Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. announced today they will be identifying strategic alternatives for its wholesale division, Movie Star, in order to increase the company's shareholder value. Investment banking firm Avalon Group, Ltd., based in New York, will be helping Fredrick's in identifying available strategic alternatives."Movie Star has a long history of supplying many well-known retailers with a wide variety of quality...more
Capstone Therapeutics (CAPS) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewCapstone Therapeutics (Capstone ) formerly known as OrthoLogic Corp. is a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of novel therapies. The lead product candidates of the company are AZX100 and Chrysalin (TP508). It is developing AZX100 to relax smooth muscle which modulates blood pressure and the function of blood vessels, airways, sphinctersthe,...more
PhotoMedex, Inc. (PHMD) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewPhotoMedex, Inc. (PhotoMedex) is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of proprietary laser and fiber optic systems for the treatment of dermatological conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo. It operates in five business units, three in dermatology and two in surgical products and services. The company markets its products under brands such as XTRAC, Neova, Omnilux and Lumiere. The company markets its products in Europe, the Middle East, Far East and Southeast Asia, Australia, South Africa and parts of Central and South America. It is headquartered in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, the US.PhotoMedex, Inc. Key Recent DevelopmentsJan 21, 2010: PhotoMedex Regains Nasdaq ComplianceJan 11, 2010: PhotoMedex, Galderma Sign Co-Promotion agreement For Actinic Keratosis TreatmentNov 05, 2009: PhotoMedex Promotes Christina Allgeier To CFOSep 18, 2009: PhotoMedex Receives Notice From NASDAQJul 06, 2009: PhotoMedex Announces Resignation Of Jeffrey O'Donnell As President And CEO, Appoints New CEOThis comprehensive SWOT profile of PhotoMedex, Inc. provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the company...more
CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) is one of the largest commercial insurers and property & casualty insurers in the US. The company is a part of Loews Corporation (Loews). Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in providing property and casualty insurance products across the US. Its property insurance products include standard and excess...more
Loews Corporation (Loews) is a US based holding company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of commercial property and casualty insurance; providing drilling services to the energy industry; exploration and production of natural gas; operation of interstate natural gas pipeline systems and operation of hotels and...more
Old Republic International Corporation (Old Republic) is one of the leading insurance companies in the US. The company, through insurance subsidiaries, engaged in the marketing, under writing, and provision of risk management services for a broad range of coverages, mainly in general insurance, mortgage guaranty, title insurance, and life & health insurance. Old Republic manages its business through more than 122 corporate entities, of which 23 are insurance subsidiaries in the US, Canada, and Bermuda. It serves various industrial and financial services institutions in the US, with its underwriting services operations. Old Republic is headquartered at Chicago, the USThis comprehensive SWOT analysis of Old Republic International Corporation provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the companys businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the companys key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.The profile contains critical company information...more
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (StanCorp) is a providers of financial products and services. The company through its subsidiaries, engaged in providing group insurance products and services in the US. StanCorp offers group and individual disability...more
The First American Corporation (First American) is a US Fortune 500 financial services company, which is specializing in the surety and title insurance industry. With total revenues of approximately USD 6.2 billion in 2008, it is Americas largest...more
Standard Life plc (Standard Life) is a UK based long term savings and investments company. It provides life assurance and pensions, investment management and healthcare insurance products to individual and corporate customers. Standard Life conducts...more
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (Argo Group) is a property and casualty company, which is engaged in providing specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The company commercializes its products through a range of distributors, agents and...more
Psion PLC (PON) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewPsion PLC (Psion) is a holding company, and its flagship group company is Psion Teklogix. Psion Teklogix is engaged in providing wireless and mobile computing solutions including hand-held...more
PSL Limited (526801) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewPSL Limited (PSL) is a manufacturer of helical submerged arc welded pipes. The company is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of HSAW pipes for production, processing and distribution...more