Novartis (NYSE: NVS) today announced the launch of a USD 5 billion share buyback, reflecting the company's confidence in its long-term growth prospects, as well as its commitment to deliver strong shareholder returns.

Atlas Copco (OTC: ATLKY) has acquired UK-based Tentec Ltd., which
develops and markets bolt-tightening solutions.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection has received approval for the treatment of Macular Edema Following Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Daqo New Energy (NYSE: DQ) today announced that the Board has officially approved the Company's plan to expand its polysilicon capacity in Xinjiang to 12,000 metric ton (MT) per annum.

Hanwha SolarOne,recently supplied 12.9 MW
of HSL PV modules to the Spanish/Portuguese consortium Gransolar &
Hyperion. These high-durability, high-output PV modules are being
installed in solar…

ANN (NYSE: ANN) is expected to report its Q3 earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $654.22 million.

Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) is projected to report its Q3 earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion.

Hibbett Sports (NASDAQ: HIBB) is expected t

Below are the top marketing services stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of dividend yield.

National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) has a dividend yield of 4.90%. National CineMedia's shares closed at $18.22 yesterday.

Valassis Communications (NYSE: VCI) has a dividend yield of 4.30%.

Below are the top department stores stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of earnings per share.

The trailing-twelve-month earnings per share at Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) is $7.85.

Below are the top mid-cap general building materials stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of profit margin.

The trailing-twelve-month profit margin at Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM) is 5.04%.

Below are the top drugs wholesale stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of PEG ratio.

Omnicare (NYSE: OCR) has a PEG ratio of 1.05. Omnicare's trailing-twelve-month revenue is $6.21 billion.

McKesson (NYSE: MCK) has a PEG ratio of 1.26.