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Active Watch List: Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Rexahn Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:RNN), Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ:SIRI), Post Holdings (NYSE:POST), Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:ETH)

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On Wednesday shares of Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) closed at $106.39. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 28.80% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 13.30%. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) announced that its corporate presentation webcast from the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Health Care Conference in Las Vegas. Paul Carter, Gilead’s Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations, provided an overview of the company at the conference on Wednesday, May 13 at 2:20 p.m. Pacific Time.

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:RNN) in last trading activity moved up 1.01% to close at $0.71. Company weekly performance is 0.48% while its quarterly performance stands at -4.78%. Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:RNN) is -32.44% away from its 52 week high. Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:RNN), announced it will present three posters at the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting taking place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois on May 29-June 2, 2015.

On last trading day Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) moved up 0.52% to close at $3.86. Its volatility for the week is 1.26% while volatility for the month is 1.52%. SIRI’s sales growth for past 5 years was 11.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 20.40%. Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) monthly performance is -1.78%. Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ:SIRI) had its price objective hosited by Citigroup Inc. from $4.15 to $4.50 in a report released on Monday. Citigroup Inc. currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) has 0.10% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 96.00%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $44.91. Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) said that bird flu has spread to more of its egg supply, raising concern that the outbreak will inflate its costs. Post now estimates that about 20 percent of its egg supply is affected by bird flu, according to a statement Wednesday. That’s up from an estimate of 14 percent.

On last trading day Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) decreased -1.65% to close at $25.09. Its volatility for the week is 2.49% while volatility for the month is 2.66%. ETH’s sales growth for past 5 years was 2.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 22.90%. Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) monthly performance is -2.15%. Qatari connoisseurs of classic home fashion have a new must-shop stop on The Pearl: The elegant new Ethan Allen Design Center at Medina Centrale. A glittering, 1,000-square-meter showcase of style, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) Doha has been designed to display hundreds of all-new icons of livable luxury the company calls “The Next Classics.” Shoppers will discover all elements of total home fashion, from an array of customizable furniture tailored by hand in Ethan Allen’s workshops to rugs, lighting, drapery and artwork created by artisans from around the world.

Trader’s Recap: J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP), Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ:CERS), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ:MDRX), Masimo (NASDAQ:MASI)

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On Wednesday shares of J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP) closed at $8.71. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -6.90%. J.C. Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP) will begin selling Sephora products online by later this month, Reuters reports, adding that the company plans to add more outlets in locations across the country.

Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ:CERS) in last trading activity moved down -1.68% to close at $4.69. Company weekly performance is 0.43% while its quarterly performance stands at -13.15%. Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ:CERS) is -33.29% away from its 52 week high. Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ: CERS) on 5 May, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. Revenue for the first quarter of 2015 was $7.7 million, reflecting an increase in INTERCEPT disposable kit demand of 17% and a 2% decrease in reported revenue from the first quarter of 2014.

On last trading day Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) advanced 0.79% to close at $106.39. Its volatility for the week is 1.81% while volatility for the month is 2.29%. GILD’s sales growth for past 5 years was 28.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 39.10%. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) monthly performance is 4.09%. Life sciences company Abzena PLC on Wednesday said US biotechnology company Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is to move the GS-5745 antibody directly into a phase 3 clinical study in gastic cancer in the third quarter of this year.

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDRX) has 1.20% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 97.10%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $13.97. Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. (MDRX) on 7 May, reported a loss of $10.1 million in its first quarter. The Chicago-based company said it had a loss of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and stock option expense, came to 8 cents per share. The electronic health records company posted revenue of $334.6 million in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $347.7 million.

On last trading day Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI) advanced 0.06% to close at $34.51. Its volatility for the week is 2.73% while volatility for the month is 2.19%. MASI’s sales growth for past 5 years was 10.90% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 8.10%. Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI) monthly performance is -0.63%. Masimo Corp. (NASDAQ:MASI) said Tuesday that California federal prosecutors have decided not to pursue charges against the company and current and former employees over its Pronto and Pronto-7 hemoglobin-testing devices after a yearlong investigation.

Stocks in Focus: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Seadrill Partners LLC (NYSE:SDLP), AFLAC Inc. (NYSE:AFL), WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS)

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On Tuesday shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) closed at $100.47. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 3.70% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 5.13%. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) become the first pharmaceutical company to formally seek advice from outside medical ethicists on “compassionate use” requests, in which desperate patients ask drugmakers to let them take an experimental medication, the company announced on 7 May.

Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) in last trading activity increased 0.79% to close at $105.56. Company weekly performance is 2.50% while its quarterly performance stands at 7.36%. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is -9.65% away from its 52 week high. At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) held on May 6, 2015, Gilead’s stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Gilead Sciences, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an amendment and restatement of the Gilead Sciences, Inc. International Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

On last trading day Seadrill Partners LLC (NYSE:SDLP) increased 0.88% to close at $14.86. Its volatility for the week is 5.98% while volatility for the month is 4.46%. SDLP’s EPS growth for past 5 years was 183.26%. Seadrill Partners LLC (NYSE:SDLP) monthly performance is 20.47%. Seadrill Partners LLC (NYSE:SDLP) is scheduled to release its first quarter 2015 results on Thursday May 28th, 2015.

AFLAC Inc. (NYSE:AFL) has 0.30% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 68.60%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $63.37. Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) announced that it webcasted presentation at VirtualInvestorConferences.com. Daniel A. Bellware, CPA, senior manager, Investor Relations, presented on May 7, 2015.

On last trading day WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS) increased 2.18% to close at $25.81. Its volatility for the week is 2.15% while volatility for the month is 2.17%. WNS’s sales growth for past 5 years was -1.70% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 68.90%. WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS) monthly performance is 6.26%.

Traders Are Watching: Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD)

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On Monday shares of Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) closed at $21.31. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 12.50% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 6.70%. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed their hold rating on shares of Corning Inc (NYSE:GLW) in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday. The firm currently has a $19.50 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $20.00.

Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) in last trading activity increased 0.85% to close at $104.73. Company weekly performance is -0.88% while its quarterly performance stands at 8.08%. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is -18.04% away from its 52 week high. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has acquired EpiTherapeutics of Denmark in $65 million deal. As per the reports the purchase has given Gilead the rights to the Danish company’s advanced small molecule inhibitors of enzymes, which are used in regulating the transcription of genes in various types of cancers.

On last trading day Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) increased 0.03% to close at $156.35. Its volatility for the week is 1.41% while volatility for the month is 1.56%. NOC’s sales growth for past 5 years was -2.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 17.00%. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) monthly performance is -5.44%. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has named Douglas Lawton vice president, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics for two ISR-related divisions within the company’s Electronic Systems sector.In his new role, Lawton will have executive responsibility for all Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics programs and processes that support the Airborne ISR and Targeting Systems division and the Space ISR Systems division.

On Monday shares of EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) closed at $26.82. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 11.70% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 12.00%. EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) announced that the 2015 EMC Heritage Trust Project is now accepting nominations for grants. Grants will support projects that practice and encourage the stewardship of cultural information in local communities around the world.

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) in last trading activity decreased -0.50% to close at $7.94. Company weekly performance is -2.34% while its quarterly performance stands at 7.44%. Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) is -12.46% away from its 52 week high. On May 4, Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) announced that an enhanced version of its award-winning loyalty program, wellness+, is now available to consumers, thanks to the company’s participation in Plenti. Through Plenti, the first U.S.-based consumer loyalty coalition, Rite Aid will transition its existing loyalty program, of which there are nearly 25 million active members, to wellness+ with Plenti.

Trader’s Watch List: Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX), 3M Company (NYSE:MMM), Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI)

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On Monday shares of Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) closed at $105.66. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 28.80% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 13.26%. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD)’s Gaffe Leads Drugmakers to Pledge More Openness on Price. Companies such as Biogen Inc., Amgen Inc. and Sanofi are wary of the negative attention Gilead Sciences Inc. received over hepatitis C cure Sovaldi, which surprised the industry in late 2013 with its cost — $84,000 for 12 weeks of treatment.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) in last trading activity moved down -0.81% to close at $45.29. Company weekly performance is -2.50% while its quarterly performance stands at -2.43%. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) is -11.12% away from its 52 week high. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) is adding nonstop service between Seattle and Orlando, a route that will put it into head-to-head competition with partner Alaska Airlines on yet another route from Seattle. Delta’s one daily round-trip flight on the Seattle-Orlando route will begin Dec. 19. The carrier will use Boeing 737-800 jets for the flights.

On last trading day Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) advanced 1.11% to close at $49.39. Its volatility for the week is 1.25% while volatility for the month is 1.25%. PAYX’s sales growth for past 5 years was 3.90% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 2.90%. Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) monthly performance is 0.28%. On May 03, the Board of Directors of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.38 per share payable May 21, 2015 to shareholders of record May 11, 2015.

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) has 0.10% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 69.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $159.02. On April 28, 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) Names EMC2 First US-Based Equipment Manufacturer for 3M Scotchkote Trenchless Solution. 3M Scotchkote Pipe Renewal Liner 2400 Authorized Applicators Can Line Water Pipes in as Little as One Day.

On last trading day Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI) advanced 3.04% to close at $7.12. Its volatility for the week is 3.25% while volatility for the month is 4.62%. AGI’s EPS growth for past 5 years was -34.46%. Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI) monthly performance is 25.35%. On April 28, Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI) reported that the injunction order granted against the Turkish Ministry of the Environment and Urbanization’s (the “Ministry”) approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) for the Agi Dagi gold project has been dismissed by the Çanakkale Administrative Court. With this ruling, the Ministry’s approval of the EIA has been returned to good standing.

Today’s Hot List: American International (NYSE:AIG), Visa (NYSE:V), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Motorcar Parts of America (NASDAQ:MPAA), Qunar Cayman Islands (NASDAQ:QUNR)

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On Friday shares of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) closed at $57.74. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -4.50% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 9.33%. American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG) on April 30, reported first-quarter net earnings of $2.47 billion or $1.78 per share, compared with $1.61 billion or $1.09 per share last year.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) in last trading activity fell -0.42% to close at $65.77. Company weekly performance is -2.53% while its quarterly performance stands at 3.39%. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is -6.02% away from its 52 week high. Payment processing giant Visa Inc. said April 29, that its profits dropped slightly in the first three months of the year, hurt by the strengthening dollar and lower gas prices. The world’s biggest payment network says it earned $1.55 billion in the period, down 3 percent from $1.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. That amounted to 63 cents a share in the latest quarter. Revenue rose almost 8 percent to $3.41 billion.

On last trading day Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) advanced 4.48% to close at $105.01. Its volatility for the week is 2.81% while volatility for the month is 2.17%. GILD’s sales growth for past 5 years was 28.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 39.10%. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) monthly performance is 7.46%. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) announced its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. The financial results that follow represent a year over year comparison of first quarter 2015 to the first quarter 2014. Total revenues were $7.6 billion in 2015 compared to $5.0 billion in 2014. Product sales were $7.4 billion in 2015 compared to $4.9 billion in 2014.

On last trading day Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPAA) decreased -4.82% to close at $27.82. Its volatility for the week is 4.35% while volatility for the month is 3.13%. MPAA’s sales growth for past 5 years was 13.90% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 5.60%. Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPAA) monthly performance is 2.39%. Zacks reissued their hold rating on shares of Motorcar Parts of America (NASDAQ:MPAA) in a research report released on Friday morning.

Qunar Cayman Islands Limited (NASDAQ:QUNR) has 28.73% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 66.90%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $47.57. On April 29, Qunar Cayman Islands Limited (NASDAQ:QUNR), has named Yilu Zhao CFO, effective May 1. Ms. Zhao is chief strategy officer at the company. She will succeed Sam Hanhui Sun, who the company named president, effective the same date.

Active Stocks to Watch: Anika Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ANIK), BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:BSTC), Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Heartware International(NASDAQ:HTWR)

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On Thursday shares of Anika Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ANIK) closed at $34.12. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 21.40% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 30.00%. Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANIK), announced that seven abstracts related to our Hyalofast product are scheduled for presentation at the 12th Annual World Congress of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) May 8-11, 2015 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago, Illinois.

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:BSTC) in last trading activity moved up 1.30% to close at $38.31. Company weekly performance is 0.84% while its quarterly performance stands at -6.45%. BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:BSTC) is -8.79% away from its 52 week high. On April 22, BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:BSTC), announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Ms. Jennifer Chao and Jyrki Mattila , M.D., Ph.D.

On Thursday shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) closed at $66.05. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 12.90% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 18.08%. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) reported net income for the second quarter was $1.55 billion or $0.63 class A share, compared to $1.60 billion or $0.63 per class A share fo the year-ago quarter.

Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) in last trading activity moved down -1.77% to close at $100.51. Company weekly performance is -4.47% while its quarterly performance stands at -3.52%. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is -13.97% away from its 52 week high. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) on Thursday said its quarterly profit nearly doubled, driven by strong sales of its hepatitis C drugs, as it topped Wall Street estimates. Excluding items, Gilead earned $2.94 per share in the first quarter, beating the average Wall Street estimate of $2.32, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

Heartware International Inc. (NASDAQ:HTWR) has 0.70% insider ownership. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $75.71. On April 30, HeartWare International, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTWR), announced revenue of $70.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, a five percent increase compared to $66.5 million in revenue for the same period of 2014. Currency fluctuations negatively impacted total revenue growth by approximately $5 million, or nearly eight percentage points, in the first quarter of 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014.

Active Stocks: Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC), Zafgen (NASDAQ:ZFGN), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (NYSE:Q), Rockwell Collins Inc. (NYSE:COL)

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On last trading day Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) moved up 0.65% to close at $24.83. Its volatility for the week is 1.74% while volatility for the month is 2.42%. SYMC’s sales growth for past 5 years was 1.70% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 16.60%. Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) monthly performance is 6.66%. On 17 April, Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) said that, it is moving ahead with its plans to split into two publicly traded companies by January, a move that it views as more tax-efficient than a sale of one of its units

Zafgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZFGN) in last trading activity moved down -9.82% to close at $35.98. Company weekly performance is -1.64% while its quarterly performance stands at -10.85%. Zafgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZFGN) is -35.01% away from its 52 week high. FBR & Co. initiated coverage on shares of Zafgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZFGN) in a research note released on Tuesday morning. The firm issued an outperform rating and a $60.00 target price on the stock.

Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has 0.40% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 86.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $102.94.On 18 April, Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has submitted a new drug application to the FDA for an investigational therapy for the treatment of HIV

Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (NYSE:Q) has 10.50% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 87.60%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $68.90. On 16 April, Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (NYSE:Q) announced a strategic alliance with Hospital Italiano of Buenos Aires as part of the company’s Prime Site program. Hospital Italiano is Quintiles’ first Prime Site in Latin America, complementing the company’s robust network of investigative sites across the globe.

On last trading day Rockwell Collins Inc. (NYSE:COL) moved up 0.59% to close at $98.37. Its volatility for the week is 1.45% while volatility for the month is 1.33%. COL’s sales growth for past 5 years was 2.40% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 4.10%. Rockwell Collins Inc. (NYSE:COL) monthly performance is 4.05%. On 23 April, Rockwell Collins Inc. (NYSE:COL) reported results for second-quarter fiscal 2015 ending Mar 31, 2015. The company’s earnings per share of $1.22 met the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Reported earnings, however, improved 13% year over year driven by organic sales and earnings growth across all of its businesses.

Worth Watching Stocks: LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB), Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE), Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), Unifi Inc. (NYSE:UFI), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD)

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On Friday shares of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) closed at $100.83. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 8.10% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 9.38%. On 24 April, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) has reported a 23.39 percent rise in profit for the quarter ended Mar. 31, 2015. The company has earned $1,166 million, or $2.42 a share in the quarter, compared with $945 million, or $1.72 a share for the same period last year.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) in last trading activity moved up 5.49% to close at $8.07. Company weekly performance is 14.47% while its quarterly performance stands at 83.41%. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) is -31.55% away from its 52 week high. Vetr cut shares of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research note issued to investors on Friday. The firm currently has $13.15 price target on the stock.

On last trading day Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) moved up 0.44% to close at $81.59. Its volatility for the week is 1.52% while volatility for the month is 1.74%. PSX’s sales growth for past 5 years was 7.40% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 61.70%. Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) monthly performance is 3.28%. Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) announced that the board of directors of its general partner declared a first-quarter 2015 cash distribution of $0.37 per limited partnership unit. This quarter’s distribution represents an increase of 9 percent over the previous quarterly distribution of $0.34 per unit and a 35 percent increase over first-quarter 2014. The distribution is payable May 12, 2015, to unitholders of record as of May 4, 2015.

Unifi Inc. (NYSE:UFI) has 4.90% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 66.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $35.54. On 23 April, Unifi Inc. (NYSE:UFI) said that, it has reported an increase in net income for the third quarter ended 29 March 2015, which constituted US 10.0 million, compared to the net income of US 4.7 million for the prior year quarter.

Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has 0.40% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 86.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $103.69.On 18 April, Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has submitted a new drug application to the FDA for an investigational therapy for the treatment of HIV, according to a press release.

Eye Catching Stocks: Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Macatawa Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:MCBC)

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On last trading day Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) decreased -1.47% to close at $11.41. Its volatility for the week is 1.90% while volatility for the month is 1.53%. ERIC’s sales growth for past 5 years was 2.00% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 25.80%. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) monthly performance is -8.55%. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) is mulling a string of acquisitions across segments ranging from Internet protocol network and cloud computing to TV broadcasting, as the Swedish telecom equipment maker seeks to consolidate its market position as the Nokia-Alcatel Lucent combine is set to challenge its leadership.

Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) in last trading activity decreased -1.44% to close at $103.69. Company weekly performance is 2.28% while its quarterly performance stands at -1.75%. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) is -11.24% away from its 52 week high. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) announced results from two studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational uses of sofosbuvir-based regimens in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients with genotypes 2, 3, 4 and 5. Results from the BOSON study of Sovaldi® (sofosbuvir 400 mg) in combination with ribavirin (RBV) or with pegylated interferon (PEG)/RBV demonstrated high cure rates across all patients with genotypes 2 and 3.

Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU) has institutional ownership stands at 4.70%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $3.96. Recently, Nokia agreed to buy French telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU) in a deal that values Alcatel-Lucent at 15.6 billion euros or $16.6 billion on a fully diluted basis.

On last trading day Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) decreased -0.25% to close at $35.27. Its volatility for the week is 1.21% while volatility for the month is 1.32%. PFE’s sales growth for past 5 years was 0.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 3.10%. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) monthly performance is 2.83%. Pfizer recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (or FDA) had granted the company accelerated approval for IBRANCE and letrozole. These drugs treat a specific form of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

On last trading day Macatawa Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:MCBC) advanced 1.52% to close at $5.34. Its volatility for the week is 1.29% while volatility for the month is 1.33%. MCBC’s sales growth for past 5 years was -13.30% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 15.80%. Macatawa Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:MCBC) monthly performance is 0.75%. Macatawa Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:MCBC) on 23 April, reported first-quarter earnings of $2.8 million. The Holland, Michigan-based bank said it had earnings of 8 cents per share. The holding company for Macatawa Bank posted revenue of $14.9 million in the period.