The FDA approved on 24 April Roche Holding Ltd. (ADR) (OTCMKTS:RHHBY) cobas HPV molecular diagnostic assay for use as a stand-alone screening test for HPV. Previously, the product was cleared only for use in conjunction with or as a follow-on diagnostic to a PAP test for women at least 30 years old. On last trading day company shares ended up $37.40.
Best Buy Co Inc. (NYSE:BBY) June call option implied volatility is at 38, July is at 35, September is at 36; compared to its 26-week average of 41 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement into the expected release of Q1 earnings on May 22. Best Buy Co Inc. (NYSE:BBY) shares fell -2.11% in last trading session and ended the day on $25.47. BBY gross Margin is 22.80% and its return on assets is 5.10%.Best Buy Co Inc. (NYSE:BBY) quarterly performance is 3.87%.
BHP Billiton plc (ADR) (NYSE:BBL) is considering a sale of all or part of its Australian nickel business. The company could also spinoff the assets because it is considering that as an option even as it seeks buyers. BHP Billiton plc (ADR) (NYSE:BBL) shares moved up 0.14% in last trading session and was closed at $66.73, while trading in range of $66.24 – $67.17. BHP Billiton plc (ADR) (NYSE:BBL) year to date (YTD) performance is 9.43%.
Compass Minerals International, Inc. logo Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) was upgraded by stock analysts at Ned Davis Research from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report issued on Monday, AR Network reports. Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) ended the last trading day at $93.07. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 1.93% and price to cash ratio as 11.01.Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) showed a positive weekly performance of 1.59%.
Targa Resources Partners LP (NYSE:NGLS) announced that representatives from Targa Resources Partners will present at the NAPTP 2014 MLP Investor Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on May 21, 2014 at 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time. Targa Resources Partners LP (NYSE:NGLS) net profit margin is 2.90% and weekly performance is 4.32%. On last trading day company shares ended up $63.82. Analysts mean target price for the company is $63.06. Targa Resources Partners LP (NYSE:NGLS) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 10.74%.