Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) website returned to service after disruptions that blocked access to the world’s largest social-networking site for about half an hour. Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) stock opened today at $65.46 and is currently trading at $65.23. The stock showed a negative weekly performance of -0.27%.
Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ:ERIC) has signed a six-year radio service contract extension with Netherlands Public Broadcasting, covering six public radio stations. NPO has also been given the option to extend the agreement if it finds it suitable. Ericsson starting 2015, will consequently coordinate and manage play, out for the six radio stations prioritizing quality, continuity and innovation per the terms of the agreement. Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ:ERIC) stock opened at $12.34, in current trading session and currently is at $12.36, by gaining 1.06%. The 52 week range of $10.67 – $14.22. Company’s market capitalization is 39.97 billion.
Canadian smart phone maker BlackBerry Ltd. (NASDAQ:BBRY), which has been trying for a turnaround through drastic cost reduction and job cuts for the last few quarters, Thursday reported a small profit for the first quarter compared to a loss last year. BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) stock is currently trading at $9.44. The EPS of the stock is -1.62. Company’s market capitalization is 4.97 billion.
Andrews & Springer LLC, a boutique securities class action law firm focused on representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating potential breach of fiduciary duty claims against the Board of Directors of Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEAS) relating to the sale of the Company to TE Connectivity Ltd. (“TE”). On June 18, 2014, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which TE will acquire Measurement in a merger valued at roughly $1.7 billion. As a result of the merger, Measurement shareholders are only anticipated to receive $86.00 per share in cash in exchange for each share of Measurement they own. Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEAS) stock opened the session at $86.02, and now is at $85.99. The 52 week range of the Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEAS) stock remained $42.70 – $86.14 and the day range was $85.90 – $86.14.
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) announced the launch of a new weekly show featuring golf talk, analysis and instruction from several pros based out of the renowned Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island in Georgia. Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) stock opened today at $3.43 and is currently trading at $3.43. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 2.99%.