Equities research analysts at Global Hunter Securities upped their target price on shares of Cobalt International Energy (NYSE:CIE) from $3.00 to $33.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, American Banking and Market News reports. Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE) stock opened at $19.87 in last session, and closed at $19.46, while the day range of Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE) stock is $18.64 – $19.90. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 11.20%.
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) to Outperform and are raising our price target to $67. Although sentiment on FSLR has become extremely negative (even for FSLR), we view the company as a “best in breed” due to its leadership in building utility scale solar, continued cost/efficiency improvement in technology, and its balance sheet which should provide growth optionality moving forward. While we are upgrading on long-term ownership, we view the upcoming analyst day as a potential catalyst. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) stock opened at $54.08 in last session, and closed at $57.19 by gaining 8.44%. The 52 week range of $24.46 – $65.99. Company’s market capitalization is $5.65B.
Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL) is gaining on Thursday after quarterly revenue came in better than expected and management guided for increased production growth over 2014. Whiting Petroleum Corp (NYSE:WLL) stock increased 8.79% and finished the last session at $68.41. The EPS of the stock remained 4.25. Company’s market capitalization is $8.12B.
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) grew 11.52%, rallying again after posting higher-than-projected fourth-quarter earnings last week. China‘s largest online travel agency reported revenue for the quarter was $238 million, representing a growth of 31% year-over-year, thanks to a surge in booking volume, which bodes well for Ctrip’s long-term positioning as China’s OTA leader. Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) stock opened the session at $54.01, and closed the session at $55.75. The 52 week range of the Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP) stock remained $18.87 – 61.09 and the day range was $53.90 – 56.86.