03/02
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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.

Fast Moving Stocks : Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), St. Jude Medical Inc. (NYSE:STJ), Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), Yingli Green Energy Holding (NYSE:YGE), PRSC

Kristen Barton03 mins

On Oct 16, Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) reported third-quarter 2014 revenue of $12.6 billion versus $12.1 billion in the second quarter of 2014, and $11.6 billion in the third quarter of 2013. Third-quarter revenue was up 5% sequentially and increased 9% year-on-year with International Areas revenue of $8.3 billion growing $222 million, or 3% sequentially, while…

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NASDAQ Losers: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO), Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX), Blue Earth Inc. (NASDAQ:BBLU), Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ:OMER), Net Element International Inc (NASDAQ:NETE)

Kristen Barton03 mins

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO) is engaged in the development of a new generation of vaccines, called synthetic vaccines, focused on cancers and infectious diseases, announced the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded $12.2 million for a collaborative study that will be conducted by scientists from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University…

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Spark Infrastructure Reports Impressive First Half Results

Kristen Barton03 mins

Spark Infrastructure reported a solid first-half 2013, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, or EBITDA, increasing 11% to AUD 340 million on a proportional basis. Growth was driven by substantial tariff increases to recover increased investment, partly offset by lower volumes. Regulated asset base (RAB) grew 9% in the past year and will…

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Trending Tickers : Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR), Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR), Fleetmatics Group PLC (NYSE:FLTX), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Kindred Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:KND)

Kristen Barton02 mins

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR) announced the presentation of preclinical results characterizing TKM-HBV, a therapeutic agent targeting human hepatitis B virus (HBV), at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society. Tekmira’s Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Ian MacLachlan delivered a podium presentation titled, “Update on the Preclinical Development of an LNP-Based HBV Therapeutic.” The conference…

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Estee Sees Sales Increase 7% in Quarter

Kristen Barton02 mins

Estee Lauder has not been swayed by slowing global economic growth or competitive pressures, as evidenced by its continued top-line growth and margin expansion. Fourth quarter sales popped 7% (excluding foreign currency movements)–even more impressive as it came on top of 12% growth in the year-ago period. Investors were encouraged the firm is decentralizing innovation…

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Trader’s Watch List : Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX), Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL), CR Bard (NYSE:BCR)

Kristen Barton02 mins

director of the company’s Indian subsidiary, Oracle India Pvt. Ltd., has quit, but denied a report that his exit was linked to allegations of bribery. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 28.40% and weekly performance is -3.05%. On last trading day company shares ended up $37.56. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL)…

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