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Why Investors Are 'Fundamentally Wrong' About 3D Printing Stocks
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 1:54pm | 466The 3D printing space is taking a hit this week after Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) provided weaker-than-expected guidance. Stratasys fell more than 30 percent Tuesday, but it wasn't the only one feeling the burn. 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) and ExOne Co (NASDAQ: XONE) also declined...
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Morningstar Analyst On 3D Systems Buyout Rumor: 'Now Would Be The Time For Strategic Acquisitions Like This To Happen'
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 2:53pm | 235When asked about a rumor of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) interested in a buyout of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD), Morningstar Analyst Barbara Noverini told Benzinga that now would be the time for strategic acquisitions like this to happen because of how low 3D printing valuations have...
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Dow, S&P 500 Close At Record Highs To Kick Off Thanksgiving Week
Monday, November 24, 2014 - 5:49pm | 796U.S. stocks were mostly higher on Monday to kick off the shortened trading week that will pause on Thursday and close at 1 p.m. ET on Friday for Thanksgiving. Speaking to CNBC, bond guru Jeffrey Gundlach said that the Federal Reserve may raise its rates in 2015, but not for fundamental reasons...
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3D Systems Reports Mixed Q3 Results, Reiterates Full Year Guidance
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 9:41am | 2343D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) reported its third quarter results Monday morning. The 3D printer manufacturer earned $0.18 per share in the quarter, a penny better than analysts expected. Revenue grew 23 percent from a year ago to $166.90 million, but still fell short of the $167.71 million...
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Markets End Hectic Week On Positive Note
Friday, October 24, 2014 - 5:16pm | 1129U.S. markets rose on Friday, ending a four-week slide for the major indices despite ongoing Ebola-related scares. Investors found enough positives in earnings reports from Dow listed Microsoft and Procter & Gamble to justify a triple-point gain in the Dow. The S&P 500 posted its best week...
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Markets Boosted From Strong Earnings Releases, Jobless Benefits
Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 5:14pm | 2034U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after Wednesday's decline on strong earnings reports from Caterpillar and 3M. Also, U.S. data showed a decline in Americans filing for jobless benefits. The bullish sentiment on Wall Street may have been spoiled by fresh reports of a doctor who recently returned...
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Markets Reverse Early Morning Gains Following Canadian Shooting
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 4:43pm | 1767U.S. stocks reversed early morning gains following a fatal shooting of a Canadian soldier in the nation's capital and a subsequent gunfight inside Canada's Parliament. Declining oil prices was also cited as a factor for the poor performance in equities on Wednesday following the release...
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Brean Capital: 3D Systems Pre-Announcement 'Not Surprising'
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 2:26pm | 3073D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) said on Wednesday that it expects its third quarter revenue to be $164 million to $169 million, below the consensus estimate of $186 million. The company expects to earn $0.16 to $0.19 per share, also falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.21. 3D...
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Five 3D Printed Body Parts
Friday, October 17, 2014 - 12:50pm | 736The health care industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in 3D printing. According to Grand View Research, the health care-related 3D printing will be a $1.1 billion market by 2020. This is because 3D printers are used to make everything from prosthetic limbs to ears to exoskeletons for...
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How China Could Be The Future Of 3D Printing
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 2:23pm | 710There is a new power player in the 3D printing sweepstakes. As the media trumpet headlines about 3D printing's capabilities, China has quietly bulked up its presence in the technology. The Chinese government is pledged to invest 1.5 billion Yuan (or $245 million) in a seven-year project to...
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Printing With Metal May Be The Key To Growth For 3D Printing Stocks
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 9:26am | 5513D printing companies have been stymied by slow consumer adoption, but the industrial market for printing with metal represents a significant growth opportunity. Although it had disappointing overall results last quarter, 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) reported a strong increase in sales of...
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Will 3D Systems Corporation Become A Major Player In Education?
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - 2:09pm | 7313D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) planned to showcase its latest 3D printing kits and curricula for students, teachers and schools at the Smartforce Student Summit at International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2014, currently underway through Saturday, September 13 at McCormick...
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Pacific Crest: Metal 3D Printing Offers High Growth, But Investing In The Technology Is Challenging
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 11:34am | 639The metal 3D printing systems is expected to increase to a nearly $700 million market by 2016 from $200 million in 2013, according to analysts at Pacific Crest. However, investors shouldn't expect the surge in demand to translate to a guaranteed return on investments. "As metal...
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Gartner: Consumer 3D Printing More Than Five Years Away
Friday, August 22, 2014 - 4:52pm | 633A recent report from Gartner saysthat although 3D printing is rapidly gaining acceptance, widespread consumer use is more than five years away. Gartner research vice president Pete Basiliere said in a statement that consumer 3D printing is around five to 10 years away from mainstream...
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3 Big Announcements From 3D Systems
Friday, August 15, 2014 - 5:08pm | 1183D Systems (NYSE: DDD), the manufacturer of the Cube and ProJet 3D printers, made a handful of notable announcements this week. The firm acquired not one, but two rapid-prototyping and advanced-manufacturing companies. 3D Systems also increased its manufacturing capacity with two new facilities...