iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (NYSEARCA:EEM), formerly iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (the Fund), seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of publicly traded equity securities in global emerging markets, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the Index). The Index is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. The Fund may invest in securities of non-United States issuers that may trade in non-United States markets. The Fund’s investment advisor is BlackRock Fund Advisors. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (NYSEARCA:EEM) stock closed at $37.86 in last trading session, while 52-week range was $36.16 – $44.28. The stock showed a negative weekly performance of -1.23%.
Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) was upgraded by research analysts at Jefferies Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report released on Tuesday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. The firm currently has a $38.00 target price on the stock, up from their previous target price of $33.00. Jefferies Group’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 24.18% from the company’s current price. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) stock opened at $82.02 in last trading session and closed at $31.64. The 52 week range of the stock is $26.79 – $32.50 and the day range was $30.60 – $32.00.
One of the top jobs at computer software giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) now belongs to a Florida A&M University graduate. John W. Thompson, a 1971 graduate of FAMU, was named February 4 as independent chairman of Microsoft Corporation; a role previously held by company founder Bill Gates. Thompson first joined Microsoft’s board in February 2012. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares closed at $36.35 on last trade day. Stock 52 week range is $27.10 – $38.98. Company’s market capitalization is $301.73 billion.
Zacks reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of General Electric (NYSE:GE) in a report issued on Monday, StockRatingsNetwork reports. They currently have a $28.00 target price on the stock. General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) stock finished the last session at $24.57. The EPS of the stock remained 1.49. Company’s market capitalization is $248.58 billion.