Tier Technologies increases size of buyback plan to $20 million from $15 millionSeptember 1st, 2009 Tier Technologies ups buyback plan to $20 millionRESTON, Va. — Payment processing company Tier Technologies Inc.
First Mercury approves 2.5 cent quarterly dividend, authorization to buy back 6 pct of sharesAugust 26th, 2009 First Mercury OKs dividend, share buybackSOUTHFIELD, Mich. — First Mercury Financial Corp.
RadioShack increases buyback program by additional $200 millionAugust 21st, 2009 RadioShack board boosts buyback authorizationFORT WORTH, Texas — RadioShack Corp. on Thursday said its board approved the repurchase of an additional $200 million of the electronics retailer's common shares under its existing buyback program.
ExpressJet adds $10 million to repurchase securitiesAugust 20th, 2009 ExpressJet adds $10 million to securities buybackHOUSTON — ExpressJet Holdings Inc. said Thursday it added $10 million to its program for repurchasing securities.
Immunocor increases stock buyback authorization by another 2 million sharesAugust 19th, 2009 Immunocor expands stock buyback authorizationNORCROSS, Ga. — Immucor Inc., which makes products used in blood transfusions, said Tuesday that its board has authorized the company to repurchase an additional 2 million shares of its common stock under its current buyback program.
HeartWare announces $60M proceeds from stock saleAugust 17th, 2009 HeartWare announces $60M proceeds from stock saleNEW YORK — Heart pump maker HeartWare International Inc. said Monday it grossed $60 million from a sale of 2.7 million shares of common stock.
Bookseller Borders Group lifts discount for teachers to 25 percentAugust 17th, 2009 Borders boosts discount for teachers to 25 percentANN ARBOR, Mich. — Borders Group Inc.
St. Jude Medical plans senior debt securities offering, proceeds could go to stock buybackJuly 23rd, 2009 St. Jude Medical plans debt securities offeringST. PAUL, Minn. — Medical device maker St.
Intel offering $1.5 billion in notes, plans to use proceeds to buy back stockJuly 20th, 2009 Intel offering $1.5 billion in notesSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel, the world's biggest maker of microprocessors, says it is offering $1.5 billion in junior subordinated convertible debentures and will use proceeds to buyback stock.
Tidewater board approved stock repurchase of up to $200 million in sharesJuly 10th, 2009 Tidewater board OKs stock buyback up to $200MNEW ORLEANS — Tidewater Inc., which provides water transportation for the petroleum industry, said Thursday its board has authorized it to repurchase up to $200 million in shares of its common stock. The company will use available cash or borrowings under its revolving credit facility to fund any share repurchases.
AIG, Merck, YRC Worldwide, Saks, Sprint Nextel are among big market movers ThursdayJuly 9th, 2009 AIG, Merck, YRC Worldwide are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
American International Group Inc., down $3.62 at $9.48
An analyst said the insurer's equity may be zero due to risk of continued losses from credit default swaps and assets sold cheaply. Emulex Corp., down 76 cents at $8.94
Broadcom Corp.
BB&T redeems $3.1 billion of preferred stock issued to Treasury; plans warrant buybackJune 17th, 2009 BB&T pays Treasury more than $3.1B to exit TARPWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — BB&T Corp.
Wal-Mart announces new $15B share repurchase program at annual meetingJune 5th, 2009 Wal-Mart announces $15B share repurchaseFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Pier 1 shares gain after retailer says NYSE finds share price in compliance with regulationsMay 5th, 2009 Pier 1 shares climb to 7-month high after NYSE OKFORT WORTH, Texas — Shares of the home decor chain Pier 1 Imports Inc. climbed to a seven-month intraday high Tuesday, a day after the retailer announced it was no longer out of compliance with New York Stock Exchange trading regulations.
Carrefour launches new low-cost range of products for the budget-conscious amid recessionApril 22nd, 2009 France's Carrefour launches new discount brandPARIS — French retailer Carrefour SA said Wednesday it is launching a new low-cost range of products to attract cost-conscious consumers hurt by the recession and to win market share on its home turf. Gilles Petit, head of the French division, said in a press conference that the 'Carrefour Discount' range is designed to compete with deep-discount stores and that "Carrefour wants to improve its image on price."
The company is the world's second-largest retailer after Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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