Top Stories: PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI), Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), Orion Marine Group, Inc (NYSE:ORN), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)

On October 7, PDL BioPharma Inc (NASDAQ:PDLI)’s President and CEO, John P. McLaughlin, illustrated the contribution of Mr. Hart towards evaluating transactions in relation to the company’s commitment of obtaining income generating assets. McLaughlin explained that Mr. Hat showed great aptitude in his work and thus, deems fit to be involved in the business aspect of the processes along with other external advisors.PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI) in last trading activity increased 6.55% to close at $8.13. Company weekly performance is 8.26% while its quarterly performance stands at -12.49%. PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI) is -20.22% away from its 52 week high.On October 9, Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI), the creators of the popular Call of Duty®franchise, today filed a response to Manuel Noriega’s opposition in the frivolous lawsuit brought by the former dictator and convicted murderer. On last trading day Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) increased 1.44% to close at $18.99. Its volatility for the week is 5.21% while volatility for the month is 2.94%. ATVI's sales growth for past 5 years was 8.70% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 60.50%. Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) monthly performance is -11.43%.Orion Marine Group Inc (NYSE:ORN) has earned an average recommendation of “Buy” from the eight ratings firms that are presently covering the company,AnalystRatings.NET reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. On last trading day Orion Marine Group, Inc (NYSE:ORN) increased 5.41% to close at $9.54. Its volatility for the week is 5.18% while volatility for the month is 3.56%. ORN's sales growth for past 5 years was 6.30% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -56.70%. Orion Marine Group, Inc (NYSE:ORN) monthly performance is -6.47%.Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) began selling its latest iPhone in China Friday, nearly a month after other major territories due to a license delay by regulators, but it faces a tough battle with rivals led by Samsung in the crucial market. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has 0.04% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 62.40%. In last trading activity company's stock closed at $96.26.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) will begin volume production of 16nm FinFET process products in the second quarter or early third quarter of 2015, according to company co-CEO CC Wei. On Thursday shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) closed at $20.72. Company's sales growth for last 5 years was 12.40% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 15.00%.