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Active Stocks Buzz: International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT), Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST), Liberty Interactive Group (NASDAQ:QVCA), Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP)

On Friday, Shares of International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT), gained 0.54% to $18.53.

International Game Technology, created a golden moment in the Silver State for one slot enthusiast who won $1,026,896 while playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Triple Diamond slot at Harrah’s Las Vegas, on Saturday, June 27, 2015. The new millionaire wished to remain anonymous.

No one pays jackpots like IGT. IGT launched Wheel of Fortune slots in 1996 and solidified the Company’s leadership in Wide Area Progressive technology. Known as the most successful slot title of all time, the fan-favorite theme has minted nearly 1,000 millionaires and delivered over $3 billion in jackpots throughout its illustrious history. IGT has created more than 200 variations of the game that can be found on casino floors in more than 20 countries worldwide.

International Game Technology PLC operates and provides a range of services and technology products across lotteries, machine gaming, sports betting, and interactive gaming markets in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Shares of Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST), declined -0.38% to $52.69, during its last trading session.

Ross Stores, declared the opening of 19 Ross Dress for Less (“Ross”) and 8 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across 15 different states in July. These new locations are part of the off-price retailer’s 2015 expansion plans to add a total of about 90 stores during the year, counting 70 Ross and 20 dd’s DISCOUNTS.

Jim Fassio, President and Chief Development Officer, commented, “These recent openings reflect our ongoing strategy of targeting growth in both established regions and newer markets that we began to enter in 2011. The 27 locations we added this month comprise eight new stores in our newer Midwest markets of Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Kansas. Looking ahead, we continue to see noteworthyexpansion opportunities throughout the country, and remain confident that Ross Dress for Less can grow to 2,000 locations and dd’s DISCOUNTS can become a chain of 500 stores.”

Ross Stores, Inc., together with its auxiliaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS brand names in the United States.

At the end of Friday’s trade, Shares of Liberty Interactive Group (NASDAQ:QVCA), lost -1.32% to $28.46.

Assist advance the fight against ovarian cancer with stylish steals and dazzling deals. QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) are uniting once again for “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE,” an annual designer charity sale planned to be broadcast live from the Hamptons on Saturday, July 25 at 2 PM (ET). During the two-hour shopping extravaganza, premier fashion, beauty, jewelry and more will be offered for HALF the manufacturer’s suggested retail price with 80 percent of the purchase price of donated merchandise benefitting Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Proceeds will also benefit Woman to Woman, OCRF’s nationwide patient program designed to support women undergoing treatment for gynecologic cancers.

“Ovarian cancer is often difficult to detect due to its subtle symptoms,” said Doug Rose, senior vice president of brand and communications for QVC. “‘QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE’ represents QVC’s commitment to raising both the awareness necessary for early detection and the funds needed to assist conquer this deadly disease.”

Liberty Interactive Corporation, through its auxiliaries, engages in the video and on-line commerce industries in North America, Europe, and Asia. It markets and sells various consumer products primarily through live televised shopping programs, Websites, and mobile applications.

Finally, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), ended its last trade with -0.65% loss, and closed at $83.55.

  • Check Point Software Technologies, declared its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.
  • Total Revenue: $395 million, representing a 9 percent enhance year over year
  • Non-GAAP Operating Income: $221 million, representing a 7 percent enhance year over year
  • Non-GAAP EPS: $0.99, representing an 11 percent enhance year over year
  • Deferred Revenues: $780 million, representing an 18 percent enhance year over year

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. develops, markets, and supports a range of software, combined hardware, and software products and services for information technology (IT) security worldwide.

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