5 Stocks in Dramatic Moves: Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), WEX Inc. (NYSE:WEX), Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN), Murphy (NYSE:MUSA)


On 28 January, Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE:AVP) announced the appointment of James S. Scully as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Sheri McCoy, effective no later than April 1, 2015, and lead all finance and information technology functions. On Monday shares of Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP) closed at $8.76. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -1.10% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 3.80%.

On 3 February, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) reported financial and operating performance for January 2015. Consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) for the month of January decreased 3.5 percent year over year, driven by 1.5 points from the impact of lapping prior year’s winter storms and 1 point of pressure from the impact of a weaker yen and euro on international results. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) in last trading activity fell -2.33% to close at $44.45. Company weekly performance is -4.43% while its quarterly performance stands at 3.61%. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) is -12.95% away from its 52 week high.

Wex Inc. (NYSE:WEX) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter and issued a downbeat outlook. The South Portland, Maine-based company posted quarterly net income of $47.9 million, or $1.23 per share, up from $34.5 million, or $0.88 per share, in the year-ago period. On a non-GAAP basis, its adjusted net income fell to $0.96 per share, from $1.17 per share. On last trading day WEX Inc. (NYSE:WEX) advanced 1.43% to close at $99.49. Its volatility for the week is 3.48% while volatility for the month is 3.03%. WEX’s sales growth for past 5 years was 13.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 3.50%. WEX Inc. (NYSE:WEX) monthly performance is 1.05%.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) announced record net sales for the quarter and year ended January 31, 2015. Total Company net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 increased to $1.01 billion or 12% over the same quarter last year. Comparable Retail segment net sales, which include our comparable direct-to-consumer channel, increased 6%. Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) has 0.20% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 81.20%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $36.51.

Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) has partnered with Linq3 to introduce Play at the Pump at its gas stations in Missouri and Minnesota beginning this week. Play at the Pump is a new way for motorists to buy tickets for lottery jackpot games right from the gas pump. On last trading day Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) fell -0.17% to close at $68.74. Its volatility for the week is 3.86% while volatility for the month is 2.81%. Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) monthly performance is -3.98%.


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