Shining on Major News : NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Genesco (NYSE:GCO), Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII)

Some investors speculate that Texas Instruments (TXN) might buy NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI). But Steve Smigie, Analyst at Raymond James & Associates, says he doesn’t think that will actually happen. NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 10.10% and weekly performance is -5.10%. On last trading day company shares ended up $61.06. NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) distance from 50-day … Continue reading Shining on Major News : NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Genesco (NYSE:GCO), Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII)

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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)’s cost-cutting may not be helping the company. For example, at Goldstrike (a large mine in Nevada), all-in sustaining costs decreased from $1,226 to $886 year over year. But that’s because Barrick focused on mining much higher-grade ore. The company also cut sustaining capital expenditures by 15%. Such a strategy is not sustainable in the long run if the company wants to … Continue reading Best Stocks: Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MPEL), Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD), Unitil Corp. (NYSE:UTL), Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII)

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Equities researchers at Canaccord Genuity boosted their target price on shares of Vital Therapies (NYSE:VTL) from $20.00 to $35.00 in a research report issued on Friday.  Vital Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTL) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance is 12.21%. On last trading day company shares ended up $25.00. Vital Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTL) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -2.15%. Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM) was downgraded by … Continue reading Stocks to Watch : Vital Therapies (NASDAQ:VTL), Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ:MXIM), Acura Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACUR), Oceaneering International, (NYSE:OII), Dominion Resources (NYSE:DOM)

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On Jan. 20, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) promoted Vasu Raja to vice president – International Revenue Management. In this new role, Raja will lead a high-performing team responsible for overseeing all revenue generated from the company’s international business. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 0.70% and weekly performance is 12.51%. On last trading day company shares … Continue reading Top Stocks: American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL), SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE:SD), Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG), Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII), The Travelers Companies (NYSE:TRV)

5 Active Stocks: Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF), Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII), Orchids Paper Products (NYSEMKT:TIS), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM)

Shares of steel company Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) fell in trading Monday as Chinese rebar and iron ore futures slowed for the fourth straight session on declining demand, according to Reuters. Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 3.40% and weekly performance is 9.91%. On last trading day company shares ended up $3.55. Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB) distance from 50-day simple … Continue reading 5 Active Stocks: Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF), Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII), Orchids Paper Products (NYSEMKT:TIS), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM)

Momentum Stocks: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), RF Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:RFMD), Memorial Production Partners LP (NASDAQ:MEMP), OII, Neonode, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), posted a 55.9 percent rise in October sales from a year earlier. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 31.40% and weekly performance is -0.91%. On last trading day company shares ended up $21.82. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 4.80%. RF Micro … Continue reading Momentum Stocks: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), RF Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:RFMD), Memorial Production Partners LP (NASDAQ:MEMP), OII, Neonode, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON)