Author: Colin Pettis

Colin Pettis covers the senior semiconductor sector and is a managing director at Tech Insider, joining in 2012. Colin has 20 years of experience in equity research including 15 years in semiconductor components. Colin is currently responsible for the coverage of 18 large-cap and small-cap semiconductor companies.
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Mix Sector Stocks: PhotoMedex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PHMD), Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEMKT:UEC), Titan Machinery, Inc. (NASDAQ:TITN), MSC Industrial Direct Co. (NYSE:MSM), Watsco Inc. (NYSE:WSO)

Shares of PhotoMedex (NASDAQ:PHMD) were the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in November. As of November 28th, there was short interest totalling 4,010,234 shares, a growth of 22.7% from the November 14th total of 3,268,543 shares, Stock Ratings Network.com reports. PhotoMedex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PHMD) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is -8.90% and weekly performance is 27.01%. On last trading day … Continue reading Mix Sector Stocks: PhotoMedex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PHMD), Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEMKT:UEC), Titan Machinery, Inc. (NASDAQ:TITN), MSC Industrial Direct Co. (NYSE:MSM), Watsco Inc. (NYSE:WSO)

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Stocks News Alert: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (NYSE:PBR), KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY), The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Gladstone Commercial Corp. (NASDAQ:GOOD), Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC)

Levi & Korsinsky announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of investors who purchased Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) securities between May 20, 2010 and November 21, 2014. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 6.20% and weekly … Continue reading Stocks News Alert: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (NYSE:PBR), KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY), The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Gladstone Commercial Corp. (NASDAQ:GOOD), Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC)

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Stocks on the move: SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM), Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN), EDAP TMS SA (NASDAQ:EDAP), FEI Company (NASDAQ:FEIC), Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK)

On Dec 10, SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) announces that the Company and its bank group have agreed to amend its senior secured revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the amendment, the aggregate commitment amount from the bank group was increased to $1.5 billion from $1.3 billion, the maturity was extended to December 10, 2019, and the Company’s cost of borrowing was reduced by … Continue reading Stocks on the move: SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM), Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN), EDAP TMS SA (NASDAQ:EDAP), FEI Company (NASDAQ:FEIC), Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK)

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Big Moves in Focus: Qihoo 360 Technology (NYSE:QIHU), HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI-A), First Acceptance (NYSE:FAC), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), Whiting USA Trust II (NYSE:WHZ)

Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (NYSE:QIHU) announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Coolpad Group Limited (“Coolpad”) (HKSE: 2369), a leading smartphone company in China, through investing $409.05 million in cash to take a 45% stake in a joint venture with Coolpad (the “JV”). Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (NYSE:QIHU) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 15.00% and weekly performance is … Continue reading Big Moves in Focus: Qihoo 360 Technology (NYSE:QIHU), HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI-A), First Acceptance (NYSE:FAC), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), Whiting USA Trust II (NYSE:WHZ)

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Notable Stocks in Focus: Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM), Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH), Cameron International Corporation (NYSE:CAM), Ecopetrol SA (NYSE:EC), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Polycom (NASDAQ:PLCM) has received an average rating of “Buy” from the nine analysts that are presently covering the company, American Banking & Market News reports. Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM) shares increased 0.15% in last trading session and ended the day at $12.95. PLCM Gross Margin is 58.10% and its return on assets is 1.10%. Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM) quarterly performance is -3.36%. On Dec 11, Community Health … Continue reading Notable Stocks in Focus: Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM), Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH), Cameron International Corporation (NYSE:CAM), Ecopetrol SA (NYSE:EC), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

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Big Moves in Focus: Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD), Theravance Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX), Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. (NASDAQ:AFOP), PetSmart (NASDAQ:PETM), General Motors (NYSE:GM)

Shares of Banco Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD) were the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest in November. As of November 14th, there was short interest totalling 6,906,719 shares, a decrease of 42.5% from the October 31st total of 12,011,369 shares, StockRatingsNetwork reports. Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD) belongs to Financial sector. Its net profit margin is 15.90% and weekly performance is -10.65%. On last trading … Continue reading Big Moves in Focus: Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD), Theravance Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX), Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. (NASDAQ:AFOP), PetSmart (NASDAQ:PETM), General Motors (NYSE:GM)

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