Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) during a keynote address at the Internet of Things World Forum in Chicago, Cisco CTO Padmasree Warrior announced the winners of three global Internet of Things (IoT) Grand Challenges aimed at recognizing, promoting and accelerating the adoption of breakthrough technologies and products that contribute to the growth and evolution of the IoT. Cisco today also announced that in concert with a global network of companies in the IoT space, local organizations and non-profits dedicated to women in STEM, it is launching a worldwide Internet of Things World Forum (IoTWF) Young Women’s Innovation Grand Challenge. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 16.70% and weekly performance is -6.89%. On last trading day company shares ended up $22.96. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -6.90%.

Zacks reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of QEP Resources (NYSE:QEP) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. The firm currently has a $30.00 price target on the stock. QEP Resources, Inc. (NYSE:QEP) shares fell -0.55% in last trading session and ended the day at $21.84. QEP Gross Margin is 67.10% and its return on assets is -0.70%. QEP Resources, Inc. (NYSE:QEP) quarterly performance is -35.69%.

LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) picks outsider as future CEO. After nearly six months of searching, Blue Ash-based lighting company LSI Industries has tapped an outside veteran lighting executive as its future chief executive. On 15 October, LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) shares increased 6.26% and was closed at $6.96. LYTS EPS growth in last 5 year was 15.60%. LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) year to date (YTD) performance is -17.83%.

On 2nd October Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (NYSE:PHI), disclosed that Rocket Internet AG (“Rocket”) announced the successful pricing of its initial public offering (the “IPO”) at $42.50 per share. Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (NYSE:PHI) ended the last trading day at $67.91. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 1.77%. Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (NYSE:PHI) showed a weekly performance of -0.07%.

Internet search giant Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) on Wednesday introduced three Android-powered, Nexus-branded devices, giving the company a broader portfolio to compete against Apple Inc. Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) belongs to Technology sector. Its weekly performance is -7.42%. On last trading day company shares ended up $530.03. Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -7.76%.