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Kristen Barton is a managing director and co-director of investment research. Kristen is also a senior research analyst focusing on agriculture & biotech companies. Prior to joining Tech Insider in 2010, Barton worked in equity research at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN and Edward Jones in St. Louis, Mo. She was recognized for her stock picking in the 2012 Wall Street Journal "Best on the Street" publication.
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Morning Buzz : AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI), Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. (NYSE:TC), Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFBS)

The new head of the Canadian operations AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV)., the U.S. drug giant that recently scuppered its proposed merger with Shire PLC, said Canada will not get more research and development work from big pharmaceutical companies until the country reforms its intellectual property rules. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 21.70% and weekly performance is 12.51%. On last … Continue reading Morning Buzz : AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI), Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. (NYSE:TC), Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFBS)

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Stocks in News : Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ:MSCC), The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), AmeriGas Partners LP (NYSE:APU), Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:QUAD), Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSPT)

On Oct. 13, Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ:MSCC) announced James J. Peterson, the company’s chairman and CEO, was the recipient of the Orange County Technology Alliance’s “Outstanding CEO in Technology” award. The organization’s 21st Annual High-Tech Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry, honoring local companies, individuals and products that drive innovation in Orange County, California. Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ:MSCC) belongs to Technology sector. … Continue reading Stocks in News : Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ:MSCC), The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), AmeriGas Partners LP (NYSE:APU), Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:QUAD), Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSPT)

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Fast Moving Stocks : Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), St. Jude Medical Inc. (NYSE:STJ), Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), Yingli Green Energy Holding (NYSE:YGE), PRSC

On Oct 16, Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) reported third-quarter 2014 revenue of $12.6 billion versus $12.1 billion in the second quarter of 2014, and $11.6 billion in the third quarter of 2013. Third-quarter revenue was up 5% sequentially and increased 9% year-on-year with International Areas revenue of $8.3 billion growing $222 million, or 3% sequentially, while North America Area revenue of $4.3 billion increased $367 million, … Continue reading Fast Moving Stocks : Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), St. Jude Medical Inc. (NYSE:STJ), Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), Yingli Green Energy Holding (NYSE:YGE), PRSC

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NASDAQ Losers: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO), Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX), Blue Earth Inc. (NASDAQ:BBLU), Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ:OMER), Net Element International Inc (NASDAQ:NETE)

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO) is engaged in the development of a new generation of vaccines, called synthetic vaccines, focused on cancers and infectious diseases, announced the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded $12.2 million for a collaborative study that will be conducted by scientists from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn); Inovio Pharmaceuticals; and MedImmune, the global biologics … Continue reading NASDAQ Losers: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO), Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX), Blue Earth Inc. (NASDAQ:BBLU), Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ:OMER), Net Element International Inc (NASDAQ:NETE)

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Spark Infrastructure Reports Impressive First Half Results

Spark Infrastructure reported a solid first-half 2013, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, or EBITDA, increasing 11% to AUD 340 million on a proportional basis. Growth was driven by substantial tariff increases to recover increased investment, partly offset by lower volumes. Regulated asset base (RAB) grew 9% in the past year and will continue growing robustly in coming years as investment continues. Spark … Continue reading Spark Infrastructure Reports Impressive First Half Results

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Trending Tickers : Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR), Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR), Fleetmatics Group PLC (NYSE:FLTX), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Kindred Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:KND)

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR) announced the presentation of preclinical results characterizing TKM-HBV, a therapeutic agent targeting human hepatitis B virus (HBV), at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society. Tekmira’s Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Ian MacLachlan delivered a podium presentation titled, “Update on the Preclinical Development of an LNP-Based HBV Therapeutic.” The conference was at San Diego, California, from October 12 – 15, … Continue reading Trending Tickers : Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR), Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR), Fleetmatics Group PLC (NYSE:FLTX), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Kindred Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:KND)

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