The security update for users of Apple’s OS X computer operating software follows a fix issued for iPhones last week, meaning all Apple device users now have access to the patch. The flaw allowed attackers with access to a mobile user’s network, such as a shared unsecured wireless service offered by a cafe, to see or alter exchanges between the user and protected sites such as Google Inc.’s Gmail or Facebook. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock opened at $523.61 in last session, and closed at $517.35, while the day range of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is $515.60 – $525.00. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of -3.73%.
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) recently announced its agreement to acquire WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock. The mobile instant messaging start-up has 450 million monthly users and still growing — which makes it an attractive partner for carriers. German E-Plus, the German subsidiary of Koninklijke KPN N.V. (AMS: KPN), a telecommunications company in Netherlands will start offering WhatsApp this spring. Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) stock opened at $70.19 in last session, and closed at $69.26 by losing -0.84%. The 52 week range of FB is $22.67 – $71.44. Company’s market capitalization is $170.24B.
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) stock is down 12% on Wednesday after reporting Q4 adjusted earnings of $0.89 per share on revenue of $768 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.98 on revenue of $973 million. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) stock decreased -9.12% and finished the last session at $52.74. The EPS of the stock remained 4.74. Company’s market capitalization is $5.21B.
Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (NYSE:CS)’s net income edged up marginally to 267 million francs ($295 million) against a 263 million francs profit a year ago and the 398 million-franc average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (NYSE:CS) stock opened the session at $30.94, and closed the session at $30.86. The 52 week range of the Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (NYSE:CS) stock remained $24.83 – $33.98 and the day range was $30.63 – $30.98.
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