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UBS Downgrades AOL, Inc. (AOL) to Neutral
May 14, 2015 7:35 AM EDTUBS downgraded AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) from Buy to Neutral.
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on AOL, Inc. click here. For more ratings news on AOL, Inc. click here.
Shares of AOL, Inc. closed at $50.77 yesterday.
... MoreMonness, Crespi, Hardt Downgrades AOL, Inc. (AOL) to Neutral
May 13, 2015 8:24 AM EDTMonness, Crespi, Hardt downgraded AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) from Buy to Neutral.
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Shares of AOL, Inc. closed at $50.52 yesterday.
... MoreGoldman Sachs Upgrades AOL, Inc. (AOL) to Neutral
May 13, 2015 7:19 AM EDTGoldman Sachs upgraded AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $44.00 (from $38.00).
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on AOL, Inc. click here. For more ratings news on AOL, Inc. click here.
Shares of AOL, Inc. closed at $50.52 yesterday.
... MoreDeutsche Bank Downgrades AOL, Inc. (AOL) to Hold
May 13, 2015 7:18 AM EDTDeutsche Bank downgraded AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) from Buy to Hold.
Analyst Ross Sandler said, "After slugging out a challenging turnaround for five years post-spin, Armstrong and the AOL team have generated a great outcome for shareholders in our view,... More
Axiom Capital Downgrades AOL, Inc. (AOL) to Hold
May 12, 2015 2:11 PM EDTAxiom Capital downgraded AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) from Buy to Hold.
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Shares of AOL, Inc. closed at $42.59 yesterday.
... MoreEvercore ISI Downgrades AOL, Inc. (AOL) to Hold Amid Takeover
May 12, 2015 12:17 PM EDTEvercore ISI downgraded AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $50.00 (from $49.00) following the acquisition by Verizon.
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on AOL, Inc.... More
AOL (AOL) Deal a Sign of 'Desperation' for Verizon (VZ), Macquarie Says
May 12, 2015 10:51 AM EDTMacquarie analyst Kevin Smithen weighed in on Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) after the company acquired AOL (NYSE: AOL) for $4.4 billion. The analyst said the move comes as Verizon arms for the video ad-tech battle versus Google and Facebook. He said the price tag was "hefty" and the deal shows signs of desperation for Verizon as its core wireless business comes under pressure... More
Cantor Fitzgerald Downgrades AOL, Inc. (AOL) to Sell; Deal Positive for Yahoo! (YHOO)
May 12, 2015 10:29 AM EDTCantor Fitzgerald downgraded AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL) from Buy to Sell following today's takeover by Verizon.
Analyst Youssef Squali commented, "We're downgrading AOL to SELL from BUY on the back of AOL's acquisition by Verizon for $50/sh in an all-cash transaction. Our... More
IAC/InterActive (IACI) on Watch on AOL/VZ Deal
May 12, 2015 7:19 AM EDTIn addition to Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO), traders will be watching IAC/InterActive (NASDAQ: IACI) on news Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is acquiring AOL (NYSE: AOL) for $50 per share, or a 17.4% premium to yesterday's closing price.
... MoreVerizon (VZ) to Acquire AOL (AOL) for $50/Share
May 12, 2015 7:01 AM EDTTaking another significant step in building digital and video platforms to drive future growth, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) today announced the signing of an agreement to purchase AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) for $50 per share -- an estimated total value of approximately $4.4 billion.
Verizon's acquisition further drives its LTE wireless video and OTT (over-the-top video) strategy. The agreement will also support and connect to Verizon's IoT (Internet of Things) platforms, creating a growth platform from wireless to IoT for consumers and businesses.
AOL is a leader... More
