Company News for February 29, 2012 - Corporate Summary

By Zacks.com,  February 29, 2012, 09:00:01 AM EDT

•    Semiconductor maker Micron Technology Inc.'s (NASDAQ: MU ) shares advanced 3.74% to close at $8.88 after Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC ) said it plans to sell off its stake in two wafer factories to Micron

•    Share prices of Priceline.com Inc. (NASDAQ: PCLN ) gained 6.97% after the global online-travel agency's fourth-quarter profit came in above the market expectations. Separately, the company also reported strong growth in bookings

•    Private education provider Apollo Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ: APOL ) share prices fell 16.26% to end the day at $43.04 after the company reduced its student enrollment estimates

•    Fruit-and-vegetable supplier Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.'s (NSYE: FDP ) shares declined 8.05% after the company posted a fourth-quarter loss

•    Global contract drilling service provider  Rowan Companies Inc. (NYSE: RDC ) announced its plans to move its headquarters to the United Kingdom from Houston


 
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