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Who Knew There'd Be So Much Drama At A Banana Company
Friday, October 10, 2014 - 9:08am | 893Read More...Throughout 2014, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) has made headlines -- some positive, some negative. With all the talk about mergers, acquisitions, inversion and more, a quick review is in order. February 27: Q4 And Full-Year 2013 Report On February 27, Chiquita reported a...
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#PreMarket Primer: Friday, September 26: US Coalition Picks Up A New Supporter
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 7:42am | 1234Read More...Britain announced that it was going to join the U.S.-led airstrikes against Islamic militants in Syria and Iraq after weeks of considering the decision. On Thursday, Prime Minister David Cameron announced his willingness to participate and called for a parliamentary vote on Friday to approve...
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#PreMarket Primer: Tuesday, August 12: NATO Reports 'High Probability' Of Russian Invasion
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 7:21am | 1178Read More...Despite warnings from Western leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that he was sending a convoy of humanitarian aid to Eastern Ukraine. Many are worried that Putin is planning to use the convoy as a facade to get Russian troops into Ukraine and begin an invasion as...
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BB&T Provides Color on Chiquita Brands International, Buy
Friday, June 10, 2011 - 6:13am | 124Read More...BB&T provided color on Chiquita Brands International (NYSE: CQB). In a research report published today, BB&T stressed its concern about the impact of the EU and Colombia trials on Chiquita's performance. In the report, BB&T states, "we are concerned on the EU front. Further, a...
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Chiquita Helped Put More Than Bananas in Pockets of Terrorists
Monday, June 6, 2011 - 11:38am | 282Read More...Investors that failed to do their homework might be going bananas because of the money they have lost since late last week. Shares of Chiquita Brands International (NYSE: CQB) are being shot down again after suffering a hit Friday when a judge ruled against the company. U.S. District Judge...
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Chiquita's 4Q Disappoints, BB&T Reiterates Buy Rating
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 9:50am | 227Read More...BB&T Capital Markets has published a research report on Chiquita Brands International (NYSE: CQB) after the company reported losses during its 4Q. In the report, BB&T writes "Chiquita reported a Q4 loss of $0.39 (ex convertible interest expense) as compared to our...
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BB&T Capital Markets Raises Chiquita Rating From Hold To Buy
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 10:14am | 104Read More...BB&T Capital Markets has upgraded shares of Chiquita Brands International (NYSE: CQB) from Hold to Buy. “We have raised our rating due to a much more favorable S/D environment for bananas,” BB&T Capital Markets writes. “This has bolstered our confidence in the company's earnings outlook...
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Chiquita Maintained At Buy
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 9:05am | 152Read More...Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) attended an investor meeting held by BB&T Capital Markets. Key takeaways from the meeting were: "Local EU banana pricing has improved considerably and we estimate will be up in the mid- to high-single-digit range for CQB for Q3. Although the euro...
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Chiquita Reports Solid 2Q With Expenses Under Control
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 7:58am | 114Read More...Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) showed higher than expected EPS ($1.36) in its 2Q, well ahead of BB&T Capital Market's expectations of $1.02. The rise in EPS results was due to better Fresh Express margins and banana pricing, according to BB&T. Chiquita also managed to...
