Author: Jason Knox

Jason Knox covers the Software & Services sector. A financial analyst for 20 years, Jason joined Tech Insider in 2006. Previously, he was an analyst with Cleary Gull Inc. and with Blunt, Ellis & Loewi, both in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During his career, Jason has been named in The Wall Street Journal “All-Star Analysts’ Survey,” and highlighted as one of the NASDAQ-StarMine top analysts within the Internet Software & Services industry.
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Basic Material Stocks Declined: Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI), Penn Virginia (NYSE:PVA), Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB), Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR)

Baker Hughes (NYSE:BHI) had its neutral rating reiterated by analysts at Zacks. The firm currently has a $74.00 price target on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Baker Hughes Inc. Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI) stock performance was 1.41% in last session and finished the day at $ 71.29. Traded volume was 5,400,727 shares in the last session and the … Continue reading Basic Material Stocks Declined: Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI), Penn Virginia (NYSE:PVA), Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB), Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR)

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Healthcare Bullish Stocks: Reliv International (NASDAQ:RELV), Flexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FLXN), Relypsa Inc (NASDAQ:RLYP), Sucampo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SCMP)

Reliv International, Inc (NASDAQ:RELV) reported net sales of $14.5 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to net sales of $18.9 million for the first quarter of 2013. Net sales in the United States declined by 29.2 percent for the quarter compared to the same quarter in 2013. Reliv International, Inc (NASDAQ:RELV) stock performance was 7.37% in last session and finished the day at … Continue reading Healthcare Bullish Stocks: Reliv International (NASDAQ:RELV), Flexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FLXN), Relypsa Inc (NASDAQ:RLYP), Sucampo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SCMP)

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Healthcare bearish stocks: Intrexon Corp (NYSE:XON), Cynosure (NASDAQ:CYNO), Capital Senior Living Corporation (NYSE:CSU), Avanir Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AVNR)

Intrexon Corp (NYSE:XON) recently appointed James S. Turley. Mr. Turley’s effective direction of a global organization during some challenging economic times instilled the trust and confidence of key stakeholders, and Intrexon believes that his appointment to the Board as an independent director is in keeping with the best practices of corporate governance and providing guidance to the Company’s team. Intrexon Corp (NYSE:XON) stock performance was … Continue reading Healthcare bearish stocks: Intrexon Corp (NYSE:XON), Cynosure (NASDAQ:CYNO), Capital Senior Living Corporation (NYSE:CSU), Avanir Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AVNR)

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Social Stocks In News: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN), Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA), LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD)

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is growing signficantly in China even though the site was banned by Chinese government in 2009. The social media giant’s vice president Vaughn Smith recently spoke at GMIC Beijing about his company’s growth. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) stock performance was -4.39% in last session and finished the day at $58.53. Traded volume was 5,977.00million shares in the last session and the average volume … Continue reading Social Stocks In News: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN), Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA), LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD)

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Investor’s Alert: American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)

American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG) retreated 4.1 percent after the company reported a drop in its first-quarter operating income due to rising claims costs. American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG) stock performance was -4.14% in last session and finished the day at $50.54. Traded volume was 21.78million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 9.33million shares. The beta of the … Continue reading Investor’s Alert: American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)

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Trending Tickers: iShares Dow Jones US Home =(NYSEARCA:ITB), TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU), Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ:NYMX), American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL)

iShares Dow Jones US Home Const. (ETF) (NYSEARCA:ITB) Enhanced U.S. Large-Cap (0.18% expense ratio) is structured as an exchange-traded fund and is therefore accessible to all investors. In contrast, individual investors must generally access the DFA and AQR funds through a financial advisor. The iShares fund targets stocks with high-quality, value, and smaller-cap characteristics. iShares Dow Jones US Home Const. (ETF) (NYSEARCA:ITB)stock performance was – … Continue reading Trending Tickers: iShares Dow Jones US Home =(NYSEARCA:ITB), TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU), Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ:NYMX), American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL)

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