EXFO Shares Hit New High
Shares of EXFO Inc (NASDAQ: EXFO) touched a new 52-week high of $12.86 on Friday. The company said it extends its optical transport network testing capabilities to qualify 100G/40G Ethernet client services.
RIM Marketing Chief to Leave in Six Months
Blackberry maker Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) said its chief marketing officer Keith Pardy will be leaving in six months, just weeks ahead of its PlayBook tablet launch.
Union Drilling, Bronco Drilling Shares Hit New High
Shares of Union Drilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: UDRL) and Bronco Drilling Co. Inc. (NASDAQ: BRNC) touched a new 52-week high of $10.35 each on Friday. The onshore drillers reported a narrower loss for the fourth quarter on strong drilling activity.
Vertex Pharma Shares Hit New High Again
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTX) reported positive interim results on March 2 from a Phase 2 two-part study of 'telaprevir' combination therapy for treatment of hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HCV-HIV co-infection. The shares of the drugmaker touched a new 52-week high of $51.10 on Friday.
World's Most Admired Companies (PHOTOS)
Time Inc.'s Fortune magazine released its fourteenth annual World's Most Admired Companies list.
World's Smallest Aquarium With Fish
Siberian craftsman Anatoly Konenko is responsible for the smallest aquarium in the world.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (ZSTN, FLOW, SPRD, ALTH, GIII, CERS, ERII, MRVL, EVEP, WPPGY)
The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: ZST Digital Networks, Flow International, Spreadtrum Communications, Allos Therapeutics, and G-III Apparel Group. The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Cerus, Energy Recovery, Marvell Technology Group, EV Energy Partners, and WPP.
PetSmart Stock Hits New High On Q4 Results
Shares of PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) touched a new 52-week high of $43.39 on Thursday. The company reported a 20 percent growth in fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, helped by more customer transactions and a strong holiday season.
How Tablets Can End PC Growth
The possible factors that could lead to the cannibalization of the PC by tablets are classified into consumer growth and enterprise growth. Tablets may ultimately cannibalize around 15 percent of the total PC market through 2014, which while material, doesn't deter the PC markets from seeing sustained growth over the next 5-years, according to RBC Capital Markets.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (SPRD, INVE, ALTH, FLOW, SPMD, ERII, MRVL, HILL, BSQR, EVEP)
The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Spreadtrum Communications, Identive Group, Allos Therapeutics, Flow International, and SuperMedia. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Energy Recovery, Marvell Technology Group, Dot Hill Systems, BSQUARE, and EV Energy Partners.
Vertex Pharma stock hits new high again on positive study results
Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTX) touched a new 52-week high of $50.83 on Thursday. The company announced positive interim results on Wednesday from a Phase 2 two-part study of 'telaprevir' combination therapy for treatment of hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HCV-HIV co-infection.
Can Tablets End PC Growth?
RBC Capital Markets estimates that tablets may ultimately cannibalize around 15 percent of the total PC market through 2014, which while material, doesn't deter the PC markets from seeing sustained growth over the next 5-years.
Top 10 World's Largest Yachts
Every year, SuperYachts.com compiles a list of the largest yachts currently on the water. Here is the countdown list of world’s top ten largest yachts.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (GTEC, DUSA, BPAX, NVMI, NVAX, FSYS, SIMG, YRCW, PERY, TBBK)
The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Global Defense Technology & Systems, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Nova Measuring Instruments, and Novavax. The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Fuel Systems Solutions, Sigma Designs, YRC Worldwide, Perry Ellis International, and The Bancorp.
Vertex Pharma Stock Hits New High On Positive Hepatitis C-HIV Drug Study
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTX) announced positive interim results on Wednesday from a Phase 2 two-part study of 'telaprevir' combination therapy for treatment of hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HCV-HIV co-infection. The shares of the drugmaker touched a new 52-week high of $47.82 on Wednesday.
Plasma Flow Linked to Spotless Sun
NASA explained the mystery behind the decreased solar activity during the Sun's 11-year cycle, linking it to the changing speeds of plasma inside the Sun.
Xilinx Stock Hits New High
Shares of Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) touched a new 52-week high of $34.90 on Wednesday.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (GPRE, ITMN, ZUMZ, NLST, RDNT, SIGM, PEET, WATG, MMYT, CBEY)
The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Green Plains Renewable Energy, InterMune, Zumiez, Netlist, and RadNet. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Sigma Designs, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Wonder Auto Technology, MakeMyTrip, and Cbeyond.
Travelzoo Becomes 2-Million-Dollar Baby
Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a publisher of travel newsletters and websites, continues to quickly ramp up its Local Deals business, generating an estimated $2.1 million in net revenues in February, compared with estimated net revenues of $1.3 million in January, $1.5 million in December, $1 million in November, and $650,000 in October, Wedbush Securities said.
Marcellus Shale to bring $250 bln to Pennsylvania
Marcellus Shale gas will bring an estimated $250 billion in payments to Pennsylvania land owners and stronger economic activity, said FBR Capital Markets.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (GAME, MCOX, CNTF, CYTX, NVAX, YHOO, WATG, VICL, SINA, HCBK, JOYG)
The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Shanda Games, Mecox Lane, China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology, Cytori Therapeutics, Novavax, and Yahoo!. The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Wonder Auto Technology, Vical, Sina, Hudson City Bancorp, and Joy Global.
Sonus Networks Stock Hit New High On Q4 Results
Shares of Sonus Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SONS) touched a new 52-week high of $4.16 on Tuesday. The company reported Monday a surprise fourth quarter earnings on higher revenue and predict higher-than-expected revenue for 2011.
Tesco Corp. Stock Hit New High On Q4 Results
Shares of Tesco Corp. (NASDAQ: TESO) touched a new 52-week high of $18.72 on Tuesday. The company Thursday reported higher fourth quarter earnings on positive momentum across all of its product lines and expects a stronger 2011. The positive results was seen in trading of Tesco stock that had reached a new high for third day in a row.
NASA To Hold Briefing Today On Missing Sunspots
NASA said it has rescheduled a media teleconference to Wednesday 2 p.m. EST to discuss the first computer model that explains the recent period of decreased solar activity during the Sun's 11-year cycle.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (MCOX, GAME, TRMK, CYTX, HERO, YHOO, DTLK, WATG, SINA, ARQL, HEV)
The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Mecox Lane, Shanda Games, Trustmark, Cytori Therapeutics, Hercules Offshore, and Yahoo!. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Datalink, Wonder Auto Technology, Sina, ArQule, and Ener1.
HTC Android Devices Among Best-Sellers at US Carriers: Analyst
HTC's Android smartphones are among the best selling devices at all major U.S. carriers, according to checks of Robert W. Baird.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (NVAX, SONS, SODA, AKRX, AONE, CEDC, YRCW, AVGO, EXLP, PTNR)
The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Novavax, Sonus Networks, SodaStream International, Akorn, and A123 Systems. The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Central European Distribution, YRC Worldwide, Avago Technologies, Exterran Partners, and Partner Communications.
Tenet Healthcare Stock Hit New High On Q4 Results
Shares of Tenet Healthcare Corp. (THC) touched a new 52-week high of $7.27 on Monday. The company said Friday that its fourth quarter earnings more than tripled as patient visits improved signaling better consumer confidence.
Qualcomm Stock Hit New High
Shares of Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) touched a new 52-week high of $59.80 on Monday, compared to its previous high of $59.43 on Feb. 18.
Vertex Pharma Stock Hit New High On Positive Cystic Fibrosis Study
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTX) announced positive results on Wednesday from a late-stage STRIVE study of its oral drug VX-770 for treatment of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that impairs the lung. The shares of the drugmaker touched a new 52-week high of $46.75 on Monday.
