Weatherford International Plc (NYSE:WFT) was downgraded by investment analysts at Barclays from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a note issued to investors on Friday. On Monday shares of Weatherford International plc (NYSE:WFT) closed at $12.01. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 9.70% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 29.60%.
On February 02, Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ:MTEX), the founder of the M5MSM (Mission 5 MillionSM) social entrepreneurial movement, the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and the global innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions, has been issued its 99th patent, validating and demonstrating its position as the leading developer of nutritional technology. This patent was received in Japan for its PhytoMatrix formulation, a supplement with all natural vitamins and plant-based minerals. Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ:MTEX) in last trading activity moved up 5.62% to close at $22.38. Company weekly performance is 20.65% while its quarterly performance stands at 0.67%. Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ:MTEX) is -30.00% away from its 52 week high.
Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) reported fourth-quarter profit of $45.5 million. The Duluth, Georgia-based company said it had profit of 84 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 91 cents per share. On last trading day Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) fell -2.68% to close at $52.31. Its volatility for the week is 2.51% while volatility for the month is 2.62%. PRI’s sales growth for past 5 years was -10.40% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 7.00%. Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) monthly performance is -0.72%.
On Jan. 27, Olympic Steel Inc. (NASDAQ:ZEUS) will webcast of its conference call to discuss 2014 fourth-quarter results, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Olympic Steel Inc. (NASDAQ:ZEUS) has 0.30% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 70.40%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $15.54.
On Feb. 3, Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), announced financial results for the quarter and year ending December 31, 2014. Revenue of $710 million was at the low end of the company expectations due to softness in the computing and telecom sectors. Cash flows provided by operating activities were $23 million. On last trading day Benchmark Electronics Inc. (NYSE:BHE) fell -0.53% to close at $22.63. Its volatility for the week is 2.62% while volatility for the month is 2.24%. BHE’s sales growth for past 5 years was 6.00% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 13.10%. Benchmark Electronics Inc. (NYSE:BHE) monthly performance is -8.57%.