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Stocks Buzz: The ExOne Company (NASDAQ:XONE), Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), Silicom (NASDAQ:SILC), Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

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On 26 February 2015, The ExOne Company (NASDAQ:XONE) said that all five of its production service centers (PSCs) in North America have ISO 9001:2008 certification. On last trading day The ExOne Company (NASDAQ:XONE) fell -3.07% to close at $14.23. Its volatility for the week is 6.14% while volatility for the month is 7.11%. The ExOne Company (NASDAQ:XONE) monthly performance is -1.66%.

On 24 February 2015, Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) introduced the release of Astea Alliance 12.0 that delivers both technical and functional advancements to further enable the transformation in a company’s service delivery ecosystem. With workforce collaboration capabilities, additional decision making dashboards and scorecards, more customization controls, and a number of significant enhancements, organizations can feel confident that they are implementing best practices and delivering a consistent level of service around the globe without jeopardizing customer satisfaction. Astea Alliance provides powerful features without adding layers of cost, enabling businesses to achieve superior customer service at a lower total cost of ownership. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) in last trading activity increased 14.78% to close at $1.32. Company weekly performance is 10.00% while its quarterly performance stands at 2.33%. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) is -60.60% away from its 52 week high.

Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ:SILC) currently earns a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). On last trading day Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ:SILC) increased 1.59% to close at $46.10. Its volatility for the week is 2.38% while volatility for the month is 2.31%. SILC’s EPS growth for past 5 years was 28.12%. Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ:SILC) monthly performance is 1.45%.

Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX) has earned an “A-” credit rating from Morningstar. They also gave their stock a three star rating. On Wednesday shares of Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX) closed at $84.83. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 32.50% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 12.90%.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is attempting to break down the walls surrounding console gaming. Phil Spencer, head of the company’s video game division, detailed Microsoft’s plan for game makers to create universal apps that can run on both Xbox One consoles and PCs with Windows 10, as well as smartphones, tablets and other devices running the forthcoming version of Windows. On Wednesday shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) closed at $43.06. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 8.20% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 8.37%.

Stocks on the move: Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), IF Bancorp (NASDAQ:IROQ), Shinhan Financial Group (NYSE:SHG), AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR)

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On February 19, it was reported that, Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), introduces the release of Astea Alliance 12.0 that delivers both technical and functional advancements to further enable the transformation in a company’s service delivery ecosystem. On Thursday shares of Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) closed at $1.14.

Atlas Material Testing Technology, LLC, is pleased to announce that First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) has completed the rigorous Atlas 25+ Comprehensive PV Durability Testing program and received test result certification from Atlas’ partner SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) in last trading activity increased 0.24% to close at $58.68. Company weekly performance is 21.21% while its quarterly performance stands at 15.83%. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is -21.59% away from its 52 week high.

IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:IROQ) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend will be paid on or about April 15, 2015, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 24, 2015. On last trading day IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:IROQ) increased 0.89% to close at $16.97. Its volatility for the week is 0.34% while volatility for the month is 0.25%. IROQ’s sales growth for past 5 years was 1.00% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 10.90%. IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:IROQ) monthly performance is 2.04%.

On February 24, it was reported that, Shinhan Financial Group Company Limited (NYSE:SHG) has selected Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management Chief Executive Cho Yong-byoung as the next president of its flagship Shinhan Bank to fill the void brought on by the previous President Suh Jin-won’s illness, the group said Tuesday. Shinhan Financial Group Company Limited (NYSE:SHG) institutional ownership stands at 2.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $39.14.

Sidoti cut shares of AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday morning, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. On last trading day AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) moved down -2.19% to close at $28.56. Its volatility for the week is 4.34% while volatility for the month is 2.70%. AIR’s sales growth for past 5 years was 8.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 3.20%. AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) monthly performance is -0.83%.

Keep Eyes on: AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE:AHS), Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), ICF International Inc. (NASDAQ:ICFI), ResMed Inc. (NYSE:RMD)

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On 19 February 2015, AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE:AHS) reported Q4 EPS of $0.21, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $0.18. Revenue for the quarter came in at $279.6 million versus the consensus estimate of $267.13 million. AMN Healthcare Services sees Q1 2015 revenue of $310-314 million, versus the consensus of $275.3 million. On Friday shares of AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE:AHS) closed at $22.51. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -3.60% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 12.00%.

On 19 February 2015, Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) introduces the release of Astea Alliance 12.0 that delivers both technical and functional advancements to further enable the transformation in a company’s service delivery ecosystem. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) in last trading activity decreased -2.22% to close at $1.32. Company weekly performance is -24.57% while its quarterly performance stands at -10.20%. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) is -64.52% away from its 52 week high.

Billionaire activist Carl Icahn slightly boosted his exposure to eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) by roughly $25 million in the fourth quarter, according to a regulatory filing on 17 February 2015. On last trading day eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) moved up 0.64% to close at $58.02. Its volatility for the week is 1.79% while volatility for the month is 1.96%. EBAY’s sales growth for past 5 years was 15.50% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -53.40%. eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) monthly performance is 8.69%.

According to news reporting on 12 February 2015, originating from Washington, D.C., by VerticalNews journalists, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing by Icf International, Inc. (Form SC 13G) was posted on February 2, 2015. ICF International Inc. (NASDAQ:ICFI) has 2.20% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 96.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $39.56.

Zacks reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of ResMed (NYSE:RMD) in a report issued on 17 February 2015. On last trading day ResMed Inc. (NYSE:RMD) moved up 0.95% to close at $65.78. Its volatility for the week is 1.21% while volatility for the month is 2.04%. RMD’s sales growth for past 5 years was 11.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 20.30%. ResMed Inc. (NYSE:RMD) monthly performance is 9.94%.

Stocks News Alert: Rockwell Collins Inc. (NYSE:COL), Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), AG&E Holdings (NYSEMKT:WGA), The Medicines Company (NASDAQ:MDCO), Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ:ISIL)

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Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL) has declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share on its common stock, payable March 9, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2015.On Wednesday shares of Rockwell Collins Inc. (NYSE:COL) closed at $89.47. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 2.40% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 11.83%.

On February 11, 2015, the Board of Directors of Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) determined to delist the Company’s common stock from The NASDAQ Capital Market and to transfer the trading market for its common stock to the OTCQB marketplace of the OTC Markets Group. Accordingly, the Company submitted notice to The NASDAQ Stock Market on February 17, 2015 requesting that its common stock be delisted from The NASDAQ Capital Market. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) in last trading activity decreased -19.54% to close at $1.40. Company weekly performance is -17.65% while its quarterly performance stands at -29.65%. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) is -62.37% away from its 52 week high.

On 12 February, AG&E Holdings, Inc. (NYSEMKT:WGA) reported net income of $110,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, which included earnings from discontinued operations of $173,000 and a number of accrual adjustments. For the fourth quarter of 2013 the Company reported net income of $110,000, or $0.01 per diluted share. On last trading day AG&E Holdings, Inc. (NYSEMKT:WGA) decreased -2.17% to close at $0.90. Its volatility for the week is 6.42% while volatility for the month is 6.01%. WGA’s sales growth for past 5 years was 1.50% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 24.60%. AG&E Holdings, Inc. (NYSEMKT:WGA) monthly performance is 30.43%.

The Medicines Company (NASDAQ:MDCO) announced Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $5.3 million, or ($0.08) per share, compared with net income of $1.2 million, or $0.02 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013. The Medicines Company (NASDAQ:MDCO) has 0.80% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 86.50%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $28.50.

On 16 February, Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), announced the TW9984 four-channel analog video decoder with built-in analog video encoder for around-view parking assist applications, providing improved safety for drivers and pedestrians. On last trading day Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ:ISIL) moved up 0.13% to close at $15.36. Its volatility for the week is 2.62% while volatility for the month is 3.62%. ISIL’s sales growth for past 5 years was -1.60% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 5.10%. Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ:ISIL) monthly performance is 8.78%.

Investors Are Eying: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE:WCN)

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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2015 of $0.70 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2015. The ex-dividend date is February 20, 2015. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) in last trading activity fell -0.70% to close at $103.79. Company weekly performance is -1.21% while its quarterly performance stands at -0.63%. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is -4.77% away from its 52 week high.

Even as it plans for a lean 2015, ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is flowing its first barrels of oil from a major project in the Norwegian North Sea. It’s the Houston oil explorer’s second big startup off the coast of Norway since late 2013. The firm said Monday that its newly productive Eldfisk II project, alongside its other Norwegian offshore wells, will boost its output 60,000 barrels a day by 2017. On last trading day ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) fell -4.59% to close at $65.76. Its volatility for the week is 2.05% while volatility for the month is 3.09%. COP’s sales growth for past 5 years was -25.30% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 21.10%. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) monthly performance is -7.12%.

On December 16, Astea International Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEA), the leader in service management andmobile workforce solutions, announced that it has received a positive determination from the NASDAQ Listings Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) advising it that the Company has been provided a further extension of time, subject to certain conditions, through March 16, 2015, to evidence compliance with the $2.5 million stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) has 51.96% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 27.60%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $2.02.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is reportedly looking to launch its streaming service in India this year. The news has been confirmed by multiple sources that the company is evaluating prospects of the launch. While there are other streaming services that already exist in the country but they are no comparison to big players like Amazon and Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). Moreover, majority of them only offer music streaming options. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in last trading activity moved down -2.05% to close at $302.19. Company weekly performance is -2.23% while its quarterly performance stands at -6.37%. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is -25.94% away from its 52 week high.

Over three days, employees of Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE:WCN) assembled 663 bikes to be distributed to children by nonprofits throughout the county this holiday season. Through personal donations, matching company funds and vendor donations, the employees of The Woodlands raised over $60,000 for the bike build program. On last trading day Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE:WCN) fell -1.08% to close at $43.99. Its volatility for the week is 1.42% while volatility for the month is 1.51%. WCN’s sales growth for past 5 years was 12.90% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 10.50%. Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE:WCN) monthly performance is -3.19%.

Ever Green Stocks: Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), Energy XXI Ltd (NASDAQ:EXXI), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Haverty Furniture (NYSE:HVT), Ares Management (NYSE:ARES)

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On 16 December Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) announced that it has received a positive determination from the NASDAQ Listings Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) advising it that the Company has been provided a further extension of time, subject to certain conditions, through March 16, 2015, to evidence compliance with the $2.5 million stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) in last trading activity increased 15.43% to close at $2.02. Company weekly performance is 23.17% while its quarterly performance stands at 4.12%. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) is -48.34% away from its 52 week high.

On 15 December Energy XXI Ltd (NASDAQ:EXXI) announced that James (Jim) LaChance and Norman (Norm) Louie have been named to its board of directors, increasing the size of the board to nine total, eight of whom are non-employee directors. On last trading day Energy XXI Ltd (NASDAQ:EXXI) increased 6.13% to close at $3.46. Its volatility for the week is 8.44% while volatility for the month is 12.80%. EXXI’s sales growth for past 5 years was 23.20% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 15.20%. Energy XXI Ltd (NASDAQ:EXXI) monthly performance is 8.12%.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) announced a cash dividend. Payment of $0.4 per share is scheduled to be paid on January 31, 2015. Shareholders who purchased JPM stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 3rd quarter that JPM has paid the same dividend. On last trading day JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) moved down -0.14% to close at $62.49. Its volatility for the week is 1.31% while volatility for the month is 1.78%. 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 2.31%.

Haverty Furniture Companies Inc. (NYSE:HVT) SVP Rawson Haverty, Jr. sold 30,000 shares of the stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.18, for a total value of $635,400.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,826. On Friday shares of Haverty Furniture Companies Inc. (NYSE:HVT) closed at $22.03. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 1.50% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 17.50%.

Ares Management, L.P (NASDAQ:ARES) has received a “BBB-” credit rating from analysts at Morningstar. The firm’s “BBB-” rating indicates that the company is a moderate default risk. They also gave their stock a four star rating. On last trading day Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE:ARES) fell -2.04% to close at $16.79. Its volatility for the week is 2.82% while volatility for the month is 2.36%. Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE:ARES) monthly performance is 3.39%.

Notable Stocks in Focus: Astea International (NASDAQ:ATEA), American Realty Capital Properties (NASDAQ:ARCP), Washington Federal Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD), Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico (NYSE:BSMX), TTI

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On 16 December Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) announced that it has received a positive determination from the NASDAQ Listings Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) advising it that the Company has been provided a further extension of time, subject to certain conditions, through March 16, 2015, to evidence compliance with the $2.5 million stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) in last trading activity moved up 15.43% to close at $2.02. Company weekly performance is 23.17% while its quarterly performance stands at 4.12%. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) is -48.34% away from its 52 week high.

On 4 December American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCP) announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with RCS Capital Corporation (“RCS Capital”) (NYSE: RCAP) that resolves their dispute over the sale of Cole Capital Partners, LLC and Cole Capital Advisors, Inc. (collectively, “Cole Capital”) to RCS Capital. On last trading day American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCP) moved up 2.43% to close at $9.27. Its volatility for the week is 3.25% while volatility for the month is 4.31%. American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCP) monthly performance is 0.65%.

Washington Federal Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) CEO Roy M. Whitehead sold 8,000 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.75, for a total transaction of $174,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 365,373 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,946,863. Washington Federal Inc. (NASDAQ:WAFD) has 1.20% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 86.00%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $21.94.

Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:BSMX) announced a cash dividend. Payment of $0.186355 per share is scheduled to be paid on January 06, 2015. Shareholders who purchased BSMX stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an -80.65% decrease from the prior year. On Friday shares of Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:BSMX) closed at $9.82. Company’s EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 6.00%.

On 16 December TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:TTI) announced the hiring of Keith Schilling as Senior Vice President, effective immediately. Mr. Schilling will report to Joseph Elkhoury, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. On last trading day TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:TTI) decreased -1.80% to close at $6.56. Its volatility for the week is 5.31% while volatility for the month is 8.24%. TTI’s sales growth for past 5 years was -2.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 14.90%. TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:TTI) monthly performance is 18.84%.

5 Active Stocks: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV), Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), China Nepstar Chain Drugstore (NYSE:NPD), Gladstone Commercial Corp. (NASDAQ:GOOD), GPI

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On 19 December Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) said that it will add two seasonal flights to Memphis’ lineup for spring and summer 2015. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) in last trading activity moved up 0.36% to close at $42.32. Company weekly performance is 3.27% while its quarterly performance stands at 30.22%. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is -1.44% away from its 52 week high.

On 16 December Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) announced \that it has received a positive determination from the NASDAQ Listings Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) advising it that the Company has been provided a further extension of time, subject to certain conditions, through March 16, 2015, to evidence compliance with the $2.5 million stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. On last trading day Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) moved up 8.70% to close at $1.75. Its volatility for the week is 12.17% while volatility for the month is 8.71%. ATEA’s sales growth for past 5 years was -3.20% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -0.40%. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) monthly performance is 40.00%.

On 30 December China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE:NPD) said the board has authorized a share buyback program. As part of the program, the firm may buy back up to $5 million worth of its issued and outstanding American Depositary Shares or ADSs from time to time over the next 12 months. China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE:NPD) has institutional ownership stands at 0.90%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $1.58.

On 2 December Gladstone Commercial Corp. (NASDAQ:GOOD) reported that it completed a $5.6 million, build-to-suit expansion of its existing industrial building in Canton, NC, which is occupied by a large multinational manufacturing company. On last trading day Gladstone Commercial Corp. (NASDAQ:GOOD) fell -1.38% to close at $17.17. Its volatility for the week is 0.96% while volatility for the month is 1.13%. GOOD’s sales growth for past 5 years was 8.50% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -34.80%. Gladstone Commercial Corp. (NASDAQ:GOOD) monthly performance is -1.55%.

Sidoti downgraded shares of Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE:GPI) from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a research note released on Monday morning. On last trading day Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE:GPI) moved down -1.17% to close at $89.62. Its volatility for the week is 1.74% while volatility for the month is 2.75%. GPI’s sales growth for past 5 years was 9.50% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 32.80%. Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE:GPI) monthly performance is 2.93%.

Notable Ups And Down: HomeAway (NASDAQ:AWAY), Seattle Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN), MacroGenics (NASDAQ:MGNX), Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), Opko Health (NYSE:OPK)

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On 11 December HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWAY) announced an initiative to enable online booking for HomeAway property listings over the next 24 months. Once these changes are adopted, listings on HomeAway’s sites will reflect accurate calendars and rates, the ability to submit a reservation request with one click, and the ability for owners and property managers to accept or reject a reservation within 24 hours. HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWAY) in last trading activity increased 2.73% to close at $29.78. Company weekly performance is 3.33% while its quarterly performance stands at -14.62%. HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWAY) is -39.10% away from its 52 week high.

Seattle Genetics Inc (NASDAQ:SGEN) Director Felix Baker purchased 2,883,378 shares of Seattle Genetics stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $31.86 per share, for a total transaction of $91,864,423.08. Following the acquisition, the director now directly owns 107,504 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,425,077. On Wednesday shares of Seattle Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN) closed at $32.13. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 50.20% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 10.10%.

On 22 December MacroGenics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGNX) announced a global collaboration and license agreement for MGD011 with Janssen Biotech, Inc. This product candidate incorporates MacroGenics’ proprietary platform for Dual-Affinity Re-Targeting (DART®) to simultaneously target CD19 and CD3 for the potential treatment of B-cell malignancies. MacroGenics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGNX) has 0.40% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 73.00%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $35.07.

On 30 December Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) announced that it has been positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant in Gartner’s 2014 Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management*. On last trading day Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) moved up 8.70% to close at $1.75. Its volatility for the week is 12.17% while volatility for the month is 8.71%. ATEA’s sales growth for past 5 years was -3.20% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -0.40%. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) monthly performance is 40.00%.

On 16 December Opko Health, Inc. (NYSE:OPK) said that Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has inked a licensing agreement with Opko Health Inc. (NYSE:OPK) over the latter’s long-acting human growth hormone (hGH-CTP). On last trading day Opko Health, Inc. (NYSE:OPK) increased 1.42% to close at $9.99. Its volatility for the week is 2.14% while volatility for the month is 3.12%. OPK’s sales growth for past 5 years was 59.30% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -8.80%. Opko Health, Inc. (NYSE:OPK) monthly performance is 20.94%.

Stocks Swings: eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), MergeWorthRx (NASDAQ:MWRX), Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP), Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:MO)

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On 18 December eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) Chief Executive John Donahoe will get an exit package worth an estimated $23 million after the company splits from payments unit PayPal next year. eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) in last trading activity decreased -1.91% to close at $56.12. Company weekly performance is -1.94% while its quarterly performance stands at 1.19%. eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) is -6.00% away from its 52 week high.

On 16 December Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) announced that it has received a positive determination from the NASDAQ Listings Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) advising it that the Company has been provided a further extension of time, subject to certain conditions, through March 16, 2015, to evidence compliance with the $2.5 million stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market. On last trading day Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) moved up 8.70% to close at $1.75. Its volatility for the week is 12.17% while volatility for the month is 8.71%. ATEA’s sales growth for past 5 years was -3.20% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -0.40%. Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA) monthly performance is 40.00%.

On 16 December MergeWorthRx Corp. (NASDAQ:MWRX) announced that its sponsors are offering to transfer up to 800,000 shares of MWRX common stock to certain investors (the “Investors”) in exchange for either the purchase or retention by the Investors of up to 4,000,000 shares of MWRX common stock. MergeWorthRx Corp. (NASDAQ:MWRX) has 25.60% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 47.70%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $8.34.

Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price objective on shares of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) from $110.00 to $98.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus’ target price points to a potential upside of 28.46% from the company’s current price. On Wednesday shares of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) closed at $76.03. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 8.50% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 8.00%.

Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:MO) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.52 per common share, payable on January 9, 2015, to shareholders of record as of December 24, 2014. The ex-dividend date is December 22, 2014. Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:MO) in last trading activity fell -1.12% to close at $49.27. Company weekly performance is -2.49% while its quarterly performance stands at 8.76%. Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:MO) is -3.65% away from its 52 week high.