Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) jumped 3.9 percent after announcing plans to split into two companies. Alcoa Inc. rallied 6.2 percent to the highest since 2011. Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) shares after opening at $75.68 moved to $75.68 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $72.80. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 2.59 and price to cash ratio as 14.46. Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) showed a positive weekly performance of 7.31%.
Susquehanna upgraded shares of Corning (NYSE:GLW) from a neutral rating to a positive rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning, TheFlyOnTheWall.comreports. Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) shares advanced 0.15% in last trading session and ended the day on $20.46. GLW return on equity ratio is recorded as 9.20% and its return on assets is 6.90%. Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) yearly performance is 59.47%.
Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB) has been synonymous worldwide with technology solutions provided in the field of gas exploration and production. The company has exhibited a huge appetite for growth in the recent past. Shortly after the company released statements that the energy sector is looking at massive growth ahead and that SLB was poised to be a consistent partner in its growth, all eyes have now turned to look at this advanced oilfield services provider. Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB) shares moved up 1.11% in last trading session and was closed at $96.49 while trading in range of $95.25 – $97.43 – Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB) year to date (YTD) performance is 7.56%.
Shares of Encana Corporation (NYSE:ECA) have been given an average rating of “Hold” by the sixteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, American Banking & Market News reports. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. Encana Corporation (USA) (NYSE:ECA) weekly performance is 4.63%. On last trading day company shares ended up $21.24. Encana Corporation (USA) (NYSE:ECA) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 11.92%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $20.96.