Methes Energies International Ltd (NASDAQ:MEIL) announced that it has granted a U.S. based entity (the “Licensee”) a non-exclusive license to use Methes’ design and software for a 3,000 liter per hour biodiesel processor to manufacture biodiesel processors for its own projects in the United States. Methes is to receive a $4 million upfront cash payment and will be entitled to an additional $100,000 for each of the first 40 units manufactured by the Licensee. On Tuesday shares of Methes Energies International Ltd. (NASDAQ:MEIL) closed at $1.42.
Allied Motion Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMOT) has a short ratio of 0.28 , which means that the counter should take 0.28 days to cover the total short interest. A high short ratio indicates a high build-up of short positions in the counter whereas a low short ratio implies that there are fewer short positions. The average daily volume for the last 20 days is 42,855 shares. Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:AMOT) in last trading activity advanced 9.88% to close at $22.14. Company weekly performance is 2.36% while its quarterly performance stands at 69.14%. Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:AMOT) is -12.00% away from its 52 week high.
FreeSeas Inc. (NASDAQ:FREE), a transporter of dry-bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of a fleet of Handysize and Handymax vessels announced that on January 13, 2015, received a letter from NASDAQ notifying the Company that it has been provided an additional 180 calendar day period, or until July 13, 2015, to regain compliance with the minimum $1 bid price per share requirement. On last trading day FreeSeas Inc. (NASDAQ:FREE) fell -8.35% to close at $0.08. Its volatility for the week is 15.17% while volatility for the month is 18.90%. FREE’s EPS growth for past 5 years was -25.19%. FreeSeas Inc. (NASDAQ:FREE) monthly performance is 11.18%.
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE:YGE) has announced that its CleanARC® anti-reflective glass coating is now available on all Yingli product lines. The coating is designed to improve the performance of solar panels in tough climates and harsh conditions, the company said in a press release. On Tuesday shares of Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE:YGE) closed at $1.87. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 12.20%.
Sony Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)’s entertainment unit investigated its Indian operations for possible legal violations including bidding fraud and kickbacks, according to internal e-mails released by hackers, highlighting challenges the company has faced in the country. Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) in last trading activity increased 0.73% to close at $20.82. Company weekly performance is -2.53% while its quarterly performance stands at 20.77%. Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) is -6.72% away from its 52 week high.