Wisconsin Energy Corp (NYSE:WEC) has been the subject intense speculation in the recent past about a possible takeover by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. This is after Buffet signaled through a letter to shareholders after acquiring Nevada energy for $5 billion. Wisconsin Energy Corp (NYSE:WEC) shares after opening at $45.41 moved to $45.87 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $45.66. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 2.29 and price to cash ratio as 397.24. Wisconsin Energy Corp (NYSE:WEC) showed a positive weekly performance of 4.39%.
SunTrust cut shares of Great Plains Energy (NYSE:GXP) from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE:GXP) shares advanced 1.17% in last trading session and ended the day on $26.85. GXP return on equity ratio is recorded as 7.00% and its return on assets is 2.40%. Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE:GXP) yearly performance is 21.99%.
Alliant Energy Corp. (NYSE:LNT) SVP Thomas L. Aller sold 1,876 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.90, for a total value of $102,992.40. Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) shares moved up 0.88% in last trading session and was closed at $55.18, while trading in range of $54.63-$55.47. Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) year to date performance is 8.01%.
Empire District Electric (NYSE:EDE) Director Bonnie Cruickshank Lind acquired 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 11th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $23.50 per share, for a total transaction of $47,000.00. The Empire District Electric Company (NYSE:EDE) weekly performance is 2.88%. On last trading day company shares ended up $24.30. The Empire District Electric Company (NYSE:EDE) distance from 50-day simple moving average 6.20%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $23.00.