TASER International, Inc. (NASDAQ:TASR) announced today that Bret Taylor will be joining its Board of Directors. Mr. Taylor was the co-creator of Google Maps, CEO of Friendfeed, CTO of Facebook, and is now CEO of Quip. He brings extensive technology experience to the Company as TASER and its business unit EVIDENCE.com, looks to accelerate growth in the wearable camera and cloud computing space for law enforcement. Mr. Taylor will be filling a board seat vacated by Dr. Matthew McBrady, who is retiring from the Board due to a new job in the financial industry which precludes him from serving on the boards of public companies. TASER International, Inc. (NASDAQ:TASR) net profit margin is 12.80% and weekly performance is 1.58 %. On last trading day company shares ended up $13.53. Analysts mean target price for the company is $17.50. TASER International, Inc. (NASDAQ:TASR) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -12.37%.
Alcobra Ltd (NASDAQ:ADHD) an emerging biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of new medications to help patients with cognitive disorders, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Fragile X Syndrome, today announced that Dr. Jonathan Rubin, Chief Medical Officer of Alcobra, will be a featured speaker and presenter at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP) 2014 Annual Meeting, being held June 16-19, 2014 at the Westin Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Alcobra Ltd (NASDAQ:ADHD) shares advanced 1.61% in last trading session and ended the day on $17.70. Its return on assets is -45.80%. Alcobra Ltd (NASDAQ:ADHD) quarterly performance is -21.75%.
Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE:CBK) reported Q1 EPS of $0.07, $0.05 better than the analyst estimate of $0.02. Revenue for the quarter came in at $103.4 million versus the consensus estimate of $103.23 million. Same-store sales decreased 0.2%. Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE:CBK) shares moved down -0.75% in last trading session and was closed at $6.65, while trading in range of $6.53- $6.72. Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE:CBK) year to date (YTD) performance is 22.13%.
Francesca’s Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:FRAN) reported net income of $8.6 million or $0.20 diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2014, compared to net income of $10.9 million or $0.24 diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2013. Net sales for the thirteen weeks were $85.4 million, compared to net sales of $79.0 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in first quarter sales was driven by 62 new boutiques opened during the quarter; bringing the total boutique count to 513 at quarter end. Francesca’s Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:FRAN) ended the last trading day at $15.28. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 4.24% and price to cash ratio as 17.20. Francesca’s Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:FRAN) showed a positive weekly performance of 1.46%.
Shares of Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA) were the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Monday. Stock investors bought 7,354 put options on the company,Analyst Ratings Network reports. This is an increase of 163% compared to the typical daily volume of 2,801 put options. Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA) net profit margin is -11.50% and weekly performance is 3.76%. On last trading day company shares ended up $14.35. Analysts mean target price for the company is $12.82. Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 8.00%.