On February 2, Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:ALLY) said that it appointed Jeffrey J. Brown as chief executive officer, succeeding Michael A. Carpenter, who’s also leaving the board. On Wednesday shares of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:ALLY) closed at $21.11. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -8.10% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 20.00%.
It was reported on February 9, that Shares of Aeropostale Inc. (NYSE:ARO) jumped after the company reported stronger-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter. Aeropostale, which along with other teen retailers has struggled to reverse declining sales, said its net sales fell 11 percent to $594.5 million in its fourth quarter. But it said sales, profit margins, and expenses were nonetheless better than expected. Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE:ARO) in last trading activity moved up 9.74% to close at $3.38. Company weekly performance is 28.03% while its quarterly performance stands at 16.15%. Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE:ARO) is -56.33% away from its 52 week high.
On February 3, The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) said that its annual operating profit declined in 2014 because of investments in digital journalism and severance costs from a round of job reductions. Revenue was flat as growth in digital advertising and circulation offset declines in its print business. On last trading day The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) decreased -0.50% to close at $14.00. Its volatility for the week is 2.18% while volatility for the month is 3.47%. NYT’s sales growth for past 5 years was -8.20% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 83.80%. The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) monthly performance is 11.38%.
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSEMKT:IRT) announced that it expects to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2014 financial results before U.S. stock markets open on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 and invites investors and other interested parties to listen to its quarterly results conference call on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSEMKT:IRT) institutional ownership stands at 30.20%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $9.31.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded shares of First Bancorp (NYSE:FBP) to an outperform rating. On last trading day First Bancorp (NYSE:FBP) moved up 0.16% to close at $6.19. Its volatility for the week is 3.74% while volatility for the month is 4.05%. FBP’s sales growth for past 5 years was -10.50% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -15.70%. First Bancorp (NYSE:FBP) monthly performance is 11.73%.