Facebook Inc(NASDAQ:FB)’s stunning $US19 billion bid for fast-growing mobile-messaging startup WhatsApp sent shares of BlackBerry Ltd surging after the closing bell on Wednesday, as investors were cheered by the lofty valuation for the messaging platform. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) stock opened at $67.05 in last session, and closed at $68.06, while the day range of stock is $67.00 – $69.08. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 4.95%.
Verizon Communications Inc, (NYSE:VZ) which challenged the FCC’s rules in court, arguing they violated the company’s right to free speech and stripped control of what its networks transmit and how, is not expected to appeal. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) stock opened at $45.74, in last session and closed at $46.53, by gaining 1.20%. The 52 week range of the stock is $44.26 – $54.31. Company’s market capitalization is $133.17 billion.
Sirius XM Holding Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) was downgraded by equities researchers at Wunderlich from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Wednesday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. Sirius XM Holding Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) stock decreased -0.28% and finished the last session at $3.57.
Micron Technology (NYSE:MU) was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Wednesday. Investors bought 99,123 call options on the stock, StockRatingsNetwork reports. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) stock opened the session at $25.42, and closed the session at $25.42. The 52 week range of the stock remained $7.64 – $25.68 and the day range was $25.17 – $25.68.
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