On 29 January, Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) reported full year and fourth quarter 2014 results, including full year revenues of $9.7 billion, a 40% increase versus 2013. Full year 2014 Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $13.83, an increase of 54% versus 2013. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Biogen Idec for the year was $3.3 billion, an increase of 54% versus the year prior. On Friday shares of Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) closed at $402.00. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 17.30% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 22.62%.
On 29 January, Eclipse Resources Corporation (NYSE:ECR) announced that it has closed the Company’s previously announced private placement of 62,500,000 shares of common stock. The shares were sold to selected institutional and accredited investors, including affiliates of EnCap Investments L.P. and entities controlled by members of the Company’s management team, at a price of $7.04 per share. Eclipse Resources Corporation (NYSE:ECR) in last trading activity fell -0.28% to close at $7.17. Company weekly performance is 15.65% while its quarterly performance stands at -43.19%. Eclipse Resources Corporation (NYSE:ECR) is -73.62% away from its 52 week high.
On 5 February, AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) announced the appointment of Teresa Covington as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately, until a permanent replacement has been selected and appointed. Covington succeeds Jikun Kim, who has resigned as senior vice president and chief financial officer. On last trading day AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) moved up 0.63% to close at $27.21. Its volatility for the week is 2.41% while volatility for the month is 2.81%. AVAV’s sales growth for past 5 years was 0.30% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -11.60%. AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) monthly performance is 6.75%.
Stock analysts at Jefferies Group reduced their price objective on shares of Vantage Drilling Company (NYSEMKT:VTG) from $1.00 to $0.50 in a report issued on Monday. The firm currently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Jefferies Group’s price target points to a potential upside of 28.21% from the company’s current price.Vantage Drilling Company (NYSEMKT:VTG) has 7.10% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 53.10%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $0.56.
CAE Inc. (NYSE:CAE) reported financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014. Net income attributable to equity holders from continuing operations was $52.1 million ($0.20 per share) this quarter, compared to $45.5 million ($0.17 per share) in the third quarter last year. On last trading day CAE Inc. (NYSE:CAE) fell -4.51% to close at $12.48. Its volatility for the week is 2.99% while volatility for the month is 2.25%. CAE’s sales growth for past 5 years was 4.90% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -0.30%. CAE Inc. (NYSE:CAE) monthly performance is -1.50%.