Tech New Highs: Lexmark International Inc (NYSE:LXK), Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ:AOSL), NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT), Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Lexmark International Inc (NYSE:LXK), which is based in Lexington, announced the acquisition in May, the Herald-Leader reported. But Westlake, Ohio-based Hyland Software, a privately held firm, said on Wednesday that it had made a higher offer of $198 million in cash. Lexmark International Inc (NYSE:LXK) shares after opening at $46.79 moved to $47.77 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $47.76. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 0.81 and price to cash ratio as 3.02. Lexmark International Inc (NYSE:LXK) showed a positive weekly performance of 4.51%.

Northland Capital Markets initiated coverage on Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (NASDAQ: AOSL) with an Outperform rating and a price target of $13.00.Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ:AOSL) shares advanced 0.11% in last trading session and ended the day on $9.28. AOSL return on equity ratio is recorded as -2.40% and its return on assets is -2.00%. Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ:AOSL) yearly performance is 21.31%.

—–NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) shares moved up 1.81% in last trading session and was closed at $43.77, while trading in range of $42.71-$43.87. NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) year to date performance is 47.92%.

This year, Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) announced the “10 highest-rated TripAdvisor GreenLeaders hotels” in the U.S. and, at the same time, published the results of its eco-travel survey of more than 2,100 people. According to the survey, almost 25% of Americans are consciously trying to make eco-friendly choices when it comes to their hotel stays (including turning off the A/C before leaving the room and participating in the increasingly common hotel linen/towel re-use programs). Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) weekly performance is 7.02%. On last trading day company shares ended up $110.21. Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) distance from 50-day simple moving average is 19.11%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $99.91.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is going aggressively after Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) with its new Surface Pro 3. During the launch of its new “tablet that can replace your laptop,” the software giant compared it to the MacBook Air. The company touted its 0.56 pound weight difference, touchscreen, and detachable keyboard. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares after opening at $41.61 moved to $42.29 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $42.25. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 4.19 and price to cash ratio as 3.96. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) showed a positive weekly performance of 1.78%.