Companies that showed up on the stock market’s map – Coca Cola (NYSE:KO), Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST), SeaWorld (NYSE:SEAS), Noodles and Co (NASDAQ:NDLS), Chiquita (NYSE:CQB), United Online (NASDAQ:UNTD)

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By Stefan Larson on August 19, 2014 Company, Consumer Staples

Stock market sees a lot of fluctuation every week; a flurry of investment begins due to its gainers whereas people hold back from investing their every penny due to the market’s losers.

Let’s have a look at some of the stocks that came into focus on Friday.

Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ:MNST)

According to latest trends, energy drinks are moving up market against soft drinks. Keeping this into account, Coca Cola (NYSE:KO) reported the previous Friday that it would acquire a stake of 17 percent in the Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST), which would total up to $2.15 billion in cash.

Red Bull and Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) dominate this segment not really paying any attention to the health risks associated with their products.

On Friday, Monsters (NASDAQ:MNST) stock flourished. However investors are still hoping that Coca Cola (NYSE:KO) will buy out Monster (NASDAQ:MNST) and take over.

SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE:SEAS)

The disappointing results that SeaWorld (NYSE:SEAS) brought forward in its quarterly results made it the laughing stock of the New York Stock Exchange. There was a slight decrease in revenue even though analysts predicted a gain. Its profits however, made it fall short of estimations.

While struggling with its water parks, the issue that it kept killer whales captive made the situation worse. On Friday, SeaWorld (NYSE:SEAS) tried to mend its mistakes by reporting that it is on the verge of making larger residing places for its killer whales. This however, backfired as well because not much response was given by the market.

Noodles & Co (NASDAQ:NDLS)

The downfall of Noodles and Co (NASDAQ:NDLS) had a very successful IPO last year; however it emerged as a huge loser this year. Its results for the latest quarter were disappointing which caused a downfall of the stock. The company’s adjusted earnings and its comparable Store Sales dipped down as compared its quarter last year.

Even though Noodles & Co (NASDAQ:NDLS) has doubled in its size since it began, but in value it lost almost 40% this year.

Chiquita (NYSE:CQB)

After receiving an exquisite buyout offer and later declining it, Chiquita (NYSE:CQB) saw its significance in the eyes of investors. Cutrale and Safra made an offer to buy this company for $13/share which gave a premium of about 29 percent. The company’s board however, rejected this offer. As a result of this incident, its stock moved higher than $13.

United Online (NASDAQ:UNTD)

It was a crying shame that United Online (NASDAQ:UNTD) wasn’t the market hero which everyone was hoping it would be. It introduced NetZero when the social network wasn’t as hot in the market. It was also the one to purchase My Points from an airline before loyalty clubs and online coupons became popular.

Last week, its stock brought good news for its investors after the company shared its first quarter results. Its cash flow and revenue went beyond the predicted level even though the impact created by its tax issue is still being evaluated. This was better than expected given the company’s previous accounts of incomplete financials and near misses.