Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), has recently announced the 2QFY2014 results as per which the performance has been solid. The company reported orders worth $2.63 billion that showed a 16% YoY increase. The net sales of the company amounted to $2.35 billion showing 19% YoY growth led by the Silicon Systems Group. The adjusted non-GAAP operating income amounted to $482 million, which increased by 69% YoY. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), net profit margin is 10.20% and weekly performance is 1.53%. On last trading day company shares ended up $21.89. Analysts mean target price for the company is $21.50. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 10.76%.
On June 04, 2014, Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE), continues to relentlessly expand America’s best-selling LED bulb portfolio with the 3-Way Cree® LED Bulb. Unlike compromised incandescent and prior LED alternatives with light levels that were only useful as two-way bulbs, the 3-Way Cree LED Bulb provides three light levels distinctly visible to the naked eye, delivering the perfect illumination for any application—from task lighting to ambient lighting. Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE), advanced 1.32% in last trading session and ended the day on $47.72. CREE, Gross Margin is 37.70% and its return on assets is 3.80%. Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE), quarterly performance is -18.71%.
Investment analysts at Jefferies Group started coverage on shares of KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC), in a note issued to investors on Monday. The firm set a “hold” rating on the stock. KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC), shares moved up 0.01% in last trading session and was closed at $68.12, while trading in range of $67.26 – 68.60. KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC), year to date (YTD) performance is 7.19%.
On June 04, 2014, Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, announced that J. Michael Dodson, the company’s chief operating and chief financial officer, is scheduled to present to the investment community at the 5th Annual Needham SemiCap Equipment Corporate Access Day. Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSN), ended the last trading day at $2.00. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 3.22% and price to cash ratio as 8.45. Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSN), showed a negative weekly performance of 2.45%.
BNP Paribas SA (ADR) (OTCMKTS:BNPQY), made an official statement on its website, revealing that it Chief Operating Officer Mr. Georges Chodron de Courcel will leave the company at the end of this month. According to the company’s statement, Mr. de Courcel is to step down June 30th at his own request. His decision takes place a few months before his initially expected retirement date at the end of September, at a time when the bank is being investigated for alleged transactions with Sudan, Iran and other countries that are subject to U.S. sanctions. BNP Paribas SA (ADR) (OTCMKTS:BNPQY), n last trading day company shares ended up $34.60.