Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI) sold $6 billion of notes today to help fund the estimated $44 billion consolidation of its oil-pipeline empire, propelling U.S. corporate-bond sales closer to a new annual record. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 7.60% and weekly performance is 0.84%. On last trading day company shares ended up $40.75. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 7.12%.

On Nov 21, Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) recently announced its decision to acquire Intrepid Learning Solutions – a Seattle-based firm – for an undisclosed amount. The firm helps businesses apply technology and services to enhance their performance. Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) shares increased 0.58% in last trading session and ended the day at $13.76. XRX Gross Margin is 31.30% and its return on assets is 3.80%. Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) quarterly performance is 0.88%.

On Nov 19, Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ:SCVL) announced third quarter 2014 earnings results will be released on Monday, December 1, 2014 after the market close. On 25 November, Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ:SCVL) shares decreased -0.31% and was closed at $19.47. SCVL EPS growth in last 5 year was 36.40%. Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ:SCVL) year to date (YTD) performance is -32.14%.

Barrington Research initiated coverage on shares of BioScrip (NASDAQ:BIOS) in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. The firm issued an outperform rating and a $8.00 price target on the stock. BioScrip Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOS) ended the last trading day at $6.39. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 3.62%. BioScrip Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOS) showed a weekly performance of 9.23%.

On Nov 10, Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASCMA) has reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Ascent is a holding company that owns Monitronics International, Inc. (“Monitronics”), one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing home security alarm monitoring companies. Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASCMA) shares increased 0.11% in last trading session and ended the day at $54.94. ASCMA Gross Margin is 82.60% and its return on assets is -2.40%. Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASCMA) quarterly performance is -12.67%.