Sodastream International Ltd (SODA), Facebook Inc (FB), Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc (QCOR): This Week’s 5 Smartest Stock Moves

Along the way, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has introduced new monetization initiatives, especially in the area of mobile, where usage is exploding.

4. Gel us

Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:QCOR) was a big winner this week, soaring 28% on Wednesday after posting blowout quarterly results.

There’s been a dark cloud surrounding Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:QCOR)’s ability to be reimbursed for its controversially expensive flagship Acthar gel, but it didn’t have a problem getting paid this time around. Revenue and earnings soared 64% and 67%, respectively, fueled by a 50% spike in prescriptions for Acthar.

“The foundation for potential additional growth over the near-, medium- and long-term continues to strengthen,” its CEO notes, easing recent concerns.

Questcor was already moving higher a week earlier after announcing that it would be starting the second phase of clinical trials for Achtar as a treatment for patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

5. Bowes were the days

Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) became an unlikely name hitting a new 52-week high this week. Metered mail? Are folks even mailing stuff out anymore in this era of email, texts, and faxes?

However, Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) took flight after announcing that it would be selling its North American management services business in a $400 million deal. The metered-mail giant had earlier entered into a deal to unload its European management services division.

This is the business that entails providing mail and office management, document management, and marketing solutions. That may not seem like a very exciting business, and Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI)’s latest financials show that it’s not doing all that well. Finding a buyer now — raising money along the way — can only help, as Pitney Bowes tries to map out a turnaround strategy.

The article This Week’s 5 Smartest Stock Moves originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Rick Munarriz.

Longtime Fool contributor Rick Munarriz owns shares of SodaStream. The Motley Fool recommends Facebook and SodaStream. The Motley Fool owns shares of Facebook and SodaStream.

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