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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Micro-cap Bulls: Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT), Cinedigm Corp (NASDAQ:CIDM), Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW), Zhone Technologies (NASDAQ:ZHNE)

Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GALT), a young, NASDAQ-traded company is fighting this ailment with GR-MD-02, a new drug with encouraging Phase I clinical-trial results. But Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GALT)’s progress comes amid frequent migraines, thanks to federal regulations. Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GALT) executive chairman James C. Czirr blames “all three of the bad boys” Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and the USA Patriot Act’s financial-control provisions. Galectin Therapeutics Inc. … Continue reading Micro-cap Bulls: Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT), Cinedigm Corp (NASDAQ:CIDM), Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW), Zhone Technologies (NASDAQ:ZHNE)

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Hot Stocks: Universal Forest Products (NASDAQ:UFPI), SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Universal Forest Products (NASDAQ:UFPI) announced its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.02. Universal Forest Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFPI) stock performance was 2.37% in last session and finished the day at $54.20. Traded volume was 123,092.00million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 107.98K … Continue reading Hot Stocks: Universal Forest Products (NASDAQ:UFPI), SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

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Basic Material Active Stocks: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Vale SA (ADR) (NYSE:VALE), Kinross Gold (NYSE:KGC), Yamana Gold (NYSE:AUY)

On Apr 11, 2014, Zacks issued an updated research report on Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR). Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) – the largest publicly-traded Latin American oil company − produces and refines almost the entire crude oil and natural gas of Brazil. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) stock performance was 1.20% in last session and finished the day at $13.49. Traded … Continue reading Basic Material Active Stocks: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Vale SA (ADR) (NYSE:VALE), Kinross Gold (NYSE:KGC), Yamana Gold (NYSE:AUY)

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NYSE gainers: Weatherford International (NYSE:WFT), SouFun Holdings (NYSE:SFUN), Precision Drilling (NYSE:PDS), Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS)

Staff at the Shannon Way-based oil rig manufacturer Weatherford International Ltd (NYSE:WFT) are downing tools to cycle 400 miles to the French capital in a bid to raise £10,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. Daryl Stroud is the company’s managing director and will join his team, which includes a worker based in the US who will fly over for the July event. Weatherford International Ltd (NYSE:WFT) … Continue reading NYSE gainers: Weatherford International (NYSE:WFT), SouFun Holdings (NYSE:SFUN), Precision Drilling (NYSE:PDS), Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS)

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Healthcare Most Active Stocks: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

A proxy advisory firm has asked shareholders of the Indian unit of Wyeth to oppose its merger deal with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) as the share swap ratio is skewed in favour of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE). Shareholder Empowerment Services (SES) has made this suggestion ahead of the shareholder meeting this week. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) stock performance was 0.07% in last session and finished the day at … Continue reading Healthcare Most Active Stocks: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

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Industrial Goods Losers: Real Goods Solar (NASDAQ:RGSE), Highpower International Inc (NASDAQ:HPJ), ExOne Co (NASDAQ:XONE), Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR)

Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGSE) following the announcement of investing in a solar provider located in Hawaii. Called as Elemental Energy this solar player is already an established brand – Sunetric- in delivering a range of services as installation. Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGSE) will hold over $9 million of the stock and has offered $7 million in cash. Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGSE) stock … Continue reading Industrial Goods Losers: Real Goods Solar (NASDAQ:RGSE), Highpower International Inc (NASDAQ:HPJ), ExOne Co (NASDAQ:XONE), Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR)

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