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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Why Need to Watch : Northwest Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:NWBO), Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM), Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC), Learning Tree (NASDAQ:LTRE), Gramercy Property Trust (NYSE:GPT)

Northwest Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:NWBO) (“NW Bio”) on 14 Aug 2014 announced the pricing of $17.5 million aggregate principal amount of its unsecured convertible notes (the “Notes”) in a private placement.The Notes are initially convertible at $7.30 per share a 10% premium above the closing market price of $6.64 per share on August 13 2014.NW Bio plans to use the offering proceeds to fund new manufacturing … Continue reading Why Need to Watch : Northwest Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:NWBO), Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM), Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC), Learning Tree (NASDAQ:LTRE), Gramercy Property Trust (NYSE:GPT)

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Morning Watch List: Travelzoo (NASDAQ:TZOO), Skullcandy (NASDAQ:SKUL), Nuverra Environmental (NYSE:NES), RF Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:RFMD), Tanzanian Royalty (NYSEMKT:TRX)

On 17 JULY Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, with revenue of $36.9 million, a decrease of 11% year-over-year. Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -2.20% and weekly performance is 0.23%. On last trading day company shares ended up $17.35. Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ:TZOO) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is … Continue reading Morning Watch List: Travelzoo (NASDAQ:TZOO), Skullcandy (NASDAQ:SKUL), Nuverra Environmental (NYSE:NES), RF Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:RFMD), Tanzanian Royalty (NYSEMKT:TRX)

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Active Stocks to Watch: Neonode (NASDAQ:NEON), MBIA (NYSE:MBI), Stryker (NYSE:SYK), MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTG), BlackRock MuniVest (NYSEMKT:MVF)

Neonode (NASDAQ:NEON) Director Mats Dahlin purchased 40,000 shares of Neonode stock on the open market in a transaction dated Monday, August 11th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $3.08 per share, for a total transaction of $123,200.00.  Neonode, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON) belongs to Technology sector. Its weekly performance is 3.23%. On last trading day company shares ended up $3.20. Neonode, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON) distance from … Continue reading Active Stocks to Watch: Neonode (NASDAQ:NEON), MBIA (NYSE:MBI), Stryker (NYSE:SYK), MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTG), BlackRock MuniVest (NYSEMKT:MVF)

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Momentum Stocks: YY Inc. (NASDAQ:YY), Neonode (NASDAQ:NEON), Oaktree Capital (NYSE:OAK), Summit Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SMMF), Fortress Investment (NYSE:FIG)

Pacific Crest reaffirmed their outperform rating on shares of YY Inc (NYSE:YY) in a report issued on Thursday. They currently have a $110.00 target price on the stock, up from their previous target price of $93.00. YY Inc. (NASDAQ:YY) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 27.40% and weekly performance is -0.43%. On last trading day company shares ended up $88.64. YY Inc. (NASDAQ:YY) distance … Continue reading Momentum Stocks: YY Inc. (NASDAQ:YY), Neonode (NASDAQ:NEON), Oaktree Capital (NYSE:OAK), Summit Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SMMF), Fortress Investment (NYSE:FIG)

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Investors Are Watching: Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW), Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC), Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS), Luxottica (NYSE:LUX), Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE:NWL)

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) will issue its Q214 quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 20th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.02 per share and revenue of $16.55 billion for the quarter.  Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE:LOW) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 4.40% and weekly performance is 1.18%. On last trading day company shares ended up $50.45. Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE:LOW) … Continue reading Investors Are Watching: Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW), Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC), Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS), Luxottica (NYSE:LUX), Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE:NWL)

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Active Stocks to Watch : SuperCom (NASDAQ:SPCB), Sonus Networks (NASDAQ:SONS), Westamerica Bancorp. (NASDAQ:WABC), New Media Investment (NYSE:NEWM), Tuniu (NASDAQ:TOUR)

Supercom Ltd (NASDAQ:SPCB) has announced that it is the company finalized as the winning bidder for $22 million in new contracts. It is set to deliver the electronic-ID solutions in the new contract. The services will range in the core sector as well as flexible solutions. It can add up the follow-on orders in the future. The revenue coming from the new contract will reflect in the next … Continue reading Active Stocks to Watch : SuperCom (NASDAQ:SPCB), Sonus Networks (NASDAQ:SONS), Westamerica Bancorp. (NASDAQ:WABC), New Media Investment (NYSE:NEWM), Tuniu (NASDAQ:TOUR)

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