LONDON, January 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM), Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU), Riverbed Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: RVBD), Aruba Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN), and Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NYSE: PANW). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. On Thursday, January 08, 2015, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,736.19, up 1.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.84% to finish the day at 17,907.87, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,062.14, up 1.79%. The gains were broad based as all the sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Index ended the day at 691.58, up 2.27%, with the index also advancing 7.20% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:

http://investor-edge.com/register

QUALCOMM Inc.'s stock gained 1.05%, to close the day at $74.51. The stock recorded a trading volume of 10.94 million shares, close to its three months average volume of 10.81 million shares. The stock oscillated between $74.14 and $75.30 during the session. Over the last three trading sessions and over the past one month, QUALCOMM Inc.'s shares have gained 0.78% and 2.05%, respectively. Further, the stock has advanced 0.81% in the previous year. The company is trading above its 50-day moving average of $73.11, while the 50-day moving average is below QUALCOMM Inc.'s 200-day moving average of $76.36. Additionally, the stock traded at a PE ratio of 16.14 and has a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 55.69. Sign up and read the free notes on QCOM at:

http://get.Investor-Edge.com/pdf/?c=QUALCOMM&d=09-Jan-2015&s=QCOM

On Thursday, shares in Alcatel-Lucent recorded a trading volume of 12.25 million shares, higher than its three months average volume of 9.32 million shares. The stock ended the day at $3.45, which was 2.37% above its previous day's closing of $3.37, and registered an intraday range of $3.42 and $3.48. Alcatel-Lucent's shares have gained 0.88% in the last one month and 34.24% in the last three months. However, the stock has declined 20.87% in the past one year. The company is trading above its 50-day moving average of $3.34. Furthermore, shares of Alcatel-Lucent have an RSI of 49.78. The complimentary notes on ALU can be downloaded as in PDF format at:

http://get.Investor-Edge.com/pdf/?c=Alcatel-Lucent&d=09-Jan-2015&s=ALU

Riverbed Technology Inc.'s stock gained 1.18%, to close Thursday's session at $20.59, after oscillating between $20.39 and $20.73. The stock recorded a trading volume of 8.95 million shares, much above its three months average volume of 2.90 million shares. Over the last one month and the previous three months, Riverbed Technology Inc.'s shares have advanced 7.13% and 10.76%, respectively. Additionally, the stock has gained 5.37% in the last one year. The company is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The stock's 50-day moving average of $19.72 is above its 200-day moving average of $19.29. Further, Riverbed Technology Inc.'s stock traded at a PE ratio of 93.43 and has an RSI of 64.61. Register for free on Investor-Edge and access the latest research on RVBD at:

http://get.Investor-Edge.com/pdf/?c=Riverbed%20Technology&d=09-Jan-2015&s=RVBD

Aruba Networks Inc.'s stock finished Thursday's session 2.70% higher at $17.89. A total of 1.46 million shares were traded, which was below its three months average volume of 1.92 million shares. The stock moved between $17.55 and $17.98 during the session. Aruba Networks Inc.'s shares have declined 1.11% in the previous three trading sessions and 7.64% in the last one month. Additionally, the stock has lost 4.59% in the past one year. The company's stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Moreover, the stock's 50-day moving average of $19.67 is greater than its 200-day moving average of $19.43. Aruba Networks Inc.'s stock has an RSI of 39.95. The complete research on ARUN is available for free at:

http://get.Investor-Edge.com/pdf/?c=Aruba%20Networks&d=09-Jan-2015&s=ARUN

On Thursday, shares in Palo Alto Networks Inc. fluctuated between $125.80 and $127.62 before ending the session 1.34% higher at $127.21. The stock reported a trading volume of 0.71 million shares, much below its three months average volume of 1.68 million shares. Palo Alto Networks Inc.'s shares have surged 7.04% in the last one month, 23.83% in the previous three months and 109.78% in the last one year. The company is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $115.84 and $89.50, respectively. Moreover, shares of Palo Alto Networks Inc. have an RSI of 63.21. Free in depth research on PANW is available at:

http://get.Investor-Edge.com/pdf/?c=Palo%20Alto%20Networks&d=09-Jan-2015&s=PANW

About Investor-Edge.com

At Investor-Edge, we provide our members with a simple and reliable way to leverage our economy of scale. Most investors do not have time to track all publicly traded companies, much less perform an in-depth review and analysis of the complexities contained in each situation. That's where Investor-Edge comes in. We provide a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters. Situation alerts, moving events, and upcoming opportunities.

===============

EDITOR'S NOTES:

===============

1. This is not company news. We are an independent source and our views do not reflect the companies mentioned.

2. Information in this release is produced on a best efforts basis by Rohit Tuli, a CFA charterholder. The content is then further fact checked and reviewed by an outsourced research provider. However, we are only human and are prone to make mistakes. If you notice any errors or omissions, please notify us below.

3. This information is submitted as a net-positive to companies mentioned, to increase awareness for mentioned companies to our subscriber base and the investing public.

4. If you wish to have your company covered in more detail by our team, or wish to learn more about our services, please contact us at pubco [at] www.investor-edge.com.

5. For any urgent concerns or inquiries, please contact us at compliance [at] www.investor-edge.com.

6. Are you a public company? Would you like to see similar coverage on your company? Send us a full investors' package to research [at] www.investor-edge.com for consideration.

COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE

Content is researched, written and reviewed on a best-effort basis. This document, article or report is prepared and authored by Investor-Edge, represented by Rohit Tuli, CFA. An outsourced research services provider has only reviewed the information provided by Investor-Edge in this article or report according to the procedures outlined by Investor-Edge. Investor-Edge is not entitled to veto or interfere in the application of such procedures by the outsourced provider to the articles, documents or reports, as the case may be.

NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE

Investor-Edge makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness or fitness for a purpose (investment or otherwise), of the information provided in this document. This information is not to be construed as personal financial advice. Readers are encouraged to consult their personal financial advisor before making any decisions to buy, sell or hold any securities mentioned herein.

NO WARRANTY OR LIABILITY ASSUMED

Investor-Edge is not responsible for any error which may be occasioned at the time of printing of this document or any error, mistake or shortcoming. No liability is accepted by Investor-Edge whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this document. Investor-Edge expressly disclaims any fiduciary responsibility or liability for any consequences, financial or otherwise arising from any reliance placed on the information in this document. Investor-Edge does not (1) guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, completeness or correct sequencing of the information, or (2) warrant any results from use of the information. The included information is subject to change without notice.

CFA(R) and Chartered Financial Analyst(R) are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

SOURCE Investor-Edge