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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Basic Material new highs: Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), U.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA), DD, Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON), Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB)

Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) SVP Gjon N. Nivica, Jr. sold 86,998 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.81, for a total transaction of $5,290,348.38. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 32,513 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,977,116. Celanese Corporation … Continue reading Basic Material new highs: Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), U.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA), DD, Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON), Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB)

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Basic Material Stocks: Central GoldTrust (NYSEMKT:GTU), Alderon Iron Ore Corp. Ordinary Shares (Canada) (NYSEMKT:AXX), Cheniere Energy (NYSEMKT:LNG), Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX)

Central GoldTrust (NYSEMKT:GTU) stock performance was 0.43% in last session and finished the day at $44.73. Traded volume was 204,805.00million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 39.55K shares. The beta of the stock remained 0.26. Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (Canada) (NYSEMKT:AXX) (“Alderon” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Ian R. Ashby, former … Continue reading Basic Material Stocks: Central GoldTrust (NYSEMKT:GTU), Alderon Iron Ore Corp. Ordinary Shares (Canada) (NYSEMKT:AXX), Cheniere Energy (NYSEMKT:LNG), Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX)

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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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