Unilever PLC, (ADR) (NYSE:UL) the maker of consumer products such as Dove soaps and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, said Thursday that the stronger euro dented its revenues in the first quarter of the year. In a trading update, the company said sales fell 6.3 percent to 11.4 billion euros ($15.8 billion). That included a negative 8.9 percent currency impact as around two-thirds of the company’s sales come from outside the eurozone. Unilever plc (ADR) (NYSE:UL) shares after opening at $44.38 moved to $44.77 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $44.66. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 1.88 and price to cash ratio as 30.79. Unilever plc (ADR) (NYSE:UL) showed a positive weekly performance of 1.38%.
Lafayette-based Wabash National Corp. (NYSE:WNC) is reporting first quarter net income of $7.3 million, compared to $5.7 million for the same period a year earlier. Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) shares fell -6.11% in last trading session and ended the day on $12.76. WNC return on equity ratio is recorded as 17.20% and its return on assets is 5.50%. Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) yearly performance is 34.74%.
Shares of Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:SKX) got a big boost last week after Meb Keflezighi, the American runner who endorses its shoes, triumphed at the Boston Marathon. Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:SKX) shares moved up 5.62% in last trading session and was closed at $41.89, while trading in range of $39.67 – $41.91. Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:SKX) year to date (YTD) performance is 26.44%.
Accuride Corporation (NYSE:ACW) First quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations were $166.8 million, compared with $163.0 million in the same period in 2013, an increase of 2.3 percent, primarily reflecting increased OEM production across the Wheels and Gunite businesses. The Company achieved operating income of $6.6 million for the quarter, compared to an operating loss of $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2013. The Company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $3.3 million, or $0.07 per share. Accuride Corporation (NYSE:ACW) weekly performance is 10.06%. On last trading day company shares ended up $5.36. Accuride Corporation (NYSE:ACW) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 17.68%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $4.50.
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