Dark Cloud Cover – ACM, ADM, AVA, AVP, AYI
by Yvonne Magtibay in Business on Oct 08, 2011
ACM slid -3.84%, to close at $18.04 and its overall traded volume was 803,987.00 shares in the last trading session. ACM shares were trading within the range of $17.80-$18.89 while its opening price was $18.83. The 52-week range of the stock is $16.39 – $29.98. ACM’s market capitalization is $2.15B and it has 119.45M outstanding shares.
AECOM Technology Corporation (AECOM) is a provider of professional technical and management support services for commercial and government clients around the world. The Company provides planning, consulting, architectural and engineering design, and program and construction management services for a range of projects, including highways, airports, bridges, mass transit systems, government and commercial buildings, water and wastewater facilities, and power transmission and distribution. It also provides program and facilities management and maintenance, training, logistics and other support services, for agencies of the United States government. It offers services in two segments: Professional Technical Services and Management Support Services. In November 2010, the Company acquired RSW Inc. In June 2011, the Company acquired Spectral Services Consultants Pte. Ltd.
ADM percentage change dropped -1.78%, to close at $25.45 and its overall traded volume was 4.85M shares in the last trading session. ADM opened at $26.08 and is trading within the range of $25.34-$26.20. The stock has a 52 week low of $23.69 and 52 week high of $38.02. At current market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $17.00B and it has 667.94M outstanding shares. Archer-Daniels-Midland-Company is engaged in procuring, transporting, storing, processing, and merchandising agricultural commodities and products. It is a processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa, and other agricultural commodities and is a manufacturer of vegetable oil, protein meal, corn sweeteners, flour, biodiesel, ethanol, and other food and feed ingredients. It also has a grain elevator and transportation network to procure, store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, and barley, as well as processed agricultural commodities. Its operations are cl assified into three business segments: Oilseeds Processing, Corn Processing, and Agricultural Services. It has a 50% interest in Edible Oils Limited, a joint venture between the Company and Princes Limited to procure, package, and sell edible oils in the United Kingdom. In January 2011, it acquired Alimenta (USA), Inc., from Alimenta S. A.
AVA fell -1.70%, to close at $24.29 and its overall traded volume was 348,035.00 shares in the last trading session. AVA shares were trading within the range of $24.23-$24.80 while its opening price was $24.78. The stock has a 52 week range of $21.13 – $26.53. AVA’s market capitalization is $1.41B and it has 57.98M outstanding shares. Avista Corporation (Avista Corp.) is an energy company engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of energy, as well as other energy-related businesses. The Company operates in two business segments: Avista Utilities and Advantage IQ. Avista Utilities is an operating division of Avista Corp., which includes its regulated utility operations. Avista Utilities generates, transmits and distributes electricity and distributes natural gas. The utility also engages in wholesale purchases and sales of electricity and natural gas. As of December 31, 2010, the Company owned 76% of Advantage IQ, Inc. (Advantage IQ), which provides energy management programs a nd services for multi-site customers and utilities throughout North America. Advantage IQ’s primary product lines include expense management services for utility, telecom and lease needs, as well as energy management and efficiency services.
AVP percentage change dropped -2.94%, to close at $19.82 and its overall traded volume was 4.02M shares in the last trading session. AVP opened the day at $20.51, it made an intraday low of $19.67 and an intraday high of $20.58. The stock has a 52 week range of $18.17 – $36.20. At current market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $8.54B and it has 430.71M outstanding shares. Avon Products, Inc. (Avon) creates, manufactures and markets beauty and non-beauty-related products. The Company’s product categories are Beauty, Fashion and Home. Beauty consists of color cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and personal care. Fashion consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories and children’s products. Home consists of gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products and nutritional products. Its international operations are conducted through subsidiaries in 63 countries and territories outside of the United States. In addition to th ese countries and territories, its products are distributed in 41 other countries and territories through distributorships. In July 2010, the Company completed the acquisition Silpada Designs, Inc. (Silpada), a direct seller of jewelry products, primarily in North America. In March 2010, the Company completed the acquisition Liz Earle Beauty Co. Limited (Liz Earle).
AYI percentage change fell -4.23%, to close at $41.91 and its overall traded volume was 570,159.00 shares in the last trading session. AYI shares were trading within the range of $41.46-$44.15 while its opening price was $44.10. The stock has a 52 week range of $33.13 – $61.45. At current market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $1.82B and it has 43.34M outstanding shares. Acuity Brands, Inc. (Acuity Brands) is the parent company of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. (ABL), and other subsidiaries. The Company is a provider of lighting fixtures, control devices, components, systems and services for commercial and institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications for various markets throughout North America and select international markets. Acuity Brands designs, produces, and distributes a range of indoor and outdoor lighting and control systems for commercial and institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. The Company manufa ctures or procures lighting products primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia. These products and related services are marketed under numerous brand names. As of August 31, 2010, the Company manufactured products in 14 plants in North America and two plants in Europe. On October 14, 2010, the Company acquired all of Winona Lighting, Inc. In August 2011, it acquired Horizon Control Inc.
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