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Why These Are Hot: Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW), Noble Corp plc (NYSE:NE), Danaher Corp. (NYSE:DHR), Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO), CYREN Ltd. (NASDAQ:CYRN)

Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) will be showcasing its new Gorilla Glass 4 at the International Consumer Electronics Show, which opens Tuesday in Las Vegas. It’s the world’s largest trade show, and companies use it to unveil the latest products and technology advances. Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 22.80% and weekly performance is -2.70%. On last trading day company shares … Continue reading Why These Are Hot: Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW), Noble Corp plc (NYSE:NE), Danaher Corp. (NYSE:DHR), Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO), CYREN Ltd. (NASDAQ:CYRN)

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Top Morning News: Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT), Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO), Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)

Kinross Gold (NYSE:KGC) was downgraded by stock analysts at Credit Suisse from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report issued on Tuesday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. They currently have a $3.25 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $3.75. Credit Suisse’s price target suggests a potential upside of 25.00% from the stock’s previous close. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) belongs … Continue reading Top Morning News: Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT), Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO), Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)

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Market Watch: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), McDermott International Inc. (NYSE:MDR), Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR), CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME), Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN)

Las Vegas is facing snow on New Year’s, but MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is already thinking about the pool season. The casino operator will hold a seasonal job fair next week to hire more than 700 summer positions at the company’s 12 Strip resorts. Seasonal employees will support the properties’ swimming pools and related hotel operations. MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) belongs to Services sector. Its … Continue reading Market Watch: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), McDermott International Inc. (NYSE:MDR), Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR), CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME), Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN)

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Hot Watch List: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS), Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE:MCP), Melco Crown Entertainment (NASDAQ:MPEL), KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR)

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) on Friday said sales at stores open at least a year grew 5.3% in December, boosted again by strengthening pharmacy sales. Rite Aid shares gained 1.9% in premarket trading after rebounding 51% in the last three months. Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 1.30% and weekly performance is 5.10%. On last trading day company … Continue reading Hot Watch List: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS), Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE:MCP), Melco Crown Entertainment (NASDAQ:MPEL), KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR)

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Morning Alert: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG), American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH), MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDXG), Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWBK)

Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) EVP Tony Montini sold 49,525 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $7.47, for a total transaction of $369,951.75. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 537,476 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,014,946. Rite … Continue reading Morning Alert: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG), American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH), MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDXG), Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWBK)

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Stocks in news: Mast Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSEMKT:MSTX), Whiting Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:WLL), Bebe Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BEBE), Mallinckrodt PLC (NYSE:MNK), Intervest Bancshares Corp. (NASDAQ:IBCA)

Mast Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE MKT:MSTX), announced that it will hold a conference call at 8am Eastern Time, 5am Pacific Time on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. The Company intends to provide an update on EPIC, its pivotal phase 3 study of its lead product candidate vepoloxamer (MST-188) in sickle cell disease, which the Company continues to expect will complete enrollment by the end of 2015, and … Continue reading Stocks in news: Mast Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSEMKT:MSTX), Whiting Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:WLL), Bebe Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BEBE), Mallinckrodt PLC (NYSE:MNK), Intervest Bancshares Corp. (NASDAQ:IBCA)

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