Nuance Communications (NASDAQ:NUAN) is known for providing the technology for Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Siri, but the company’s performance in 2014 hasn’t been as impressive as its well-known client. Nuance shares gained just 7% so far this year, and a strong second-quarter report wasn’t enough to boost its momentum. However, Nuance had a number of positives in the second quarter that could propel its business in the long run. Nuance Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NUAN) net profit margin is -8.60% and weekly performance is 3.88%. On last trading day company shares ended up $16.18. Analysts mean target price for the company is $18.40. Nuance Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NUAN) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -0.14%.
NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) had its price target lowered by analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald from $53.50 to $46.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) shares fell -0.11% in last trading session and ended the day on $37.01. NTAP gross Margin is 62.00% and its return on assets is 7.00%.NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) quarterly performance is -8.03%.
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRCD) Chief Executive Officer Lloyd Carney and Chief Financial Officer Dan Fairfax will present at the 2014 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, San Francisco, from 10:45 a.m. to 11:25. PDT. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRCD) shares moved up 1.33% in last trading session and was closed at $9.12, while trading in range of $8.94 – $9.19. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRCD) year to date (YTD) performance is 2.82%.
After providing effects for Muse’s Unsustainable European tour in 2013, pyrotechnic and special effects specialists Quantum Corp. (NYSE:QTM) joined the British trio for its headlining performances at Coachella this year. David Banks, vice president and senior project manager took lead providing special effects for Muse and Lorde’s performances over both festival weekends. Quantum Corp (NYSE:QTM) ended the last trading day at $1.14. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 2.51% and price to cash ratio as 3.54.Quantum Corp (NYSE:QTM) showed a positive weekly performance of 3.64%.
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) on 27 may announced the availability of its 2013 Sustainability Report, “Thinking Forward: Redefine the Future.” The report sheds light on how EMC approaches its role in the world by providing progress updates on sustainability factors and detailing new and exciting targets set for the future. EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) net profit margin is 11.60% and weekly performance is 0.45%. On last trading day company shares ended up $26.56. Analysts mean target price for the company is $30.07. EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -0.05%.