Oprah Winfrey And Weight Watchers Join Forces In Groundbreaking Partnership

Barclays Upgrades Weight Watchers (WTW) to Equalweight

Barclays upgraded Weight Watchers (NYSE: WTW) from Underweight to Equalweight with a price target of $14.00 (from $5.00).

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Shares of Weight Watchers closed at $13.92 yesterday.

Oprah Winfrey Squeezes Short Sellers in Weight Watchers (WTW)

It was a tough day for Weight Watchers (NYSE: WTW) shorts as shares advanced 115% after the company announced a major deal Oprah Winfrey that included a $43 million investment or 10% equity stake in the company.

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Weight Watchers' (WTW) Price Target Raised to $20 at Craig-Hallum Amid Oprah Deal

(Updated - October 19, 2015 10:29 AM EDT)

Craig-Hallum maintained a Buy rating on Weight Watchers (NYSE: WTW) and doubled its price target from $10 to $20. Earlier Weight Watchers announced Oprah Winfrey will be joining the companys board, entering a strategic marketing partnership, and investing $43 million in new shares for a 10% equity stake in the company. In the view of analyst Alex J. Fuhrman, the deal addresses... More

Weight Watchers (WTW), Oprah Winfrey Enter New Partnership

Oprah Winfrey and Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) have joined together in a groundbreaking partnership to inspire people around the world to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life. Winfrey was compelled by the proven Weight Watchers program combined with new initiatives to broaden the company's mission to prioritize overall health and wellness. As a part of this long-term partnership, Winfrey is making a substantial equity investment in the company and is joining the Board of Directors, bringing her insight to future products and programs.

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