On February 23, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:LXRX) announced the resignation of Brian P. Zambrowicz, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief scientific officer, to pursue another opportunity. Dr. Zambrowicz will be assisting in shifting his responsibilities to other members of the company in order to ensure a seamless transition. On Tuesday shares of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:LXRX) closed at $0.98. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -41.60% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 30.90%.
Tower Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ:TSEM) had its target price boosted by Chardan Capital from $17.00 to $20.00 in a report issued on Tuesday. They currently have a buy rating on the stock. Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ:TSEM) in last trading activity advanced 6.55% to close at $17.89. Company weekly performance is 13.95% while its quarterly performance stands at 39.11%. Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ:TSEM) is 4.50% away from its 52 week high.
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. (NYSE:MHR) saw its loss narrow to $143.47 million, or $1.32 a share for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2014. In the previous year period, the company reported a loss of $222.18 million, or $1.64 a share. On an adjusted basis, loss per share was at $0.65 for the year. On last trading day Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. (NYSE:MHR) advanced 6.32% to close at $2.69. Its volatility for the week is 7.46% while volatility for the month is 9.57%. MHR’s sales growth for past 5 years was 89.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -40.40%. Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. (NYSE:MHR) monthly performance is 38.66%.
Blue Nile, Inc. (Nasdaq:NILE), announced the addition of Robert van Schoonenberg to its Board of Directors, effective February 23, 2015. Mr. van Schoonenberg is chairman and chief executive officer of BayPoint Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm, and a co-managing partner of AmeriCap Partners LLC, a growth capital investment firm. Blue Nile Inc. (NASDAQ:NILE) has 2.30% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 98.90%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $29.74.
AOL Inc. (NYSE:AOL) announced that Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong will participate in the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference on Mar. 10, 2015, at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. Armstrong’s presentation is expected to begin at approximately 10:05 AM Eastern Time (ET). On Tuesday shares of AOL Inc. (NYSE:AOL) closed at $41.65. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -4.90% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 9.53%.