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 Watch List: Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FRAN), Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE:LCI), LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE:LFL), BlackBerry(NASDAQ:BBRY), Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB)

Canaccord Genuity downgraded shares of Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FRAN) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note. They currently have $14.00 target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of $17.00. Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FRAN) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 10.80% and weekly performance is -6.77%. On last trading day company shares ended up … Continue reading Trader’s Watch List: Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FRAN), Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE:LCI), LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE:LFL), BlackBerry(NASDAQ:BBRY), Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB)

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Why Making Dramatic Moves : Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. (NYSE:FSL), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), Infosys Ltd. (NYSE:INFY), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI)

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) SVP James Bates sold 3,772 shares of the stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $18.89, for a total value of $71,253.08. Following the sale , the senior vice president now directly owns 73,877 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,395,537. Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. (NYSE:FSL) … Continue reading Why Making Dramatic Moves : Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. (NYSE:FSL), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), Infosys Ltd. (NYSE:INFY), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), American Public Education (NASDAQ:APEI)

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Morning Watch List : Actavis plc (NYSE:ACT), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Rouse Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RSE), DCP Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:DPM), Titan Machinery (NASDAQ:TITN)

Actavis plc (NYSE:ACT) confirmed Thursday that it has filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application or ANDA with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA seeking approval to market Methylphenidate Hydrochloride for Extended-release Oral Suspension, 5 mg/mL. Actavis plc (NYSE:ACT) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 0.60% and weekly performance is -8.34%. On last trading day company shares ended up $222.07. Actavis … Continue reading Morning Watch List : Actavis plc (NYSE:ACT), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Rouse Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RSE), DCP Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:DPM), Titan Machinery (NASDAQ:TITN)

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Whats Hot Today : Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Avago Technologies Limited (NASDAQ:AVGO), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), Seacor Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH)

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) revealed the majority of global mobile device users prefer accessing the Internet or social media to online shopping or video calling, following research the vendor said shows there is little relevance between users’ location and their usage. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 5.80% and weekly performance is -4.95%. On last trading day company shares ended up $11.51. … Continue reading Whats Hot Today : Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Avago Technologies Limited (NASDAQ:AVGO), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), Seacor Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH)

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Today’s Hot List : The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), HopFed Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:HFBC), Rudolph Technologies (NYSE:RTEC), GCI

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) won U.S. approval for its Enlist Duo weed killer, clearing the way for sales of corn and soybeans genetically engineered to tolerate the herbicide. The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 5.90% and weekly performance is -11.82%. On last trading day company shares ended up $44.09. The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) distance … Continue reading Today’s Hot List : The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), HopFed Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:HFBC), Rudolph Technologies (NYSE:RTEC), GCI

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MarkWest Energy Reports Lower Q2 Results

On Wednesday afternoon, MarkWest Energy announced second-quarter results that were lower than last year, though roughly in line with expectations. Contending with meager gas and NGL prices, net income was cut by more than half to $84 million from $187 million last year, and though processing volumes actually increased dramatically by 53% over last year, weak commodity prices prevented a commensurate profit increase. Distributable cash … Continue reading MarkWest Energy Reports Lower Q2 Results

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