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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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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Life Insurance Stocks: Protective Life (NYSE:PL), Genworth Financial Inc (NYSE:GNW), Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC), ING Groep (NYSE:ING), Principal Financial Group Inc (NYSE:PFG)

Protective Life soared on news that it was being acquired by a Japanese company. The Nasdaq got a boost from Apple, its biggest component, which gained $6.99 to $644.35. Apple’s seven-for-one stock split will happen after the close of business Friday. Protective Life Corp. (NYSE:PL) stock performance was -0.09% in last session and finished the day at $69.30. Traded volume was million shares in the … Continue reading Life Insurance Stocks: Protective Life (NYSE:PL), Genworth Financial Inc (NYSE:GNW), Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC), ING Groep (NYSE:ING), Principal Financial Group Inc (NYSE:PFG)

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Stocks To Watch: Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL), Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI), TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT), ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAD)

Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ:MRVL) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,784,230 shares, a growth of 34.3% from the April 30th total of 4,306,012 shares, American Banking and Market News reports. Based on an average trading volume of 3,701,330 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.6 days. Approximately … Continue reading Stocks To Watch: Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRVL), Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI), TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT), ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAD)

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Stocks to Watch: Arch Coal Inc (NYSE:ACI), Clovis Oncology (NASDAQ:CLVS), 8×8 (NASDAQ:EGHT), Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR), Jive Software Inc (NASDAQ:JIVE)

Arch Coal Inc. (NYSE:ACI) need to fix it all to protect shareholder value and its falling share prices. The Company won top Colorado awards during last month for its environmental friendly measures as well as workplace safety. However, the recent Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to reduce carbon emission by cutting coal use and recent accusations of kickbacks taken by Arch Coal workers are potentially driving … Continue reading Stocks to Watch: Arch Coal Inc (NYSE:ACI), Clovis Oncology (NASDAQ:CLVS), 8×8 (NASDAQ:EGHT), Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR), Jive Software Inc (NASDAQ:JIVE)

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Basic Material Gainers: Senomyx Inc. (NASDAQ:SNMX), NovaGold Resources Inc. (USA) (NYSEMKT:NG), Rare Element Resources Ltd (NYSEMKT:REE), Molycorp Inc (NYSE:MCP)

Senomyx, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNMX), a leading company using proprietary taste science technologies to discover, develop and commercialize novel flavor ingredients for the food, beverage and flavor industries, announced on 29 May 2014 the appointment of Catherine C. Lee to the position of Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Lee has more than 15 years of experience with publicly traded and privately held companies. Senomyx … Continue reading Basic Material Gainers: Senomyx Inc. (NASDAQ:SNMX), NovaGold Resources Inc. (USA) (NYSEMKT:NG), Rare Element Resources Ltd (NYSEMKT:REE), Molycorp Inc (NYSE:MCP)

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