Machine Tools: Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK), Timken (NYSE:TKR), Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB), Kennametal (NYSE:KMT)

The rating of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) declines this week from a C to a D. Stanley Black & Decker is a worldwide supplier of tools and engineered solutions for professional, industrial, construction and do-it-yourself use. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) stock opened at $82.07 in last session, and closed at $82.51, while the day range of SWK stock is $81.72 – $82.68. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 0.77%.

Siemens AG completed the largest acquisition by purchasing Invensys Rail for $2.8 billion and Wabtec Corp. was the most active M&A participant with four reported closings, the report states. Siemens closed three transactions, and Greenbriar Equity and The Timken Co. (NYSE:TKR) each closed two. Timken Co (NYSE:TKR) stock opened at $61.19, in last session and closed at $60.89, by losing -0.13%. The 52 week range of TKR is $50.22 – $64.35. Company’s market capitalization is $5.76billion.

Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB), a quick-turn manufacturer of custom parts, has shaped a cup-with-handle base. The consolidation began after the company announced in late October that CEO Brad Cleveland was resigning. Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB) stock decreased -2.03% and finished the last session at $73.87. The EPS of the stock remained 1.36. Company’s market capitalization is $1.88billion.

Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT) is a supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials consumed in production processes. It operates in two segments: Industrial and Infrastructure. Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT) stock opened the session at $45.35, and closed the session at $45.12. The 52 week range of the KMT stock remained $35.49 – $52.37 and the day range was $44.95 – $45.48.