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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NASDAQ Insider Buying: Bazaarvoice Inc (NASDAQ:BV), Seattle Genetics (NASDAQ:SGEN), Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT), Career Education (NASDAQ:CECO), Acorn Energy (NASDAQ:ACFN)

Bazaarvoice Inc (NYSE:BV) President Eugene Austin purchased 10,000 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated Monday, June 9th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $7.05 per share, with a total value of $70,500.00. Following the acquisition, the president now directly owns 260,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,833,000. Bazaarvoice Inc (NASDAQ:BV) stock performance was … Continue reading NASDAQ Insider Buying: Bazaarvoice Inc (NASDAQ:BV), Seattle Genetics (NASDAQ:SGEN), Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT), Career Education (NASDAQ:CECO), Acorn Energy (NASDAQ:ACFN)

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Accident & Health Insurance: AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL), Unum Group (NYSE:UNM), CNO Financial Group (NYSE:CNO), Assurant (NYSE:AIZ), ProAssurance (NYSE:PRA)

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) announced on 09 June 2014 that the June 5, 2014, presentation from Daniel A. Bellware, CPA, Senior Manager, Investor Relations, is now available for on-demand viewing at the following web address: http://retailinvestorconferences.com This presentation will be accessible for on-demand viewing for 90 days, and shareholder materials will be available for download for the next three weeks. AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) stock performance was … Continue reading Accident & Health Insurance: AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL), Unum Group (NYSE:UNM), CNO Financial Group (NYSE:CNO), Assurant (NYSE:AIZ), ProAssurance (NYSE:PRA)

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MArket Movers: AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), T-Mobile US (NYSE:TMUS)

Telecom giant AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) on Wednesday defended its proposed $48.5 billion acquisition of satellite television company DirecTV ( DTV ), saying that a combined company would be able to offer new and better service bundle as well as create a stronger competitor to large cable providers, resulting in overall net benefit to consumers. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) stock performance was -0.37% in last session and … Continue reading MArket Movers: AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), T-Mobile US (NYSE:TMUS)

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Hot List: Hillshire Brands (NYSE:HSH), Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML), JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU), FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FCEL), Hospira (NYSE:HSP)

Tyson Foods reportedly won a bidding war to acquire Hillshire Brands Co (NYSE:HSH) on Monday, paying $7.7 billion for the Chicago-based maker of Jimmy Dean sausage and other meat products. Hillshire Brands Co (NYSE:HSH) stock performance was -0.15% in last session and finished the day at $61.97. Traded volume was 11.07million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 4.00million … Continue reading Hot List: Hillshire Brands (NYSE:HSH), Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML), JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU), FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FCEL), Hospira (NYSE:HSP)

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Hot Watch List: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s resurgent stock may have as much to do with financial engineering as the company’s technological wizardry. In late April, the iPhone and iPad maker announced plans to split its stock for the first time in nine years. Since then, Apple’s stock has climbed 23 per cent, creating more than $100 billion in shareholder wealth while the Standard & Poor’s 500 edged up … Continue reading Hot Watch List: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS), Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)

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Stocks to Watch: Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL), Yingli Green Energy (NYSE:YGE), First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), Suntech Power (OTCMKTS:STPFQ), LDK Solar (OTCMKTS:LDKSY)

Shares of Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) have received an average rating of “Buy” from the thirteen analysts that are covering the stock, American Banking & Market News reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL) stock performance was … Continue reading Stocks to Watch: Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL), Yingli Green Energy (NYSE:YGE), First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), Suntech Power (OTCMKTS:STPFQ), LDK Solar (OTCMKTS:LDKSY)

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