Momentum Stocks: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), Kinder Morgan Management LLC (NYSE:KMR), Micrel Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRL), Heartware International Inc. (NASDAQ:HTWR), Rowan Companies plc (NYSE:RDC)


MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) announced that it has completed its previously announced issuance of $1.15 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6% senior unsecured notes due 2023, which were issued at par, and its issuance of $100 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 6% senior unsecured notes due 2023, which were issued at 100.75%. MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) in last trading activity moved up 0.04% to close at $22.82. Company weekly performance is 2.84% while its quarterly performance stands at -8.21%. MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is -20.63% away from its 52 week high.

On November 20, 2014, Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE:KMR) held a special meeting of its shareholders in order to vote upon proposals relating to the proposed mergers of KMR and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (“KMP”) with wholly owned subsidiaries of Kinder Morgan, Inc. (“KMI”). On last trading day Kinder Morgan Management LLC (NYSE:KMR) moved up 3.78% to close at $104.71. Its volatility for the week is 2.90% while volatility for the month is 2.24%. KMR’s EPS growth for past 5 years was 22.10%. Kinder Morgan Management LLC (NYSE:KMR) monthly performance is 10.21%.

Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRL), an industry leader in high performance linear and power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, on 10 November announced the availability of the MIC2875/MIC2876, two 2MHz boost converters capable of delivering up to 2A output in only 122mm squared of board space with a minimum of just three tiny external components required. On last trading day Micrel Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRL) moved up 2.68% to close at $13.01. Its volatility for the week is 2.51% while volatility for the month is 2.74%. MCRL’s sales growth for past 5 years was -1.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -5.60%. Micrel Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRL) monthly performance is 13.03%.

Shares of HeartWare International Inc. (NASDAQ:HTWR) have been given an average recommendation of “Buy” by the eleven brokerages that are presently covering the company, American Banking News.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has assigned a hold recommendation and seven have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $100.51. Heartware International Inc. (NASDAQ:HTWR) has 0.20% insider ownership. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $74.08.

Rowan Companies plc (NYSE:RDC) announced on 20 November that its monthly report of drilling rig status and contract information has been updated as of November 20, 2014. For the fourth quarter and full-year of 2014, the Company continues to expect jack-up out-of-service time to be approximately 7-8% and 10%, respectively. The On Wednesday shares of Rowan Companies plc (NYSE:RDC) closed at $23.32. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 5.50% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 25.83%.


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