On 10 March 2015, Biocept, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOC) announced the launch of its EGFR mutation detection testing utilizing a patient’s blood-based liquid biopsy. This innovative diagnostic has the potential to help physicians identify which of their patients may be receptive to certain non-small cell lung cancer treatments. On Thursday shares of Biocept, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOC) closed at $2.88. Company’s EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 40.00%.

Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is in talks to acquire billionaire Si Newhouse Jr.’s Bright House Networks, people with knowledge of the matter said.Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) in last trading activity moved up 5.94% to close at $193.46. Company weekly performance is 4.87% while its quarterly performance stands at 16.61%. Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is 3.04% away from its 52 week high.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) declared an extension of its cloud and data center relationship with Microsoft to include a new technology platform designed to accelerate service delivery and streamline the journey to the Intercloud for cloud providers. On Thursday shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) closed at $28.24. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 5.50% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 7.70%.

Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) carries a Zacks Rank #2. Stepan Company (NYSE:SCL) has 3.10% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 58.70%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $38.74.

Warid Telecom & Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announced, during the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, a three-year renewal of their managed services partnership. On Thursday shares of Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) closed at $12.68. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 2.00% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 8.25%.