On Thursday, Following Stocks were among the “Top 100 Gainers” In U.S. Stock Exchange: VASCO Data Security International, (NASDAQ:VDSI), Penn Virginia (NYSE:PVA), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (NYSE:HOT), Harris (NYSE:HRS)
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VDSI) a global leader in authentication, digital signatures, and identity management, promulgated that the Belgian Government, via Fedict, its Federal Public Service for Information and Communication Technology, has certified VASCO as a Trusted Authentication Provider for Belgian citizens accessing any eGov application. VASCO will soon offer unconnected eID authentication services for Government applications utilizing its MYDIGIPASS Trusted Digital Identity Platform and DIGIPASS 870 card reader, which can be used in either connected (via USB) or unconnected mode on the Federal Authentication Service of Fedict. MYDIGIPASS is VASCO’s cloud-based, two-factor authentication service that enables application providers to deliver a single and secure login experience for their users across multiple web and mobile applications.
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VDSI) enhanced 3.74%, and closed at $73.288. The company holds the market capitalization of $7.35 million. For the last twelve months, the stock was able to keep return on equity at 17.50%, while return on assets at 14.30%, in response to its return on investment at 15.90%. Its 20-day moving average decreased -0.33%, below 50-day moving average of -1.97%, below 200-day moving average of 13.72% from the latest market price of $23.05. The mean recommendation of analysts for this stock is 1.50. (Where 1=Buy, 5=Sale).
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (VDSI) along with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and supports hardware and software security systems that manage and secure access to information assets worldwide. The company offers VACMAN Controller, a host system software authentication platform that combines technologies in one platform; IDENTIKEY Authentication Server that adds server functionality to the VACMAN core authentication platform; DIGIPASS as a Service, a cloud-based authentication service primarily for enterprise customers; and MYDIGIPASS solutions for end user authentication in the cloud.
Formerly On March 20, 2015 The Board of Directors of Penn Virginia Corporation (NYSE:PVA) has disclosed a regular quarterly cash dividend of $150.00 per share on its 6.00 percent Series A convertible preferred stock. As a result, on April 15, 2015, a dividend of $1.50 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series A convertible preferred stock, will be paid to holders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2015. In addition, the Board of Directors of PVA has declared a cash dividend of $150.00 per share on its 6.00 percent Series B convertible preferred stock. As a result, on April 15, 2015, a dividend of $1.50 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series B convertible preferred stock, will be paid to holders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2015.
Penn Virginia Corporation (NYSE:PVA)’s shares picked up 3.85%, and closed at $7.28. The stock volatility for the week is 7.13%, while for the month remained 7.88%. The company holds consensus target price of $9.14.
If we consider EPS growth of the company, then the company indicated the following observations:
The company showed -6.51 diluted EPS growth for trailing twelve months. However, YTD EPS growth remained -159.80% and Annual EPS growth for the past 5 years is considered as -15.90%.
The mean recommendation of analysts for this stock is 2.10. (Where 1=Buy, 5=Sale).
Penn Virginia Corporation (PVA) an independent oil and gas company, explores, develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas in various onshore regions of the United States.
On March 24, 2015 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE:HOT) uncovered that its tech-forward Aloft brand has expanded its presence in Silicon Valley with the debut of Aloft Sunnyvale. The sleek, new Aloft hotel—formerly the Pacific Inn—features 85 spacious, loft-like rooms, an active social scene and a full line-up of innovative brand programming. Aloft Sunnyvale is located directly across from Sunnyvale Town Center, a 36-acre mixed-use development with shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE:HOT) inclined 3.85%, and closed at $84.78. The company has the market capitalization of $14.56 billion. The beta value of the stock is 1.87. On the other hand the stock’s volatility for the week is 2.80%, and for the month is 1.88%. The stock’s price to book ratio is $9.79, however price to sale ratio is $2.43. Analyst’s mean recommendation regarding this stock is 2.20. (Where 1=Buy, 5=Sale).
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYSE:HOT) along with its subsidiaries, works as a hotel and leisure company worldwide. The company owns, operates, and franchises luxury and upscale full-service hotels, resorts, residences, retreats, select-service hotels, and extended stay hotels under the St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points, Aloft, and Element brand names.
Formerly On March 19, 2015 Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has been awarded a contract by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) with a potential value of $450 million to provide systems engineering and program management services for the agency’s Crisis Management System (CMS). The single-award IDIQ contract has a one-year base and nine one-year options.
The CMS provides government leaders with video and voice communications, powered by a secure, high-performance network. This enables senior U.S. government officials to exchange high-interest, time-sensitive information for critical decision making during emergency situations.
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) rose 3.74%, and closed at $73.28. The stock has the beta value of 1.37, and its volatility for the week is 2.51%, while for the month it is 1.61%. The company has the market capitalization of $7.63 billion. The company holds the book value per share of 17.44, whereas cash per share is 4.51. Price to book ratio remained 4.20, while price to sale ratio is 1.54. Analysts mean recommendation for the stock is said to be 2.60 (where 1=Buy, 5=sale).
Harris Corporation (HRS) along with its subsidiaries works as an international communications and information technology company worldwide. The company works through RF Communications, Integrated Network Solutions, and Government Communications Systems segments.
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