On May 14, Cosan Limited (USA) (NYSE:CZZ), reported an impressive bottom-line result in the first-quarter 2014. Net income was R$256.1 million (US$108.5 million) reflecting a significant rise from R$27.1 million (US$12.0 million) recorded in the year-ago quarter. Cosan generated net revenue of R$2,157.2 million (US914.1 million) in first-quarter 2014, reflecting an increase of 8.4% year over year. Pro forma revenues, including the Raizen contribution, increased 13.4% year over year to $9,593.4 million (US$4,065 million). Cosan Limited(USA) (NYSE:CZZ) net profit margin is 6.10% and weekly performance is 3.82%. On last trading day company shares ended up $12.50. Analysts mean target price for the company is $19.48. Cosan Limited(USA) (NYSE:CZZ) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 5.36%.
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) VP Jennifer L. Weber sold 1,150 shares of Duke Energy Corp stock on the open market in a transaction dated Thursday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.49, for a total value of $81,063.50. Following the sale, the vice president now directly owns 10,443 shares in the company, valued at approximately $736,127. Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) shares advanced 0.21% in last trading session and ended the day on $71.08. DUK Gross Margin is 69.70% and its return on assets is 1.70%. Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) quarterly performance is 1.38%.
FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FCEL) shares continue to climb, up 7.6% to $2.40 on Wednesday following a positive note from analysts at Stifel who initiated coverage with a “buy” rating. FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FCEL) shares moved down -1.68% in last trading session and was closed at $2.34, while trading in range of $2.28 – $2.41. FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FCEL) year to date (YTD) performance is 65.96%.
On May 8, Ameren Corp (NYSE:AEE) not surprisingly posted a solid first quarter 2014 performance. Its first quarter 2014 earnings from continuing operations of 40 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents. Quarterly earnings were also substantially higher than the year-ago figure of 22 cents by 81.8%. Ameren Corp (NYSE:AEE) ended the last trading day at $39.35. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 1.03% and price to cash ratio as 367.23. Ameren Corp (NYSE:AEE) showed a positive weekly performance of 1.60%.
On May 12, 2014, Vectren Corporation (NYSE:VVC) reported first quarter 2014 net income of $51.2 million, or $0.62 per share, compared to net income of $49.8 million, or $0.61 per share, in the first quarter of 2013. Excluding the impact of operating losses attributable to the company’s investment in ProLiance Holdings, LLC (ProLiance), consolidated net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $54.4 million, or $0.66 per share. ProLiance exited the gas marketing business in June 2013. Vectren Corp (NYSE:VVC) ended the last trading day at $39.88. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 1.04% and price to cash ratio as 60.34. Vectren Corp (NYSE:VVC) showed a positive weekly performance of 2.26%.
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