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By Mark Basch
October 10, 2019

Economy weighing on outlook for CSX Corp.; more virtual annual meetings

Despite “monumental productivity gains” at the Jacksonville-based railroad, analysts are downgrading company.

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By Mark Basch
October 3, 2019

Homebuilders upgraded on strong demand; Rayonier AM reaches debt deal

As construction jobs rebound in North Florida, analysts say KB Home, Lennar Corp. and Toll Brothers will benefit from low mortgage rates.

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By Mark Basch
September 26, 2019

Fanatics hires Nike executive as new CFO

Michener Chandlee’s hiring comes amid reports company is considering an IPO.

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By Mark Basch
September 19, 2019

FIS upgraded after Worldpay acquisition; CSX seeking efficiencies

Analysts set the target price for the Jacksonville-based company’s stock as high as $175.

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By Mark Basch
September 12, 2019

Analysts react after Fidelity abandons Stewart acquisition

They say abandoning the merger will be positive for Fidelity as it deploys the excess cash in possible share repurchases.

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By Mark Basch
September 5, 2019

Fidelity spinoff changes management structure

Cannae Holdings will pay a firm controlled by Chairman Bill Foley to manage the business.

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By Mark Basch
August 29, 2019

Stein Mart hopes new programs lift sales; Australian firm buying Patriot Rail

Second-quarter sales slide, but fashion retailer rolling out new internet shopping tools, kids department and fine jewelry.

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By Mark Basch
August 22, 2019

Apollo could land more Jacksonville TV stations

According to reports, the company is buying WFOX and WJAX is interested in acquiring Tegna Inc., the parent of First Coast News.

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By Mark Basch
August 15, 2019

Loss sends Rayonier AM stock to new low

The company blames “severe price declines for commodity products” for the loss.

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By Mark Basch
August 8, 2019

‘Seamless’ transition expected at Regency Centers

Company President Lisa Palmer will succeed the retiring Hap Stein in January.

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By Mark Basch
August 1, 2019

Ameris Bancorp says it’s taking a break from deals; Landstar CEO talks results

The company, which acquired Fidelity Southern Corp. in July, says it doesn’t “plan on getting distracted” by another M&A opportunity.

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By Mark Basch
July 25, 2019

CSX Corp. projected earnings a ‘wet blanket’

Jacksonville-based railroad giant’s stock tumbles after company predicts falling revenue.

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By Mark Basch
July 22, 2019

Fidelity earnings beat forecasts; J&J Vision Care sales up operationally

Fortegra Financial Corp. acquires Defend Insurance Group.

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By Mark Basch
July 19, 2019

Jacksonville-based GuideWell had $19 billion in revenue

With $19 billion, GuideWell would rank 165th if it filed public financial statements.

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By Mark Basch
July 18, 2019

Uncertain economy clouds CSX outlook

CEO Jim Foote says the economic backdrop “is one of the most puzzling I have experienced in my career.”

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