Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) was upgraded by Bank of America from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued on Monday, Analyst RN reports. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) stock opened at $46.09 in last session, and closed at $46.35, while the day range of stock is $45.88 – $ 46.50. The stock showed a negative weekly performance of -0.39%.
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) recently announced its agreement to acquire WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock. The mobile instant messaging startup has 450 million monthly users and still growing — which makes it an attractive partner for carriers. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) stock opened at $70.19, in last session and closed at $69.26, by losing -0.84%. The 52 week range of the stock is $22.67 – $71.44. Company’s market capitalization is $176.41 billion.
Sirius XM Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) Satellite Radio announced Wednesday it has re-signed Casey Stern, who grew up in Massapequa and now lives in Seaford, as a host on its MLB Network Radio channel. SIRIUS XM Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) stock decreased -0.28% and finished the last session at $3.57.
Petróleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) in compliance with the provision set forth in CVM Instruction 358/02, announces that its Board of Directors has approved the merger proposals of Termoaçu S.A., Termoceará Ltda. and Companhia Locadora de Equipamentos Petrolíferos – CLEP. These mergers will be voted by shareholders in a Special Meeting to be convened at the appropriate time. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) stock opened the session at $11.23, and closed the session at $11.07. The 52 week range of the stock remained $10.63 – $19.65 and the day range was $11.00 – $ 11.31.