Author: Kristen Barton

Kristen Barton is a managing director and co-director of investment research. Kristen is also a senior research analyst focusing on agriculture & biotech companies. Prior to joining Tech Insider in 2010, Barton worked in equity research at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN and Edward Jones in St. Louis, Mo. She was recognized for her stock picking in the 2012 Wall Street Journal "Best on the Street" publication.
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Today’s Watch List: Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE), Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR), Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ:WYNN)

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) and Wave Systems Corp., are expanding their collaboration to include Lenovo and American Megatrends Inc. in developing advanced enterprise-class security offerings to address the escalating concerns of governments and multinational businesses. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) in last trading activity decreased -1.01% to close at $32.28. Company weekly performance is 5.59% while its quarterly performance stands at 5.66%. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) … Continue reading Today’s Watch List: Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE), Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMKR), Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ:WYNN)

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Top Wall Street Stories: TIM Participacoes S.A. (NYSE:TSU), DD, Insignia Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISIG), World Energy Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:XWES), Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UNB)

Shares of TIM Participacoes SA (NYSE:TSU) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 2,937,939 shares, a growth of 334.0% from the September 15th total of 676,921 shares, Stock Ratings News reports. Based on an average daily volume of 1,738,630 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.7 days. Approximately 0.0% of the … Continue reading Top Wall Street Stories: TIM Participacoes S.A. (NYSE:TSU), DD, Insignia Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISIG), World Energy Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:XWES), Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UNB)

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Morning Alert : Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MACK), Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCG), Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR), Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MACK) SVP Edward J. Stewart unloaded 3,000 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.05, for a total transaction of $27,150.00. Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MACK) shares moved up 2.07% in last trading session and ended the day at $9.35. MACK return on assets … Continue reading Morning Alert : Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MACK), Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCG), Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR), Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

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Stock Highlights : Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU), Tornier N.V. (NASDAQ:TRNX), Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM), American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR)

Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) will open its first namesake location outside the U.S. in 2018, a four-level store slated to anchor a new shopping center in the United Arab Emirates. Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 5.40% and weekly performance is -1.90%. On last trading day company shares ended up $57.27. Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) distance from 50-day simple moving average … Continue reading Stock Highlights : Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU), Tornier N.V. (NASDAQ:TRNX), Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM), American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR)

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Watch List : Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE:BITA), Perrigo Company plc Ordinary Shares (NYSE:PRGO), ALTAIR NANOTECH INC (NASDAQ:ALTI), Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO)

As part of its ongoing commitment to provide an outstanding customer experience, Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) along with Governor Susana Martinez announced plans to open a new bi-lingual customer support center in February 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 12.30% and weekly performance is 5.36%. On last trading day company shares ended up $54.05. Comcast Corporation … Continue reading Watch List : Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE:BITA), Perrigo Company plc Ordinary Shares (NYSE:PRGO), ALTAIR NANOTECH INC (NASDAQ:ALTI), Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO)

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Best Stocks : Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK), Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:UMPQ), Bill Barrett Corp. (NYSE:BBG), Life Time Fitness (NYSE:LTM)

Citigroup Inc. reiterated their buy rating on shares of Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX) in a research note released on Thursday morning. They currently have a $19.00 target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of $24.00. Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -25.90% and weekly performance is 0.82%. On last trading day company shares ended … Continue reading Best Stocks : Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK), Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:UMPQ), Bill Barrett Corp. (NYSE:BBG), Life Time Fitness (NYSE:LTM)

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