The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Thursday. Stock investors bought 15,560 call options on the company, Analyst Ratings Net reports. This is an increase of approximately 1,175% compared to the average volume of 1,220 call options.The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) shares after opening at $16.60 moved to $16.68 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $16.38. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 1.62 and price to cash ratio as 4.33. The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) showed a positive weekly performance of 1.05%.
Shares of Nuance Communications (NASDAQ:NUAN) were the target of some unusual options trading activity on Thursday. Investors purchased 10,655 call options on the stock, AnalystRatingsNetwork.com reports. This represents an increase of 105% compared to the typical volume of 5,185 call optionsNuance Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NUAN) shares fell -1.00% in last trading session and ended the day on $16.87. NUAN return on equity ratio is recorded as -5.60% and its return on assets is -2.50%. Nuance Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NUAN) yearly performance is -17.79%.
In aligning with the market realities, The Wendy’s Co (NASDAQ:WEN) which is grappling with competition and high costs and expenses decided to undertake system optimization. The initiated was recently eventually declared complete and successful, thus putting the company ahead of its vision. The company is basically keen on having restaurants in strategic market regions while exiting places which make little business sense. And in so doing, the management believes that shareholder value will be greatly enhanced. The optimization efforts also boosted The Wendy’s Co (NASDAQ:WEN)’s brand transformation steps, and should lead to breakthrough new products, delivered through innovative marketing channels to customers. The Wendy’s Co (NASDAQ:WEN) shares moved down -1.11% in last trading session and was closed at $8.93, while trading in range of $8.90-$9.17. The Wendy’s Co (NASDAQ:WEN) year to date performance is 2.88%.
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) announced that it will release its first quarter 2014 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, April 24, 2014. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss first quarter results that same day at 8:30 a.m. (ET). PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) weekly performance is 2.52%. On last trading day company shares ended up $19.49.PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) distance from 50-day simple moving average is -1.24%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $22.03.
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