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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Momentum Stocks: RadioShack (NYSE:RSH), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), Talmer Bancorp (NASDAQ:TLMR), Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL)

RadioShack Corp. (NYSE:RSH) shares soared after the consumer electronics retailer said that its chief financial officer, John Feray, has resigned. Holly Etlin, an adviser to the company, is taking over in the interim. RadioShack Corp. (NYSE:RSH) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is -13.80% and weekly performance is -13.11%. On last trading day company shares ended up $1.06. RadioShack Corp. (NYSE:RSH) distance from … Continue reading Momentum Stocks: RadioShack (NYSE:RSH), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), Talmer Bancorp (NASDAQ:TLMR), Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL)

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Hot Alert : J. C. Penney Company (NYSE:JCP), Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU), QTS Realty Trust (NYSE:QTS), American Science & Engineering (NASDAQ:ASEI), Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX),

J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP) has announced a proposed offering of senior unsecured notes, as well as the commencement of tender offers. The company has said it will commence an underwritten public offering of senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $350 million. According to the press release, the company’s wholly-owned subsidy J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. will be the co-obligor for this … Continue reading Hot Alert : J. C. Penney Company (NYSE:JCP), Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU), QTS Realty Trust (NYSE:QTS), American Science & Engineering (NASDAQ:ASEI), Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX),

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Big Movers : Twitter (NYSE:TWTR), Youku Tudou (NYSE:YOKU), Resonant (NASDAQ:RESN), PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), Aeterna Zentaris (NASDAQ:AEZS),

Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) has announced plans to sell convertible bonds as it looks to raise cheap cash, a tactic used by several other companies. The market took a cautious approach on the news, with the stock closing down 0.51%. Twitter, Inc. (NYSE:TWTR)’s stock on 15 September traded at beginning with a price of $51.60 and when day-trade ended the stock finally moved down -5.24% to … Continue reading Big Movers : Twitter (NYSE:TWTR), Youku Tudou (NYSE:YOKU), Resonant (NASDAQ:RESN), PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), Aeterna Zentaris (NASDAQ:AEZS),

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Stock Highlights: GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT), Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET), Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL), Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE:CCC)

GT Advanced Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTAT) stock tanked after it became clear that Apple Inc. (AAPL) new iPhone 6would feature an ionized glass screen with an oleophobic coating rather than the much-touted sapphire glass. Even though the Apple Watch will sport a sapphire glass screen, it will be released early next year and its success has been questioned by many. GTAT shares fell approximately 25% following the Apple event, … Continue reading Stock Highlights: GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT), Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET), Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL), Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE:CCC)

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Active Watch List: Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), DryShips (NASDAQ:DRYS), ITT Educational Services (NYSE:ESI), FS Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBW), WVS Financial (NASDAQ:WVFC)

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) has been under investigation from US regulators since late last year. The computer maker’s Russian unit – ZAO Hewlett-Packard AO pleaded guilty yesterday to the claim that it had bribed Russian government officials for a contract. The unit faces fines of almost $59 million for its conduct. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 4.50% and weekly … Continue reading Active Watch List: Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), DryShips (NASDAQ:DRYS), ITT Educational Services (NYSE:ESI), FS Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSBW), WVS Financial (NASDAQ:WVFC)

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Big Movers : SolarCity Corporation (NASDAQ:SCTY), Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS), Twin Disc, Incorporated (NASDAQ:TWIN), Team Health Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TMH), Reed Elsevier plc (NYSE:RUK)

A number of research firms have recently commented on SCTY. Analysts at S&P Equity Research reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of SolarCity Corp in a research note on Tuesday, August 19th. They now have a $39.46 price target on the stock, down previously from $47.65. Separately, analysts at Robert W. Baird downgraded shares of SolarCity Corp from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating … Continue reading Big Movers : SolarCity Corporation (NASDAQ:SCTY), Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS), Twin Disc, Incorporated (NASDAQ:TWIN), Team Health Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TMH), Reed Elsevier plc (NYSE:RUK)

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