Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) agreed to merge its coffee business with D.E. Master Blenders, forming a new company that can better compete with Nestle and allowing Mondelez to focus on its snack portfolio. Also on Wednesday, Mondelez detailed a restructuring plan and reported first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations. Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) shares after opening at $37.55 moved to $38.47 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $38.10. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 1.83 and price to cash ratio as 24.30. Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) showed a positive weekly performance of 6.87%.
Quantum Fuel Systems Tech Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) flew up after the company announced its strategic direction to service the heavy duty OEM market segment, in addition to other market segments, with natural gas storage systems. Quantum Fuel Systems Tech Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) shares advanced 19.74% in last trading session and ended the day on $3.64. QTWW return on equity ratio is recorded as -282.70% and its return on assets is -49.40%. Quantum Fuel Systems Tech Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:QTWW) yearly performance is 49.18%.
Buoyed by a strong 1Q2014 performance, the fitness equipment manufacturer Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) now believes that its time for growth has come after years of lackluster performance. As such, the company said it wants to build a new distribution centre, consolidate its research and development facilities and expand the presence in the cardio fitness market with the launch of a new product. And all these developments are expected in the fall. Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) shares moved up 12.36% in last trading session and was closed at $11.00, while trading in range of $9.80 – $11.04. Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) year to date (YTD) performance is 30.49%.
Sypris Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:SYPR) has reported a first-quarter profit of $1.7 million, or 8 cents per share, diluted, compared with a net loss in the year-earlier period of $6.5 million, or 34 cents per share. Sypris Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYPR) weekly performance is 31.02%. On last trading day company shares ended up $3.97. Sypris Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYPR) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 36.60%.