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New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Disney can't get ‘Hercules' right — musical doesn't go the distance again in London
Theater review HERCULES Two hours and 20 minutes at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, England. LONDON — Disney has been hammering away at 'Hercules' for eons. And more often than not, the show has toppled over like the Colossus of Rhodes. The Public put on a nice enough production of the 1997 Alan Menken and David Zippel cartoon musical back in 2019 in Central Park, but it was a one-off amusement that included hundreds of members of local community groups. Still, I saw promise in it. Then, two years ago, a more traditional staging at Paper Mill Playhouse left critics and ticket-buyers positively frozen. And now Herc's flexing and flailing once more in London at the Theatre Royal Mickey Lane. Well, technically it's the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, but the House of Mouse has annexed the West End venue of late. 4 Luke Brady plays the zero to hero, Hercules. Matt Crockett The show, directed by Schtick King Casey Nicholaw, is rougher than ever. Frustratingly so, because the material is just as strong as that of 'Newsies,' which turned into a scrappy hit for Disney at the Nederlander. There are better songs here than 'Tarzan' and, yes, 'Frozen.' But as sassy Meg sings in 'Hercules,' if there's a prize for rotten judgment, I guess Diz already won that. There are so many built-in virtues from the movie that needed only to be encouraged. Our hero is a young man with a secret divine past, struggling with identity and purpose. Easily gripping, you'd think. He's in a will-they-won't-they love story with Meg, a refreshingly forward double-crossing associate of the villain. That baddie, Hades, is evil incarnate. And it's all set to a score that blends a 'Little Shop of Horrors'-style gospel choir with optimistic ballads. 4 The Muses tell the story of 'Hercules' at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Johan Persson That's a should-be winning combo. Plus, there is an obvious theatricality to ancient Greece that makes perfect sense onstage. Too bad everything good has been shoved aside in favor of pricey spectacle, a dungheap of schlocky humor and — plus ça change! — terribly weak new music and book additions to pad out the runtime. The biggest offender, though, is the title character. Hercules doesn't really come of age in the musical. He pops out, amoeba-like, from Barry's Bootcamp. The statue is never a 'zero.' Luke Brady, the actor playing him, is clearly an adult. He's muscular, clothed in athleisure and mesh tank tops (every one of the costumes is an eyesore), and the script goes too far in making him a hunky moron. It's hard to give a fig about his ambivalent quest. Brady's big number 'Go The Distance' has always been the highlight. Here, it barely flickers. Herc trains with Phil (Trevor Dion Nicholas), a retired Mr. Miyagi for heroes. Phil's a loudmouth schlub who wears a tracksuit and would be the comic relief were every character not jockeying for the same position. Their mentor-mentee relationship is an afterthought. So is the gym rat's connection to Meg (Rhianne Alleyne on the night I saw it). There is no spark, no flirty giggles, no care. 4 The love story between Hercules and Meg is meh. Matt Crockett Hades (Stephen Carlile), with slick-backed white hair and punchline-packed dialogue, becomes a goofy side act in a kiddie show, much like what Nicholaw did to Jafar in 'Aladdin' on Broadway. They go way over the top here. These villains must be fun, but not so full of helium and confetti that they lose all weight and threat. Hercules is batting a comedian's warm-up act? And then there are the Muses — the big-voiced women who belt out all the details of the tale. Fantastic tunes, 'The Gospel Truth' and 'Zero to Hero.' The actresses sound fabulous wailing them, but I couldn't make out most of the words. Their words, of course, being the plot. The set is humongous, like something out of a David Lean film, though occasionally tacky. A maxi-golf course. Sturdy pillars slide and rotate (what's with the theater's obsession with spinning things around and around?), and there is a lot of reliance on somewhat clever mosaic projections to move things along. 4 'Hercules' is not of a high enough quality for Broadway. Johan Persson It would not be Disney if there weren't any puppets. Several actors hold the heads of the hydra that Herc does battle with. There is a dinosaur-ish creature that could be shipped off to a theme park tomorrow, and a huge Hades for the climax. They're totally artless. Julie Taymor of 'The Lion King' would sleep soundly if she saw them. The West End, I imagine, is the end of the road for 'Hercules' as far as Broadway goes. The quality is much too low for New York, and the required changes are too daunting. The major one being: Make non-existent characters exist. 'Hercules' might go the distance — to cruise ships.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 of Wall Street's Favorite Stocks to Keep an Eye On
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it's worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover. Unlike the investment banks, we created StockStory to provide independent analysis that helps you determine which companies are truly worth following. That said, here are three stocks likely to meet or exceed Wall Street's lofty expectations. Micron (MU) Consensus Price Target: $149.04 (35.2% implied return) Founded in the basement of a Boise, Idaho dental office in 1978, Micron (NYSE:MU) is a leading provider of memory chips used in thousands of devices across mobile, data centers, industrial, consumer, and automotive markets. Why Are We Positive On MU? Impressive 36.4% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it's winning market share this cycle Revenue outlook for the upcoming 12 months is outstanding and shows it's on track to gain market share Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were more profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 22.8% outpaced its revenue gains Micron's stock price of $110.20 implies a valuation ratio of 11x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Herc (HRI) Consensus Price Target: $180.18 (28.5% implied return) Formerly a subsidiary of Hertz Corporation and with a logo that still bears some similarities to its former parent, Herc Holdings (NYSE:HRI) provides equipment rental and related services to a wide range of industries. Why Does HRI Stand Out? Impressive 13.1% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it's winning market share this cycle Highly efficient business model is illustrated by its impressive 18.5% operating margin, and its profits increased over the last five years as it scaled Performance over the past five years was turbocharged by share buybacks, which enabled its earnings per share to grow faster than its revenue Herc is trading at $140.25 per share, or 10.9x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it's free. FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Consensus Price Target: $167.26 (50.4% implied return) With a focus on the CFM56 engine that powers Boeing and Airbus's planes, FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) sells, leases, maintains, and repairs aircraft engines. Why Will FTAI Beat the Market? Market share has increased this cycle as its 44.9% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 73.8% outpaced its revenue gains Cash-burning tendencies have improved over the last five years, showing it could become financially independent one day At $111.20 per share, FTAI Aviation trades at 19.5x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions Trump's April 2024 tariff bombshell triggered a massive market selloff, but stocks have since staged an impressive recovery, leaving those who panic sold on the sidelines. Take advantage of the rebound by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Entegris, Herc, Enovis, Commercial Vehicle Group, and DexCom Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +1.4%, S&P 500 +1.0%) on hopes the reported ceasefire between Israel and Iran will hold. This de-escalation in a volatile region helped to ease concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supplies, leading to a notable dip in crude oil prices. Additionally, dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in his Congressional testimony, reaffirming a "wait-and-see" approach on interest rates, further calmed markets, improving investors' appetite for stocks and other risk assets. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Among others, the following stocks were impacted: Semiconductor Manufacturing company Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) jumped 7%. Is now the time to buy Entegris? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Specialty Equipment Distributors company Herc (NYSE:HRI) jumped 7.4%. Is now the time to buy Herc? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Medical Devices & Supplies - Specialty company Enovis (NYSE:ENOV) jumped 6.2%. Is now the time to buy Enovis? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Heavy Transportation Equipment company Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) jumped 5.1%. Is now the time to buy Commercial Vehicle Group? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Patient Monitoring company DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) jumped 6.3%. Is now the time to buy DexCom? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Herc's shares are extremely volatile and have had 34 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The previous big move we wrote about was 28 days ago when the stock gained 5.1% after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +2.0%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025. Companies with substantial business ties to Europe likely had some relief as the delay reduced near-term cost pressures and preserved cross-border demand. Herc is down 32.1% since the beginning of the year, and at $126.38 per share, it is trading 47.2% below its 52-week high of $239.28 from November 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Herc's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $4,616. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
02-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Herc Holdings Completes Acquisition of H&E Equipment Services
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2025-- Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) ('Herc' or 'the Company'), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals ('H&E'). 'The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc's proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,' said Larry Silber, Herc Rentals' president and chief executive officer. 'The addition of H&E's network and capabilities provides Herc with a leading presence in 11 of the top 20 rental regions, a larger fleet that provides our customers with a range of specialty and general rental products, and a talented team who shares our focus on excellence in customer service and safety. We are excited to realize the substantial upside ahead for industry leading growth and superior value creation.' Under the terms of the merger agreement, Herc Rentals acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of H&E's common stock for, on a per share basis, $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc Rentals common stock. With the completion of the transaction, shares of H&E common stock have ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ. Herc Rentals Advisors Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as lead financial advisor. Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc served as co-financial advisor, and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank served as lead financing bank. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal advisor. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher served as strategic communications advisor. About Herc Holdings Inc. Founded in 1965, Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc. subsidiary, is a full-line rental supplier. With the recent acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, we have 613 locations across North America and pro forma 2024 total revenues were $5.1 billion. We offer products and services aimed at helping customers work more efficiently, effectively, and safely. Our classic fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, and lighting equipment. Our ProSolutions® offering includes industry-specific, solutions-based services in tandem with power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pumps, and trench shoring equipment as well as our ProContractor professional grade tools. We employ approximately 10,500 employees, who equip our customers and communities to build a brighter future. Learn more at and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This communication includes 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements related to the Company, H&E and the acquisition of H&E by the Company that involve substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements in this communication include, among other things, statements about the potential benefits of the transaction, the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the financial condition, results of operations and business of each of the Company and H&E, and expected valuation and re-rating opportunities for the combined company. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words 'estimates,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'projects,' 'plans,' 'intends,' 'believes,' 'forecasts,' 'looks,' and future or conditional verbs, such as 'will,' 'should,' 'could' or 'may,' as well as variations of such words or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions and apply only as of the date of this communication. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that our expectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved or that the completion and anticipated benefits of the transaction can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those suggested by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, (i) the Company's ability to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to H&E's business after the completion of the transaction and realized expected synergies; (ii) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction, including the possibility that the expected benefits from the transaction will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; (iii) problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the Company and H&E, including, without limitation, problems associated with the potential loss of any key employees, customers, suppliers and other counterparties of H&E (iv) the transaction may involve unexpected costs, including, without limitation, the exposure to any unrecorded liabilities or unidentified issues during the due diligence investigation of H&E or that are not covered by insurance, as well as potential unfavorable accounting treatment and unexpected increases in taxes; (v) the Company's business may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the transaction, including any adverse effects on our ability to maintain relationships with customers, employees and suppliers; (vi) any negative effects of the announcement of the transaction or the financing thereof on the market price of the Company common stock or other securities; (vii) the industry may be subject to future risks including those set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in the other filings with the SEC by each of the Company and H&E and (viii) the Company may not achieve its valuation or re-rating opportunities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Investors should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect the businesses of the Company and H&E, including those described in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the other filings with the SEC by each of the Company and H&E. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. View source version on CONTACT: Leslie Hunziker Senior Vice President Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability [email protected] 239-301-1675Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher [email protected] T.J. 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Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Herc Holdings Completes Acquisition of H&E Equipment Services
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) ('Herc' or 'the Company'), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals ('H&E'). 'The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc's proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,' said Larry Silber, Herc Rentals' president and chief executive officer. 'The addition of H&E's network and capabilities provides Herc with a leading presence in 11 of the top 20 rental regions, a larger fleet that provides our customers with a range of specialty and general rental products, and a talented team who shares our focus on excellence in customer service and safety. We are excited to realize the substantial upside ahead for industry leading growth and superior value creation.' Under the terms of the merger agreement, Herc Rentals acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of H&E's common stock for, on a per share basis, $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc Rentals common stock. With the completion of the transaction, shares of H&E common stock have ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ. Herc Rentals Advisors Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as lead financial advisor. Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc served as co-financial advisor, and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank served as lead financing bank. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal advisor. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher served as strategic communications advisor. About Herc Holdings Inc. Founded in 1965, Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc. subsidiary, is a full-line rental supplier. With the recent acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, we have 613 locations across North America and pro forma 2024 total revenues were $5.1 billion. We offer products and services aimed at helping customers work more efficiently, effectively, and safely. Our classic fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, and lighting equipment. Our ProSolutions® offering includes industry-specific, solutions-based services in tandem with power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pumps, and trench shoring equipment as well as our ProContractor professional grade tools. We employ approximately 10,500 employees, who equip our customers and communities to build a brighter future. Learn more at and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This communication includes 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements related to the Company, H&E and the acquisition of H&E by the Company that involve substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements in this communication include, among other things, statements about the potential benefits of the transaction, the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the financial condition, results of operations and business of each of the Company and H&E, and expected valuation and re-rating opportunities for the combined company. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words 'estimates,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'projects,' 'plans,' 'intends,' 'believes,' 'forecasts,' 'looks,' and future or conditional verbs, such as 'will,' 'should,' 'could' or 'may,' as well as variations of such words or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions and apply only as of the date of this communication. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that our expectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved or that the completion and anticipated benefits of the transaction can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those suggested by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, (i) the Company's ability to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to H&E's business after the completion of the transaction and realized expected synergies; (ii) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction, including the possibility that the expected benefits from the transaction will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; (iii) problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the Company and H&E, including, without limitation, problems associated with the potential loss of any key employees, customers, suppliers and other counterparties of H&E (iv) the transaction may involve unexpected costs, including, without limitation, the exposure to any unrecorded liabilities or unidentified issues during the due diligence investigation of H&E or that are not covered by insurance, as well as potential unfavorable accounting treatment and unexpected increases in taxes; (v) the Company's business may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the transaction, including any adverse effects on our ability to maintain relationships with customers, employees and suppliers; (vi) any negative effects of the announcement of the transaction or the financing thereof on the market price of the Company common stock or other securities; (vii) the industry may be subject to future risks including those set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in the other filings with the SEC by each of the Company and H&E and (viii) the Company may not achieve its valuation or re-rating opportunities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Investors should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect the businesses of the Company and H&E, including those described in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the other filings with the SEC by each of the Company and H&E. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
