Morning Buzz: Ophthotech Corporation (NASDAQ:OPHT), Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRTK), National Security Group Inc. (NASDAQ:NSEC), SJW Corp. (NYSE:SJW), Semler Scientific Inc (NASDAQ:SMLR)

Ophthotech Corp (NASDAQ:OPHT)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by stock analysts at Stifel Nicolaus in a report issued on Wednesday. They currently have a $59.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $58.00. Stifel Nicolaus’ price target would suggest a potential upside of 34.46% from the company’s current price. Ophthotech Corporation (NASDAQ:OPHT) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Ophthotech Corporation (NASDAQ:OPHT), Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRTK), National Security Group Inc. (NASDAQ:NSEC), SJW Corp. (NYSE:SJW), Semler Scientific Inc (NASDAQ:SMLR)

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Today’s Watch List: Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEN), Himax Technologies, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HIMX), NephroGenex, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRX), Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS)

On Nov. 5, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEN) reported that for the month of October 2014, the Company had an average of 211 drilling rigs operating in the United States and 10 rigs in Canada. Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEN) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 5.30% and weekly performance is -3.79%. On last trading day company shares ended up $21.08. Patterson-UTI Energy … Continue reading Today’s Watch List: Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEN), Himax Technologies, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HIMX), NephroGenex, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRX), Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS)

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Momentum Stocks: The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES), Broadcom Corp. (NASDAQ:BRCM), Synovus Financial Corporation (NYSE:SNV), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY), Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP)

Barclays reaffirmed their overweight rating on shares of AES Corp (NYSE:AES) in a report released on Friday. Barclays currently has a $17.00 price objective on the stock, down from their previous price objective of $18.00. The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) belongs to Utilities sector. Its net profit margin is -0.40% and weekly performance is 4.82%. On last trading day company shares ended up $13.69. The AES … Continue reading Momentum Stocks: The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES), Broadcom Corp. (NASDAQ:BRCM), Synovus Financial Corporation (NYSE:SNV), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY), Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP)

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Active Watch List: FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEYE), Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC), Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:OHI), Sharps Compliance (NASDAQ:SMED), Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF)

On Nov 04, FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEYE) reported a third quarter non-GAAP loss of $0., with revenues of $114.2 million. Analysts expected a loss of $0.56 and revenues of $116.02 million. The company expects to report a fourth quarter loss of $0.50 to $0.46 and between $2.15 and $2.05 for the full year. The consensus estimates are for loss of $0.50 and $2.13. The stock is … Continue reading Active Watch List: FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEYE), Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC), Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:OHI), Sharps Compliance (NASDAQ:SMED), Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF)

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Active Stocks: Veracyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCYT), Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), Tilly’s, Inc. (NYSE:TLYS), Williams Partners L.P. (NYSE:WPZ), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK)

Veracyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCYT) reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014 and provided an update on business progress. For the third quarter of 2014, revenue was $9.8 million, an increase of 76%, compared to $5.6 million for the third quarter of 2013. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $26.0 million, compared to $15.0 million for the same period … Continue reading Active Stocks: Veracyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCYT), Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), Tilly’s, Inc. (NYSE:TLYS), Williams Partners L.P. (NYSE:WPZ), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK)

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Trader’s Watch List: The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM), AmREIT, Inc. (NYSE:AMRE), Central Valley Community Bancorp (NASDAQ:CVCY), Zix Corporation (NASDAQ:ZIXI)

A century-old The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) bottling plant at 4th and Merrick streets in Los Angeles was most recently used as a toy business warehouse. After its makeover, the basement and first floor will be retail space and the two upper floors will be office space. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its net profit margin is 17.40% and weekly performance is … Continue reading Trader’s Watch List: The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM), AmREIT, Inc. (NYSE:AMRE), Central Valley Community Bancorp (NASDAQ:CVCY), Zix Corporation (NASDAQ:ZIXI)

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