ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) announced its key strategic objectives for 2015 as well as its aim to increase research and development (R&D) activities and expand business development initiatives. Details will be discussed at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. For the year ended Dec 31, 2014, ARIAD expects net sales of Iclusig to be approximately $55 million. License revenues are expected at about $45 million. Additionally, ARIAD anticipates R&D expenses to be approximately $120 million, below the previous guidance of $125 million – $130 million.On Thursday shares of Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) closed at $6.10. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was 45.10% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 41.40%.
Alibaba Group Holding Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) confirmed its investment in AdChina on Wednesday following earlier reports. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) in last trading activity fell -3.28% to close at $96.31. Company weekly performance is -8.30% while its quarterly performance stands at 12.51%. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) is -19.74% away from its 52 week high.
Home Properties Inc. (NYSE:HME) SVP Donald R. Hague sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.10, for a total transaction of $201,300.00.On last trading day Home Properties Inc. (NYSE:HME) increased 0.56% to close at $71.63. Its volatility for the week is 1.43% while volatility for the month is 1.64%. HME’s sales growth for past 5 years was 7.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 32.60%. Home Properties Inc. (NYSE:HME) monthly performance is 11.99%.
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) will stop selling its Internet-connected eyewear to consumers until the company can develop a more polished and affordable version that’s less likely to be viewed as a freakish device. Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) has 0.19% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 31.90%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $501.79.
Neogen (NASDAQ:NEOG) Director G Bruce Papesh sold 6,750 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.71, for a total value of $328,792.50. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 19,696 shares in the company, valued at approximately $959,392. On last trading day Neogen Corp. (NASDAQ:NEOG) fell -2.12% to close at $47.51. Its volatility for the week is 2.85% while volatility for the month is 3.27%. NEOG’s sales growth for past 5 years was 15.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 13.10%. Neogen Corp. (NASDAQ:NEOG) monthly performance is 3.04%.