On 2 February, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) reported fourth-quarter and full-year results for the period ended Dec. 31, 2014. Fourth-quarter 2014 consolidated revenues of $1.3 billion decreased $231 million, or 15 percent, from the prior year’s fourth quarter. On Friday shares of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF) closed at $6.27. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 9.50% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 5.00%.
SIFCO Industries Inc. (NYSEMKT:SIF) said its president and CEO, Michael S. Lipscomb, has been elected to the additional post of chairman of the board. SIFCO Industries Inc. (NYSEMKT:SIF) in last trading activity fell -15.77% to close at $23.55. Company weekly performance is -18.77% while its quarterly performance stands at -25.87%. SIFCO Industries Inc. (NYSEMKT:SIF) is -35.99% away from its 52 week high.
On 4 February, Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) announced encouraging results from a phase III study on its biosimilar candidate ABP 501. The study is evaluating the efficacy and safety of ABP 501 in comparison to AbbVie Inc.’s (ABBV) Humira in adults suffering from moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. On last trading day Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) fell -1.28% to close at $151.40. Its volatility for the week is 2.98% while volatility for the month is 3.01%. AMGN’s sales growth for past 5 years was 4.50% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 12.00%. Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) monthly performance is -4.32%.
Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ: LECO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share, or $1.16 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 15, 2015, to stockholders of record on March 31, 2015, with an ex-dividend date of March 27, 2015. Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) has 0.80% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 62.50%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $70.45.
On 27 January Monro Muffler Brake Inc. (NASDAQ:MNRO) announced Net income for the third quarter increased 4.3% to a record $16.0 million from $15.3 million in the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter increased 4.3% to $.49, within the Company’s estimated range of $.47 to $.52.On last trading day Monro Muffler Brake Inc. (NASDAQ:MNRO) advanced 0.84% to close at $59.96. Its volatility for the week is 2.02% while volatility for the month is 3.27%. MNRO’s sales growth for past 5 years was 11.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 15.70%. Monro Muffler Brake Inc. (NASDAQ:MNRO) monthly performance is 5.29%.