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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Trader’s Buzz: Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:VOD), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

Finnish telecom company Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) today elected India-origin Vivek Badrinath among new members of its board whose term will end with next annual general meeting in 2015. Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) stock performance was 0.75% in last session and finished the day at $8.04. Traded volume was 15.64million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 20.05million shares. … Continue reading Trader’s Buzz: Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:VOD), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)

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Financial stocks to Watch: National Bank of Greece (ADR) (NYSE:NBG), Metlife Inc (NYSE:MET), American International Group (NYSE:AIG), Barclays (NYSE:BCS), Citigroup (NYSE:C)

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing in tandem with Greek partner banks a further EUR 200 million worth of SME support for growth and employment in Greece. These funds, of which EUR 150 million is going to the National Bank of Greece (ADR) (NYSE:NBG) and EUR 50 millionto Alpha Bank, are intended to finance projects promoted by small and medium-sized companies in the fields … Continue reading Financial stocks to Watch: National Bank of Greece (ADR) (NYSE:NBG), Metlife Inc (NYSE:MET), American International Group (NYSE:AIG), Barclays (NYSE:BCS), Citigroup (NYSE:C)

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Hot Movers: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras) (NYSE:PBR), Halliburton Compan (NYSE:HAL), Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU), Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)

On June 3, Petroleo Brasileiro SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) is set to reverse two years of output declines as it starts tapping the biggest group of oil discoveries this century. Halting its five- year share slide probably will take longer. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) ended up at $14.76 with day range of $14.32 – $14.77 in last trading. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) … Continue reading Hot Movers: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras) (NYSE:PBR), Halliburton Compan (NYSE:HAL), Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU), Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB), Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)

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Basic Material Gainers: Bioamber Inc (NYSE:BIOA), Mexco Energy Corporation (NYSEMKT:MXC), United States Antimony (NYSEMKT:UAMY), Escalera Resources Co (NASDAQ:ESCR), Methes Energies (NASDAQ:MEIL)

BioAmber Inc. (NYSE:BIOA), an industrial biotechnology company producing sustainable chemicals, today announced that Ellen Richstone and Henry “Pete” Linsert, Jr. were elected to BioAmber’s board of directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 27, 2014. Bioamber Inc (NYSE:BIOA) stock performance was 5.05% in last session and finished the day at $9.99. Traded volume was 17,661.00million shares in the last session and the … Continue reading Basic Material Gainers: Bioamber Inc (NYSE:BIOA), Mexco Energy Corporation (NYSEMKT:MXC), United States Antimony (NYSEMKT:UAMY), Escalera Resources Co (NASDAQ:ESCR), Methes Energies (NASDAQ:MEIL)

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Volatile Stocks: Prosensa Holding (NASDAQ:RNA), 22nd Century Group Inc (NYSEMKT:XXII), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY), AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVEO), ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ:ZIOP)

Prosensa Holding NV (NASDAQ:RNA) was upgraded by stock analysts at KBC Securities from a “hold” rating to an “accumulate” rating in a report issued on Wednesday. The firm currently has a $11.00 price objective on the stock, up from their previous price objective of $7.00. KBC Securities’ target price would indicate a potential upside of 1.57% from the company’s current price. Prosensa Holding NV (NASDAQ:RNA) … Continue reading Volatile Stocks: Prosensa Holding (NASDAQ:RNA), 22nd Century Group Inc (NYSEMKT:XXII), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY), AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVEO), ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ:ZIOP)

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Services Sector Most ACtive Stocks: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI), NewLead Holdings (NASDAQ:NEWL), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY), AAL

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), the Camp Hill drug store chain, hired Matt Lynch as senior vice president and chief information officer. He had been senior vice president and chief information officer for Dick’s Sporting Goods. Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) stock performance was -1.91% in last session and finished the day at $7.72. Traded volume was 45.96million shares in the last session and the average volume … Continue reading Services Sector Most ACtive Stocks: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI), NewLead Holdings (NASDAQ:NEWL), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY), AAL

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