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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Best Stocks: General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS), Rowan Companies plc (NYSE:RDC), JA Solar Holdings (NASDAQ:JASO), Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:APOL)

Automaker General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) said it has redeemed all 156.1 million outstanding shares of its Series A preferred stock from the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust and Canada Gen Investment Corporation for a liquidation amount of $3.9 billion, including accumulated dividends. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its net profit margin is 3.50% and weekly performance is 4.02%. On last trading … Continue reading Best Stocks: General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRIS), Rowan Companies plc (NYSE:RDC), JA Solar Holdings (NASDAQ:JASO), Apollo Education Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:APOL)

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Stocks on the move: National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG), Companhia Energetica (NYSE:CIG), Apartment Investment and Management (NYSE:AIV), Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM), TRP

Shares of National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG) were the target of a large growth in short interest in November. As of November 28th, there was short interest totalling 9,723,785 shares, a growth of 26.6% from the November 14th total of 7,682,812 shares, AnalystRatings.Net reports. National Bank of Greece (ADR) (NYSE:NBG) belongs to Financial sector. Its net profit margin is 24.90% and weekly performance is -6.19%. … Continue reading Stocks on the move: National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG), Companhia Energetica (NYSE:CIG), Apartment Investment and Management (NYSE:AIV), Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM), TRP

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Sizzling Stocks: Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOXA), American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCP), Kindred Healthcare (NYSE:KND), Progressive (NYSE:PGR), Napco Security Technologies (NASDAQ:NSSC)

Shares of Twenty-First Century Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) were the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 57,533,470 shares, an increase of 7.9% from the November 28th total of 53,310,421 shares, American Banking & Market News reports. Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOXA) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 13.10% … Continue reading Sizzling Stocks: Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOXA), American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCP), Kindred Healthcare (NYSE:KND), Progressive (NYSE:PGR), Napco Security Technologies (NASDAQ:NSSC)

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Big Moves in Focus: Mast Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSEMKT:MSTX), American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCP), Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR), KLIC, Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBCAA)

Mast Therapeutics (NYSE:MSTX) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 4,843,237 shares, a decrease of 2.1% from the November 28th total of 4,945,028 shares, Stock Ratings News reports. Mast Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSEMKT:MSTX) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance is 16.02%. On last trading day company shares ended … Continue reading Big Moves in Focus: Mast Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSEMKT:MSTX), American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCP), Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR), KLIC, Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBCAA)

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Trader’s Buzz: AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOXA), Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEMKT:LNG), Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD)

On Dec. 23, AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) will participate in the Goldman Sachs Healthcare CEOs Unscripted Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. Richard A. Gonzalez, chairman and chief executive officer, will take part in a question and answer session at 2:15 p.m. Central time. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 18.90% and weekly performance is -1.38%. On last trading day company … Continue reading Trader’s Buzz: AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOXA), Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSEMKT:LNG), Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD)

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Hot Runners: The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PIH), Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA), Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE)

On Dec. 15, The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced that Bernerd Da Santos has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2015. Mr. Da Santos has been serving as Acting Chief Operating Officer since December 1, 2014. The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) belongs to Utilities sector. Its net profit margin is 2.10% and weekly performance is 7.65%. On last trading day … Continue reading Hot Runners: The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PIH), Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA), Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE)

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