Dish Network Corp (NASDAQ:DISH) chairman Charlie Ergen weighed in Friday on the proposed merger between cable giants Comcast and Time Warner Cable, stating that he thinks the deal won’t have a positive impact on other providers of pay-TV and broadband services. DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ:DISH) stock opened at $58.88in last session, and closed at $57.92, while the day range of stock is $57.45 – $59.95. The stock showed a negative weekly performance of -0.69%.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) the last-standing major chain in the national bookstore market, received a conditional proposal from a private investment management firm to take over 51 percent of the company for $22 a share. Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) stock opened at $16.75, in last session and closed at $17.69, by gaining 5.42%. The 52 week range of the stock is $12.59 – $23.71. Company’s market capitalization is $1.06 billion.
Athletic gear maker Under Armour Inc (NYSE:UA) has signed an eight-year deal with U.S. Speedskating to provide uniforms despite controversy over the suit it provided the team at the Sochi Olympics. Under Armour Inc (NYSE:UA) stock advanced 5.12% and finished the last session at $112.68. The EPS of the stock remained 1.50. Company’s market capitalization is $11.90 billion.
Priceline.com, (NASDAQ:PCLN) the largest U.S. online travel agent, reported profit for the fourth quarter that topped analysts’ estimates as Europe’s economic recovery lifts hotel bookings. Priceline.com Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) stock opened the session at $1,327.88, and closed the session at $1,315.65. The 52 week range of the stock remained $665.05 – $1,333.12 and the day range was $1,283.00 – $1,333.12.