On Oct 31, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) reported record net sales Thursday for its most recent quarter, up 3.3 percent sequentially. The Chandler-based provider of microcontrollers, mixed signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions (Nasdaq: MCHP) reported income of $93.6 million, or 42 cents per share, on revenue of $546.2 million for its second fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30. Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 19.50% and weekly performance is -0.48%. On last trading day company shares ended up $43.38. Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -2.71%.

Ladenburg Thalmann downgraded shares of XOMA Corp (NASDAQ:XOMA) from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a research note released on Monday morning, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. They currently have $8.00 target price on the stock. XOMA Corporation (NASDAQ:XOMA) shares advanced 0.99% in last trading session and ended the day at $4.08. XOMA return on assets is -82.60%. XOMA Corporation (NASDAQ:XOMA) quarterly performance is -5.56%.

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced Duracell deal with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B), and discussed the outlook for the fiscal year 2015. P&G said it now plans to execute a split transaction, in which it will exchange a recapitalized Duracell Company for Berkshire Hathaway’s shares of P&G stock. Berkshire’s stock ownership is currently valued at approximately $4.7 billion. The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its net profit margin is 12.50% and weekly performance is 0.54%. On last trading day company shares ended up $89.48. The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 6.06%.

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), which operates some of the world’s largest data centers, said makers of chips that use ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARMH)’s technology aren’t keeping up with Intel Corp. (INTC)’s pace of innovation. ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARMH) shares decreased -0.84% in last trading session and ended the day at $41.39. ARMH Gross Margin is 95.10% and its return on assets is 10.50%. ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARMH) quarterly performance is -8.59%.

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) present at Wells Fargo Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in New York. The event is scheduled to begin at 11:20 AM ET, November 12, 2014. Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) shares moved down -0.64% in last trading session and ended the day at $66.24. CTXS Gross Margin is 81.20% and its return on assets is 5.60%. Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) quarterly performance is -4.17%.