Definition Of Active Stocks:
Active stocks are energetically bought and sold, and often have a large figure of shares outstanding. Because they are traded with a great deal, active stocks habitually have low bid-ask spreads as a consequence of their lifted liquidity.
Among U.S. stocks, Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC), remained the most active stock for Friday’s trade, gaining volume of 93,632,718, versus average volume of 87,163,500.
The detailed note on few of the active stocks from varied sectors is illustrated below:
Shutterfly, Inc (NASDAQ:SFLY), declined 4.53%, and closed at $44.86, during the last trading session, after Shutterfly, Inc (NASDAQ:SFLY), declared financial results for the fourth quarter and full year-ended December 31, 2014.
Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights:
- Net incomes totaled $483.3 million, an 18% year-over-year raise.
- Fourth quarter 2014 represents the 56th successive quarter of year-over-year net income growth.
- Consumer net incomes totaled $462.9 million, a 16% year-over-year raise.
- Enterprise net incomes totaled $20.4 million, a 67% year-over-year raise.
- Gross profit margin was 58% of net incomes, contrast to 60% in the fourth quarter of 2013.
- Consumer gross profit margin was 60.7% of net incomes. (1)
- Enterprise gross profit margin was 12.9% of net incomes. (1)
- Operating expenses, not including $16.4 million of stock-based compensation, totaled $143.1 million.
Shutterfly, Inc (NASDAQ:SFLY), is engaged in the manufacture and retail of digital personalized products and services in the United States. It offers a range of personalized photo-based products and services for consumers to upload, edit, enhance, organize, find, share, create, print, and preserve their memories.
American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL), added 1.07%, and closed at $48.39, during the last trading session, soon after the news release that American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL)’s customers will enjoy a new travel experience on the biggest network in the world when American starts domestic service with the Boeing 787 Dream liner in May and international service in June. The 787 initially will be deployed between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) starting May 7, before launching internationally between DFW and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) starting June 2. The new aircraft will also operate between DFW and Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires starting June 4. Customers can start booking 787 flights starting Saturday, Feb. 14. American will deploy the 787 to additional markets in 2015 as it takes delivery of new aircraft.
American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL), through its subsidiaries, operates in the airline industry. As of October 22, 2014, it operated an average of about 6,700 flights per day to about 339 destinations in 54 countries from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
AmerisourceBergen Corp (NYSE:ABC), climbed 0.51%, and closed at $100.34, during the last trading session, after the news release that AmerisourceBergen Corp (NYSE:ABC), declared that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, for its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (MWIV) has expired. The expiration of the waiting period satisfies one of the conditions to the tender offer, which will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on February 23, 2015, unless the offer is extended. The completion of the tender offer is subject to the tender of at least a majority of MWI’s outstanding shares of ordinary stock (on a fully diluted basis) and other customary closing conditions described in the tender offer statement on Plan TO, filed by AmerisourceBergen with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 26, 2015.
AmerisourceBergen Corp (NYSE:ABC), sources and distributes pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers, pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, and specialty drug patients in the United States and internationally.
ACCO Brands Corporation, (NYSE:ACCO), advanced 3.04%, and closed at $7.80, during the last trading session, soon after ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO), stated its fourth quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2014.
Fourth Quarter Results:
Net sales reduced 9% to $459.9 million from $503.7 million in the prior-year quarter. On a constant currency basis, sales reduced 5%. Net income was $43.9 million, or $0.38 per share, contrast to net income of $50.2 million, or $0.43 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income reduced 7% to $41.5 million, or $0.36 per share, from $44.8 million, or $0.39 per share, in the prior-year quarter. The decrease is the result of unfavorable foreign exchange and lower sales which were partially offset by cost savings and productivity improvements. The current-year quarter comprised of a $0.02 negative influence from foreign exchange.
ACCO Brands Corporation, (NYSE:ACCO) manufactures and markets office, school, and calendar products, and select computer and electronic accessories primarily in the Unites States, Northern Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico.
Aecom, (NYSE:ACM), enhanced 3.04%, and closed at $27.79, during the last trading session, following the news release that Aecom, (NYSE:ACM), stated first-quarter income of $4.2 billion recently. Operating income equaled $15 million, the net loss4 totaled $104 million, and the loss per share3 equaled $0.73. On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share1 were $0.71 for the quarter.
Quarter Highlights:
- Adjusted EPS1 of $0.71.
- Free cash flow2 of $253 million.
- Wins of $4.6 billion; backlog of $40.7 billion.
- Company affirms fiscal year 2015 adjusted EPS1 guidance of $2.75 to $3.35.
- Integration keeps on to proceed as planned.
- Total cost synergy benefit guidance of $275 million reiterated.
Aecom, (NYSE:ACM), together with its subsidiaries, provides professional technical and administration support services for public and private clients worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Professional Technical Services (PTS) and Administration Support Services (MSS).
