RBS` recovery is on track, but its exposure to Ireland will continue to mean heavy loan losses.

Morningstar’s credit rating of BBB+ for Royal Bank of Scotland reflects the bank’s large balance of nonperforming loans but is bolstered by the recent improvements in the bank’s operating performance. Through acquisitions, Royal Bank of Scotland has become a global bank, with operations in 50 countries. RBS is primarily a business bank and is dominated by its global banking and markets division, which has historically … Continue reading RBS` recovery is on track, but its exposure to Ireland will continue to mean heavy loan losses.

Biotech stock market news

Active Biotech Stocks: Medivation & Vivus

Here we take a close look at two upcoming Biotech Stocks which have dominated majority of the news in the Biotech Segment. Xtandi could very well be a game-changer for Medivation. Vivus posted extremely postive results off late but there are reasons to worry if you are an investor of Vivus. Let’s take a closer look at the three stocks. Medivation gained 8.5% even though … Continue reading Active Biotech Stocks: Medivation & Vivus

Biotech Stocks Roundup: Clovis, Biogen & Halozyme

Here we take a close look at three upcoming Biotech Stocks which have dominated majority of the news in the Biotech Segment. All three stocks: Clovis, Biogen & Halozyme have shown some promise in the past and would hope to continue their run of form in the coming months. Let’s take a closer look at the three stocks. Clovis’ shares slumped 19.9% on safety concerns … Continue reading Biotech Stocks Roundup: Clovis, Biogen & Halozyme

Biotech stock market news

Biotech Stocks to Target: Sarepta Therapeutics, Regeneron Pharma. & Ariad

Here we take a close look at three upcoming Biotech Stocks which have dominated majority of the news in the Biotech Segment. While Sarepta has shown mediocre results in the past few weeks, the stock may be looking for a comeback in the coming times. On the other hand, both Regeneron and Ariad are looking strong as we head into August. Let’s take a closer … Continue reading Biotech Stocks to Target: Sarepta Therapeutics, Regeneron Pharma. & Ariad

Bullish Biotech Stocks in News: AbbVie, Gilead Sciences Inc & Celgene Corp

AbbVie’s (ABBV) efforts to acquire Ireland-based Shire (SHPG) remains the top news in the biotech market segment. Meanwhile, Gilead Sciences Inc’s (GILD) hepatitis C drug made it to the news yet again thanks to its price tag. Also making it to the news is Clegene Corp. Let’s take a closer look at the three stocks. AbbVie, which has been looking to acquire Shire for a … Continue reading Bullish Biotech Stocks in News: AbbVie, Gilead Sciences Inc & Celgene Corp

Santander`s First-Quarter Profit Benefits Lower Provisions

In the first quarter of the year, Spain’s largest bank, Grupo Santander SAN , earned EUR 1,205 million, up significantly from the EUR 401 million it earned in the trailing quarter. Most of this increase was due to the non-recurrence of special loan loss provisions in the fourth quarter; excluding this, earnings were up 18% sequentially, but down 26% from the year-ago quarter because of … Continue reading Santander`s First-Quarter Profit Benefits Lower Provisions