On May 7, 2014 Remark Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARK), a global digital media company, announced the acquisition of Hotelmobi, a company engaged in the development, ownership and operation of hotel booking applications. Hotelmobi plans to launch its widely anticipated “Roomlia” application in the third quarter of 2014. Remark Media Inc (NASDAQ:MARK) weekly performance is 11.02%. On last trading day company shares ended up $6.75. Remark Media Inc (NASDAQ:MARK) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 18.88%.
On May 19, The self-managed lodging real estate investment trust, Sotherly Hotels Inc (NASDAQ:SOHO), reported a widely positive 1Q and followed the same with an optimistic review of 2014 performance guidance Sotherly Hotels Inc (NASDAQ:SOHO) ended 1Q2014 with adjusted FFO of $3 million, an increase of 38 percent over the same quarter last year. The company had revenue of $25 million in the latest quarter against $20 million in the same period a year ago. The gain in revenue drew support from the improvements in the revenue per available room that increased 8.3 percent over 1Q2013. Sotherly Hotels Inc (NASDAQ:SOHO) shares advanced 2.79% in last trading session and ended the day on $7.75. Gross Margin is 64.40 % and its return on assets is -1.10%. Sotherly Hotels Inc (NASDAQ:SOHO) quarterly performance is 23.60 %.
On June 6, one such company that looks well positioned for a solid gain, but has been overlooked by investors lately, is BankFinancial Corporation (NASDAQ:BFIN). This Financial Savings & Loan service provider has actually seen estimates soar significantly over the past month for the current fiscal year. But that is not yet reflected in its price, as the stock gained only 0.8% over the same time frame, according to Zack. BankFinancial Corporation (NASDAQ:BFIN) shares moved up 2.15% in last trading session and was closed at $10.44, while trading in range of $10.24 – $10.49. BankFinancial Corporation (NASDAQ:BFIN) year to date (YTD) performance is 14.10%.
On June 5, Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) announced a shakeup of its officers and board members late last month. At the corporate officer level, it has appointed new board member Ed Rensi as its chief executive officer, replacing John Gilbert III. Richard A. Pawlowski replaced Diana Purcel as chief financial officer, effective June 2. Two members of its board of directors were also swapped. Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) ended the last trading day at $34.38. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 3.68% and price to cash ratio as 189.35. Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) showed a positive weekly performance of 7.20%.
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALL) was held on May 30, 2014. Of the 19,263,457 shares of common stock of the Company entitled to vote at the meeting, 15,088,460 shares were represented at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy. Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALL) net profit margin is 2.90% and weekly performance is 3.06%. On last trading day company shares ended up $10.09. Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALL) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 16.28%.