Factors Moving Markets - New Reports on Ashland, AutoNation, Avery Dennison, AZZ and Ball
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NEW YORK, December 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Moments ago, Realtime Equities released new analyst updates concerning several important developing situations. Realtime Equities is the leader in realtime news, commentary and analysis - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.
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Analyst Update: Certifications, Retail Sales Results, Appointments, Quarterly Results and Recognition
Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®
The U.S. market on Monday ended the day in red as plummeting oil prices continued to dent investor confidence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 17,180.84, down 0.58%, the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,605.16, down 1.04%, and S&P 500 finished the session 0.63% lower at 1,989.63. Investors remained on the edge ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve meeting scheduled on Wednesday, where it is expected to issue a statement which could signal that the Federal Reserve is close to raising interest rates. The Asian markets on December 15, 2014 ended on a negative note led by continued weakness in global oil prices. The European stock markets plunged with slumping oil prices, while Russian stocks and the ruble dropped with rising concerns about the Russian economy.
Valvoline, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc.'s (Ashland), has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR certification for its world headquarters office. The certification signifies that the Valvoline's building performs in the top 25% of similar facilities countrywide for energy efficiency and meets energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.
AutoNation, Inc. (AutoNation) reported automotive manufacturers retail sales of 27,055 new vehicles in the month of November 2014, reflecting an increase of 6% as compared to November 2013.
Avery Dennison Corporation's (Avery Dennison) board of directors elected Mitchell R. Butier as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective November 1, 2014. Butier, who has served the organization as Senior Vice President and CFO since June 2010, will continue with his role as the CFO until a successor is named.
AZZ Incorporated (AZZ) reported second quarter fiscal 2015 financial results as bottom line declined 15.9% YoY. Earnings for the quarter also included a pretax charge of $4.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share relating to realignment charges. However, revenues for the quarter improved.
Ball Corporation's (Ball) subsidiary Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.'s imaging instrument on Landsat 8 has been recognized by the NASA and the U.S. Department of the Interior for improving the ability of scientists, land use managers, fire fighters, and other beneficiaries to better understand the Earth's features, and continuing Landsat's 40-year record of global observations.
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Today's update concerns the following companies:
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ASH ResearchReport: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Ashland&d=16-Dec-2014&s=ASH ),
ANResearchReport: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=AutoNation&d=16-Dec-2014&s=AN ),
AVY Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Avery%20Dennison&d=16-Dec-2014&s=AVY ),
AZZ Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=AZZ%20Inc.&d=16-Dec-2014&s=AZZ ),
BLL Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Ball%20Corporation&d=16-Dec-2014&s=BLL ).
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