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.
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Mid Cap Most Active: Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTU), Tesoro Logistics LP (NYSE:TLLP), Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU), Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK), AMD

Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTU), said rail congestion is stopping it from delivering as much as it wants to from mines in the west of the country. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Boyce said demand for power-station coal from the Powder River Basin mining region is rising faster than railroads can increase capacity. Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTU) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit … Continue reading Mid Cap Most Active: Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTU), Tesoro Logistics LP (NYSE:TLLP), Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU), Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK), AMD

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News Buzz : Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA), NASB Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:NASB), Digital Ally (NASDAQ:DGLY)

Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG) challenged the version of events presented by its former Chief Financial Officer Wade Miquelon in a defamation lawsuit, saying in a court motion the former executive was responsible for the disappointing financial forecast that preceded his departure. Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 2.50% and weekly performance is -0.81%. On last trading day company shares ended … Continue reading News Buzz : Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE:MSA), NASB Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:NASB), Digital Ally (NASDAQ:DGLY)

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Investors Are Watching : Versar Inc. (NYSEMKT:VSR), United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL), World Fuel Services Corp. (NYSE:INT), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Twitter (NYSE:TWTR)

On Oct. 9, Versar, Inc. (NYSE MKT:VSR) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, J.M. Waller Associates, has been awarded a $2.6 million prime contract from the U.S. General Services Administration to provide Construction Management as Agent (CMa) Services for the new U. S. Department of State Federal Office Building in Charleston, South Carolina. The contract includes design support services, demolition and remediation services, site improvements, and … Continue reading Investors Are Watching : Versar Inc. (NYSEMKT:VSR), United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL), World Fuel Services Corp. (NYSE:INT), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Twitter (NYSE:TWTR)

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Big Movers : NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK), Southern Company (NYSE:SO), Castlight Health, Inc. (NYSE:CSLT), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY)

On Oct 13, Human testing of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by the Canadian health agency and licensed to NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK)has begun, Canadian health minister Rona Ambrose said. NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance is 72.27%. On last trading day company shares ended up $31.87. NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 29.39%. … Continue reading Big Movers : NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK), Southern Company (NYSE:SO), Castlight Health, Inc. (NYSE:CSLT), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY)

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Fast Moving Stocks : People’s United Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:PBCT), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ:SGMS), Infinera (NASDAQ:INFN), PetSmart (NASDAQ:PETM)

People’s United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT) reported net income of $61.6 million, or $0.21 per share, for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $58.5 million, or $0.19 per share, for the third quarter of 2013, and $72.3 million, or $0.24 per share, for the second quarter of 2014. Included in the second quarter’s results is a net after-tax gain of $13.4 million ($0.04 per … Continue reading Fast Moving Stocks : People’s United Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:PBCT), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ:SGMS), Infinera (NASDAQ:INFN), PetSmart (NASDAQ:PETM)

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Maxim Integrated to Acquire Volterra Semiconductor for $23 Per Share

Maxim Integrated announced this week that it will acquire Volterra Semiconductor for $23 per share or $605 million in total (or $450 million after excluding Volterra’s cash on hand). Analyst’s initial take is that the deal will be made at a reasonable, but not especially cheap, valuation, but it does allow Maxim to expand into the server power management chip business and the acquisition of … Continue reading Maxim Integrated to Acquire Volterra Semiconductor for $23 Per Share

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