GlaxoSmithKline plc and Theravance Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX) announced positive results from two Phase 3 studies, which showed that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who received the anticholinergic, Incruse Ellipta (umeclidinium [UMEC] 62.5mcg), or umeclidinium 125mcg (an unlicensed dose) in addition to Relvar/Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/vilanterol [FF/VI]), an inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta2-agonist combination, achieved an additional improvement in lung function (FEV1) compared to patients receiving FF/VI plus placebo. Theravance Inc (NASDAQ:THRX) weekly performance is 9.23%. On last trading day company shares ended up $26.32. Analysts mean target price for the company is $33.71. Theravance Inc (NASDAQ:THRX) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 16.23%.
Expansion at the Nammuldi iron ore mine and Cape Lambert port is now two months ahead of schedule, Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (NYSE:RIO) reported. The company has ramped up production at their West Australian iron ore sites as a result of being ahead. Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (NYSE:RIO) shares advanced 0.44% in last trading session and ended the day on $53.08. Its return on assets is 0.50 %. Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (NYSE:RIO) quarterly performance is 0.57 %.
BHP Billiton (ADR) (NYSE:BHP) may cut production at one of its biggest metallurgical coal mines in Australia, after the Anglo-Australian miner said on Wednesday it had terminated a mining service contract to cut costs amid a sharp drop in coal prices. BHP Billiton Limited (ADR) (NYSE:BHP) shares moved down -0.29% in last trading session and was closed at $67.72, while trading in range of $67.53 – $67.89. BHP Billiton Limited (ADR) (NYSE:BHP) year to date (YTD) performance is 1.03%.
Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) has launched a new line of home solar loan products and services for residential installers.These include an online portal to manage customer experience, a 20-year service guarantee, and new loan products. Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) ended the last trading day at $48.81. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 1.23% and price to cash ratio as 7.27. Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) showed a negative weekly performance of -0.12%.
O June 7, Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) has earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the twenty-five brokerages that are covering the company, AmericanBankingNews.com reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fifteen have issued a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $34.28. Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) net profit margin is 22.80% and weekly performance is 1.18%. On last trading day company shares ended up $35.99. Analysts mean target price for the company is $33.91. Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 0.97%.
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