anheuser-Busch (“A-B”) have entered into an agreement that carries on from their successful 25-year old partnership. Anheuser-Busch will also purchase the remaining Craft Brew Alliance sh...
Nov 14, 2019 View Article

Breast Cancer Treatment Developer Atossa Genetics Announced Recent Q3 Developments & Upcoming Significant Q4 2019 Milestones

Atossa Genetics Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods to treat breast cancer and other breast conditions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019, and provides an update on recent co...
Nov 13, 2019 View Article

“Go Aces!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/13/19

Kudos goes out to the University of Evansville Purple Aces Men's Basketball Team for defeating the #1 ranked team in the land, the infamous Kentucky Wildcats last night in regular-season play 67-64. This is significant on a number of levels for me as many of you know Evansville is where I wa...
Nov 13, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Partnering With Charlotte On Smart City Initiatives

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Microsoft announced a 3-year agreement with the city of Charlotte at Junior ...
Nov 13, 2019 View Article

INVO Bioscience Enters New Commercialization Agreements For INVOcell®, The World’s Only In Vivo Intravaginal Culture System, In Eurasia (Turkey & Jordan)

Worldwide, the fertility treatment market is severely underserved. Currently, only 1% to 2% of the estimated 150 million infertile couples worldwide are treated, with the primary prohibiting factor being cost and access to treatment. The INVOcell system (pictured above) is a novel fertility tre...
Nov 13, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealth Group Appoints Sir Andrew Witty As President

As per reports, Andrew Witty has been appointed as the President for the UnitedHealth Group. Witty is now set to manage enterprise business strategy formulation and development, as president in addition to his responsibilities as Optum CEO. Witty was formerly named as the executive vice president...
Nov 13, 2019 View Article

“0.00” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/12/19

Overall the markets were in an uptrend today that included the Nasdaq closing at an all-time high at 8486.09 up 21.81 points +.26%,  but the Dow closed flat with a 0.00 point move (a strange sight) & closing at 27,691.49, to say the least. The S&P 500 ended today's session +4.86 po...
Nov 12, 2019 View Article

3M Collaborating With Well Living Lab Alliance – A Delos & Mayo Clinic Combined Effort

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Nov 12, 2019 View Article

The Walt Disney Company Beats Wall Street Quarterly EPS Estimates

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS),  and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. Disney reported Q4 earnings on ...
Nov 12, 2019 View Article

“Thank You, Veterans!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/11/19

Happy Veterans Day to all and thank you goes out to all veterans for their service! Here's a bit of a history lesson regarding Veterans Day which was originally known as Armistice Day. Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring m...
Nov 11, 2019 View Article

Walmart’s CFO, Brett Biggs Presenting At Stephens 2019 Nashville Investment Conference Nov. 15th

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry...
Nov 11, 2019 View Article

Israel’s Ithaca Completes Acquisition Of Chevron’s North Sea Oil & Gas Fields

Dow 30 component Chevron Corporation (CVX), through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy, chemicals, and petroleum operations worldwide. Reportedly, Ithaca, a subsidiary of Israel's Delek Group announced the acquisition of most of Chevron's British North Sea oil and gas fields for $2 bi...
Nov 11, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 11-10-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...
Nov 10, 2019 View Article

“5-Straight Weeks” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-9-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "5-Straight Weeks" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-9-2019! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that ran...
Nov 09, 2019 View Article

The Latest Q3 2019 Earnings, Beats, & Misses & Upcoming Schedule for Dow 30 Companies (updated 11-8-19)

Here's the current scorecard for Q3 earnings with regard to the Dow 30 companies. Fifteen companies have beaten estimates and ten companies have missed Wall Street's estimates. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings on 10/15/2019  of $2.12, beating estimates of $2.048/share. JPMo...
Nov 08, 2019 View Article

“Tres Leches Friday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/8/19

Friday, November 8th brought about an end to the week that was as sweet as "tres leches" as we finished trading in record territory across the three major indices while the little guys on the Russell supplied a nice little strawberry on top as well. This seemed to be powered by positive thou...
Nov 08, 2019 View Article

Caterpillar Lays Off Workers At Its Texas Plant

Dow 30 Component Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is the world’s chief manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, construction and mining equipment, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar, Inc. also works to make sustainable progress possible and contributes to driving p...
Nov 08, 2019 View Article

“To Be Or Not To Be…” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/7/19

Thursday, November 7th the markets reacted positively to stories swirling that China's Commerce Ministry stated that China had reached an agreement with the U.S. where both sides were going to phase out tariffs over time which got somewhat countered when other stories took off that there may...
Nov 07, 2019 View Article

New Commercialization Partners’ Agreements Support INVO Bioscience’s Planned Worldwide Rollout of INVOcell – The World’s Only In Vivo Intravaginal Culture System

Worldwide, the fertility treatment market is severely underserved. Currently, only 1% to 2% of the 150 million infertile couples worldwide are treated, with the primary prohibiting factor being cost and access to treatment. INVO Bioscience's (IVOB) INVOcell system is a novel fertility treatment tha...
Nov 07, 2019 View Article

CEO Michael Wirth Confirmed That Chevron Is Adding $100k Towards Relief Efforts Of California Wildfires

Dow 30 component Chevron Corporation (CVX), through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy, chemicals, and petroleum operations worldwide. Reportedly, Chevron is set to contribute $100,000 from the Chevron Global Community Fund to the American Red Cross for the relief efforts for wildfire...
Nov 07, 2019 View Article

ExxonMobil & FuelCell Agree To Boost Carbonate Fuel Cell Technology For Capturing Industrial Facility Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plastics...
Nov 07, 2019 View Article

China Poised To Become Largest Bank Card Market by 2020

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure ...
Nov 07, 2019 View Article

“Pause” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/6/19

Wednesday, November 6th seemed to produce a time that most were pausing as the markets were basically flat.  The markets' recent runup into record territory called for this to happen and of course, we had to deal with yet another turn of understanding with regard to the trade wars too as st...
Nov 06, 2019 View Article

P&G Pledges To Involve Only Female Music Artists For Its Secret Dry Sprays Product Ads

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), a Dow 30 component,  supplies branded consumer packaged goods to consumers across the globe. Procter & Gamble recently announced that all the future advertising campaigns for the secret deodorant brand to feature and include only females including singe...
Nov 06, 2019 View Article

Parents Magazine Recognizes INVO Bioscience Pioneers of World’s Only In Vivo Intravaginal Culture System – INVOcell

Parents magazine, a leading publication devoted to parenting from pregnancy to the school years, announced in its recent issue that the Center for Assisted Reproduction in Bedford and Fort Worth, Texas, owned by Drs. Kevin and Kathy Doody have been judged to be one of the 10 Best Fertility Clinics f...
Nov 06, 2019 View Article

Apple Pushing $2.5B Towards Effort To Improve California’s Housing Issues

Dow 30 component Apple (AAPL) has revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless ex...
Nov 06, 2019 View Article

Profits Decline For Chemical Maker Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from material, polymer, chemical, and biological science to help address many of the world’s most challenging problems, ...
Nov 05, 2019 View Article

“Holy Biotech Batman! (NXTC +248.92%, $2.09B Mkt Cap)” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/5/19

Tuesday, November 5th brought forth a reminder of why I continue to invest in the biotech space as NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) jumped an amazing +248.92% closing at $92.22/share after reaching $109/share. NXTC traded 7.88 million shares and now enjoys a 2.09B market cap. NXTC opened trading at $25...
Nov 05, 2019 View Article

Exxon Reports Q3 EPS of $.75

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plastics...
Nov 05, 2019 View Article

American Express Teams With Nova Technology To Ease Credit Card Application Process For Immigrants In U.S.

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. Reportedly, American Express has t...
Nov 05, 2019 View Article

Disney Unveils New Attractions At Its Magic Kingdom Park

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS),  and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. Reportedly, Walt Disney World i...
Nov 05, 2019 View Article

P&G Pushing Environment Friendly Refills

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), a Dow 30 component,  supplies branded consumer packaged goods to consumers across the globe. As an initiative to reduce environmental waste from the use of single-use containers retail giants, Procter & Gamble Co, Unilever, and The Body Shop are offerin...
Nov 05, 2019 View Article

Chevron Declares Quarterly Dividend Payable December 10, 2019

Dow 30 component Chevron Corporation (CVX), through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy, chemicals, and petroleum operations worldwide. A quarterly dividend of $1.19 per share to holders of common stock, payable on December 10, 2019, at the close of business on November 18, 2019, was a...
Nov 04, 2019 View Article

“Phase 1 Today” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/4/19

Monday, November 4th brought our attention again towards stories regarding the US-China trade wars. Specifically that we should have confidence that a phase 1 agreement is still on track for this year between these two super economic powers. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross shared that he ...
Nov 04, 2019 View Article

Chevron Reports Q3 Results – Sees Dip In Earnings

Dow 30 component Chevron Corporation (CVX), through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy, chemicals, and petroleum operations worldwide. Chevron announced Q3 earnings recently reporting earnings of $2.6 billion, a 36% decline in earnings in comparison to a year earlier due to falling oi...
Nov 04, 2019 View Article

Chris Kempczinski Takes The Reins at McDonald’s

Reportedly, Chris Kempczinski has taken the reins at McDonald’s replacing Steve Easterbrook as the company’s new CEO. On Sunday reportedly Easterbrook was ousted after a recent "consensual relationship" with an employee was disclosed. Kempczinski, an MBA graduate from Harvard Business School ...
Nov 04, 2019 View Article

“Charging Forward” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-2-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Charging Forward" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-2-2019! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that ran...
Nov 02, 2019 View Article

“Smashing” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/1/19

We welcomed our first day of November with the October jobs report surfacing and smashing expectations. The unemployment is now at a 5-decade low while wages were confirmed to have increased a bit. This was indeed enough to give the markets the much-needed fuel to move higher. As a result, ...
Nov 01, 2019 View Article

Pfizer Strong Sales of Cancer Drug Ibrance In Q3 – Raises 2019 Forecast

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Recently, Pfizer announced the results of the interim analysis of the Phase 3 BEACON CRC trial with a combination of BRAFTOVI® (encorafenib), MEKTOVI® ...
Nov 01, 2019 View Article

Apple Reports Q4 Beat & Highlights Strong Holiday Forecast

Dow 30 component Apple (AAPL) has revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless ex...
Nov 01, 2019 View Article

“Happy Halloween” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/31/19

Happy Halloween! Well, as the lead picture in this story might indicate it was not so happy of a day for market participants today as the markets sold off for the most part as concerns around the US-China trade wars surfaced its scary head again.  Reports that officials in China having doub...
Oct 31, 2019 View Article

Hits & Misses From Walgreens Q4 Report Plus Jenny Craig Relationship

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA), a relatively recent addition to the Dow 30, is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Walgreens Boots Alliance’s reported its fiscal Q4 prof...
Oct 31, 2019 View Article

Please Read Alternative Infertility Treatments Firm INVO Bioscience, Inc.’s (IVOB) New CEO Letter To Shareholders

Today INVO Bioscience, Inc. (IVOB), a medical device company focused on creating alternative treatments for patients diagnosed with infertility and developers of the FDA cleared INVOcell®, the world's only in vivo Intravaginal Culture System, published a letter to shareholders written by its newly ...
Oct 31, 2019 View Article

“Third Time Is A Charm?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/30/19

It would seem that the Fed's move today to cut interest rates by another quarter-point for the third time this year was indeed a charm as the markets continued moving upward for the most part. The benchmark interest rate is now in a target range of 1.5% to 1.75%. The fed stated that the move...
Oct 30, 2019 View Article

Visa Exceeds Wall Street Earnings Estimates

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure ...
Oct 30, 2019 View Article

Merck Records High Q3 Profits, Beat Estimates

Merck & Co., Inc.  (MRK) is a global healthcare solutions provider that has been working towards bringing forward medicine and vaccines for some of the world’s most challenging diseases for more than a century.  They are committed to increasing health care access and continue to be at the le...
Oct 30, 2019 View Article

“Waiting…” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/29/19

As we await the Fed's Wednesday decision to lower interest rates again for the third time this year,  the S&P 500 hit an all-time new high prior to ending today's session down by 2.53 points or -.08% as it closed at 3,036.89. Firms making up just over 50% of the S&P 500’s market ...
Oct 29, 2019 View Article

Visa Acquires Token Services & Ticketing Businesses From Premier Silicon IP & Chip Provider

Reportedly, Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) has acquired token services and ticketing businesses from a premier silicon IP and chip provider, Rambus, to enable deliver data faster and safer and strengthen Visa’s tokenization capabilities. The acquisition is believed to intensify Visa’s tokenization capa...
Oct 29, 2019 View Article

3M Trims Earnings Outlook For 2019 During Q3 Report

3M reported third-quarter earnings recently,  reporting earnings of $1.58 billion, or $2.72 a share in comparison to $1.54 billion, or $2.58 a share for the same period a year ago and exceeding expectations at $2.49 per share. CEO Mike Roman stated  “While the macroeconomic environment remains ...
Oct 29, 2019 View Article

Tech Giant Intel Beats Q3 Expectations

Tech giant Intel Corporation (INTC) released its Q3 earnings report recently. Here are key highlights from the earnings report: • Revenue of $19.19 billion was reported, beating expectations at 18.05 billion. • Adjusted EPS of $1.42 per share, versus $1.24 was reported. • Company’s C...
Oct 29, 2019 View Article

Verizon Rides Highly In Third Quarter on Back Of Postpaid Wireless Customer Additions

On Friday, Verizon Wireless announced its third-quarter earnings beating analysts’ estimates. The telecom giant reported revenue of $32.9 billion versus $32.7 billion expected with adjusted EPS of $1.25 versus $1.24 expected. 601,00 postpaid wireless customer additions were recorded, almost double...
Oct 28, 2019 View Article

“Looking Probably Ahead” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/28/19

The markets today seemed to be reacting to a number of actions at the macro level that once again buoyed the markets into positive and record territory. Today, according to a Reuters article,  one of those factors played a hand we heard from President Trump regarding the US_-China trade war...
Oct 28, 2019 View Article

Former Ebay Chief John Donahoe Set To Take Over As CEO of Nike

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is the world’s top designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, apparel, and accessories. The Beaverton, Oregon based company offers products for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Reportedly, John Donahoe, a member of Nike’s board since...
Oct 28, 2019 View Article

“One, Two…” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-26-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "One, Two..." Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-26-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acr...
Oct 26, 2019 View Article

The Latest Q3 2019 Earnings, Beats, & Misses & Upcoming Schedule for Dow 30 Companies (updated 10-25-19)

Here's the current scorecard for Q3 earnings with regard to the Dow 30 companies. Five companies have beat estimates and eight companies have missed Wall Street's estimates. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings on 10/15/2019  of $2.12, beating estimates of $2.048/share. JPMorga...
Oct 25, 2019 View Article

“Positive Sentiment” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/25/19

At the end of the day, the results of the market rose strongly on the sentiment that the US-China trades were heading towards a positive outcome as we head into next week's likely interest rate cut as the Fed makes its decision on Wednesday.  The S&P 500 ended today's session up by 12.2...
Oct 25, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Soundly Beats Q1 2020 Expectations

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Microsoft announced Q1 2020 earnings on Wednesday reporting a revenue of $33...
Oct 25, 2019 View Article

Boeing Q3 Report Falls Short, Anticipates Quick Comeback Of 737 Max

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Boeing reported Q3 earnings on Wednesday falling short of what analysts expected, as the company battles to recover from two fat...
Oct 25, 2019 View Article

Breast Cancer Focused Atossa Genetics Is Presenting At Dawson James Small Cap Growth Conference In Jupiter Oct. 29th

Seattle-based Atossa Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ: ATOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods for breast cancer and other breast conditions, announced that Kyle Guse, CFO and General Counsel of Atossa Genetics will be a featured presenter at the 5th...
Oct 24, 2019 View Article

Consumer Goods Giant P&G Report Exceeds Wall Street Q1 Expectations

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), a Dow 30 component,  supplies branded consumer packaged goods to consumers across the globe. Consumer goods giant P&G reported its Q1 earnings ending Sep 30 on Tuesday, exceeding expectations. The quarter saw revenue of $17.80 billion versus $17.42 ...
Oct 24, 2019 View Article

McDonalds Reports Q3 Missing Wall Street Expectations

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. The Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the US and across the globe with over 90% of its restaurants owned and operated by local, independent busi...
Oct 24, 2019 View Article

INVO Bioscience Gains EU CE Mark For World’s Only In Vivo Intravaginal Culture System

Worldwide, the fertility treatment market is severely underserved. Currently, only 1% to 2% of the 150 million infertile couples worldwide are treated, or approximately 1.5 million IVF cycles annually, with the primary prohibiting factor being cost and access to treatment. The INVOcell solution, whi...
Oct 24, 2019 View Article

“Microsoft, Dow, Paypal, INVO Bioscience, & Tesla Jump Today” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/24/19

Shares of Microsoft (MSFT), Dow (DOW), Paypal (PYPL), INVO Bioscience (IVOB) & Tesla (TSLA) all jumped today.  Microsoft released Q3 earnings after the close yesterday beating expectations as cloud services boosted revenue and ended today's trading at $139.94/share up 1.97%. Dow (DOW) ...
Oct 24, 2019 View Article

United Technologies Reports Q3 & Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook

Dow 30 component United Technologies Corporation (UTX) creates smart, sustainable solutions that are used to provide high-technology systems and services to both the building and aerospace industries. United Technologies released its Q3 2019 results on Tuesday, reporting sales growth of $19.5B, u...
Oct 24, 2019 View Article

Boeing Replaces Head Of Its Commercial Airplane Unit

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Reportedly, Boeing has replaced the head of its commercial airplane unit, Kevin McAllister on Tuesday amid its flagship aircraft...
Oct 24, 2019 View Article

Dow 30 Component Caterpillar Misses Earning Expectations

Dow 30 Component Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is the world’s chief manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, construction and mining equipment, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar, Inc. also works to make sustainable progress possible and contributes to driving p...
Oct 24, 2019 View Article

“Moderately Green Session” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/23/19

A number of companies from the S&P 500 & Dow 30 continued to report their Q3 earnings again today with varying degrees of success or failures to meet Wall Street's expectations, but at the end of the day, the markets ended in moderately green territory. Of note, Boeing (BA) reported ...
Oct 23, 2019 View Article

NBA Champion Michael Jordan Funding Healthcare Clinics In Charlotte

Last week, Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion and owner of Charlotte Hornets unveiled its first out of two medical clinics in the North Carolina city. The clinics which are strategically placed in areas in need of quality medical care will offer health-care services to Charlotte residents, incl...
Oct 23, 2019 View Article

The Chase Center & Other Sports Arenas To Go Live With Verizon’s 5G Mobility Service

Reportedly, Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband mobility service will be going live in 10 arenas, hosting millions of basketball fans, hockey fans, and concert-goers each year by the end of the 2019-2020 season. Verizon’s 5G to be available in Talking Stick Resort Arena, Chase Center, Pepsi Center, and ...
Oct 23, 2019 View Article

Positive Topline Results For Seattle Genetics’ Metastatic HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Study

Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer have tumors with high levels of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), which promotes the aggressive spread of cancer cells. An estimated 271,270 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2019.1 Between 1...
Oct 23, 2019 View Article

The Latest Q3 2019 Earnings, Beats, & Misses & Upcoming Schedule for Dow 30 Companies

Here's the current scorecard for Q3 earnings with regard to the Dow 30 companies. Five companies have beat estimates and eight companies have missed Wall Street's estimates. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings on 10/15/2019  of $2.12, beating estimates of $2.048/share. JPMorga...
Oct 23, 2019 View Article

Walmart Offloading British Subsidiary’s Retirement Plan For $2.2B Pretax Charge

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry...
Oct 23, 2019 View Article

Travelers Reports Disappointing Q3 Earnings

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. Travelers reported weak Q3 earnings ending Sep 30 this morning prior to the open. The insurer reported earnings of $1.43/share, below Wall Street's estimate of ...
Oct 23, 2019 View Article

“Earnings & Brexit” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/22/19

A number of companies from the S&P 500 & Dow 30 continued to report their Q3 earnings today while the Brexit reared its ugly head towards the end of the day to put a damper on any excitement that was bubbling early in the markets. Procter & Gamble (PG) beat expectations, United T...
Oct 22, 2019 View Article

SAP “Embrace” Microsoft Via 3-Year Cloud Partnership

Reportedly, the business software group SAP has entered into a three-year partnership, named “Embrace” with Microsoft to assist its large enterprise customers to move businesses into the cloud. The integrated product to be sold through Microsoft's distribution channels, as reported. "We bundled...
Oct 22, 2019 View Article

“Apple Leads Market” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/21/19

Apple (AAPL) hit a new high as Raymond James updated its AAPL price target from $225 to $280 today which in turn led the market forward. AAPL shares closed at $240.51/share after hitting a new all-time high of $240.99 a touch higher. At the end of the day, the S&P 500 ended today's se...
Oct 21, 2019 View Article

Coca-Cola Reports Strong Q3 Results

Dow 30 Component, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), is the largest total beverage company in the world. It offers 500 plus brands in over 200 countries and is committed to reducing sugar in its drinks and providing new and diverse drinks to people everywhere. Coca-Cola released its Q3 revenue report la...
Oct 21, 2019 View Article

Intel Acquires Smart Edge, Aims To Lead Position In Edge Computing.

As per reports, Intel Corporation (INTC) has recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Smart Edge, an intelligent-edge platform from an IT infrastructure and service provider, Pivot Technology Solutions Inc., marking an important growth opportunity for Intel for expansion of comput...
Oct 21, 2019 View Article

Dow 30’s AXP Beats Q3 Wall Street Estimates

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. American Express reported its Q3 p...
Oct 20, 2019 View Article

“Marching…” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-19-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Marching..." Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-19-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acr...
Oct 19, 2019 View Article

“Heavy Friday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/18/19

The market traded in the red today as a few issues were feeling a bit heavy. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) with the headlines swirling about their baby powder which was apparently found to have traces of asbestos, Boeing (BA) with a report that surfaced suggesting that they may have misled the...
Oct 18, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 10-18-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...
Oct 18, 2019 View Article

Exxon Mobil To Lend Expertise To India’s ONGC

Reportedly, Global energy giant Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is set to offer its expertise and technology to India’s state-owned explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd (ONGC) and help establish its resources in the offshore block, as per sources. Both the parties are looking forward to jointly loc...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

“Splash Of Green” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/17/19

It was a splash of green for all across the board in the markets today as it pointed to a number of better than expected earnings reports and news from across the pond that a Brexit deal may be in the works. The S&P 500 ended today's session up by 8.26 points or .28% as it closed at 2,99...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

Dow 30 Tech Giant IBM Reports Q3 Results That Disappoint Wall Street

Dow 30 component International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) provides information technology (IT) products and services worldwide. IBM announced recently two significant quantum processor upgrades for its IBM Q early-access commercial systems. These upgrades represent rapid advances in quantum...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

Pfizer Shares Results Of Phase 3 Data For Abrocitinib In Moderate To Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Recently, Pfizer announced the results of the interim analysis of the Phase 3 BEACON CRC trial with a combination of BRAFTOVI® (encorafenib), MEKTOVI® ...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Beats Q3 Profit Estimates

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) is a global financial service leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and businesses, financial transaction processing, asset management, and commercial banking. On Tuesday, J.P. Morgan Chase reported its Q3 earnings exceeding Wall Street expec...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

Investing Quote Of The Day Via Mae West

Why not invest your assets in the companies you really like? As Mae West said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." Atossa Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ: ATOS) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods for breast cancer and other breast ...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

J&J Exceeds Q3 Expectations/Raises Full-Year Forecasts In the Face Of Legal Issues

Dow 30 component Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a worldwide healthcare focused company that embraces research and science so that it can provide customers with innovative ideas, products, and services. On Tuesday, Johnson & Johnson reported their successful Q3 earnings, confirming that they h...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

3M Acquires Acelity, Inc.

Reportedly, 3M (MMM) has completed the acquisition of Acelity, Inc., a leading global medical technology and its worldwide KCI subsidiaries for a total enterprise value of approximately $6.7 billion inclusive of debt and other adjustments. The deal was advised by Apax Partners along with controlled ...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Reports Q3 Earnings Missing Expectations

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. Goldman Sachs reported Q3 earnings on Tuesday disappointing expectations and ...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Releases Its Q3 Analyst Beating Earnings Report

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) declared its Q3 earnings report ending Sep 30th, on Tuesday exceeding analysts' expectations and raising its 2019 earnings forecast to 14.90 to $15 per share, in comparison to an earlier forecast of between $14.70 and $14.90, as per reports. UNH's revenues sa...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

Raytheon & United Technologies Shareholders Approve Merger

As per reports, shareowners of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation (UTX) have approved of all the necessary proposals to conclude the merger of equals business combining United Technologies' aerospace businesses, consisting of Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, with Raytheon...
Oct 17, 2019 View Article

Netflix Beats Wall Street Q3 Expectations But…

Netflix (NFLX) closed at $286.28/share gaining .71% today but reported Q3 earnings beat after the close despite missing subscriber forecast. Netflix reported earnings of $1.47 a share on sales of $5.25 billion, up from profit of 89 cents a share on revenue of $3.91 billion a year ago as analysts exp...
Oct 16, 2019 View Article

“Mixed At Best” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/16/19

 The S&P 500 ended today's session down by 5.99 points or .2% as it closed at 2,989.69 just shy of the 3k level. The Dow lost 22.82 points closing over the 27k level at 27,001.98 down by .08%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite closed above the 8k mark closing at 8,124.18 down .30% or 24...
Oct 16, 2019 View Article

The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, A “Major” Research University & Atossa Genetics (ATOS) Are Collaborating On Phase 2 Study of Intraductal Microcatheter Technology In Breast Cancer

The Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research's mission is to end breast cancer. It challenges the status quo to end breast cancer and improve the lives of people impacted by it now through education and advocacy. The Foundation drives collaborative, cutting-edge research with nontraditio...
Oct 16, 2019 View Article

Uber To Acquire Leading Online Grocery Provider In Chile, Mexico

Recently, San Francisco-based Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) announced the acquisition of a leading online grocery provider called Cornershop located in Chile, Mexico.  Upon the closure of the deal, Cornershop is set to continue working under its current leadership but will report to a board with t...
Oct 16, 2019 View Article

Netflix Due To Report Earnings After Wednesday’s Closing Bell

Wall Street analysts are expecting that streaming giant Netflix (NFLX) will report Q3 adjusted earnings of $1.23/share on $5.25B in revenues when they report post the closing bell on Wednesday. The competitive landscape or minefield has weighed heavily on many invested in Netflix. Disney (DIS), A...
Oct 15, 2019 View Article

“A Fresh Wave Of Earnings” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/15/19

Today, a wave of earnings kicked into high gear today which seemed to block out the ongoing trials and tribulations of the US-China trade war and we managed to have a very positive day in the markets. From the Dow 30, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings of $2.12, beating estimates ...
Oct 15, 2019 View Article

Recent Q3 Earnings Beats & Misses & Upcoming Schedule for Dow 30 Companies

    Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings on 10/15/2019  of $2.12, beating estimates of $2.048/share. JPMorgan (JPM) reported earnings on 10/15/2019 of $2.68, beating estimates of $2.483 per share. UnitedHealth (UNH) reported earnings on 10/15/2019 of $3.88, beating es...
Oct 15, 2019 View Article

Boeing’s Board Divides Role Of Chairman & CEO

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. As per reports, the Board of Directors of Boeing have announced separate roles of the chairman and the chief executive officer o...
Oct 15, 2019 View Article

Southwest Pilots Sue Boeing Over Concealing Functionalities Of Unsafe Max

Reportedly, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been sued by the union of Southwest Airlines Co. pilots, the largest operator of it’s Max aircraft for rushing the output of the 737 Max jet to stay competitive and confining key information about features which contributed to two fatal crashes. The union is seek...
Oct 15, 2019 View Article

Interview With Atossa Genetics Founder & CEO Steven Quay MD, Ph.D. Over Gynecomastia

Steven Quay received an M.D. and Ph.D. from The University of Michigan, was a postdoctoral fellow at MIT with Nobel Laureate H. Gobind Khorana, a resident at the Harvard-MGH Hospital, and was on the faculty of Stanford University School of Medicine. His contributions to medicine have been cited over...
Oct 14, 2019 View Article

“Simply Red Columbus” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/14/19

Today felt like a day where many were hiding or trying to hide in the US as schools, banks, and a few other companies celebrated the Columbus Day holiday but there is no rest for the wicked as the markets were open. It was lighter than normal volume day as many did play a bit of hookey and m...
Oct 14, 2019 View Article

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited to Acquire North American Palladium Ltd

As per reports, North American Palladium Ltd. has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, where the latter will acquire 100% of issued and outstanding common shares of NAP for a total cash consideration of C$1.0 billion approximately. As per the deal, N...
Oct 14, 2019 View Article

Creator Of Alternative Infertility Treatments INVO Bioscience Hires NEW CEO Steven Shum

Infertility is “the inability to conceive after 12 months.” This means that a couple is not able to become pregnant after a year of trying. However, for women aged 35 and older, the inability to conceive after 6 months is generally considered infertility. According to fertilitycenter.com, the ab...
Oct 14, 2019 View Article

Verizon & TomTom Explore Ways To Implement Road Safety Of Emergency Vehicles

Reportedly, TomTom and Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) announced that they are working on a 5G innovation project together at TechCrunch Disrupt SF conference aimed at making intersections safe for emergency vehicles with near real-time alerts and information to stamp out fatalities and accidents ...
Oct 14, 2019 View Article

J&J Ordered To Pay Record Amount For Its Antipsychotic Drug Believed To Have Caused Gynecomastia

Reportedly, Johnson & Johnson has been asked to pay $8 billion as penalty charges to Nicholas Murray,who previously won $680,000 over his claims where J&J failed to alert young men over usage of its antipsychotic drug Risperdal causing gynecomastia, growth enlargement of male breasts, in a v...
Oct 14, 2019 View Article

Post-It App Launches Its Mac Desktop Version On High Demand From Users

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Oct 14, 2019 View Article

Merck’s Two Applications For DIFICID® Drug On Review Priority List Of FDA

Merck & Co., Inc.  (MRK) is a global healthcare solutions provider that has been working towards bringing forward medicine and vaccines for some of the world’s most challenging diseases for more than a century.  They are committed to increasing health care access and continue to be at the le...
Oct 13, 2019 View Article

Walmart Launches Low-Cost Healthcare Program For Its Employees To Curb Its Healthcare Costs

The retail giant, Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) with 1.4 million in its collective workforce in the U.S is launching various healthcare pilot programs for its U.S employees starting January 1 in an attempt to cut healthcare costs which are a major expense for the retailer after wages, as per reports. ...
Oct 12, 2019 View Article

“Reduced Uncertainty?” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-12-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Reduced Uncertainty?" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-12-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that ...
Oct 12, 2019 View Article

“Optimistic Market Music” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/11/19

The optimism and sweet tune or news that the US-China 'partial' trade deal was in play, imminent and apparently agreed to today fueled the market throughout as it reached mid-session highs. The Dow was up over 500 points at one point before tailing off into the close.  We should also mentio...
Oct 11, 2019 View Article

Boeing’s HorizonX Ventures To Invest In Virgin’s Space Travel Program

Reportedly, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has agreed to invest $20 million for a minority stake in a start-up that is gearing up to fly its customers into space next year, Virgin Galactic founded by U.K. billionaire Richard Branson. Virgin Galactic is also preparing to reduce global airline travel time to two ...
Oct 11, 2019 View Article

Senators Alert Payment Processing Companies Regarding Cryptocurrency Libra

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure ...
Oct 11, 2019 View Article

Travelers Host Event To Highlight Ways To Combat “Distracted Driving”

The Travelers Institute held a conference on “Harnessing Psychology, Tech, and Innovation to Combat Distracted Driving,” on October 2, 2019, at the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business. The awareness drive is a part of the company’s Every Second Matter education series...
Oct 11, 2019 View Article

“Partial To Green” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/10/19

The US-China trade wars were squarely in the markets' line of view again today.  An optimistic understanding flew around the "www" today that at least a partial agreement with China may be in the cards.  A meeting with President Trump and China's Vice Premier, Liu He, also had wings and th...
Oct 10, 2019 View Article

Pfizer Presents Interim Analysis From Phase 3 Trial In Advanced BRAFV600E-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Recently, Pfizer announced the results of the interim analysis of the Phase 3 BEACON CRC trial with a combination of BRAFTOVI® (encorafenib), MEKTOVI® ...
Oct 10, 2019 View Article

INVO Bioscience Will Exhibit At The World Congress of the International Society for In-Vitro Fertilization (ISIVF) on October 24-26 in Barcelona

Sarasota-based INVO Bioscience, Inc.  (IVOB), a US publicly-traded medical device company that was granted FDA clearance for the first Intravaginal Culture System, INVOcell®, will exhibit at the 20th World Congress of the International Society for In-Vitro Fertilization (ISIVF) on October 24-26, 2...
Oct 09, 2019 View Article

“Open…?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/9/19

All the markets apparently needed today was one word from the Chinese regarding the trade wars, "open", and the game was back on. Mind you that the Chinese only suggested that they were open to a partial deal but again the markets these days seem to hold on to what they want to here and tod...
Oct 09, 2019 View Article

Microsoft & Avaya Announce Avaya IX-CC A Next Gen Contact Center As A Service Platform

Recently at the 39th GITEX Technology Week, Microsoft (MSFT) and Avaya, a global leader in solutions creating intelligent communications experiences for customers and employees announced that they are joining forces to bring in contact center services to the cloud. The next-generation contact cen...
Oct 09, 2019 View Article

The Walmart Foundation Backs Organizations Fighting For Hunger Crunch In Texas

Recently, the Walmart Foundation announced $4 million in grants to organizations working to reduce the hunger crisis in Texas where more than 4 million people battle with hunger, including 1.6 million children, as per Feeding America. Organizations Brighter Bites and Baylor University’s Texas Hung...
Oct 08, 2019 View Article

“Expanding” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/8/19

"Expanding" seemed to be the word of the day today. First, it was widely reported that the U.S. Commerce Department expanded its Entity List" with 28 additional Chinese firms as they had played some role in "fostering violations of human rights" against a Muslim minority in China. A Beijing...
Oct 08, 2019 View Article

“Trade, Cut, Confusion” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/7/19

With Warner Brothers' new supervillain movie Joker experiencing an opening weekend with $247M in global ticket sales you might think all is well as headlines flew around the world today preaching its success. However, a Bloomberg article did its best to counter these good feelings with anoth...
Oct 07, 2019 View Article

Did Pilots’ ‘High Workload Environment’ Contribute To Boeing’s 737 Max Crash?

Reportedly, pilots of Boeing 737 Max airplane crash killing 346 people were exposed to “high workload environment,” as per early investigation reports informed CEO Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing at the Economic Club of New York in Manhattan. Earlier investigations revealed that a single airplane sens...
Oct 07, 2019 View Article

IBM Watson Announces Agreement With A Leading Diagnostic & Imaging Specialist To Upgrade Prostate Cancer Treatment

Dow 30 component International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) provides information technology (IT) products and services worldwide. IBM announced recently two significant quantum processor upgrades for its IBM Q early-access commercial systems. These upgrades represent rapid advances in quantu...
Oct 06, 2019 View Article

“ER Volatility?” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-5-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "ER Volatility?" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-5-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range a...
Oct 05, 2019 View Article

“Fragile Wings!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/4/19

We received a good ending to a volatile week that certainly left many of our heads still spinning. As has been the custom this week the markets seem to be riding up and down on the fragile wings of each piece of economic data more than normal. Today, the economic schedule confirmed that the ...
Oct 04, 2019 View Article

United Technologies’ Pratt & Whitney Unit Gains Order for 183 F-35 Engines

As per reports, Pratt & Whitney unit of United Technologies Corporation (UTX) was awarded a contract to build 183 F-35 engines by Pentagon for the Defense Department amid the fighter struggling with testing glitches. The contract nearly worth $2.2 billion included F-35 engines,112 engines for th...
Oct 04, 2019 View Article

Walgreen Collaborates With Novant Health To Expand Retail Health Care In North Carolina

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA), a relatively recent addition to the Dow 30, is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Reportedly, Walgreens and Novant Health, a leading healt...
Oct 04, 2019 View Article

“Rate Cut…!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/3/19

On Thursday, more economic data was released and hit the markets at 7 am pacific. The markets took an initial nosedive prior to recovering into the close after we received the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index report for September which dropped to 52.6% from the 56.4% mark in August. Layering this...
Oct 03, 2019 View Article

Cisco’s Introduces Webex Security Equipped To Meet Rigorous Data Security Needs

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol-based networking and other communications technology. Recently, Cisco announced its Cisco Webex Control Hub Extended Security Pack in addition to its existing well-known end-to-end enc...
Oct 03, 2019 View Article

Johnson & Johnson Comes to $10M Settlement In Ohio

Reportedly, JJohnson & Johnson (JNJ) along with its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies have entered a settlement agreement with the Ohio counties of Cuyahoga and Summit settling all the claims for a combined payment of $10 million with no further admission of liability. The settlement has also rem...
Oct 03, 2019 View Article

Travelers Launch Catastrophe Map Viewer To Speed Up Claim Process

Recently, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) introduced the Travelers Catastrophe Map Viewer allowing agents and brokers to view before-and-after photos of disaster-affected areas. The feature will help inform customers about the condition of their property by offering high-resolution aerial images...
Oct 03, 2019 View Article

INVO Bioscience Will Exhibit at American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2019 In Philadelphia Oct. 12-16

Sarasota-based INVO Bioscience, Inc.  (IVOB), a US publicly-traded medical device company that was granted FDA clearance for the first Intravaginal Culture System, INVOcell®, will exhibit at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2019 Scientific Congress October 12-16, 2019 in Phi...
Oct 02, 2019 View Article

“Double Down?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/2/19

No sir!... I am not suggesting you double down on the stock market or anything at this point,  however, we did double our consecutive down days today as the markets got stung again & proceeded fall significantly across the board once again. The downward move came in reaction to addition...
Oct 02, 2019 View Article

World’s Largest Consumer Goods Companies To Miss Deforestation Goals For 2020

Reportedly, the world's two largest consumer goods companies Procter & Gamble Co and Nestle SA have confirmed that they are falling short of targets to achieve zero deforestation goals by 2020, an initiative where products which contribute to deforestation are discouraged by the companies. P&...
Oct 02, 2019 View Article

Former Vanguard Chief Bill McNabb Joins IBM Board

Last week, F. William McNabb III joined the IBM board of directors adding a total of 13 directors to the board. Mr. McNabb a graduate of Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania formerly served The Vanguard Group, Inc, as chief executive officer and c...
Oct 02, 2019 View Article

Sony & Disney Continue Producing Spiderman Movies Starring Tom Holland

Reportedly, Marvel Studios is set to continue producing the Spider-Man Homecoming series, as announced by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Walt Disney Studios comforting fans fearing that spiderman might vanish from the big screen after the deal between Disney and Sony expired. There were reports of ...
Oct 01, 2019 View Article

“Manufacturing Woes” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 10/1/19

Today, the markets suffered through a bit of negative economic news that came out of the manufacturing sector that seemed to surprise and bring forth woes for many on this first day of October. The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index was reported to have slipped to 47.8 in Sept...
Oct 01, 2019 View Article

Nexstar Acquires Tribune Media With Hopes of Being Largest Local Television Broadcaster

Recently, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced the acquisition of Tribune Media Company for an approximate value of $7.2 billion (including Tribune Media’s outstanding debt). The deal is set to equip Nexstar Media Group with wide coverage and flexibility to reach 39% of U.S. television households a...
Oct 01, 2019 View Article

Breast Cancer Focused Atossa (ATOS) Successfully Meets All Objectives In Phase 1 Study Today

Legislation has been recently enacted in approximately 35 states requiring that women be notified if they have mammographic breast density (MBD) and those notifications typically state that women with MBD have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, and that mammography may not be as effective in...
Sep 30, 2019 View Article

“Q3 Positively Ends” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/30/19

Today, the markets ended Q3 on a positive swing after a US Treasury representative on Saturday followed up by White House trade advisor Peter Navarro essentially refuted Friday's Bloomberg story that stated that the Trump administration is considering limits to US investors' flows into Chin...
Sep 30, 2019 View Article

Chevron May Face Penalty Charges For Australian LNG Emissions

Dow 30 component Chevron Corporation (CVX), through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy, chemicals, and petroleum operations worldwide. Reportedly, major oil giant Chevron may face penalty charges for carbon emissions from its Gorgon LNG plant-based in Western Australia licensed since ...
Sep 30, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s To Test Its New Plant-Based Burger “The PLT” In Canada

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) to conduct a 12-week test for its new plant-based burger consisting of Plant, Lettuce, and Tomato (PLT) with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives in 28 restaurants in Southwestern Ontario from September 30. The P.L.T. to be priced at $6.49 CAD plus tax and w...
Sep 30, 2019 View Article

Exxon Stepping Forward With $350k For Flood Victims In Texas

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plastics...
Sep 29, 2019 View Article

Apple To Feature Films In Theaters By Mid-2020

Dow 30 component Apple (AAPL) has revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless ex...
Sep 28, 2019 View Article

“More Politics?” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 9-28-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "More Politics?" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 9-28-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range a...
Sep 28, 2019 View Article

“China Limits” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/27/19

The markets ended the week on a downward slope as we continued to get less than positive news from many fronts spearheaded by the trade wars that continue to bring uncertainty and weigh on the markets this week. Bloomberg ran a story today stating that the Trump administration is considering...
Sep 27, 2019 View Article

“Adrift” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/26/19

The markets seemed to be without a great deal of conviction and/or just adrift but lower today in a sea of headlines related to trade wars (Huawei again), tariffs, impeachment, whistleblower action more positive economic reports, and historically low jobless claims. The S&P 500 ended tod...
Sep 26, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s Using Voice-Initiated Application “McDonald’s Apply Thru” To Hire 2400 in Houston

As per reports, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is seeking to hire 2,400 people in Houston this fall, using the world’s first voice-initiated application process, “McDonald’s Apply Thru” in collaboration with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant devices in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and ot...
Sep 26, 2019 View Article

3M Sides With Clean Air Asia Initiative

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...
Sep 26, 2019 View Article

“New Homes Push” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/25/19

After yesterday's somewhat somber "impeachment inquiry' news we started out a bit sluggish in the markets & understandably so. Then the market was given some notes from President Trump's call with Ukrainian President Zelensky and the trade wars to a bit of back seat to the new home sales...
Sep 25, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Ups Game In Cloud-Computing Clash With Amazon

Reportedly, Microsoft is intensifying its cloud-computing rivalry with Amazon.com with the launch of its Dynamics 365 Commerce and Dynamics 365 Connected Store allowing brands to create personalized and detailed product webpages with customer ratings and reviews. Dynamics 365 Commerce is an omnichan...
Sep 25, 2019 View Article

Merck’s Blockbuster Keytruda Plus Chemotherapy Demonstrates Improvement In Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Merck & Co., Inc.  (MRK) is a global healthcare solutions provider that has been working towards bringing forward medicine and vaccines for some the of the world’s most challenging diseases for more than a century.  They are committed to increasing health care access and continue to be at th...
Sep 25, 2019 View Article

Nike Beats Earnings Estimates Q1 Fiscal 2020

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is the world’s top designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, apparel, and accessories. The Beaverton, Oregon based company offers products for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Nike  reported its quarterly earnings for the first quart...
Sep 25, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s Announces 8% Increase In Its Quarterly Dividend

Recently, fast-food giant McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25/share for shareholders holding common stock which represents an 8% increase. The dividend is set to be payable on December 16, 2019, at the close of business on December 2, 2019. This would bring in...
Sep 25, 2019 View Article

“Somber” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/24/19

It was sobering if not a somber day in the markets and throughout the US as many seemed to focus on the negative and uncertainty rather than what came about that was positive. In the economy, we learned that the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for September dropped to 125.1 whi...
Sep 24, 2019 View Article

Travelers Gains Approval From High Court of England and Wales for Insurance Business Transfer

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. Reportedly, Travelers has recently received approval from the High Court of England and Wales for insurance business transfer under Part VII of the Financial...
Sep 24, 2019 View Article

Walmart To Drop E-Cigarettes From Its Shelves

Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) to stop selling e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery products at its U.S. stores, according to Reuters report and as mentioned in an internal memo of the company. Growing and Unmonitored usage of vaping products among teenagers has been a major cause of health co...
Sep 24, 2019 View Article

American Express Expected To Raise Dividends Next Week By 8%

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. As per reports, Financial data fir...
Sep 24, 2019 View Article

“Eyes On German PMI” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/23/19

All eyes were on the German PMI situation on Monday as it showed that the German economy, the European union's largest economy,  had contracted in September & confirming that the manufacturing and service sectors worsened. September’s IHS Manufacturing PMI for Germany read 41.4, sign...
Sep 23, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s Acquires Mountain View-Based Voice Technology Firm

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global food service retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. The Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the US and across the globe with over 90% of its restaurants owned and operated by local, independent bus...
Sep 23, 2019 View Article

American Express Company Announces Details For Its Q3 2019 Earnings Call

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. Reportedly, American Express Compa...
Sep 22, 2019 View Article

“Expected Delivery” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 9-21-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Expected Delivery" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 9-21-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that rang...
Sep 21, 2019 View Article

Walmart & Capital One To Introduce Combined Retail Credit Card Program

Capital One & Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) are now launching the Capital One Walmart Rewards Credit Card Program with two new credit cards rewarding customers for shopping at Walmart and other places where the card is accepted. The program's signature card, the Capital One Walmart Rewards Maste...
Sep 20, 2019 View Article

“No To Montana?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/20/19

Who says no to visiting Montana this time of year? It's so beautiful & peaceful this time of year, correct? Well...the Chinese that's who.  The Chinese agricultural delegates, in fact, dared to say "no" to their previous invite and plan to visit Montana-based farms today. The markets took this ...
Sep 20, 2019 View Article

Chevron Targeting to Restart Production In Saudi-Kuwait Oil Field

Reportedly, Chevron Corp is targeting to restart oil production in the partitioned zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, informed Executive Officer Mike Wirth in an interview with the CNBC. The zone capable of producing as much as 500,000 barrels a day has been kept closed for at least four years du...
Sep 20, 2019 View Article

Walmart Adding New Jobs At Johnstown Distribution Center

Walmart is reportedly adding 80 jobs at its Johnstown distribution center this fall, as the grocery business soars throughout New York state. Currently, the 1 million-square-foot distribution center employs 750 forklift operators, order fillers and support staff supplying food and non-perishable goo...
Sep 20, 2019 View Article

Apple Allocates $250M From The U.S. Manufacturing Fund For Corning

Dow 30 component Apple (AAPL) has revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless ex...
Sep 20, 2019 View Article

Fate Therapeutics (FATE) Closes Underwritten Public Offering For Proceeds of ~$173.1 million

San Diego-based Fate Therapeutics (FATE) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of first-in-class cellular immunotherapies for cancer and immune disorders.  The Company has established a leadership position in the clinical development and manufacture of universal...
Sep 20, 2019 View Article

“Ho-Hum” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/19/19

After yesterday's "big decision" was revealed where the Fed met again and voted 7-3 to raise interest rates for the second time this year by another .25 basis points to 1.75-2%, we experienced a bit of a "ho-hum" sort of day as the markets pretty much stayed in place on relatively low volume.  The ...
Sep 19, 2019 View Article

“7-3 Vote” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/18/19

Well, we got it, folks. Yes, the Fed met again today and voted 7-3 to raise interest rates for the second time this year by another .25 basis points to 1.75-2%. This move was as the market had widely expected. President Trump also continued to tell the Fed tht they have it all wrong stating "Jay Pow...
Sep 18, 2019 View Article

“Fed Up Next” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/17/19

The broad markets finished higher again today, except for the Russell 2000, the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index which moved lower by .40% or 6.31 points closing at 1,578.29. the overall positive move came about with the impending interest...
Sep 17, 2019 View Article

Cisco Acquires Mountain View, CA’s Privately-Held Voicea

Reportedly, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has reported that it has completed the acquisition of privately-held Voicea, a creator of a market-leading real-time solution that provides meeting transcription, voice search, and meeting highlights/action items, with robust data privacy. Voicea, headquart...
Sep 17, 2019 View Article

Walmart Partnering With A-list Chefs Via “Rediscovering America”

As an effort to support fresh produce and the U.S. farmers, Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is reportedly launching a program called “Rediscovering America.” The retail giant via this new program is partnering with A-list chefs including Phoenix’s Justin Beckett. Beckett is set to feature a me...
Sep 17, 2019 View Article

“Jerome Reiterates” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/6/19

It was a relatively decent day in the markets that saw Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterate his position on the economy stating "We are not forecasting or expecting a recession." He also confirmed again that he and the Fed will do whatever is needed to keep the US economy growing. Speaking of the e...
Sep 17, 2019 View Article

Why Did Disney’s Bob Iger Resigns From Apple’s Board?

Reportedly, Bob Iger, Chairman &  CEO of The Walt Disney Company (DIS) resigned from the board of directors of Apple (AAPL) as both the companies are preparing to launch their streaming services within days, citing it as a possible cause for the resignation. Iger served as a director since 20...
Sep 17, 2019 View Article

“Oil Interrupted” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/16/19

The broad markets finished down today all except for the Russell 2000, the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index,  moved up by .41% or 6.46 points closing at 1,584.60. The downward pressure on the balance of the markets looked to be squa...
Sep 16, 2019 View Article

P&G Set To Support NWSL By Purchasing 9k Tickets Starting Sept. 17th

Reportedly, The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is set to buy thousands of tickets at soccer stadiums around the US in order to boost game attendance, revenue and promoting players with one of P&G’s brands. Starting Sept. 17th  P&G will being to purchase a total of 9k tickets in an ef...
Sep 16, 2019 View Article

Cloudera Announces Acquisition Of Arcadia Data

Enterprise data cloud company, Cloudera is set to acquire certain assets of Arcadia Data, a cloud-based  AI-powered business intelligence, and real-time analytics, as per reports. Arcadia’s data build promotes faster and deeper understanding from modern data platforms like cloud object stores...
Sep 16, 2019 View Article

“8-3-$250B” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 9-14-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "8-3-$250B" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 9-14-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acros...
Sep 14, 2019 View Article

“Friday’s Mixer” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/13/19

The markets finished a bit mixed today but the Dow proceeded to charge forward as it gained 37.07 points closing at 27,219.52 up .14% & now moving well above the 27k mark and dare I say eyeing 28k? The Russell 2000, the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in t...
Sep 13, 2019 View Article

Visa Renewed Sponsorship For NYFW

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced that they are the Official Payment Technology Partner for New York Fashion Week: The Shows (NYFW) along with its renewed sponsorship for the event for the third time. Visa has come up with Everywhere Fashion Week Pop-Up shop at Spring Studios along with the sponsor...
Sep 13, 2019 View Article

Centurylink Acquires Streamroot Potentially Strengthening Its OTT Video Content

Reportedly, on Sept. 6, 2019, CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) acquired Streamroot Inc., a privately held leading provider of disruptive technology to boost video and static content delivery for bandwidth-constrained areas with the help of Streamroot's disruptive content delivery model. CenturyLink expec...
Sep 13, 2019 View Article

“Extended” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/12/19

All markets moved higher today extending their recent run except for the Russell 2000, the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index,  which dropped .04% of .65 points closing at 1,575.07. The Russell 2000 had outpaced the balance of the marke...
Sep 12, 2019 View Article

Merck’s Treatment For Rare NSCLC Gains FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation

Reportedly, Merck KgaA’s tepotinib, a treatment for the MET exon14 skipping mutation in the genetic makeup of a lung tumor, has been awarded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's breakthrough therapy designation. Breakthrough therapy is a United States Food and Drug Administration designatio...
Sep 12, 2019 View Article

China Airlines Awards Boeing ~$2.1B Deal

Reportedly, China Airlines has entered into an agreement with Boeing (NYSE: BA) for the delivery of six 777 Freighters for an approximate value of $2.1 billion according to the list price. The airline currently is operating with the world's largest 747 Freighter fleets is now set to launch oper...
Sep 12, 2019 View Article

“Rarefied Boneheads” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/11/19

All markets rose today including the Dow move over 27k and the S&P 500 move over 3k! This positive move came in concert with news from the trade war saga that our good friends in China were getting ready to release a list of 16 US products that they will exempt or waive from a higher tariff ...
Sep 11, 2019 View Article

P&G Launches “Smart Lab” At University of Illinois Research Park

Reportedly, The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has come up with its first "Smart Lab" in association with the University of Illinois Research Park to speed up research and development. The initiative is proposed to bring together students and P&G employees and speed up the execution of re...
Sep 11, 2019 View Article

“How About Apple Today?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/10/19

All markets rose today except the tech-heavy Nasdaq which closed at 8,084.16 down 1.23% or 18.76 points. Apple (AAPL) did its part to help out as it rose 1.18% ($216/70/share) today after announcing their new iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, iPad and that their new streaming offe...
Sep 10, 2019 View Article

Cloud Migration Firm Movere Being Acquired By Microsoft

In order to further facilitate a seamless cloud migration for its customers, Microsoft is acquiring Movere whose innovative methods and assessment capacity along with Microsoft's integrated partner solutions are thought to boost and make migration of applications and infrastructure a simpler pro...
Sep 10, 2019 View Article

“Smalls, Oil & Expansion” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/9/19

It was a day that saw the "smalls" or Russell 2000, the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index,  lead the way and look very strong closing up 1.3% at 1,524.23 up 19.06 points. However, the balance of the markets, the "bigs", sort of limped a...
Sep 09, 2019 View Article

NYC Big Mac Lovers Can Now Get Them Delivered

Big Mac lovers in New York City can now place orders via Grubhub as food giant Mc Donald’s has partnered with Grubhub offering services across restaurants in NYC and Tri-State Area. Grubhub, a Chicago-based online food delivery company promises diners food hot and fresh as possible. Earlier, M...
Sep 09, 2019 View Article

Palo Alto Networks Enters Agreement To Acquire Zingbox

Reportedly, the global cybersecurity leader, Palo Alto Networks has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Zingbox, an Internet of Things (IoT) lifecycle management solution provider for $75 million. The deal is expected to close during the fiscal first quarter of 2020 of Pal...
Sep 09, 2019 View Article

“Welcome To September” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 9-7-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Welcome To September" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 9-7-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that r...
Sep 07, 2019 View Article

Exxon Set To Exit Operations From Norwegian Fields

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plas...
Sep 06, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Set To Reduce Partner Numbers

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. As per reports, the Goldman Sachs Group is set to bid goodbye to a number...
Sep 06, 2019 View Article

“Jerome Reiterates” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/6/19

It was a relatively decent day in the markets that saw Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterate his position on the economy stating "We are not forecasting or expecting a recession." He also confirmed again that he and the Fed will do whatever is needed to keep the US economy growing. Speaking of the e...
Sep 06, 2019 View Article

“A Very Good Day” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/5/19

We had a very good day in the markets, to say the least. The markets were thrust forward by reports that the US will hold trade talks with China in October. Secondarily we received a smattering of somewhat positive economic reports that made many feel that we were not heading towards a recession...
Sep 05, 2019 View Article

Exxon Open For Merger & Acquisitions To Meet Growing Energy Demands

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plas...
Sep 05, 2019 View Article

Home Depot To Set-Up Large Distribution Centre In South Florida

Reportedly, Florida East Coast Industries is planning to develop 1 million-square-foot distribution warehouse for Home Depot in Hialeah. The warehouse is expected to be developed on 72.74 acres of land from West 40th Avenue to Northwest 107th Avenue and West 104th Street to West 108th Street. Th...
Sep 05, 2019 View Article

Walmart Restricts Ammunition Sales

As per reports, Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) recently announced its decision to stop the sale of handguns as well as ammunition for assault-style weapons after the two recent deadly shootings at the retailer's stores. The recent gun violence in the U.S has been drawing attention from fund-managem...
Sep 05, 2019 View Article

“Extraordinary Extradition” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/4/19

We woke up to the futures being charged into positive territory today on the news that Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam had completely withdrawn the bill for that would allow extradition to mainland China after 3- months of highly publicized umbrella protests. Their markets (Heng Seng jumped 3.9%)...
Sep 04, 2019 View Article

Global Tech Firm Cisco’s September Financial Conference’s Calendar

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol-based networking and other communications technology. Cisco recently announced its participation at a couple of financial conferences that will be held during the month of September: ...
Sep 04, 2019 View Article

Walmart ‘s Now Has “3-Hour” Delivery In Mexico

Reportedly, the Mexico unit of Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is offering 3-hour delivery service for its home and technology products within certain targeted areas of Mexico. The service is applicable to approximately 12,000 products that include laptops, cell phones, televisions, and clothing irons...
Sep 04, 2019 View Article

“Manufactured Decline” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 9/3/19

We got hit with a solid club this weekend as the additional tariffs went in to effect on the Chinese levied by the White House and the markets did not like it on this first trading day in September. The certainty of the uncertainty or the trade wars continues to weigh heavy on the markets. We al...
Sep 03, 2019 View Article

Atossa Genetics Completes Enrollment, Dosing & Expects to Report Preliminary Results For Phase 1 Study Of Oral Endoxifin in Next 30 Days

It is estimated that approximately ten million women in the United States have MBD, for which there is no FDA-approved treatment. Although oral tamoxifen is approved to prevent breast cancer in “high-risk” women, it is used by less than 5 percent of women with an increased risk of developing...
Sep 03, 2019 View Article

Disney & Fox Issue 5th Round Of Layoffs Post Merger

Reportedly, pink slips have been issued to 60 employees of Disney and Fox marking it the 5th round of layoffs including high-rank executives Greg Drebin, and Jennifer Chai of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment since the merger. Disney completed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainmen...
Sep 03, 2019 View Article

Is Exxon Really Dropping From S&P 500’s Top 10 Spot?

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plas...
Sep 03, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s Launches Training for Approximately 850,000 Workers

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) along with the National Franchisee Leadership Alliance (NFLA), the elected body representing more than 2,000 McDonald's U.S. franchisees are launching a training program for approximately 850,000 individuals working at McDonald's brand restaurants across the countr...
Sep 01, 2019 View Article

Is TSA’s Ban Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ‘Thermal Detonator’ Coke Bottles Fair?

Reportedly, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has banned passengers seeking to carry $5 collectibles bottles of Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite which are one of the cheapest and unique additions to the list of souvenirs available at the Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge park in Or...
Aug 31, 2019 View Article

“Happy Labor Day Weekend” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 8-31-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Happy Labor Day Weekend" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 8-31-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that...
Aug 31, 2019 View Article

Collins Aerospace To Update ’70s Era Aircraft With Flight 2 Avionics For U.S Air Force

Dow 30 component United Technologies Corporation (UTX) creates smart, sustainable solutions that are used to provide high-technology systems and services to both the building and aerospace industries. Reportedly, a unit of United Technologies Corp, Collins Aerospace Systems is being pulled in...
Aug 30, 2019 View Article

“Chilling End” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/30/19

It was a chilling sort of end to trading today on this last trading session of August where little to nothing was really changed in a broad sense. It may have been because of the recent significant moves higher, or that little to nothing was reported today, or that its the Friday on Labor Day We...
Aug 29, 2019 View Article

“Calming Rally” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/29/19

A "Thank you" seems to be is in order for China Commerce Minister Gao Feng for providing the calming statement and much-needed energy that apparently served to fuel the market's rally today. According to a CNBC's translation of his Mandarin-language, they published “We firmly reject an escalat...
Aug 29, 2019 View Article

Cisco Eyes To Acquire Salt Lake City Based CEM Firm CloudCherry

As per reports, IT and Networking giant, Cisco plans to acquire Customer Experience Management company, CloudCherry based in Salt Lake City, UT by the first quarter of Cisco's fiscal year 2020. CloudCherry is a privately-held entity offering innovative ways to track customer journey through its ...
Aug 29, 2019 View Article

Amgen Gears Up To Own Worldwide Rights Of Otezla®

Reportedly, Amgen (AMGN) has entered in an agreement with Celgene Corporation (CELG) to acquire the worldwide rights of the only oral, a non-biologic treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, Otezla. The acquisition is set to proceed for an amount of $13.4 billion in cash, or approximate...
Aug 29, 2019 View Article

Kroger & Walgreens Extending Partnership In Into Tennessee

Reportedly, Kroger Co. is extending its partnership with Walgreens after its successful penetration in the market of Northern Kentucky. Kroger is planning to expand its Kroger Express and Kroger Pickup offerings to 35 Walgreens stores in Knoxville, Tenn, and Walgreens to launch its beauty produc...
Aug 29, 2019 View Article

Hain Celestial Announces $342 Million Divestiture of Its Premium Rice Brand

Reportedly, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a premium, organic and natural product company operating in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East announced the strategic sale of its premium basmati rice brand, Tilda® to Ebro Foods S.A for a purchase price of $342 million i...
Aug 29, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 8-28-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...
Aug 28, 2019 View Article

Disney & Target Team Up For The Launch Of Disney’s Exclusive Retail Store

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS),  and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. In the recently held Disney...
Aug 28, 2019 View Article

“Energy Leads” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/28/19

The energy sector led the way to ensure a positive move in the markets overall today. The energy sector was up 1.4% as oil prices moved up 1.6% to close at $55.76/bbl. 10 of the eleven S&P 500 sectors were up today. The S&P 500 gained 18.78 points or .65% to end the session at 2,887.94....
Aug 28, 2019 View Article

Will Gas Prices Drop Significantly This Fall?

Reportedly, many U.S states may be set to experience significantly lower gasoline prices. Many may see prices fall below $2 per gallon this year due to the onset of the colder months ahead, as per experts at GasBuddy. “There’s more price sensitivity in the summer when people have the means,...
Aug 28, 2019 View Article

J&J Charged With Penalty Of $572 Million By Oklahoma Court Over Opioid Crisis

Reportedly, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) along with its subsidiaries have been charged with a penalty of $572 million for fueling the opioid crisis in the state of Oklahoma by Thad Balkman, Cleveland County District Judge on Monday. "The opioid crisis has ravaged the state of Oklahoma,". "It mus...
Aug 28, 2019 View Article

“Inverted Confidence” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/27/19

After a positive start to the week, the markets ushered in an '"inverted" sort of day today as the US yield curve turned for the worse and ended inverted while the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for August came in at 135.1 confirming a relatively strong consumer confidence position...
Aug 27, 2019 View Article

Walmart & Amazon Report Issues With Tesla Solar Panel Installations

Reportedly last week, Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) filed a lawsuit against Tesla (TSLA) accusing it of faulty panel installations, that led to a fire at two of its stores in May 2018. Walmart had leased or licensed roof space for approximately more than 240 stores to Tesla’s energy unit for ins...
Aug 27, 2019 View Article

“Game On” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/26/19

It was "game on" again for the most part with US markets rising significantly during Monday's trading.  During President Trump's continuing poker ganme with China and the world he offered the notion that China has called US delegates to move US-China trade war negotiations forward and offered h...
Aug 26, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealthcare & Optum To Offer Assistance To Iowa Severe Weather Victims

The health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (UNH), UnitedHealth Care & Optum, have come forward with medical and emotional help to people affected by severe weather in Madison, Marion and Warren counties in Iowa. Participants with medical ID cards can call customer car...
Aug 26, 2019 View Article

The Simply Good Foods & Quest Nutrition Combining For Healthy Offering

Reportedly, the Simply Good Foods Company and Quest Nutrition, LLC have entered in a definitive agreement where Simply Good Foods is set to acquire Quest on a cash-free and a debt-free basis for $1.0 billion in cash, or $870 million net of tax benefits. The transaction which is expected to close...
Aug 26, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 8-25-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...
Aug 25, 2019 View Article

Telecom Firms Along With Other Legal Bodies Aiming To Reduce Robot Calls

Reportedly, the attorney generals from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia along with major telecommunications providers, including AT&T Inc, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ), Comcast Corp, Sprint Corp, and T-Mobile Us are planning to take what is believed to be the necessary steps ...
Aug 25, 2019 View Article

Apple To Introduce New “Pro” Models, IPads, & MacBook Pros This Fall!

As reported in a Bloomberg article, Apple is set to launch three new iPhones next month. The offering is scheduled to include two new “Pro” models which are  to replace the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max and a successor to the iPhone XR. The “Pro” models will include Apple’s first sig...
Aug 24, 2019 View Article

“Unsettling Pitches” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 8-24-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Unsettling Pitches" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 8-24-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that ra...
Aug 24, 2019 View Article

“Sliding…” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/23/19

The US markets slid aggressively throughout the day reacting negatively to the US-China trade wars and their associated fears. The trade war situation turned for the worse early Friday morning when China announced that they would be adding tariffs on $75B of US goods imported starting on Sept. 1...
Aug 23, 2019 View Article

Exxon Sells Sokol Crude Cargoes To Dubai

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plas...
Aug 23, 2019 View Article

Goldman Rumored To Be In Talks To Sale Its Auto Warranty Business

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. Reportedly, Goldman is now working with advisers to analyze the sale of S...
Aug 23, 2019 View Article

Pfizer Investing In Gene Therapy Facility Seeking Treatments for Late-stage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Reportedly, Pfizer is investing $500 million in Sanford, North Carolina to expand the manufacturing facility for gene therapy. The investment to a...
Aug 22, 2019 View Article

Verizon Moves To Close Hyperlocal Cable-News Channel Fios1

As per reports, Verizon is set to close Fios1 News, one of the two hyperlocal cable-news channels operational in New York City’s metro area. The shut-down will also cause the end of its 10-year contract with New York’s Regional News Network, Rye Brook. Fios1 was first introduced by Verizo...
Aug 22, 2019 View Article

“Anticipation” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/22/19

The markets closed mixed today as we anticipate Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments that are due to surface during the annual meeting in Jackson Hole tomorrow. Today the markets were met with interviews of a couple of the members of the FOMC which expressed that they were against last month's int...
Aug 22, 2019 View Article

Walgreen’s Digital BRhc Program Continues To Encourage Healthy Habits

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA), a fairly recent addition to the Dow 30, is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Reportedly, Walgreens has secured the 13th spot on the a...
Aug 22, 2019 View Article

Walmart Earnings Beat Q2 Estimates

Recently, Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) reported their Q2 earnings ending 31st July, beating analysts’ expectations. Here are some highlights: 1. Adjusted Earnings per share of $1.27 reported vs $1.22 expected. 2. An increase of 1.8% at $130.38 billion in revenue was reported vs. $130.11 ...
Aug 22, 2019 View Article

Home Depot Shares Have Charged Forward Post Q2 Earnings

The Home Depot reported its second-quarter earnings recently missing analysts' expectations and lowering its full-year sales outlook due to "lumber price deflation."The company pointed that weak lumber prices, which are down by 16% since February account for about 8% of Home Depot’s total sale...
Aug 22, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Adding 3 Million Square Feet Campus Headquarters

Reportedly, Microsoft (MSFT) is renovating its headquarters in order to add 3 million square feet of space to the campus including 500,000 square feet of amenities, with 17 new buildings built across 72 acres. To add to the excitement of the employees Microsoft is using its technology which will...
Aug 22, 2019 View Article

“Flexible Minutes” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/21/19

The markets moved up nicely today post receiving a message via the FOMC minutes that seemed to express a willingness of the Fed to be "flexible" when it comes to interest rates and dealing with the economy based on data. This also caused some selling on the shorter end of the yield curve which i...
Aug 21, 2019 View Article

Apple & EU Hearing To Be Held Next Month

Apple's (AAPL) battle with the European Union for 13 billion-euro (US $14.4 billion) is set to be investigated under EU’s second-highest tribunal, EU’s General Court on Sept. 17-18. The hearing to crackdown tax deal offerings to big companies by antitrust commissioner Margrethe Vestager’s....
Aug 21, 2019 View Article

Exxon Enters Agreement with Singapore’s Sinanju Tankers Holdings Pte Ltd

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plas...
Aug 21, 2019 View Article

“The Waiting Game” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/20/19

It was a down day for the markets.  It seemed to be a day where most spent their time playing a waiting game as we quickly move towards the release of the Fed’s July meeting minutes tomorrow and then onward to Jerome Powell's Friday comments from the Annual Jackson Hole meeting.  Coupled wi...
Aug 20, 2019 View Article

Nike Updates Pregnancy Benefits For Sponsored Athletes

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is the world’s top designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, apparel, and accessories. The Beaverton, Oregon based company offers products for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. As per reports, Nike has recently come forward for the...
Aug 20, 2019 View Article

Disney & Charter Communications Come Together Via Distribution

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS),  and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media Reportedly,  Disney and Charter...
Aug 20, 2019 View Article

Tech Giant Cisco Released Q4 Earnings Report Missing Expectations

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) announced its Q4 earnings recently missing Wall Street expectations and portraying disappointing environment currently for corporate spending on technology. The company reported EPS of 83 cents and revenue of $13.4 billion for the period ending 31st July in comparison ...
Aug 19, 2019 View Article

“Double Order of Stimulus” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/19/19

The markets advanced today after receiving a double order of possible stimulus with with cheese from our friends in China and Germany. Reports that China and Germany may step forward with a stimulus package excited the world and the markets moved forward as it was a quiet day for the fed and the...
Aug 19, 2019 View Article

Travelers Appoints A Chief Sustainability Officer

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. Yafit Cohn has been appointed as the Chief Sustainability Officer by Travelers and is set to head the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) ...
Aug 19, 2019 View Article

“Erratic” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 8-17-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Erratic" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 8-17-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across ...
Aug 17, 2019 View Article

“Roaring Back” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/16/19

The markets advanced today. All 11 S&P 500 sectors roared higher as we received many economic reports that painted a better than expected picture (see the Economy section below.) The Dow ended at 25,886.01 up 1.20% adding 306.62 points. The S&P 500 gained 41.08 points or 1.44% to end th...
Aug 16, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealth Group Quarterly Dividend Payable September 24

The Board of Directors of UnitedHealth Group declared a cash dividend of $1.08 per share payable on September 24, 2019, to shareholders holding common stock for the close of business on September 16, 2019. Dow 30 component United Technologies Corporation (UTX) creates smart, sustainable solut...
Aug 16, 2019 View Article

“Retail Rescue” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/15/19

Buy! Buy! Buy!... This is at least what the American consumer was stating and also moving forward with last month.  Today these actions came to the market's rescue as the Retail Report for July surfaced confirming a .7% increase month-over-month which was more than double estimates. The markets a...
Aug 15, 2019 View Article

Exxon Seeing to Push Hibernia Back Into Production

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plasti...
Aug 15, 2019 View Article

Exxon In Talks To Exit Operations From UK North Sea

Reportedly, Exxon is exiting from the British North Sea oil and gas basin after doing business in the region for more than 50 years. Exxon operations are managed by a 50-50 joint venture with Royal Dutch Shell, known as Esso Exploration and Production UK. The decision to move out would mark a cr...
Aug 15, 2019 View Article

JP Morgan Makes “Friendly” Gesture Exiting Canadian Credit Card Market

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) is a global financial service leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and businesses, financial transaction processing, asset management, and commercial banking. Reportedly, Chase Bank, a unit of J.P Morgan Chase & Co has decided to "fo...
Aug 15, 2019 View Article

“Mounting Fears” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/14/19

Yikes! And Double Yikes! Fears ran rampant across the markets again today resulting in the worst selloff this year.  Before the market opened today, we discovered that the yield curve had indeed inverted as the 2-yr Treasury yield made a move above the 10-yr yield after its recent moves had threa...
Aug 14, 2019 View Article

KNKT to Release Final Report On Crash of a Lion Air Boeing 737 Max

Indonesia's transport safety agency (KNKT) to release a final report on the crash of a Lion Air Boeing 737 Max in September after receiving feedback from stakeholders, as reported by country's director-general of civil aviation. Last Year, Lion Air Boeing 737 Max took lives of 189 people on b...
Aug 14, 2019 View Article

Record Q2 Announced By Fertility Med Device Firm INVO Bioscience- (Increase of 498%)

Sarasota, FL-based INVO Bioscience, Inc. (IVOB), a medical device company that was granted FDA clearance for its Intravaginal Culture System, INVOcell®, released its financial results for Q2 2019. The INVO Procedure is a new and effective fertility treatment option allowing fertilization and...
Aug 14, 2019 View Article

Travelers Earns 2nd “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” Award

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. Reportedly, Travelers has been awarded the “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the second consecutive year by Disability: IN and the Americ...
Aug 14, 2019 View Article

P&G Seeking To Target “Smart Audiences”

As per reports, The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) spent $6.751 billion on advertising and promoting for the fiscal year 2018-19 which was $352 million less invested in comparison to the previous year. Nearly one-third of P&G’s ad spend directed to digital marketing. The reduction in ad ...
Aug 14, 2019 View Article

Seattle’s Atossa Genetics (ATOS) Published Q2 Financial Results & Company Update

Seattle-based Atossa Genetics Inc. (ATOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods to treat breast cancer and other breast conditions, today published their financial results for Q2, 2019 and provided an update on recent company developments....
Aug 13, 2019 View Article

“Welcomed Delay” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/13/19

The markets welcomed in a tariff delay today that was conveniently put forth by the White House and we were off to the races back up today.  Specifically, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative or USTR announced that there would be a delay until December 15th on the tariffs that were set t...
Aug 13, 2019 View Article

Nike Announces Dates For Quarterly Dividend Payable in September

NIKE, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on the company’s Class A and Class B outstanding common stock as announced by the Board of Directors recently. The dividend is to be payable to shareholders on September 30, 2019, for the close of business on September 3, 2019. NI...
Aug 13, 2019 View Article

Microsoft – Samsung Teaming Up Via Mobile Apps

Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly strengthening its partnership with Samsung Electronics Co by blending in Office applications with Samsung’s latest launch Galaxy Note 10. At the unveiling event in New York recently, the companies confirmed that the new phone will come with an Outlook email app pre...
Aug 13, 2019 View Article

“Gloomy” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 8/12/19

It was a downright gloomy day today in the markets and seemingly across the world. Every which way you would look today seemed to bring forth yet another issue, risk or cloud that was dropping already or possibly could drop on our "heads" in the not-too-distant future. US-China trade tensions &a...
Aug 12, 2019 View Article

Global Private Equity Firm Advent Dropping Walmart Name From Brazilian Markets

Founded in 1984, Advent International is one of the largest and most experienced global private equity firms. With offices on four continents, we have established a globally integrated team of more than 195 investment professionals, focused on buyouts and growth equity investments in five core sec...
Aug 12, 2019 View Article

The Home Depot Set To Release Q2 Earnings Aug. 20th

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional servic...
Aug 12, 2019 View Article

Apple Exceeds Q3 Earnings & The Cook Is Excited

Apple announced its Q3 earnings on Tuesday after the market closed and exceeded expectations. Revenue of $53.8 billion was reported exceeding analysts' forecast of $53.39 billion. Revenue was up by 1 percent in comparison to the quarter a year ago. Some Key Points from the report: • EPS: Earni...
Jul 31, 2019 View Article

“The Axe Fell” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/31/19

The wait is over and now approximately 80% of the markets' participants have received the .25 point interest rate cut that they were expecting (about 20% wanted a .50 pointcut), unfortunately, the Fed also lowered their ax and served a hawkish message. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated, “Let me be ...
Jul 31, 2019 View Article

P&G Beats Trimmed Expectations Amid Gillette Write-Down

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) released its quarterly earnings ending June 30 on Tuesday this week. Cincinnati-based consumer goods giant confirmed that it performed well enough to exceed Wall Street expectations even after the company had to bear $8 billion charges for its popular Gillet...
Jul 31, 2019 View Article

Pfizer Spinning Combined Off-Patent Drug Business With Generic Drugmaker Mylan NV

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Recently, Pfizer annonced that it will combinen off-Patent Drug Business, Upjohn, with generic drugmaker Mylan NV. This combination will surfacd on t...
Jul 31, 2019 View Article

Exxon Mobil Set To Announce Q2 Earnings On August 2nd!

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plas...
Jul 31, 2019 View Article

Atossa Genetics CEO Steven Quay Gives Tedx Talk Regarding Relationship of Dense Breast Tissue & Breast Cancer Risk

Steven Quay is the founder of Seattle-based Atossa Genetics, Inc., dedicated to breast cancer prevention. He received a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry and a M.D. from the University of Michigan, a postdoc at MIT and Harvard, and he was a faculty member at Stanford Medical School. His contribution...
Jul 30, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s Q2 Results Confirm Record Sales Growth

Last week, the U.S fast-food giant, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in released its Q2 2019 results which confirmed that they had performed well beyond ...
Jul 30, 2019 View Article

“Rolling With Apple” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/30/19

The FOMC got their 2-day meeting underway today however we will have to wait until tomorrow to get the interest rate decision. In the meantime, the markets continue to digest another 30% of the S&P 500 earnings reports. What we do not have to wait for anymore is Apple's (AAPL) earnings report ...
Jul 30, 2019 View Article

Dow’s Misses Q2 Expectations & Seeks to Reduce Spending

Dow (NYSE: DOW) released its Q2 results last week missing analysts’ expectations. The company is now expected to cut the year spending amid prolonged U.S-China trade dispute and attributes excess supply of ethylene and polyethylene from the United States, China, Korea, and Thailand for disrupti...
Jul 30, 2019 View Article

“The Wait” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/29/19

The markets were a bit uncommitted & mixed today as it lays in wait for the FOMC decision on Wednesday, July 31. The markets also needed to collect itself in the so-called summer doldrums after establishing all-time highs last week. Let's not for a minute forget that we also have the trade tal...
Jul 29, 2019 View Article

Intel Revenue Falls For Q2 But Beats Analysts’ Estimates

Intel Corporation (INTC) reported its Q2 earnings on Thursday last week and confirmed that revenue fell by 3 percent in comparison to the same period last year. However, Intel managed to beat analysts’ estimates for its major business segments. Earnings per share of $1.06 were reported beating a...
Jul 29, 2019 View Article

3M Reported It Faces Sluggish Global Economic Growth

3M (MMM) reported its quarterly profit had dropped by 39.3% and believes that it was a result of sluggish global economic growth. Net income a year earlier was reported to be $1.86 billion at $3.07 per share which dropped down to $1.13 billion or $1.92 per share for the quarter ending June 30, thi...
Jul 28, 2019 View Article

Boeing Reports Q2 As Woes Continue For the Moment

Boeing declared its Q2 earnings on Wednesday this past week, reporting a quarterly loss of $2.9 billion, as its now infamous 737 Max jet continues to remain grounded after two fatal crashes resulting in loss of orders and constant maintenance cost.  Revenues were reported to have dropped to $15.8...
Jul 28, 2019 View Article

Facebook Q2 Earnings Beat But $5B Settlement & Investigation Surfaces

Facebook (FB) announced its Q2 2019 earnings on Wednesday this week, beating analysts’ expectations. The social media giant also announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an antitrust investigation in addition to the earlier $5 billion privacy settlement over Cambridge Analyti...
Jul 27, 2019 View Article

“Leo Season” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 7-27-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Leo Season" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 7-27-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across...
Jul 27, 2019 View Article

“Now Serving Q2 GDP” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/25/19

The markets were served a solid serving of better than expected Q2 GDP results (showing less of a slowdown than expected) today, which seemed to give market participants' enough of a jolt once again and we turned a nice shade of green into Friday's close. We also received a healthy serving soli...
Jul 26, 2019 View Article

A Bit More On Travelers Q2 Earnings Report Miss!

Travelers released its Q2 profit results on Tuesday, disappointing Wall Street expectations. Claims for the quarter increased by 5.7% to $4.82 billion which led to the decrease in underwriting gain by only 18% to $74 million in the quarter due to the destruction caused strong wind and hailstorms...
Jul 26, 2019 View Article

“Downward Dog” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/25/19

After we flew to new heights in the yesterday, the markets took a decidedly negative ride into the close today. We continued to see several earnings reports surface and many are highlighted in the balance of the letter. The S&P 500 lost 15.89 points or .53% to end the day at 3,003.67. The Do...
Jul 25, 2019 View Article

United Technologies Released Q2 Earnings With Positive News For Investors

United Technologies Corporation (UTX) reported its Q2 earnings early on Tuesday this week, exceeding Wall Street expectations. United Technologies earning per share rose to $2.20 a share exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.04. Revenue increased by 17.5% to $19.63 billion beating Wall Stree...
Jul 25, 2019 View Article

High Customer Spend & Fees Push Visa’s Earnings Forward

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) reported its Q2 earnings on Tuesday and confirmed a solid 33% rise in quarterly profits, beating analysts’ estimates. Payments representing the dollar amount of purchases made with a Visa card rose by 8.7% to $2.23 trillion. The number of transactions rose 11.7% to $35.43 ...
Jul 25, 2019 View Article

Why Did Caterpillar’s Q2 Results Miss Expectations?

Reportedly, Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) released its Q2 earnings early on Wednesday which missed Wall Street Expectations. The Company pointed to weak China sales, higher productions and restructured costs for the less than stellar results. The company’s EPS increased by less than 1% to $2.83 in c...
Jul 24, 2019 View Article

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Exceeds Q2 Profit Expectations & Expects Interest Rate Cuts

Last week, J.P. Morgan Chase released its Q2 earnings report recently that revealed a $9.65 million profit at $2.82 per share beating analysts’ estimate of $2.50. However, their net interest income was cut by $500 million to $57.5 billion in comparison to $58 billion targets for the previous q...
Jul 24, 2019 View Article

Collin Aerospace To Provide PRC-162 Radios For The U.S. Army

Reportedly, a unit of United Technologies Corporation (UTX), Collins Aerospace Systems received its sixth order for PRC-162 software-defined ground radios from the U.S army. The $12.7 billion firm-fixed-price contract is expected to be completed by March 2026. PRC-162, the two-channel ground rad...
Jul 24, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Beats Q2 Expectations While Maintaining Top Deal Maker Position

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. Recently, Goldman Sachs released its Q2 earnings report beating Wall Street...
Jul 24, 2019 View Article

“Climbing To New Levels” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/24/19

The markets climbed to levels today that the investing world has never seen before! The S&P 500 knocked it out the park as it set a new record high of 3,019.59 during intraday trading and closed the day adding 14.09 points or .47% & at 3,019.56. The tech-heavy Nasdaq also charged forward...
Jul 23, 2019 View Article

“All Roses Again?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/23/19

The markets were overwhelmingly positive again today and they even invited the little guys on the Russell 2000 to play. All things seemed to get all roses again when Bloomberg reported that US representatives will be headed over to China Monday to Wednesday next week to once again meet in-person ...
Jul 23, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealth Group Beats Q2 Expectations As Optum Revenues Rise

Dow 30 component United Technologies Corporation (UTX) creates smart, sustainable solutions that are used to provide high-technology systems and services to both the building and aerospace industries. Recently, UnitedHealth Group Inc. reported its Q2 earnings recording a 12.7% rise in second-quar...
Jul 23, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 7-23-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...
Jul 23, 2019 View Article

Coca-Cola Shares Hit New Record High Today!

Dow 30 Component, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), is the largest total beverage company in the world. It offers 500 plus brands in over 200 countries and is committed to reducing sugar in its drinks and providing new and diverse drinks to people everywhere. Coca-Cola shares opened hit a record high t...
Jul 23, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Beats Expectations While Pushing Cloud Strategy

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Recently, Microsoft Corp reported its Q2 sales and profit earnings that beat...
Jul 23, 2019 View Article

IBM Reports Beats Q2 Earnings, Records High Growth For Its Cloud Business

Reportedly, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) beat consensus analysts Q2 estimates. The company earned $3.17 per share beating analysts’ estimates of $3.07. Profits were buoyed by high margin growth in its cloud business, amid slow growth in its legacy business including mainfra...
Jul 23, 2019 View Article

“Technologically Driven” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/22/19

As we count down the handful of trading days left until July 31 when the Fed makes their decision to or not to make their first interest rate reduction in 10 years,  the markets today were overwhelmingly positive and "technologically driven" by some of the name brand tech and so-called FANG stock...
Jul 22, 2019 View Article

London Based Fintech Start-Up Raises 330 Million-Euro Backed By Goldman Sachs & Others

A six-year-old London based electronic payments startup, SumUp Inc. secured a 330 million-euro ($371 million) loan backed by Goldman Sachs Private Capital, Bain Capital Credit, and others to meet its expansion goals. “This cash injection will significantly accelerate the growth of our customer b...
Jul 21, 2019 View Article

Visa Invests In Go-Jek Coordinating to Offer Cashless Payments

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Their mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.  Their advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secur...
Jul 21, 2019 View Article

Johnson & Johnson Beats Expectations & Raises Full-Year Sales Forecast

Recently, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) lifted its full-year sales forecast 2019 as its cancer drugs Darzalex and Imbruvica beat the sales forecast for the second-quarter earnings. The recent approval of its cancer drug Erleada for J&J's pharmaceuticals unit proved to help push earnings to beat ...
Jul 21, 2019 View Article

20 Top U.S. Energy Companies Are Contributing To Build Charter Schools In West Texas

Twenty Top U.S. energy companies, which are part of the Permian Strategic Partnership, including oil giants like Chevron Corp, Exxon Mobil Corp, Occidental Petroleum, Royal Dutch Shell, and many others are set to contribute $16.5 million in aid to open new schools in West Texas, a region with majo...
Jul 20, 2019 View Article

“Choppy Waters” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 7-20-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Choppy Waters" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 7-20-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acr...
Jul 20, 2019 View Article

“Drifting Into The Close” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/19/19

After our "Red Wednesday" & "Green Thursday" this week (see the last 2 days of recaps), we seemed to drift and/or selloff across all markets into the close today. The Dow lost 68.77 points today closing down .25% closing at 27,154.20. The S&P 500  gave back 18.50 points or .62% closing...
Jul 19, 2019 View Article

“Green Thursday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/18/19

After yesterday's trading produced a "Red Wednesday" in the markets as I wrote about yesterday, we thankfully received a green or positive move across the board in the markets by the end of today's trading session. The Dow gained 3.12 points today closing up .01% closing at 27,222.97. The S&P...
Jul 17, 2019 View Article

“Red Wednesday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/17/19

The markets were all in the red today.  Earnings reports continued to roll out with mixed messages as the bank sector (i.e JPMorgan (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Citigroup (C) & Bank of America (BAC) have led the way but have been countered by the likes of CSX Corporation (CSX) which missed expec...
Jul 17, 2019 View Article

Home Depot Providing Support For Hurricane Barry Locals

Reportedly, Home Depot has dispatched 35 truckloads of generators to stores in the areas hit by tropical storm Barry to help locals cope with power outages. Reportedly, in addition to the above initiative, 250 additional truckloads of supplies in the 28 stores in Louisiana and Mississippi in the s...
Jul 17, 2019 View Article

“Little Russell Tags In” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/16/19

The Russell 2000, the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index tagged in today & gained a weak .17 points closing at 1,562.00 up .01% but did manage to outperform the remaining indices even though there were a number of earnings beats in larg...
Jul 16, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealth Partners With AACC Assisting Students In Data Science

Reportedly, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is set to partner with the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), the oldest and largest group of historically black colleges and universities in a five-year collaboration worth $8.25 million to prepare students in the growing market for data...
Jul 16, 2019 View Article

Walgreen Growing Kaleo Partnership Amid National Shortage Of Allergy Shots

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA), a recent addition to the Dow 30, is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Last week, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc announced that it is ex...
Jul 16, 2019 View Article

Coca-Cola Set To Introduce Energy Drink Globally

Dow 30 Component, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), is the largest total beverage company in the world. It offers 500 plus brands in over 200 countries and is committed to reducing sugar in its drinks and providing new and diverse drinks to people everywhere. Reportedly, Coca-Cola has been granted ...
Jul 15, 2019 View Article

“Interest Parade Continues” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/15/19

The markets moved further into new record territory again today. The locomotive like recent move seems to be continuing to gain its power from the strong belief that we deserve and need an interest rate cut on July 31st when the Fed meets again. However, earnings season is swinging into high gear ...
Jul 15, 2019 View Article

J&J Continuing Research For Mid-Stage HIV Vaccine

As per reports, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is staged to move forward with a late-stage study of an investigational vaccine for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a condition that weakens the immune system of the body in countries like America and Europe. The company is continuing its research...
Jul 14, 2019 View Article

Nike To Advance Manufacturing Plans In Arizona

Reportedly, Nike is seeking to go ahead with its manufacturing plant facility worth an investment of at least $184 million in Goodyear, Arizona even after the state refused any incentives for the sports brand when it landed into controversy for the release of its sneaker ahead of fourth of July ho...
Jul 14, 2019 View Article

Oracle’s Pushing Charges To Delay Pentagon’s Decision For “War Cloud” System?

Amazon and Microsoft continue to wrestle for a $10 billion opportunity to build the first “war cloud” computing for U.S. military under the name The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure plan (JEDI) after Oracle and IBM were excluded at the earlier round of the competition. The project power...
Jul 13, 2019 View Article

“Records, Records, Records” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 7-13-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Records, Records, Records" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 7-13-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary th...
Jul 13, 2019 View Article

Cisco Recently Announced The Acquisition Of Optical Networking Strategy Co. Acacia Communications

Reportedly, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol-based networking and other communications technology,  announced this week that they have agreed to acquire Acacia Communications (NasdaqGS: ACIA), an optical networking st...
Jul 12, 2019 View Article

“More Fed Market Magic” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/12/19

The markets moved sharply higher today. Friday's trading saw both the large caps and the small caps participate. The markets' strength seems to be squarely sitting on the strong shoulders or belief that a quarter-point interest rate cut will likely be in the cards on July 31st. The Dow, S&P 50...
Jul 11, 2019 View Article

Atossa Announced Development of New Proprietary Modified-Release Oral Tablet Form of Its Endoxifen

Today, Atossa Genetics Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods for breast cancer and other breast conditions, announced that it is developing a new proprietary modified-release oral tablet form of its Endoxifen, which is th...
Jul 11, 2019 View Article

“27K Magic” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/11/19

The markets or at least the large caps today were further buoyed by the warm-and-fuzzy feeling that Fed Chair Jerome Powell has given us this week that a quarter-point interest rate cut would be in the cards by July 31st. Both the Dow and the S&P 500 moved past and/or into record territory whi...
Jul 11, 2019 View Article

Chevron In Talks Regarding License Renewal For Venezuela Operations

Dow 30 component Chevron Corporation (CVX), through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy, chemicals, and petroleum operations worldwide. Recently, as per reports, the Trump Administration is discussing the renewal of Chevron Corp.’s license due to expire on July 27, to continue oper...
Jul 11, 2019 View Article

India Seeking Boeing’s P-8 Maritime Patrol & Reconnaissance Airplanes

Reportedly, Boeing is poised to sign an exclusive contract in 2020 for 10 Boeing P-8 maritime patrol and reconnaissance airplanes after India's Ministry of Defense approved the purchase. The purchase is reported to be worth up to $3 billion. India currently has a fleet of eight P-8s and ordered fo...
Jul 11, 2019 View Article

The New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Biohaven’s Phase 3 Trial For Acute Treatment Of Migraine

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., (BHVN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, late-stage product candidates targeting migraine and neurological diseases, including rare disorders, announced recently the pricing of an underwritten public offering o...
Jul 10, 2019 View Article

Will Apple’s App Services & Growth In China Power Q3 Results?

Dow 30 component Apple (AAPL) has revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless ...
Jul 10, 2019 View Article

“Markets Love Insurance” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/10/19

The markets today seemed to love the insurance or at least the belief that Fed Chair Jerome Powell provided with his prepared remarks within the semi-annual Monetary Policy Report that he served Congress. Basically, he gave most the feeling that a quarter-point interest rate cut would be in the ca...
Jul 10, 2019 View Article

Papa John Hires McDonald’s Jim Norberg As Chief Of Restaurants Operations

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. The Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the US and across the globe with over 90% of its restaurants owned and operated by local, independent bu...
Jul 10, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Partnering With Providence St. Joseph Health To Move to the Cloud

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Recently, Providence St. Joseph Health and Microsoft reportedly entered ...
Jul 10, 2019 View Article

Walt Disney Announces August Release Date For Its Q3 2019 Financial Results

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS),  and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. Reportedly, the Walt Disney Com...
Jul 10, 2019 View Article

“A Medley” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/9/19

The markets seem to be a bit of a medley today as we spent a great deal of it in the red and it was not tasting well.  However, three of the four indices made it back to positive territory at the close. The S&P 500 managed to move up 3.68 points while closing at 2,979.63 down .48% after swimmi...
Jul 09, 2019 View Article

China’s Missfresh Grocery Startup Raising Funds

Beijing Missfresh Ecommerce Co, a grocery delivery start-up with backers Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Tiger Global Management is looking to raise new funds with at least a $3 billion valuation, as start-up capital funding gets challenging amid a sluggish world economy. Companies have recently bee...
Jul 09, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 7-9-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...
Jul 09, 2019 View Article

MARK THESE DATES ALERT: Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company (BHVN) July 11-14, 2019

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, late-stage product candidates targeting neurological diseases, including rare disorders. Biohaven has combined internal development and research with intellectu...
Jul 09, 2019 View Article

P&G Withdraws Gillette Venus Simply3 Razors

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) recently announced the withdrawal of Gillette Venus Simply3 razors that was reportedly due to a misalignment of the blades leading to the risk of cuts during usage. The withdrawal applies to 87,000 of the disposable razors sold in the United States and 2,700...
Jul 09, 2019 View Article

“Swing Low” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/8/19

The markets swung lower today as we all shrug off the long holiday week or weekend depending on how you handled Independence Day. Two Dow 30 components that hold a great deal of weight were hit with negative news and sentiment today which helped pull it down.  Apple (AAPL) was yanked down when Ros...
Jul 08, 2019 View Article

Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Poised to Aid Investigation of Amazon & Google

Reportedly, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) with members including Walmart Inc, Target Corp, and Best Buy Co to approach Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Amazon.com Inc and Google's "control" over internet search and for damaging competition. The gr...
Jul 08, 2019 View Article

Nike Recalls Air Max 1 Sneaker Launch Over US Flag Depiction Issue

Reportedly, NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is withdrawing financial incentives from Arizona after it decided to pull back the release of a sneaker featuring "Betsy Ross flag" stated to release ahead of the fourth of July holiday. The Air Max 1 sneaker faced criticism and disapproval from Nike sponsor Colin Kae...
Jul 08, 2019 View Article

Saudi’s Flyadeal Cancels Orders Of Boeing’s 737 Max Aircraft

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. As per reports, Flyadeal a Saudi Arabian budget carrier cancels orders for Boeing 737 Max aircraft after the latter faced two de...
Jul 08, 2019 View Article

Australian & New Zealand Banks Evaluating Blockchain Technology For Retail Financing With IBM

Reportedly, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corp and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd to test & evaluate a new bank guarantee platform for shopkeepers using a shared database, which is expected to be world’s first-ever blockchain technology used in retail financing...
Jul 06, 2019 View Article

“Independence Week” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 7-6-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Independence Week" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 7-6-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range ...
Jul 06, 2019 View Article

“Job Gains – Market Losses” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/5/19

The markets today were ruled by the news that the US had realized a better than expected jobs report for the month of June. The US economy added 224K new jobs in June which was well above the 161k monthly average in 2019. The June unemployment rate was reported as 3.7% versus 3.6% in May, but still...
Jul 05, 2019 View Article

Boeing Reported To Be Compensating Families Of 737 Max Crash Victims

Reportedly, Boeing will be compensating families of the 346 people killed in the deadly crashes of its 737 MAX planes in Indonesia and Ethiopia in October 2018 and March this year respectively. They have set up a $100 million fund to reach victim’s families through local governments and non-prof...
Jul 05, 2019 View Article

Pfizer Presented Data On Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) In Florida

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Pfizer Inc introduced the initial Phase 1b clinical data on PF-06939926 at 25th Annual Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) Connect Conference...
Jul 05, 2019 View Article

Jamie Dimon On Facebook’s Libra & The Cryptocurrency Era!

The recent cryptocurrency wave excited enthusiasts after JP Morgan Chase launched its cryptocurrency, JPM Coin. But soon after the release, questions were raised on JPM coin being an internal token used to settle transactions within JPM clients and fully controlled by JP Morgan. This year we have ...
Jul 04, 2019 View Article

Women’s World Cup Excitement Scores Record Soccer Jersey Sales for Nike

Reportedly, the U.S. women's national soccer jersey is breaking record sales on Nike’s website with nearly, two-thirds of the teams sported Nike kits at the start of the tournament that has been hosted by France. The soccer jersey is priced at $90 on the Nike website this is no laughing matter...
Jul 04, 2019 View Article

“Early Fireworks” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/3/19

In this shortened holiday trading day, where the markets closed at 1 pm eastern, we were served an early and brilliant fireworks display in the form of a record day for the S&P 500, Dow and the Nasdaq.  The S&P 500 moved up 22.81 points and closed at 2,995.82 up .77% on the day. The Dow a...
Jul 03, 2019 View Article

Highlights Of Walgreens Boots Alliance Fiscal 2019 Q3 Results

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA), a recent addition to the Dow 30, is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) declared its financial results...
Jul 03, 2019 View Article

Nike’s Greater China Growth Sees Strong Momentum

The recent additional tariffs on Chinese imports has been a great concern for many major sportswear brands, however, NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) confirmed recently that the stressed trade relations that the US is having with China have had no impact on its business in the country. In their earnings call rig...
Jul 03, 2019 View Article

A Midyear Visit With The “Dogs of the Dow”

The Dogs of the Dow is an investment strategy which proposes that an investor annually selects for investing in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stocks whose dividend is the highest fraction of their price. As of June 30th or the first half of 2109 the “Dogs of the Dow” have realized ...
Jul 02, 2019 View Article

“Bumping Forward” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/2/19

The markets were a bit rocky out of the gate today as they initially dropped post the solid move yesterday after the weekend's news that the US-China trade wars were finding their way forward again. However, by the end of the trading day, the markets regained strength to bump forward once again. Th...
Jul 02, 2019 View Article

Apple Jettison’s Production Of New Mac Pro Away From U.S.

Dow 30 component Apple (AAPL) has revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless ...
Jul 02, 2019 View Article

“Q3 Cannon” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/1/19

The markets shot out like a cannon this morning but tailed off over the course of the day to finish higher on this first day of July and the first day of Q3 2019. The markets initial reaction seemed to be fueled by positive news that a trade truce materialized between the US & China over the w...
Jul 01, 2019 View Article

Walmart To Relist Its Japan Based Chain Seiyu

Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Wal-mart U.S., Wal-mart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash an...
Jul 01, 2019 View Article

Nike Puts Q4 & Full Year Ending May 31, 2019 Financials In The Books

At the end of June, NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) announced its Q4 & full-year financials for the period ending May 31, 2019. Its Q4 revenue rose by 4% to $10.2 billion & full-year revenue increased to $39.1 billion up by 7%. Diluted earnings per share for Q4 was $0.62 and $2.49 for the full year. Mar...
Jun 30, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 6-30-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...
Jun 30, 2019 View Article

INSIDER BUYING ALERT: CEO of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co Ltd (NYSE:BHVN)

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., (BHVN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, late-stage product candidates targeting migraine and neurological diseases, including rare disorders, announced recently (June 18) the pricing of its underwritten public o...
Jun 30, 2019 View Article

Israeli’s Nutritional Insights Provider DayTwo Raises $31 Million Funding via Seventure Partners & Johnson & Johnson

Reportedly, Israel's DayTwo raised $31 million in private financing bringing in a total of $48 million funding for the health tech start-up. DayTwo existing investors Seventure Partners and Johnson & Johnson were also participants at the event. DayTwo provides nutritional insights on intestina...
Jun 30, 2019 View Article

Walmart To Relist Its Japan Based Chain Seiyu

Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is a worldwide retailer that operates in various formats. The three segments of the company include Wal-mart U.S., Wal-mart International, and Sam’s Club. The company is comprised of discount stores, supermarkets, supercenters, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash an...
Jun 29, 2019 View Article

“Goodbye June” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 6-29-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Goodbye June" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 6-29-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acro...
Jun 29, 2019 View Article

“+1955” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/28/19

The markets finished the last day of trading in June on the positive side and at a level representing the best June in the markets since 1955 as the S&P 500 finished up a whopping 6.9% over the course of trading in June. Also, coming off yesterday's 1.9% upward move the Russell 2000, the small...
Jun 28, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Criminal Case By Malaysia’s 1MDB Postponed To September

U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs criminal case for misappropriation involving $6.5 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) bonds was postponed to September 30th, 2019. The defense asked for more time in order to settle on facts and gain more information from their clients abroad. Malaysian p...
Jun 28, 2019 View Article

Chevron & Qatar Petroleum To Set Up New Plant In Doha

Chevron & Qatar Petroleum have come together and are in agreement for the development of a new petrochemicals complex at Ras Laffan Industrial City. The plant expected to be operational by 2025 will be owned via 30% stake by Chevron and 70% via Qatar Petroleum, as reported and informed by Qa...
Jun 27, 2019 View Article

Atossa Genetics Reports Preliminary Analysis From Phase 2 – “Proprietary Topical Endoxifen Significantly Reduced Breast Density”

Legislation has been recently enacted in approximately 35 states requiring that women be notified if they have Mammographic Breast Density (MBD) and those notifications typically state that women with MBD have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, and that mammography may not be as effect...
Jun 27, 2019 View Article

“Little Russell’s Day!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/27/19

It was the Russell 2000's day today as the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index moved up nicely by 1.9%.  The balance of the markets struggled to find there way again today as it awaits the over reported G-20 Summit -President Trump - Xi Jinpi...
Jun 27, 2019 View Article

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Launches The NYSE Board Advisory Council

Reportedly, The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) parent company of NYSE recently announced the launch of the NYSE Board Advisory Council to connect board candidates with NYSE-listed companies and conduct live networking sessions to promote diversity among corporate boards. The advisory council cons...
Jun 27, 2019 View Article

P&G Forms Alliance Stressing Safe & Responsible Media Content

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) along with 16 world’s leading advertisers and in collaboration with ad agencies, media companies, and social media platforms formed an alliance raising concerns about responsible media content and brand safety. The movement expects to oppose fake, corrupt,...
Jun 27, 2019 View Article

“A Mnuchin Fizzle” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/26/19

The markets initially popped to the positive side today reacting early to a CNBC interview that revealed that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had told CNBC that the "U.S. and China were close to a trade deal, and he's optimistic that progress can be made during weekend talks between President Do...
Jun 26, 2019 View Article

Investment Restriction Withdrawn From Norway Wealth Fund

Norway's $1 trillion wealth fund is reportedly now permitted again to invest in miner Rio Tinto and retailer Walmart after it was excluded and prohibited from the fund's investments on ethical grounds previously, as reported by the board of the Central Bank. The board informed the reinvestments ...
Jun 26, 2019 View Article

Susquehanna’s Analyst Predicts Visa Shares May Surpass Mastercard

Reportedly, Susquehanna’s analyst James Friedman predicts Visa may surpass shares of the rival MasterCard in the near future. Both Visa and MasterCard's business has been performing quite well and possess extensive growth opportunities. MasterCard shares have seen market growth of ~41% this year...
Jun 26, 2019 View Article

What To Expect From Nike’s Earning Report This Week?

Reportedly, Nike Inc. will be reporting its fourth-quarter fiscal earnings on Thursday and host a conference call at 5 p.m E.T. The sportswear giant’s stock is almost up by 17% in last one year but here are some recent events that might get you wondering how they  may report: • Nike’s thir...
Jun 26, 2019 View Article

“Fed Mega Pressure” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/25/19

The markets felt negative pressure today from the further selloff of the mega caps as it digested a tempered and or a clipped alternative approach to monetary policy which was described by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. He seemed to be trying to revise the markets' previous understanding regarding an int...
Jun 25, 2019 View Article

Linde’s Singapore Investment Set To Support Exxon’s New Integrated Refining Complex

Exxon Mobil Corp's new integrated refining complex is reportedly due to start in 2023. This complex will convert fuel oil and other residual crude products into higher-value lube base stocks and meet stringent emissions rules by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Recently, IMO had in...
Jun 25, 2019 View Article

Exxon To Sell All Stakes Off Norwegian Fields

Reportedly, Exxon Mobil will be selling all of the stakes that it holds in oil and gas fields located off the Norwegian coast. Exxon had sold its operated assets in the area two years back and was currently in possession of more than 20 fields, including the Equinor-operated Snorre and Shell-op...
Jun 25, 2019 View Article

Wal-Mart Accused of Violating Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), accused of violating Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), agreed to pay $144 million to the SEC and $138 million to the Justice Department in order to settle all the criminal and civil claims made by its consultants in B...
Jun 25, 2019 View Article

General Electric To Shutdown California-Based Inland Empire Power Plant

General Electric Company (GE) is an American multinational conglomerate incorporated in New York City and headquartered in Boston  & is a worldwide infrastructure and financial services company. It combines outstanding engineering with software and analytics to help the world tackle its big...
Jun 24, 2019 View Article

Pfizer To Acquire Array BioPharma Seeking to Strengthen Its Innovative Biopharmaceutical Business

Pfizer (PFE)  is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. This week, Pfizer Inc announced to acquire Array BioPharma Inc in a definitive merger agreement. Array BioPharma Inc, a biopharmaceutical company ...
Jun 24, 2019 View Article

“Mixed Conviction Blues” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/24/19

The markets caught a bit of 'mixed conviction blues' this Monday as it laid in wait for further clarity from both Iran situation and the US-China trade wars this week and on the backside of such a significant run this year not to mention the 7-8% run in June alone. The S&P 500 dropped 5.11 poi...
Jun 24, 2019 View Article

Indonesia’s State Energy In Talks To Purchase Exxon, Chevron Indonesian Crude

Pertamina, Indonesia's state energy company reportedly wishes to reduce imports by buying more of its domestic crude. The decision has urged the state energy company to strike a deal with U.S. oil majors Chevron Corp (CVX) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) and purchase their share of Indonesian ...
Jun 24, 2019 View Article

GlaxoSmithKline & Pfizer Joint Venture Awaits EU Clearance

Last year December, GlaxoSmithKline announced a deal or joint venture with Pfizer's consumer health business. The joint venture was expected to put them in an enviable competitive position in relation to its rivals like Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, and Sanofi. Recently, GlaxoSmithKline offered co...
Jun 23, 2019 View Article

“Dovish Records” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 6-22-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Dovish Records" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 6-22-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range ac...
Jun 22, 2019 View Article

“Quadruple-Witching Day” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/21/19

Quadruple-witching day presented itself this fine Friday after a week of market jumps & eclipsed records which were fueled by the ongoing flow of dovish comments and confirmations by the Fed.  What is quadruple-witching day?  It is when the markets simultaneously experien