On 24 February, NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG) reported Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2014 rose 54% to $15.6 million, from $10.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. Instrument revenue was $6.3 million, up 20% from the prior year period. Consumables revenue was $7.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, 69% higher than in the comparable 2013 quarter. On Wednesday shares of NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG) closed at $12.28. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 81.40%.
Paragon Offshore PLC (NYSE:PGN) was downgraded by stock analysts at Evercore ISI from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report issued on Tuesday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. Paragon Offshore plc (NYSE:PGN) in last trading activity moved down -5.95% to close at $1.74. Company weekly performance is -23.35% while its quarterly performance stands at -45.11%. Paragon Offshore plc (NYSE:PGN) is -89.79% away from its 52 week high.
On 24 February, Daktronics Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) reported fiscal 2015 third quarter net sales of $118.1 million, operating loss of $1.6 million, and net income of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to net sales of $115.4 million, operating income of $3.6 million, and net income of $2.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2014.On last trading day Daktronics Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) moved down -0.20% to close at $10.05. Its volatility for the week is 3.98% while volatility for the month is 3.58%. DAKT’s sales growth for past 5 years was -1.00% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -4.40%. Daktronics Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) monthly performance is -20.74%.
Pacific Ethanol Inc. (NASDAQ:PEIX) reported fourth-quarter net income of $12.5 million. The Sacramento, California-based company said it had net income of 50 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 41 cents per share. The ethanol producer posted revenue of $256.2 million in the period. Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEIX) has 16.76% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 72.20%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $9.33.
On 25 February, Edgewater Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:EDGW) reported Net income was $656,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to net income of $32.4 million, or $2.55 per diluted share. The reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 included a $30.4 million tax benefit in connection with the reversal of a majority of the Company’s valuation allowance against the carrying value of its deferred tax assets. On last trading day Edgewater Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:EDGW) moved down -0.14% to close at $6.99. Its volatility for the week is 3.16% while volatility for the month is 3.90%. EDGW’s sales growth for past 5 years was 17.70% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 24.30%. Edgewater Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:EDGW) monthly performance is -2.92%.