Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) announced a number of technology advancements and initiatives aimed at accelerating computing into the next dimension. The announcements include the Intel® Curie™ module, a button-sized hardware product for wearable solutions; new applications for Intel® RealSense™ cameras spanning robots, flying multi-copter drones and 3-D immersive experiences; and a broad, new Diversity in Technology initiative, which includes a $300 million investment to encourage more diversity at Intel and within the technology industry at large. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) in last trading activity advanced 1.86% to close at $36.69. Company weekly performance is 1.10% while its quarterly performance stands at 7.75%. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is -3.19% away from its 52 week high.
Milano Vincent, President and CEO of Idera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:IDRA), had purchased 200,000 shares on December 12, 2014. The total value of the transaction was $800,000. The information was disclosed with the SEC in a Form 4 Filing. On last trading day Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDRA) advanced 4.53% to close at $4.96. Its volatility for the week is 10.75% while volatility for the month is 9.39%. IDRA’s EPS growth for past 5 years was -58.50%. Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDRA) monthly performance is 12.47%.
Pressure is mounting on Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMPH) to explain price spikes for naloxone, the potentially life-saving heroin antidote the company manufactures under the brand name Narcan. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMPH) has 0.90% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 16.10%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $12.25.
J.G. Wentworth (NYSE:JGW) major shareholder Special Situations M. Trishield bought 100,000 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 31st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $10.50 per share, with a total value of $1,050,000.00. On Thursday shares of The J.G. Wentworth Company (NYSE:JGW) closed at $9.37. Company’s EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as -8.90%.
The CEO of Knight Transportation, Inc. (NYSE:KNX), Knight Kevin P sold 67,218 shares at $32.75 on December 4, 2014. The Insider selling transaction had a total value worth of $2,201,390. The Insider information was disclosed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in a Form 4 filing. On last trading day Knight Transportation Inc. (NYSE:KNX) advanced 3.30% to close at $32.90. Its volatility for the week is 3.19% while volatility for the month is 2.52%. KNX’s sales growth for past 5 years was 4.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 5.40%. Knight Transportation Inc. (NYSE:KNX) monthly performance is 2.40%.