There are multiple reasons in play behind Capstone Turbine Corporation (NASDAQ:CPST)‘s surge. Firstly, the stock is in momentum on account of last week’s multiple order that it bagged from E-Finity Distribution Generation. And, secondly Wal-Mart’s display of its futuristic truck too fueled the positive sentiment for the company. Capstone Turbine Corporation (NASDAQ:CPST) shares after opening at $2.22 moved to $2.32 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $2.27. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 5.33 and price to cash ratio as 22.28. Capstone Turbine Corporation (NASDAQ:CPST) showed a positive weekly performance of 8.61%.
Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) was upgraded by Zacks from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Analyst Ratings Network reports. The firm currently has a $7.10 price objective on the stock. Zacks‘s price target would suggest a potential upside of 5.03% from the company’s current price. Vertex Energy Inc (NASDAQ:VTNR) shares advanced 6.21% in last trading session and ended the day on $7.18. VTNR return on equity ratio is recorded as 33.30% and its return on assets is 16.50%. Vertex Energy Inc (NASDAQ:VTNR) yearly performance is 133.12%.
Gafisa SA (ADR) (NYSE:GFA) the south American real estate company it appears is all set for a restructuring and regrowth phase for the current fiscal. In recent press release the company has been mentioning the strategy forward, which will help the Brazil-based residential buildings company to establish itself as the first choice, given the economic conditions. Gafisa SA (ADR) (NYSE:GFA) shares moved up 6.31% in last trading session and was closed at $3.37, while trading in range of $3.16-$3.41. Gafisa SA (ADR) (NYSE:GFA) year to date performance is 7.67%.
Astrotech Corp (NASDAQ:ASTC), a leading provider of commercial aerospace services, on On 14 Feb,2014 announced financial results for its fiscal year 2014 second quarter ended December 31, 2013.Our core satellite processing business, Astrotech Space Operations, experienced an uncharacteristically slow second quarter due to a very light launch schedule and a mission slip,” said Thomas B. Pickens III, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech. “On a positive note, our 18-month rolling backlog at ASO remains healthy and we are excited about the prospects at 1 Detect now that we have signed our first significant commercial agreement with RIGAKU, a world recognized leader in chemical analysis instrumentation.”Astrotech Corp (NASDAQ:ASTC) weekly performance is 6.22%. On last trading day company shares ended up $2.56. Astrotech Corp (NASDAQ:ASTC) distance from 50-day simple moving average is -8.09%.