Author: John Bellich

John Bellich is a managing director and senior research analyst at Tech Insider, specializing in networking technologies, including application traffic management, networking equipment, 3D printing and video conferencing sectors. Prior to joining TI in 2005, John spent seven years in equity research at ThinkEquity Partners and RBC Capital Markets.
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Stock Runners : The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO), Universal Display Corp. (NASDAQ:OLED), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:KMP), SBNY

Media and entertainment conglomerate The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) said Thursday its board extended the contract of Robert Iger as chairman and chief executive officer for two years through the end of June 2018. This is the second time Iger’s contract has been extended. His earlier contract was set to expire in 2016. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit … Continue reading Stock Runners : The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO), Universal Display Corp. (NASDAQ:OLED), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:KMP), SBNY

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Stock Runners : Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK), Trinity Industries Inc. (NYSE:TRN), Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE), WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG), LRAD

Bayer has completed the global acquisition of the consumer care business of the U.S. pharmaceuticals group Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK), Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. The transaction closed on October 1, 2014, following receipt of required antitrust approvals. “This acquisition is a milestone for Bayer and we intend to continue the expansion of our attractive over-the-counter business both through organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions,” explained … Continue reading Stock Runners : Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK), Trinity Industries Inc. (NYSE:TRN), Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:RARE), WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG), LRAD

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Moving Stocks : Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. (NASDAQ:LMAT)

Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS) Canada has closed 15 of its 331 stores in this country as the office supplies retailer feels the brunt of more business shifting online. The closings are part of a broader move by U.S. parent Staples Inc. to shut as much as 12 per cent of roughly 1,800 North American stores and downsize others as it struggles to improve its bottom line … Continue reading Moving Stocks : Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. (NASDAQ:LMAT)

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Stocks to Watch : Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU), Web.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWWW), The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Virtusa Corp. (NASDAQ:VRTU), QR Energy, LP (NYSE:QRE)

Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) signed a deal with BMW to develop semi-autonomous cars. That cooperation will lay the groundwork for fully autonomous cars. Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 29.70% and weekly performance is 3.52%. On last trading day company shares ended up $228.45. Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 7.68%. Web.com … Continue reading Stocks to Watch : Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU), Web.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWWW), The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Virtusa Corp. (NASDAQ:VRTU), QR Energy, LP (NYSE:QRE)

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Trending Tickers : Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), Palmetto Bancshares (NASDAQ:PLMT), DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (NYSE:DFT), Timken Co. (NYSE:TKR),

According to the information revealed by Groupon Inc (NASDAQ:GRPN), it is all set to join hands together with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and become a part of the group of companies that will support Apple Pay service. Some of the other names that have already given their approval include Staples, Macy’s, Panera, Target, Subway, McDonald’s and a host of other retailers as well. The Apple Pay … Continue reading Trending Tickers : Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), Palmetto Bancshares (NASDAQ:PLMT), DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (NYSE:DFT), Timken Co. (NYSE:TKR),

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Market Movers: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH), Achillion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACHN), Rentech Nitrogen Partners (NYSE:RNF), Vonage Holdings Corporation (NYSE:VG), Integrys Energy Group (NYSE:TEG)

Citigroup Inc. reiterated a buy rating on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp in a research note on Thursday, August 7th. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 14.20% and weekly performance is -2.19%. On last trading day company shares ended up $45.04. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -5.58%. Achillion … Continue reading Market Movers: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH), Achillion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACHN), Rentech Nitrogen Partners (NYSE:RNF), Vonage Holdings Corporation (NYSE:VG), Integrys Energy Group (NYSE:TEG)

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