Author: Jayne Crisman

Jayne Crisman is a Senior Analyst covering the Communication Services & Technology sector. Prior to joining Tech Insider in 2000, she worked at J.C. Bradford & Co. and Hoak Breedlove Wesneski & Co. covering wireless communications, and at Fidelity Investments before that. She is a five-time winner of the Wall Street Journal’s “Best on the Street” analysts survey, including ranking No. 1 in 2012 in the Telecommunications Equipment category.
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Diversified Computer Systems: Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), Cray Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAY), Diebold Inc (NYSE:DBD), Silicon Graphics International Corp (NASDAQ:SGI)

Hewlett Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) urged a California federal judge on Thursday to chuck a proposed shareholder class action claiming stock prices dipped after CEO Mark Hurd was ousted over his relationship with a female contractor, arguing investors haven’t shown they relied on company statements suggesting Hurd followed HP’s code of ethics. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) stock performance was 0.87% in last session and finished the day … Continue reading Diversified Computer Systems: Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), Cray Inc. (NASDAQ:CRAY), Diebold Inc (NYSE:DBD), Silicon Graphics International Corp (NASDAQ:SGI)

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Financial Sector Gainers: RENN Global Entrepreneurs Fund (NYSEMKT:RCG), American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL), China Hgs Real Estate (NASDAQ:HGSH), QC Holdings (NASDAQ:QCCO)

RENN Global Entrepreneurs Fund, Inc (NYSEMKT:RCG) has a long, sad history of losses and disappointments. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RCG. It sells for less than $2.00 and trades at a discount that can exceed 40% of its reported assets. Most of its assets have no reported market but as of December 31, 2012, it reported a net asset … Continue reading Financial Sector Gainers: RENN Global Entrepreneurs Fund (NYSEMKT:RCG), American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL), China Hgs Real Estate (NASDAQ:HGSH), QC Holdings (NASDAQ:QCCO)

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Notable Stocks: Polypore International, Inc. (NYSE:PPO), Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL), Roper Industries (NYSE:ROP), Flowserve Corp (NYSE:FLS), AMETEK (NYSE:AME)

Shares of Polypore International, Inc (NYSE:PPO) have received an average recommendation of “Buy” from the thirteen ratings firms that are covering the company, ARN reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is … Continue reading Notable Stocks: Polypore International, Inc. (NYSE:PPO), Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL), Roper Industries (NYSE:ROP), Flowserve Corp (NYSE:FLS), AMETEK (NYSE:AME)

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Accident & Health Insurance: AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL), CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE:CNO), Unum Group (NYSE:UNM), Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ)

AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is a $28 billion supplementary insurer operating in the U.S. and Japan. The company has been around since 1955 and its business life has stood the test of time. The company has a clean performance track record and shareholders seem satisfied with the execution of the management team, especially give the successful inroad in Japan’s insurance market. However, like any other businesses … Continue reading Accident & Health Insurance: AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL), CNO Financial Group Inc (NYSE:CNO), Unum Group (NYSE:UNM), Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ)

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Investor’s Alert: Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS), Credit Suisse Group (NYSE:CS), Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C), Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC)

Barclays Plc (ADR) (NYSE:BCS) has been fined 26 million pounds ($43.8 million) for failures in internal controls that allowed a trader to manipulate the setting of gold prices, just a day after the bank was fined for rigging Libor interest rates in 2012. Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS) stock performance was -0.37% in last session and finished the day at $16.37. Traded volume was 1.61million shares … Continue reading Investor’s Alert: Barclays PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BCS), Credit Suisse Group (NYSE:CS), Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C), Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC)

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Trader’s Alert: Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR), Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL), Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT)

Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR) announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Palo Alto Networks, resolving patent litigation between the two companies. Under the terms of the settlement, Palo Alto Networks will make a one-time payment to the company of USD 75 million in cash and USD 100 million in shares of common stock and warrants to purchase common stock. Juniper Networks, Inc. … Continue reading Trader’s Alert: Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR), Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL), Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT)

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