Brian J. Herr, Republican candidate for United States Senate, filed an ethics complaint against Senator Edward Markey over “the potential use of his federal office to manipulate the stock of a publicly traded company to benefit William Ackman, a hedge fund executive, speculator, and large political contributor”, says a release from Herr regarding Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF). Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) shares after opening at $58.03 moved to $59.90 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $53.50. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 1.12 and price to cash ratio as 5.56. Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) showed a negative weekly performance of -19.14%.
On March 6, 2014, Verso Paper Corp. (NYSE:VRS) issued a news release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter and year end results for 2013. Verso Paper Corp. (NYSE:VRS) shares fell -7.54% in last trading session and ended the day on $2.33. Verso Paper Corp. (NYSE:VRS) return on equity ratio is recorded as 17.60% and its return on assets is -5.80%. Verso Paper Corp. (NYSE:VRS) yearly performance is 72.59%.
On March 12, 2014, Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSEMKT:CMT) announced earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSEMKT:CMT) shares moved down -6.91% in last trading session and was closed at $12.94, while trading in range of $12.45 – $13.75. Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSEMKT:CMT) year to date (YTD) performance is -5.55%.
Research analysts at Canaccord Genuity upped their price target on shares of Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) from $23.00 to $25.00 in a report released on Thursday, Stock Ratings Network.com reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Canaccord Genuity’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 32.91% from the stock’s previous close. Lifetime Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:LCUT) weekly performance is -2.24%. On last trading day company shares ended up $17.86. Lifetime Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:LCUT) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 11.33%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $25.00.