Author: Adam Keintzel

Adam Keintzel covers IT Systems & Networking. Prior to joining Tech Insider, he worked for technology firms in the Silicon Valley in engineering and business development roles. In both 2008 and 2009, he was included in The Wall Street Journal’s “Best on the Street” analyst rankings – Computers and Office Equipment. In 2009, he was designated as an Institutional Investor “Best Up and Comer” – IT Hardware.
Finance

Trader’s Watch List: Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ:BANF), Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE:VIPS), Covance Inc. (NYSE:CVD)

On Nov. 17, Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) said it has agreed to buy the animal health business of Abbott Laboratories for $255 million, less than a week after it surfaced that activist investor William Ackman has taken a roughly $2 billion stake in the company. Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 11.90% and weekly performance is 1.14%. On last trading … Continue reading Trader’s Watch List: Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ:BANF), Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE:VIPS), Covance Inc. (NYSE:CVD)

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Finance

Fast Moving Stocks: Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM), Receptos (NASDAQ:RCPT), Prana Biotechnology Limited (NASDAQ:PRAN), Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ:GLDD), Gannett Co. (NYSE:GCI)

Oil producers have been focusing on preserving their financial strength in order to prepare for what could be a tough crude pricing environment next year. Even so, Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM) could struggle beyond pricing as it does not generate enough cash to meet its capital requirements. Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -7.20% and weekly performance … Continue reading Fast Moving Stocks: Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM), Receptos (NASDAQ:RCPT), Prana Biotechnology Limited (NASDAQ:PRAN), Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ:GLDD), Gannett Co. (NYSE:GCI)

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Stocks in Focus: Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), AT&T, Inc. (NYSE:T), Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY)

On Nov 25, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), failed to give investors enough notice of an early redemption of $1.3 billion in bonds at par, a federal appeals court ruled. Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 2.60% and weekly performance is -0.04%. On last trading day company shares ended up $23.04. Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) distance from 50-day … Continue reading Stocks in Focus: Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), AT&T, Inc. (NYSE:T), Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY)

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Finance

Hot Stocks: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO), Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), Tableau Software, Inc. (NYSE:DATA)

Over the past year, new CAR-T cancer therapies have turned into a sizzling new development field in biopharma–and now Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) wants in. The pharma giant is following in the footsteps of pioneers like Novartis, Celgene and GlaxoSmithKline, inking a discovery-stage development deal–but turning to the little-known Transposagen Biopharmaceuticals to make its entry. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net … Continue reading Hot Stocks: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO), Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), Tableau Software, Inc. (NYSE:DATA)

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Diversified Tech

Trending Stocks: Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL), Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST), Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE), Ophthotech (NASDAQ:OPHT)

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) declared that it will participate in Credit Suisse Technology Conference on Dec 2, 2014 at 12:00PM EST. Recently, the firm declared its fiscal Q4 2014 earnings of 27 cents per share were matched with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The firm declared its revenues of $2.27 billion, flat sequentially but above 13.9% YoY, and within the guidance range provided by the firm. … Continue reading Trending Stocks: Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL), Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST), Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE), Ophthotech (NASDAQ:OPHT)

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Finance

Moving Stocks: Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE), CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS), China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group (NASDAQ:CMGE), Voxeljet AG (NYSE:VJET), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (NYSE:SMFG)

On November 17, Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE) announced a 21-megapixel “stacked” sensor with high speed autofocus and 4K HDR video. Their press release states, “With 21 effective megapixels, this stacked CMOS imaging sensor features compact size, higher image quality, and improved functionality”. It is, however, unlikely that long-term Apple supplier, Sony will incorporate the 21-megapixel version into iOS, but the 16-megapixel version could make an appearance. … Continue reading Moving Stocks: Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE), CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS), China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group (NASDAQ:CMGE), Voxeljet AG (NYSE:VJET), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (NYSE:SMFG)

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