07/22
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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.

Momentum Stocks: Baidu Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), Renren Inc. (NYSE:RENN), AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)

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Baidu Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) has formed a partnership to apply for a private banking license, Robin Li, Baidu’s chief executive, said on the sidelines of China’s annual parliament on Mar. 7. “Of the businesses the Internet will topple they naturally include finance,” Li told a group of reporters. “Baidu is now applying for multiple banking…

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Diversified Electronics: Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG), Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW), American Superconductor (NASDAQ:AMSC), China BAK Battery (NASDAQ:CBAK)

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Shares of fuel cell maker Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) plunged 41.5% to $6.03 after short-seller Citron Research said the fair value of the stock was 50 cents. Shares of other fuel cell makers fell, with Fuel Cell Energy down 16.5% to $3.28, Ballard Power Systems off 25.9% to $5.10 and Hydrogenics Corp down 14.7%. Plug…

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Services Sector Stocks Touching New Highs: Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV), Macy’s (NYSE:M), The Men’s Wearhouse (NYSE:MW), CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS)

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Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) posted a rise in traffic for Feb 2014. The traffic – measured in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) – came in at 7.14 billion, up 1.2% from 7.06 billion recorded in the comparable month a year ago. Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) stock performance was 0.76% in last session and finished…

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Services Sector Top Losers: E Commerce China Dangdang (NYSE:DANG), Aeropostale Inc (NYSE:ARO), Ctrip.com (NASDAQ:CTRP), Qunar Cayman Islands (NASDAQ:QUNR)

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Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:DANG) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Monday. Investors purchased 9,388 put options on the company. E Commerce China Dangdang Inc (ADR) (NYSE:DANG) stock performance was -10.77% in last session and finished the day at $16.65. Traded volume was 10.51million shares in the last session and the average…

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Biotech Top Losers: Rexahn Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:RNN), Aegerion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AEGR), Enzymotec Ltd (NASDAQ:ENZY), Can Fite Biopharma (NYSEMKT:CANF)

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Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEGR) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose nearly 11% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reverses the trend for the healthcare company since Feb 24, as the stock is now down nearly…

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Biotech Decliners: Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PPHM), CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR), PTC Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTCT), Amicus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FOLD)

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Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PPHM) announced its earnings results on Friday. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.06). Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PPHM) stock performance was -8.05% in last session and finished the day at $2.40. Traded volume was 14.14million shares in the last session and the average volume…

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