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Best Stocks: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), Athlon Energy Inc. (NYSE:ATHL), Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL), Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC)

Best Stocks: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), Athlon Energy Inc. (NYSE:ATHL), Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL), Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC)
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Charles Donlon
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October 14, 2014
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MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) has started the largest installation of Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging stations in Nevada. Twenty-seven EV charging stations will be located at nine of the company’s Las Vegas resorts in addition to MGM Resorts’ main corporate offices. Additional stations will be available at Circus Circus Reno. The charging stations, which will be installed in guest garages and valet areas, will be available for employees and guests to use at no cost.MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) in last trading activity decreased -2.36% to close at $20.27. Company weekly performance is -8.61% while its quarterly performance stands at -20.48%. MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is -29.50% away from its 52 week high.Mineral producers have repeatedly been accused of tax avoidance in the country, allegations they deny. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. and Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX) have open-pit mines in Zambia, while Vedanta Resources Plc (VED) and Glencore Plc have underground operations. The country lost its place last year as Africa’s biggest copper producer to the Democratic Republic of Congo.On last trading day Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX) decreased -0.22% to close at $13.45. Its volatility for the week is 5.47% while volatility for the month is 3.10%. ABX's sales growth for past 5 years was 10.40% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -63.10%. Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX) monthly performance is -18.58%.Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of Athlon Energy Inc. (“Athlon” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ATHL) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to the Company’s entry into an agreement to be acquired by Encana Corporation (“Encana”) (NYSE: ECA), in a transaction valued at approximately $7.1 billion.On last trading day Athlon Energy Inc. (NYSE:ATHL) decreased -0.22% to close at $57.95. Its volatility for the week is 0.40% while volatility for the month is 1.94%. ATHL's EPS growth for past 5 years was 0.00%. Athlon Energy Inc. (NYSE:ATHL) monthly performance is 26.23%.Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) has received a “BB+” credit rating from Morningstar. The investment research firm’s “BB+” rating indicates that the company is an above-average default risk. They also gave their stock a two star rating. Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) has 0.90% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 78.20%. In last trading activity company's stock closed at $61.81.More than 150 minority- and women-owned business leaders joined an event yesterday to learn more about Exelon's strategy to increase its spending with diverse suppliers. Exelon announced plans in April to merge with Pepco Holdings Inc. (PHI), the parent company of D.C. utility Pepco. “Exelon shares and will continue to support PHI's commitment to working with diverse businesses in the nation's capital,” said M. Bridget Reidy, senior vice president and chief supply officer of Exelon. “Minority- and women-owned business leaders are an important part of the growing D.C. economy, and we welcomed this chance to discuss the opportunities our merger could present to them.” On Monday shares of Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) closed at $34.11. Company's sales growth for last 5 years was 5.70% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 1.11%.

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