Author: Mark Doerr

Mark Doerr is a principal and senior research analyst at Tech Insider covering medical technology companies with a focus on cardiovascular and related therapeutic technology. Mark leverages his prior experience as the director of marketing and business development at a medical device company, along with an extensive network of physician and industry relationships, to provide a unique perspective on the medtech sector. Prior to joining Tech Insider in 2011 he covered medical technology for four years at Craig-Hallum Capital, and has in total 20 years of financial and medtech industry experience.
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Tech Gainers: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)

The stock price of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) went up more than 7% to $62.41 per share after its chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg dismissed speculations that she is planning to leave the company to run for a political office on Wednesday. The social network giant’s recent gain was the highest since January 30th. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) stock performance was 7.25% in last session and finished … Continue reading Tech Gainers: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)

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Investor’s Alert: Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Groupon Inc (NASDAQ:GRPN), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO)

The Egyptian government recently struck a deal with U.S. pharmaceutical firm Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) to purchase its new hepatitis C pill Sovaldi at a fraction of its American price. Under the agreement, Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) will supply a 12-week regimen of Sovaldi to Egypt for 900 dollars, instead of the 84,000 dollars the medicine costs in the United States. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) … Continue reading Investor’s Alert: Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Groupon Inc (NASDAQ:GRPN), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO)

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Hot Stocks: Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE), Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ), SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY), Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL)

Citigroup Inc. downgraded shares of Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE) from a buy rating to a neutral rating. Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE) stock performance was -0.95% in last session and finished the day at $28.18. Traded volume was million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 1.70million shares. The beta of the stock remained 0.86. Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE) insider … Continue reading Hot Stocks: Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE), Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ), SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY), Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL)

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Active runners at Services sector: The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS), DryShips (NASDAQ:DRYS), American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL), Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW)

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) may only be 90 years old, but they are celebrating “100 Years of Magic” with this spellbinding show, featuring 65 characters from 18 of your favorite stories. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) stock performance was -1.62% in last session and finished the day at $79.13. Traded volume was 9.00million shares in the last session and the average volume of the … Continue reading Active runners at Services sector: The Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS), DryShips (NASDAQ:DRYS), American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL), Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW)

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Biotech Stocks Touched New Lows: Onconova Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ONTX), Array Biopharma (NASDAQ:ARRY), AVEO Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AVEO), Infinity Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INFI)

Onconova Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ONTX)’s share price has entered into oversold territory with an RSI value of 19.3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Onconova Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ONTX) for the full year period has improved 75 cents over the past two months to $-2.09 per share. Currently, Onconova Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ONTX) has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that now might be a good time to get … Continue reading Biotech Stocks Touched New Lows: Onconova Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ONTX), Array Biopharma (NASDAQ:ARRY), AVEO Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AVEO), Infinity Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INFI)

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Services Sector Active Stocks: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)

Rite-Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) was up some 3% after it said March total same-store sales increased 0.7% from a year ago as pharmacy sales grew 3.5%. Front-end same-store sales decreased 5% from a year earlier, with 4.1% of the decrease attributed to a shift in the time of Easter. Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) stock performance was 2.04% in last session and finished the day at $6.49. … Continue reading Services Sector Active Stocks: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)

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