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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Market Wrap Up: Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC), Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:BREW), La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. (NASDAQ:LJPC), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM)

New Zealand awarded 15 oil and gas exploration licenses on Tuesday, with U.S. giant Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) and India’s ONGC Videsh joining the hunt in the South Pacific country for the first time. Chevron is partnering with Norway’s Statoil to explore three prospects off the lightly explored south-east coast of the North Island. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin … Continue reading Market Wrap Up: Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC), Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:BREW), La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. (NASDAQ:LJPC), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM)

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Hot Runners: Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM), Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (NYSE:ASX), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU)

On Nov. 21, Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM), announced the shareholder resolution adopted at its annual general meeting of shareholders held in Hong Kong. Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM) shares decreased -8.33% in last trading session and ended the day at $34.89. ATHM Gross Margin is 79.90% and its return on assets is 17.50%. Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM) quarterly performance is -25.45%. Erickson (NYSE:EAC)‘s stock had its “hold” rating restated … Continue reading Hot Runners: Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM), Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (NYSE:ASX), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU)

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Morning Watch List: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:SNTA), Encana Corporation (NYSE:ECA), Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE:RBA), Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX), iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT)

Synta Pharma (NASDAQ:SNTA) announced the appointment of Chen Schor as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Marc Schneebaum as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, both effective as of December 8, 2014. Mr. Schneebaum will be replacing Keith S. Ehrlich, who will be stepping down as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective as of December 8, 2014. Synta … Continue reading Morning Watch List: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:SNTA), Encana Corporation (NYSE:ECA), Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE:RBA), Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX), iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT)

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Why Making Dramatic Moves: General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Itau Unibanco Holding SA (NYSE:ITUB), Crossroads Systems (NASDAQ:CRDS), Finisar (NASDAQ:FNSR), The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS)

On Dec. 2, General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Canada announced that David W. Paterson has rejoined the company as vice president, corporate and environmental affairs. He will also work as part of GM’s global public policy and communications organizations. GM Canada’s corporate affairs issues were most recently managed by Neil Macdonald, who is also GM Canada’s general counsel and corporate secretary. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) belongs … Continue reading Why Making Dramatic Moves: General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Itau Unibanco Holding SA (NYSE:ITUB), Crossroads Systems (NASDAQ:CRDS), Finisar (NASDAQ:FNSR), The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS)

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Why Need to Watch: Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV), iBio, Inc. (NYSEMKT:IBIO), Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAGR), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)

Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV) begin trading ex-dividend on December 04, 2014. A cash dividend payment of $0.75 per share is scheduled to be paid on December 19, 2014. Shareholders who purchased ESV stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 3.90% and weekly performance is -15.32%. On last … Continue reading Why Need to Watch: Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV), iBio, Inc. (NYSEMKT:IBIO), Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAGR), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)

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Hot Alert: JDS Uniphase Corporation (NASDAQ:JDSU), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE:EGO), Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT), Dominion Resources Black Warrior Trust (NYSE:DOM), Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM)

Sandell Asset Management Corp. (“Sandell”), a significant stockholder of JDS Uniphase Corporation (NASDAQ:JDSU), issued the following response to commentary contained in the Company’s DEFA14A supplement to its Proxy Statement filed on December 1: “We believe that JDSU’s purported attempt to “clarify” certain “key facts” in the December 1 supplement to its Proxy Statement is misleading and smacks of desperation. Stockholders should not be misled by … Continue reading Hot Alert: JDS Uniphase Corporation (NASDAQ:JDSU), Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE:EGO), Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT), Dominion Resources Black Warrior Trust (NYSE:DOM), Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM)

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