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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Stocks Getting Hot: IAMarvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL), RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI), Affimed N.V. (NASDAQ:AFMD), Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO)

Shares of Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ:MRVL) were the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,136,546 shares, a decline of 38.1% from the November 28th total of 9,906,140 shares, StockRatingsNetwork reports. Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL) shares advanced 1.42% in last trading session and ended the day at $15.04. MRVL … Continue reading Stocks Getting Hot: IAMarvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL), RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI), Affimed N.V. (NASDAQ:AFMD), Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO)

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Notable Ups And Down: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), Ophthotech Corporation (NASDAQ:OPHT), Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS-A), Citigroup (NYSE:C)

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (NYSE:PBR) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest during the month of November. As of November 14th, there was short interest totalling 88,765,318 shares, a drop of 5.1% from the October 31st total of 93,559,567 shares, StockRatingsNetwork.com reports. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 6.20% and weekly performance … Continue reading Notable Ups And Down: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), Ophthotech Corporation (NASDAQ:OPHT), Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS-A), Citigroup (NYSE:C)

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Traders Should Watch: Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC), ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:ONNN), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), BlackRock Kelso Capital (NASDAQ:BKCC)

Investment analysts at Citigroup Inc. upped their target price on shares of Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) from $86.00 to $90.00 in a note issued to investors on Monday. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 26.60% and weekly performance is -4.82%. On last trading day company shares ended up $43.43. … Continue reading Traders Should Watch: Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:WMB), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC), ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:ONNN), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), BlackRock Kelso Capital (NASDAQ:BKCC)

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Why These Are Hot: TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE), RELM Wireless (NYSEMKT:RWC), AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO)

On Dec. 22, Italy’s antitrust authority has fined travel planning website . TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) 500,000 euros ($600,000) following complaints of improper business practices lodged by a national hoteliers’ association and a consumer protection agency. On last trading day company shares ended up $74.59. TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -2.21%. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has earned an “AAA” credit … Continue reading Why These Are Hot: TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE), RELM Wireless (NYSEMKT:RWC), AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO)

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Market Wrap Up: First NBC Bank Holding Company (NASDAQ:NBCB), Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:PSEC), Masonite International (NYSE:DOOR), India Globalization Capital (NYSEMKT:IGC), MeetMe (NASDAQ:MEET)

First NBC Bank Holding Co (NASDAQ:NBCB) on Tuesday agreed to acquire State Investors Bancorp Inc (SIBC) in a deal that further expands its presence in its primary market of New Orleans metropolitan area. First NBC Bank Holding Company (NASDAQ:NBCB) belongs to Financial sector. Its net profit margin is 35.70% and weekly performance is -0.23%. On last trading day company shares ended up $34.92. First NBC … Continue reading Market Wrap Up: First NBC Bank Holding Company (NASDAQ:NBCB), Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:PSEC), Masonite International (NYSE:DOOR), India Globalization Capital (NYSEMKT:IGC), MeetMe (NASDAQ:MEET)

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Notable Moves: Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU), Penn West Petroleum (NYSE:PWE), SMTC Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTX), STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA), Ituran Location & Control (NASDAQ:ITRN)

On Dec 18, Alcatel-Lucent SA (NYSE:ALU) reported to be in merger talks with Nokia Networks.The companies resumed merger talks this fall, according to Germany’s Manager Magazin quoting unidentified people with knowledge of the matter. Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -1.80% and weekly performance is -2.45%. On last trading day company shares ended up $3.59. Alcatel Lucent … Continue reading Notable Moves: Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU), Penn West Petroleum (NYSE:PWE), SMTC Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTX), STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA), Ituran Location & Control (NASDAQ:ITRN)

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