Market Alert: Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), Square 1 Financial (NASDAQ:SQBK), Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:FOXF), Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI)


On 22 November Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) said that it moving forward with its plan to split into two companies, and has moved several executives into new roles to execute the plan. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) in last trading activity fell -1.20% to close at $38.01. Company weekly performance is -3.50% while its quarterly performance stands at 5.29%. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) is -3.75% away from its 52 week high.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) declared a quarterly dividend of 55 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on Feb. 2, 2015, to Verizon Communications shareowners of record at the close of business on Jan. 9, 2015. On last trading day Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) fell -1.68% to close at $45.58. Its volatility for the week is 2.09% while volatility for the month is 1.51%. VZ’s sales growth for past 5 years was 4.40% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 48.40%. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) monthly performance is -10.31%.

Square 1 Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQBK) Director Susan G. Casey unloaded 11,189 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.35, for a total value of $238,885.15. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 136,873 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,922,239. On last trading day Square 1 Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQBK) fell -1.47% to close at $23.43. Its volatility for the week is 4.65% while volatility for the month is 3.82%. Square 1 Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQBK) monthly performance is 8.67%.

Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:FOXF) Director Elias Sabo acquired 82,725 shares of the stock on the open market in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $14.49 per share, with a total value of $1,198,685.25. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 82,725 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,198,685. Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:FOXF) has 50.00% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 48.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $15.21.

On 4 December Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Steven W. Moster as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective immediately. Moster will also continue in his role as President, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES). The Board also named Richard H. Dozer, its current Lead Independent Director, as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Dozer and Moster succeed Paul B. Dykstra, who has resigned as Chairman, President and CEO. On Friday shares of Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) closed at $25.44. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -2.80% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 14.00%.

Hewlett-Packard Company, NYSE:HPQ, HPQ, Verizon Communications Inc., NYSE:VZ, VZ, Square 1 Financial, Inc., NASDAQ:SQBK, SQBK, Fox Factory Holding Corp, NASDAQ:FOXF, FOXF, Viad Corp, NYSE:VVI, VVI
On 22 November Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) said that it moving forward with its plan to split into two companies, and has moved several executives into new roles to execute the plan. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) in last trading activity fell -1.20% to close at $38.01. Company weekly performance is -3.50% while its quarterly performance stands at 5.29%. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) is -3.75% away from its 52 week high.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) declared a quarterly dividend of 55 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on Feb. 2, 2015, to Verizon Communications shareowners of record at the close of business on Jan. 9, 2015. On last trading day Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) fell -1.68% to close at $45.58. Its volatility for the week is 2.09% while volatility for the month is 1.51%. VZ’s sales growth for past 5 years was 4.40% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 48.40%. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) monthly performance is -10.31%.

Square 1 Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQBK) Director Susan G. Casey unloaded 11,189 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.35, for a total value of $238,885.15. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 136,873 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,922,239. On last trading day Square 1 Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQBK) fell -1.47% to close at $23.43. Its volatility for the week is 4.65% while volatility for the month is 3.82%. Square 1 Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQBK) monthly performance is 8.67%.

Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:FOXF) Director Elias Sabo acquired 82,725 shares of the stock on the open market in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $14.49 per share, with a total value of $1,198,685.25. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 82,725 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,198,685. Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:FOXF) has 50.00% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 48.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $15.21.

On 4 December Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Steven W. Moster as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective immediately. Moster will also continue in his role as President, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES). The Board also named Richard H. Dozer, its current Lead Independent Director, as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Dozer and Moster succeed Paul B. Dykstra, who has resigned as Chairman, President and CEO. On Friday shares of Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) closed at $25.44. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -2.80% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 14.00%.


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