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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Stocks in News : Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (NYSEMKT:APT), Reed Elsevier NV (NYSE:ENL), Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (NYSE:PBR)

On Oct. 17, The Mexican unit of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) said on Friday its chief executive planned to step down next year, as Wal-Mart struggles to boost sales and customer traffic in one of its largest international markets. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 3.30% and weekly performance is -3.12%. On last trading day company shares ended … Continue reading Stocks in News : Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (NYSEMKT:APT), Reed Elsevier NV (NYSE:ENL), Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (NYSE:PBR)

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Trader’s Watch List : Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF), Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWRE), Escalade Inc. (NASDAQ:ESCA), Norcraft Companies, Inc. (NYSE:NCFT

On Oct 17, The fourth annual Aliyun Worldwide Developer Conference (AWDC) hosted by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) Cloud Computing (AliCloud) concluded today and attracted more than 10,000 developers and partners from around the world for wide-ranging discussions focused on cloud security, cloud computing platforms, cloud migration and applications. The event also provided opportunities for attending third-party developers to connect with venture capitalists to pursue … Continue reading Trader’s Watch List : Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF), Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWRE), Escalade Inc. (NASDAQ:ESCA), Norcraft Companies, Inc. (NYSE:NCFT

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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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