Why These Are Hot: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), Volt Information Sciences (NYSEMKT:VISI), General Mills (NYSE:GIS), Arena Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARNA), America Movil (NYSE:AMX)

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) was upgraded by investment analysts at Bank of America from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Monday. The firm currently has a $27.62 price objective on the stock, up from their previous price objective of $22.00. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is … Continue reading Why These Are Hot: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), Volt Information Sciences (NYSEMKT:VISI), General Mills (NYSE:GIS), Arena Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARNA), America Movil (NYSE:AMX)

Watch 5 Stocks: Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH), Penford Corporation (NASDAQ:PENX)

On Dec. 15, Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) announced that Philippe C. Bishop, MD, will join the company as Senior Vice President, Hematology and Oncology Therapeutics. In this position, Dr. Bishop will report to John McHutchison, MD, Executive Vice President, Clinical Research and will have responsibility for Gilead’s programs in oncology. Dr. Bishop will also join Gilead’s Executive Committee. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) belongs to Healthcare … Continue reading Watch 5 Stocks: Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), Coach, Inc. (NYSE:COH), Penford Corporation (NASDAQ:PENX)

Stocks Swings: Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO), Cempra, Inc. (NASDAQ:CEMP), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY), Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CNSL), Oil States International Inc. (NYSE:OIS)

Houston-based Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO) is the latest energy company to cut its 2015 budget in the wake of falling oil prices. Marathon expects its 2015 capital, investment and exploration budget will be about 20 percent lower than equivalent spending in 2014, excluding its recently disposed Norway business. Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 19.80% and … Continue reading Stocks Swings: Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO), Cempra, Inc. (NASDAQ:CEMP), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY), Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CNSL), Oil States International Inc. (NYSE:OIS)

Top Movers: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL), Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP), SemGroup Corporation (NYSE:SEMG), AT&T, Inc. (NYSE:T), IFM Investments Limited (NYSE:CTC)

On Dec 9, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) announced a rebrand of its cabin options on Monday, including an overhaul of its economy and enhanced economy service. The changes will take effect in March of 2015. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 24.80% and weekly performance is -0.63%. On last trading day company shares ended up $47.38. … Continue reading Top Movers: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL), Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP), SemGroup Corporation (NYSE:SEMG), AT&T, Inc. (NYSE:T), IFM Investments Limited (NYSE:CTC)

Stocks Getting Investor’s Attention: OmegaFlex, Inc. (NASDAQ:OFLX), SeaDrill Limited (NYSE:SDRL), Impax Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:IPXL), Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPHM), Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ:RENT)

On Dec. 18, OmegaFlex, Inc. (NASDAQ:OFLX) announced that a United States District Court in Ohio has dismissed the latest frivolous lawsuit by plaintiffs’ attorneys questioning CSST’s unparalleled safety record. In the most recent case – Schoelwer vs Omega Flex, Inc. – the trial attorneys unsuccessfully attempted to seek class action certification for their lawsuit against the Company. OmegaFlex, Inc. (NASDAQ:OFLX) belongs to Industrial Goods sector. … Continue reading Stocks Getting Investor’s Attention: OmegaFlex, Inc. (NASDAQ:OFLX), SeaDrill Limited (NYSE:SDRL), Impax Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:IPXL), Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPHM), Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ:RENT)

Stocks Buzz: RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE:RCAP), Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO), Griffin Land & Nurseries Inc. (NASDAQ:GRIF), Radius Health (NASDAQ:RDUS), The Standard Register (NYSE:SR)

On Dec. 12, RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE:RCAP) announced that it has entered into an agreement to exchange RCS Capital’s existing Series A convertible preferred stock owned by Luxor Capital Group LP and its affiliates (“Luxor”) for a new series of perpetual preferred and a new series of convertible preferred stock. RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE:RCAP) belongs to Financial sector. Its net profit margin is -9.90% and … Continue reading Stocks Buzz: RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE:RCAP), Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO), Griffin Land & Nurseries Inc. (NASDAQ:GRIF), Radius Health (NASDAQ:RDUS), The Standard Register (NYSE:SR)