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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Today’s Hot List: The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW), Taiwan Semiconductor, Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (NYSE:CHKR), Lakeland Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE), Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG)

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) is continuing to fight back against former brokers who leave its ranks. In one of its most recent actions, the firm filed suit last month against a Tampa, Fla.-based registered investment adviser, Camelot Wealth Management. Schwab accused the RIA, which was founded earlier this year by former Schwab branch manager Brian Mahoney, of engaging in a “civil conspiracy” when it … Continue reading Today’s Hot List: The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW), Taiwan Semiconductor, Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (NYSE:CHKR), Lakeland Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE), Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG)

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Investors Alert: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), LiveDeal, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIVE), Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Graham Corporation (NYSE:GHM)

Equities researchers at ISI Group assumed coverage on shares of Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) in a research report issued on Monday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $6.00 price target on the stock. ISI Group’s target price suggests a potential upside of 25.00% from the stock’s previous close. Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 1.00% … Continue reading Investors Alert: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), LiveDeal, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIVE), Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Graham Corporation (NYSE:GHM)

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Top News : Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:BKCC), BMRN, First Clover Leaf Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:FCLF)

On October 27, Moody’s Investors Service has changed to positive from stable the outlook on the Ba2 corporate family rating (CFR) of Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), following the company’s stronger-than-expected results for the first nine months of 2014, as well as the upward revision to slightly above 11% from 5%-10% of its guidance for 2014 operating margins. Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) belongs to Technology sector. … Continue reading Top News : Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), BlackRock Kelso Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:BKCC), BMRN, First Clover Leaf Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:FCLF)

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Hot Stock List : Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), BaiduInc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU), TrovaGene, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROV), Patterson Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDCO), Sanofi SA (ADR) (NYSE:SNY)

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) is about the shake the PC world like it hasn’t in years. HP introduces Sprout, a revolutionary PC that’s for 3D printing. HP’s video called Hands noted above captures the spirit of Apple’s Think Different ad run many years ago. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 4.50% and weekly performance is 2.58%. On last trading day … Continue reading Hot Stock List : Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), BaiduInc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU), TrovaGene, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROV), Patterson Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDCO), Sanofi SA (ADR) (NYSE:SNY)

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Stocks in Focus : Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), CU Bancorp (NASDAQ:CUNB), Oiltanking Partners, L.P. (NYSE:OILT), VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW)

On Oct 21, Contract driller Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) reported a 17 percent rise in revenue, its highest increase in nine quarters, as it benefited from strong spending in U.S. shale fields. The company, owner of the world’s largest land-drilling rig fleet and a major provider of fracking services, said the recent fall in oil prices could affect customer spending but it was well positioned … Continue reading Stocks in Focus : Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), CU Bancorp (NASDAQ:CUNB), Oiltanking Partners, L.P. (NYSE:OILT), VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW)

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Active Watch List : First Niagara Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FNFG), Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD), XOMA, Denbury Resources (NYSE:DNR)

First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ:FNFG)‘s stock had its “underweight” rating reissued by Barclays in a research note issued on Monday. They currently have a $7.00 price objective on the stock, down from their previous price objective of $8.00. First Niagara Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FNFG) belongs to Financial sector. Its net profit margin is 21.20% and weekly performance is -12.71%. On last trading day company shares … Continue reading Active Watch List : First Niagara Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FNFG), Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE:WD), XOMA, Denbury Resources (NYSE:DNR)

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