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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Watch List: JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF), Nanosphere, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSPH), Gartner Inc. (NYSE:IT), Gas Natural Inc. (NYSEMKT:EGAS)

Shares of JD.Com Inc(ADR) (NYSE:JD) have earned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the seventeen analysts that are covering the stock, Analyst RN reports. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and nine have issued a buy recommendation on the company. JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -11.90% and weekly performance is -0.54%. On last … Continue reading Watch List: JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF), Nanosphere, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSPH), Gartner Inc. (NYSE:IT), Gas Natural Inc. (NYSEMKT:EGAS)

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Finance, Semiconductors

Aon’s Q1 Growth Weaker Than Expected

Aon’s first-quarter results showed weaker-than-expected growth in HR Consulting. Overall, the company reported 2% growth in revenue and essentially no change in operating margins at 18.5%. The company reported adjusted operating income–net of restructuring charges and amortization of intangible assets–of $538 million, up about 2% from a year ago. Revenue growth slowed significantly within the consulting segment. The unit reported a 1% year-over-year increase due … Continue reading Aon’s Q1 Growth Weaker Than Expected

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MeadWestvaco Joint Ventures Highlight Q3 Earnings Report

After reviewing MeadWestvaco’s third-quarter results and the pending land sale with Plum Creek Timber, analysts do not expect to materially change the fair value estimate of $34 per share. Starting with third-quarter results, solid performance from MWV’s Industrial and Specialty Chemicals divisions again offset persistent weakness in the Food and Beverage and the Home, Health, and Beauty segments–a trend we expect to continue going into … Continue reading MeadWestvaco Joint Ventures Highlight Q3 Earnings Report

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Pengrowth Energy Struggles in the Second Quarter

Pengrowth Energy reported earnings after the market close Wednesday. Earnings and cash flow fell, and uncertainty over the sustainability of the dividend persisted. The firm is once again in the position of requiring additional divestitures or making a dividend cut within the upcoming year. The problem for Pengrowth is that the continued payment of the dividend, combined with net losses, is eating into its book … Continue reading Pengrowth Energy Struggles in the Second Quarter

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Forward Air Posts Strong Revenue in Q3

Forward Air’s third-quarter consolidated revenue increased 18.5%. Excluding the addition of its new temperature-controlled operation, TQI, which was acquired in March, revenue was up 10%. The core airport-to-airport business grew 4% from last year, driven by solid 5.5% tonnage growth, partly offset by a 1% fall in total yield. Forward Air Solutions (the pooled distribution business) posted solid 55% sales growth, reflecting previously announced new … Continue reading Forward Air Posts Strong Revenue in Q3

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Weak Hospital Spending Hurts Varian Medical Systems Q4 Results

Varian Medical Systems reported fairly weak fiscal fourth-quarter results. The company’s performance continues to be affected by tightening U.S. radiology reimbursement for freestanding clinics and the generally weak hospital spending environment. Our narrow moat and positive moat trend ratings remain intact; we continue to believe Varian is well positioned to capitalize on its strong technological platform and produce strong results over the next decade. We’re … Continue reading Weak Hospital Spending Hurts Varian Medical Systems Q4 Results

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