NewLead Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:NEWL)announced that a 1-for-50 reverse stock split of its common shares has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and by written consent of a majority of NewLead’s shareholders, in order for the Company to maintain its compliance with the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share for continued listing on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”). The reverse split will be effective upon the commencement of trading on May 15, 2014. NewLead Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:NEWL) weekly performance is -72.50%. On last trading day company shares ended up $1.65. NewLead Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:NEWL) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -98.40%.
Chuy’s Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CHUY) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2014. Revenue increased 19.8% to $56.0 million from $46.7 million in the first quarter of 2013. Comparable restaurant sales increased 4.2% as compared to the same period in 2013. Net income was $2.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to $2.6 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2013. Chuy’s Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CHUY) shares fell -3.21% in last trading session and ended the day on $31.01. CHUY Gross Margin is 72.40% and its return on assets is 7.80%. Chuy’s Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CHUY) quarterly performance is -20.79%.
On May 13, 2014, Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:FRSH) announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2014 financial results on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Ken Calwell, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mark Hutchens, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with first quarter 2014 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close. Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:FRSH) shares moved down -0.47% in last trading session and was closed at $10.60, while trading in range of $10.58 – $10.98. Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:FRSH) year to date (YTD) performance is -4.07%.
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on May 13, 2014 following the dismal first-quarter results. Also, the company witnessed downward estimate revisions over the past 30 days. Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) ended the last trading day at $44.56. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 4.83% and price to cash ratio as 3.28. Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) showed a negative weekly performance of -3.61.
NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) reported net income attributable to NL stockholders of $3.8 million, or $.08 per share, in the first quarter of 2014 compared to a net loss attributable to NL stockholders of $2.1 million, or $.04 per share, in the first quarter of 2013.Net sales increased 20% in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period of 2013 primarily due to strong demand within CompX`s security products business line, including new product sales for an existing government customer, increased market penetration in electronic locks and strong demand in transportation markets. Income from operations attributable to CompX increased to $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2013, primarily due to improved coverage of fixed manufacturing costs over increased production volumes to meet the higher demand for CompX`s products. NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) shares fell -1.75% in last trading session and ended the day on $8.98. NL Gross Margin is 29.90% and its return on assets is -8.00%. NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) quarterly performance is -17.61%.
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