CSX Corp (NYSE:CSX), the third-largest U.S. railroad, on Jan 13, reported a higher quarterly profit that was in line with analyst expectations and said it expected a strong increase in its freight business and double-digit earnings growth during 2015. CSX reported quarterly earnings of 49 cents per share, a near 17 percent increase from the 42 cents per share posted for the fourth quarter of 2013. Wall Street analysts had expected earnings per share of 49 cents for the quarter. CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 18.00% and weekly performance is 1.34%. On last trading day company shares ended up $34.86. CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -2.65%.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) shares are up trading Friday despite a European Automobile Manufacturers Association report that showed the company had a declining market share in Europe in December. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) shares advanced 0.75% in last trading session and ended the day at $33.68. GM Gross Margin is 8.70% and its return on assets is 3.10%. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) quarterly performance is 13.48%.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ICPT) Director Klaus R. Dr Veitinger sold 233 shares of Intercept Pharmaceuticals stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.01, for a total value of $34,952.33. On 16 January, Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICPT) shares advanced 2.18% and was closed at $150.64. Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICPT) year to date (YTD) performance is -3.44%.
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) is preparing to place an order for 10 of Boeing Co. (BA)’s largest twin-engine jetliners to replace older aircraft plying its longest routes, said people familiar with its plans. United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 3.20% and weekly performance is 0.63%. On last trading day company shares ended up $65.75. United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 7.45%.
Entropic Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTR) presented at the Needham Growth Conference at The Palace Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 2:50 p.m. EST. Entropic Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTR) shares advanced 2.92% in last trading session and ended the day at $2.47. ENTR Gross Margin is 48.30% and its return on assets is -31.90%. Entropic Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTR) quarterly performance is 1.65%.