Italy’s antitrust authority has fined travel planning website TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) 500,000 euros ($600,000) following complaints of improper business practices lodged by a national hoteliers’ association and a consumer protection agency. The antitrust authority said in a statement Monday that TripAdvisor had failed to adopt controls to prevent false reviews, while at the same time promoting the site’s content as “authentic and genuine.” TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) in last trading activity increased 1.61% to close at $76.87. Company weekly performance is 6.48% while its quarterly performance stands at -17.30%. TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) is -30.90% away from its 52 week high.
A computer breach at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) earlier this year could have been avoided if the bank had installed a simple security fix to an overlooked server in its network, the New York Times reported, citing people briefed on investigations. On last trading day JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) increased 0.02% to close at $61.94. Its volatility for the week is 2.01% while volatility for the month is 1.77%. JPM’s sales growth for past 5 years was -6.20% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 40.00%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) monthly performance is 3.03%.
On Dec. 10, Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE:RLGY) announced the appointment of Sherry M. Smith to its Board of Directors and a member of its Audit Committee. The Board also designated Ms. Smith as an “audit committee financial expert,” a designation that has been made for all four members of the Realogy Audit Committee. On last trading day Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE:RLGY) fell -0.28% to close at $43.31. Its volatility for the week is 3.13% while volatility for the month is 2.34%. RLGY’s sales growth for past 5 years was 2.30% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 18.30%. Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE:RLGY) monthly performance is -2.76%.
BNP Paribas upgraded shares of China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHl) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note released on Monday morning, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. China Mobile Limited (NYSE:CHL) has institutional ownership stands at 1.90%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $59.94.
On Dec. 9, Olympic Steel Inc. (NASDAQ:ZEUS) announced the promotion of Gerry Phillips to General Manager at the Company’s facility in Milford, CT. He will assume the role on January 1, 2015, when he takes over for Michael O’Hara, who is retiring after more than 24 years of service. On Monday shares of Olympic Steel Inc. (NASDAQ:ZEUS) closed at $18.26. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 0.60% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 13.00%.