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UBS Downgrades Staples, Inc. (SPLS) to Neutral

May 11, 2016 7:37 AM EDT

UBS downgraded Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $10.50 (from $14.00) after the merger was terminated.

Analyst Michael Lasser commented, "Without the value creation potential from a merger with ODP, SPLS' investment case rests on a... More

UBS Downgrades Office Depot (ODP) to Sell

May 11, 2016 7:35 AM EDT

UBS downgraded Office Depot (NASDAQ: ODP) from Neutral to Sell with a price target of $4.00 (from $5.50) after the merger was terminated.

Analyst Michael Lasser commented, "While ODPs shares are likely to be under pressure given the outcome of the merger with... More

Office Depot (ODP) Sinks 36%, Staples (SPLS) Falls 15% as Trading Resumes Following Merger Termination

May 11, 2016 7:15 AM EDT

Office Depot (NASDAQ: ODP) plunges 36.5% and Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) 15.5% as trading resumes after the merger was terminated.

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Jefferies Downgrades Office Depot (ODP) and Staples (SPLS) to Hold on Merger Termination

May 11, 2016 6:49 AM EDT

Jefferies downgraded both Office Depot (NASDAQ: ODP) and Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $5.25 and $9, respectively, after the merger of the two companies was terminated.

Analyst Danial Binder... More