Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has scrapped its double-chinned “Feeling Fat” emoticon under pressure from online activists and petition platform Change.org. “We’ve heard from our community that listing ‘feeling fat’ as an option for status updates could reinforce negative body image, particularly for people struggling with eating disorders,” Facebook said in a statement Tuesday posted on Change.org. On Thursday shares of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) closed at $78.93. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 74.20% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 31.44%.
On March 12, United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) announced it will temporarily idle its Minnesota Ore Operations – Keetac plant in Keewatin, Minn., effective May 13. The temporary idling is due to the company’s current inventory levels and ongoing adjustment of its steelmaking operations throughout North America to match customer demand. United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) in last trading activity increased 0.18% to close at $22.63. Company weekly performance is -5.75% while its quarterly performance stands at -26.93%. United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) is -51.21% away from its 52 week high.
On March 6, Glori Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLRI) announced the commencement of a full field application of its AERO System in Petrobras’ Baxia do Algodao field. Located in Brazil near Mossoro in the Rio Grande do Norte state; the project marks Glori’s first expansion into the Latin American market. On last trading day Glori Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLRI) moved up 6.92% to close at $2.78. Its volatility for the week is 12.46% while volatility for the month is 9.07%. Glori Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLRI) monthly performance is -15.50%.
On March 9, Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (NYSE:QIHU) reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. Revenues were $431.2 million, a 94.6% increase from $221.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Net income attributable to Qihoo 360 was $76.8 million, compared to $16.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (NYSE:QIHU) has 23.50% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 59.80%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $46.04.
Universal American Corp. (NYSE: UAM) announced that its Chairman & CEO, Richard Barasch will present at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 2:50 pm Eastern Time at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, in Miami Beach, FL. On last trading day Universal American Corp (NYSE:UAM) moved up 2.15% to close at $9.50. Its volatility for the week is 2.34% while volatility for the month is 2.60%. UAM’s sales growth for past 5 years was -7.30% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -23.30%. Universal American Corp (NYSE:UAM) monthly performance is 3.15%.