Equities researchers at Raymond James assumed coverage on shares of Talisman Energy (NYSE:TLM) in a research report issued on Wednesday. The firm set a “market perform” rating and a C$10.00 price target on the stock. Raymond James’ target price indicates a potential downside of 2.63% from the stock’s previous close. Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -19.50% and weekly performance is -4.71%. On last trading day company shares ended up $8.91. Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -11.82%.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) plans to reduce its pension obligations by $4.2 billion as it transfers liabilities to Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU) and offers some employees lump-sum payments. Prudential, the No. 2 U.S. life insurer, will assume responsibility for future pension payments to about 30,000 Motorola Solutions retirees, the Schaumburg, Illinois-based maker of two-way radios and other communications equipment said today in a statement. On 25 September, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) shares increased 0.71% and was closed at $62.24. MSI EPS growth in last 5 year was 18.90%. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) year to date (YTD) performance is -6.41%.

Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) said Thursday that its board of directors has authorized the purchase of up to an additional $2.0 billion of the company’s common stock under its share repurchase program. Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) belongs to Industrial Goods sector. Its net profit margin is 7.10% and weekly performance is -1.19%. On last trading day company shares ended up $177.44. Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 3.94%.

The Iowa Transportation Department has told Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)to stop offering test drives. The Des Moines Register reports that the department said the test drives were illegal because Tesla isn’t a licensed auto dealer in Iowa and because Iowa law bars carmakers from retail sales. Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares fell -2.06% in last trading session and ended the day at $246.95. TSLA Gross Margin is 25.80% and its return on assets is -4.70%. Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) quarterly performance is 4.82%.

On Sep 02, Blackbaud Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire MicroEdge, LLC, an innovative provider of mission-critical software solutions for the philanthropic giving community worldwide. Blackbaud Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB) shares moved down -1.87% in last trading session and ended the day at $38.27. BLKB Gross Margin is 52.70% and its return on assets is 5.10%. Blackbaud Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB) quarterly performance is 7.95%.