Pearson Plc (NYSE: PSO)
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Pearson Plc Company Info
Pearson Plc engages in the business of education, business information, and consumer publishing markets. It operates through the following segments: Global Online Learning, Global Assessment, North American Courseware, and International. The Global Online Learning segment offers virtual schools and online program management. The Global Assessment Learning segment includes Pearson VUE, US student assessment and clinical assessment. The North America Courseware segment provides courseware and services businesses in the US and Canada. The International segment offers courseware and other businesses outside North America and including UK Qualifications and English. The company was founded by Pearson Samuel in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
News & Analysis
Why Pearsons Stock Jumped 19.5% at the Open Today
The company received an offer, rejected it, and then got a higher one. It looks like this publisher is in play.
Why Pearson Stock Popped Today
Activist investor Cevian Capital takes a stake in the education company.
Why Pearson, FactSet Research Systems, and Actuant Slumped Today
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Why Cronos Group, Pearson, and Dorman Products Slumped Today
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Why Pearson plc Stock Gained 14% in October
Pearson stock posted big gains in October but still trades down roughly 9% year to date.
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Why Shares of Pearson PLC Jumped Today
The company expects to match its guidance for the first quarter, continue major cost-cutting, and has started a strategic review of its U.S. K-12 courseware publishing business.
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