Author: Jayne Crisman

Jayne Crisman is a Senior Analyst covering the Communication Services & Technology sector. Prior to joining Tech Insider in 2000, she worked at J.C. Bradford & Co. and Hoak Breedlove Wesneski & Co. covering wireless communications, and at Fidelity Investments before that. She is a five-time winner of the Wall Street Journal’s “Best on the Street” analysts survey, including ranking No. 1 in 2012 in the Telecommunications Equipment category.
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Grocery Stores: Safeway (NYSE:SWY), Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFM), The Fresh Market (NASDAQ:TFM), Companhia Brasileira de Distrib (NYSE:CBD)

On April 15, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) following the company’s mixed results for fourth-quarter fiscal 2013 and its announcement that it will merge with Cerberus Capital Management LP’s Albertsons for a deal valued at approximately $9.0 billion. Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) stock performance was 0.50% in last session and finished the day at $34.19. Traded volume was 3.42million shares … Continue reading Grocery Stores: Safeway (NYSE:SWY), Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFM), The Fresh Market (NASDAQ:TFM), Companhia Brasileira de Distrib (NYSE:CBD)

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NASDAQ Volatile Stocks: Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG), Wave Systems (NASDAQ:WAVX), Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA), Galena Biopharma (NASDAQ:GALE)

Finally, Zacks upgraded shares of Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) from a neutral rating to an outperform rating. Zacks now has a $7.90 price target on that stock. Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) stock performance was -4.51% in last session and finished the day at $6.99. Traded volume was 23.45million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 44.53million shares. The beta … Continue reading NASDAQ Volatile Stocks: Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG), Wave Systems (NASDAQ:WAVX), Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA), Galena Biopharma (NASDAQ:GALE)

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Internet Information Providers Top Losers: Taomee Holdings (NYSE:TAOM), Mediabistro Inc (NASDAQ:MBIS), Care.com Inc (NYSE:CRCM), MeetMe (NYSEMKT:MEET)

Taomee Holdings Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TAOM), one of the leading children’s entertainment and media companies in China, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F including its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 11, 2014. Taomee Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:TAOM) stock performance was -7.85% in last session and finished … Continue reading Internet Information Providers Top Losers: Taomee Holdings (NYSE:TAOM), Mediabistro Inc (NASDAQ:MBIS), Care.com Inc (NYSE:CRCM), MeetMe (NYSEMKT:MEET)

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Oversold Stocks In News: Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HALO), Lumos Networks (NASDAQ:LMOS), Advaxis (NASDAQ:ADXS), Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALO) reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered a halt on a study of its drug delivery system in pancreatic cancer patients, barely a week after the company voluntarily stopped the trial. Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALO) stock performance was -0.93% in last session and finished the day at $7.42. Traded volume was 3.20million shares in the last session and the … Continue reading Oversold Stocks In News: Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HALO), Lumos Networks (NASDAQ:LMOS), Advaxis (NASDAQ:ADXS), Sterling Construction Company (NASDAQ:STRL)

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Financial Sector Active Runners: Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C), Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC)

At least two dozen bank employees have been fired, suspended or put on leave by banks from Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) to Barclays Plc amid probes into global currency markets. No firms or traders have been accused of wrongdoing. Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) stock performance was -1.97% in last session and finished the day at $46.23. Traded volume was 27.17million shares in the last session and the … Continue reading Financial Sector Active Runners: Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C), Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC)

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Micro-cap unusual volume: OBA Financial Services (NASDAQ:OBAF), Investors Capital Holdings (NYSEMKT:ICH), Berkshire Bancorp (OTCMKTS:BERK), Consumer Portfolio Services (NASDAQ:CPSS)

Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of OBA Financial Services Inc (NASDAQ:OBAF) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with the sale of the Company to F.N.B. Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: FNB). OBA Financial Services Inc (NASDAQ:OBAF) stock performance was -0.40% in last session and finished the day at $22.40. Traded volume was 306,636.00million shares … Continue reading Micro-cap unusual volume: OBA Financial Services (NASDAQ:OBAF), Investors Capital Holdings (NYSEMKT:ICH), Berkshire Bancorp (OTCMKTS:BERK), Consumer Portfolio Services (NASDAQ:CPSS)

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