On June 16, 2014, LifeVantage Corp (NASDAQ:LFVN), a company dedicated to helping people achieve healthy living through a combination of a compelling business opportunity and scientifically validated products, announced that it has appointed Jeffery Bean as its new Managing Director in Japan. Mr. Bean brings 15 years of network marketing experience to LifeVantage, having worked in management positions for companies such as VISI, Stemtech International, LIV International, Synergy Worldwide and Neways, Inc. during his career. Mr. Bean will be based in the Company’s Tokyo office. LifeVantage Corp (NASDAQ:LFVN), net profit margin is 4.30% and weekly performance is 9.92%. On last trading day company shares ended up $1.44. Analysts mean target price for the company is $2.10. LifeVantage Corp (NASDAQ:LFVN), distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 5.65%.
American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC), saw a large drop in short interest in the month of May. As of May 30th, there was short interest totalling 5,843,075 shares, a drop of 16.5% from the May 15th total of 6,998,747 shares, ARN reports. Currently, 11.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 535,071 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 10.9 days. American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC), advanced 6.54% in last trading session and ended the day on $1.63. AMSC, Gross Margin is 13.30% and its return on assets is -37.40%. American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:AMSC), quarterly performance is 6.54%.
Equities research analysts at Sandler O’Neill began coverage on shares of Liquid Holdings Group Inc (NASDAQ:LIQD), in a research note issued to investors on Friday, TheFlyOnTheWall.comreports. The firm set a “hold” rating and a $1.60 price target on the stock. Sandler O’Neill’s price target suggests a potential upside of 8.84% from the stock’s previous close. Liquid Holdings Group Inc (NASDAQ:LIQD), shares moved up 7.30% in last trading session and was closed at $1.91, while trading in range of $1.79 – 1.94. Liquid Holdings Group Inc (NASDAQ:LIQD),year to date (YTD) performance is -72.48%.
On June 26, 2014, Array Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:ARRY)’s shares increased 1.40% to $4.34. The company on May 28 announced a collaboration agreement with Biogen Idec (BIIB) for the discovery and development of inhibitors targeting a novel kinase for the treatment of autoimmune disorders. The collaboration target and lead inhibitors were discovered through Array’s proprietary Kinase-Directed Phenotypic Screening Platform. This technology relies on Array’s deep experience in kinase inhibitor chemistry and phenotypic screening which can be applied to any therapeutic area where a desired cellular phenotype can be envisioned. Array Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:ARRY), ended the last trading day at $4.56. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 4.42% and price to cash ratio as 5.23. Array Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:ARRY),showed a positive weekly performance of 6.54%.
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP), was downgraded by equities research analysts at Stifel from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday. Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP), net profit margin is 16.50% and weekly performance is 8.40%. On last trading day company shares ended up $64.04. Analysts mean target price for the company is $59.16. Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:CTRP), distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 18.57%.