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.
Finance

Stocks in News: Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL), VimpelCom Ltd. (NASDAQ:VIP), The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (NYSE:MW), Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC), Stericycle, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRCL)

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) announced it expects to release its third quarter 2014 financial results before market on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL) in last trading activity decreased -3.32% to close at $2.33. Company weekly performance is 1.30% while its quarterly performance stands at -26.27%. Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL) is -37.85% away from its 52 week high. VimpelCom Ltd (NASDAQ:VIP) announces that … Continue reading Stocks in News: Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL), VimpelCom Ltd. (NASDAQ:VIP), The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (NYSE:MW), Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC), Stericycle, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRCL)

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Stock Runners: Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA), Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE), SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries (NASDAQ:SCOK), Daxor (NYSEMKT:DXR), Limoneira Company (NASDAQ:LMNR)

On October 24, ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted its final opinion on Iclusig® (ponatinib) following the recommendations made by the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) earlier this month. Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) in last trading activity fell -1.68% to close at $5.87. Company weekly performance is 5.01% … Continue reading Stock Runners: Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA), Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE), SinoCoking Coal and Coke Chemical Industries (NASDAQ:SCOK), Daxor (NYSEMKT:DXR), Limoneira Company (NASDAQ:LMNR)

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Stock Runners : Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF)

On Oct 24, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), has added LG Electronics to its list of customers for the high-tech chipsets used in smartphones. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 31.40% and weekly performance is 0.94%. On last trading day company shares ended up $21.59. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) distance from 50-day simple … Continue reading Stock Runners : Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF)

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Trader’s Recap : MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ:MNKD), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CNK), LDR Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:LDRH), Stillwater Mining Co. (NYSE:SWC)

Equities research analysts at Goldman Sachs assumed coverage on shares of MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD) in a research note issued to investors on Monday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. The firm set a “neutral” rating and a $6.00 price target on the stock. MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ:MNKD) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance is 8.70%. On last trading day company shares ended up $6.18. MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ:MNKD) distance from 50-day … Continue reading Trader’s Recap : MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ:MNKD), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CNK), LDR Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:LDRH), Stillwater Mining Co. (NYSE:SWC)

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Big Movers : Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC), EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG), CVR Refining, LP (NYSE:CVRR), Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK), Amazon.com, (NASDAQ:AMZN)

On Oct 21, Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) has agreed to sell its mothballed gold project in Ecuador for $240-million (U.S.) to Fortress Minerals Corp., a company controlled by the Lundin family. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -18.00% and weekly performance is -8.81%. On last trading day company shares ended up $2.69. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) distance … Continue reading Big Movers : Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC), EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG), CVR Refining, LP (NYSE:CVRR), Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK), Amazon.com, (NASDAQ:AMZN)

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Diversified Tech

Morning Watch List : Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:AMPE), Denbury Resources Inc. (NYSE:DNR), Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE:RAI), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:OHI)

On Oct. 16, Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:AMPE) announced updates for the STRUT and STRIDE multiple injection studies that are proceeding simultaneously. WOMAC A: This primary endpoint pain score for the 7 patients improved by 95% from baseline at 12 weeks. (WOMAC A mean (SD) improved from 2.27(0.59) at baseline to 0.11(0.23) at week 12, mean difference (95% CI) -2.11(-2.71,-1.52), p=0.0001). In comparison, the WOMAC A … Continue reading Morning Watch List : Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:AMPE), Denbury Resources Inc. (NYSE:DNR), Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE:RAI), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:OHI)

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