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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Trader’s Buzz: BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP), Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR), Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK)

BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) is to ax middle managers and could freeze projects as it grapples with the plummeting oil price, The Sunday Times reported, citing finance director Brian Gilvary. BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 2.50% and weekly performance is -10.11%. On last trading day company shares ended up $34.94. BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) distance from 50-day simple moving … Continue reading Trader’s Buzz: BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP), Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR), Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK)

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Traders Are Gambling on: Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX), Heritage Financial Group (NASDAQ:HBOS), Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE), BT Group (NYSE:BT)

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) has earned an “AA-” credit rating from Morningstar. The research firm’s “AA-” rating indicates that the company is a very-low default risk. They also gave their stock a two star rating. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 12.20% and weekly performance is -3.51%. On last trading day company shares ended up $23.39. Applied Materials, Inc. … Continue reading Traders Are Gambling on: Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX), Heritage Financial Group (NASDAQ:HBOS), Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE), BT Group (NYSE:BT)

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Market Movers: Intrexon Corporation (NYSE:XON), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), Community Bankers Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:ESXB), AOL Inc. (NYSE:AOL), Boingo Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIFI)

On Dec. 4, Intrexon Corporation (NYSE:XON) announced the appointment of Peter Emtage, Ph.D., as Vice President, Synthetic Immunology. Dr. Emtage will focus on further advancing the Company’s oncology and immunology platforms to bring the next generation of cellular-based solutions that overcome the limitations of current treatments and address the most challenging malignancies. Intrexon Corporation (NYSE:XON) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance is 10.74%. On … Continue reading Market Movers: Intrexon Corporation (NYSE:XON), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), Community Bankers Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:ESXB), AOL Inc. (NYSE:AOL), Boingo Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIFI)

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Top Movers: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP), Neostem, Inc. (NASDAQ:NBS), TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE:TEL), Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR)

On Dec 02, Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2015 Third Quarter, which ended Nov. 29, 2014, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. The company will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time with remarks by Rite Aid’s management team. Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 1.00% and … Continue reading Top Movers: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP), Neostem, Inc. (NASDAQ:NBS), TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE:TEL), Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR)

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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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