Electric vehicle superstar Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) expanded its reach into European and U.S. markets this week, continuing its quest to bolster the allure of battery-powered cars and make them easier for drivers to own. Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock opened today at $229.51 and is currently trading at $236.20. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 11.22%.
Shire PLC (ADR) (NASDAQ:SHPG) came up in the center of attention after refusing AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV)‘s buyout bid. Reporter Catherine Boyle has been on CNBC recently and she discussed the defence of Shire PLC (ADR) (NASDAQ:SHPG) against AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV)’s offer. Shire plc (NASDAQ:SHPG) stock opened at $222.89, in current trading session and currently is at $221.60, by losing -0.58%. The 52 week range of $91.81 – $229.44. Company’s market capitalization is 43.16 billion.
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) on 20 June announced the appointment of Adrian Jones as Senior Vice President for its Asia Pacific and Japan region. Jones will be responsible for growing the company’s presence and market position across the region, in addition to leading business operations and business development. Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) stock is currently trading at $22.10. The EPS of the stock is 1.28. Company’s market capitalization is 15.29 billion.
SolarCity Corp’s (NASDAQ:SCTY) acquisition of solar module manufacturer Silevo earlier this week hit the industry by surprise and it comes with huge risks as well as great opportunity. SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY) stock opened the session at $68.80, and now is at $69.65. The 52 week range of the SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY) stock remained $28.31 – $88.35 and the day range was $67.70 – $70.65.
Maxim on June 16 said its recent meeting with Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHN) management made it believe that fundamental progress will be made by the company and that IP for its HCV nucleotide could be a catalyst. The firm raised its price target on the stock to $22 from $6 and maintains its Buy rating on the shares. Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHN) stock opened today at $8.12 and is currently trading at $7.88. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 25.66%.