Author: Chris Lewis

Chris Lewis is Tech Insider's Senior Equity Research analyst covering Internet and Interactive Entertainment. Prior to joining TI in 2011, Chris spent six years at Baird Capital having established the company’s Internet and Video Game research practice. Prior to Wall Street, Chris was a business analyst developing software at Chubb Corporation, and was a co-founder and CFO of Latin American career services website Detacuche.com. Chris appears frequently in the financial and industry press, including CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times, among others.
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Best Stocks: Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:SABR), GlobeImmune Inc. (NASDAQ:GBIM), MPLX LP (NYSE:MPLX), Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC), Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNCE)

On 14 October Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:SABR) and PriceTravel Holding announced a renewed and expanded technology agreement. Sabre will continue providing software solutions and IT support to power PriceTravel Holding websites visited by 1.2 million consumers each month. Sabre will also continue to be their main source of fares and availability data for more than 400 airlines and other global travel services, and contribute to their … Continue reading Best Stocks: Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:SABR), GlobeImmune Inc. (NASDAQ:GBIM), MPLX LP (NYSE:MPLX), Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC), Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNCE)

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Shining on Major News : NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Genesco (NYSE:GCO), Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII)

Some investors speculate that Texas Instruments (TXN) might buy NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI). But Steve Smigie, Analyst at Raymond James & Associates, says he doesn’t think that will actually happen. NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 10.10% and weekly performance is -5.10%. On last trading day company shares ended up $61.06. NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) distance from 50-day … Continue reading Shining on Major News : NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Genesco (NYSE:GCO), Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII)

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Investors Watch List : Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO), Magellan Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:MMP), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS), Capstead Mortgage Corp. (NYSE:CMO)

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), is set to spend 60 percent more than budgeted at one of its refineries, according to the tribunal overseeing state spending. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 6.30% and weekly performance is -13.54%. On last trading day company shares ended up $14.50. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) distance … Continue reading Investors Watch List : Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO), Magellan Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:MMP), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS), Capstead Mortgage Corp. (NYSE:CMO)

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Hot Stock List : Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO), Consolidated Tomoka Land Co. (NYSEMKT:CTO), VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) had its price objective hosited by Maxim Group from $109.00 to $117.00 in a report released on Friday. Maxim Group currently has a buy rating on the stock. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is -56.90% and weekly performance is -5.53%. On last trading day company shares ended up $101.10. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) distance from … Continue reading Hot Stock List : Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO), Consolidated Tomoka Land Co. (NYSEMKT:CTO), VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN)

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Active Watch List : Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), Navient Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVI)

Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:INO) CFO Peter Kies purchased 3,960 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 9th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $10.10 per share, with a total value of $39,996.00. Following the acquisition, the chief financial officer now directly owns 21,388 shares in the company, valued at approximately $216,019. T Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO) belongs to Healthcare sector. … Continue reading Active Watch List : Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), Navient Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVI)

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Best Stocks : CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX), Care.com, Inc. (NYSE:CRCM), ICF International Inc. (NASDAQ:ICFI), The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW), Vringo, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNG)

The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that Canadian Pacific Railway has approached CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) regarding a merger. CSX reportedly declined the offer. CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 14.70% and weekly performance is 4.86%. On last trading day company shares ended up $32.61. CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 5.29%. Care.com, Inc. (NYSE: … Continue reading Best Stocks : CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX), Care.com, Inc. (NYSE:CRCM), ICF International Inc. (NASDAQ:ICFI), The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW), Vringo, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNG)

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