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.

Small Cap Active Runners: IAMGOLD (NYSE:IAG), Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL), AK Steel Holding Corporation (NYSE:AKS), The Medicines Company (NASDAQ:MDCO)

IAMGOLD Corporation (USA) (NYSE:IAG) announced that a Form 40-F report has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, consisting of the 2013 annual audited financial statements, management discussion and analysis and the annual information form (‘AIF”). IAMGOLD Corp (USA) (NYSE:IAG) stock performance was -2.27% in last session and finished the day at $3.44….

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NYSE Active Runners: Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA), AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE)

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) which is moving into the number two position for the first time. Gartner credits trends towards business investment in big data, analytics, and cloud applications for Oracle’s 3.4 per cent rise. (In terms actual revenue increase, both Oracle and Salesforce.com increased by $900 million.) Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) stock performance was 3.39% in…

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Tech Gainers: Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), Affymetrix (NASDAQ:AFFX), Ultra Clean Holdings (NASDAQ:UCTT), Commscope Holding Company (NASDAQ:COMM)

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) stock price has increased by more than 300% since the beginning of 2013. The company has shown some great results in recent quarters. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) shares after opening at $22.30 moved to $23.68 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $23.66. Company price…

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Stocks Touched New Highs: Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) released the latest development version of MySQL — Development Milestone 5.7.4 — along with a number of add-ons to help manage databases earlier today. The new version provides a number of important upgrades, including a major boost in query-handling speed. MySQL Version 5.6, which is the current version of the popular database…

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Services Sector Unusual Volume: Famous Dave’s of America (NASDAQ:DAVE), Birks Group (NYSEMKT:BGI), Wayside Technology Group (NASDAQ:WSTG), Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM)

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE)’s will be trading its location next to the Mid-America Center for one in Metro Crossing. The restaurant is moving into the former site of Cox Bros. BBQ, 3515 Metro Drive, and plans to open at the new building in mid-May. Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) stock performance was…

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Services Sector Bearish Stocks: Caesars Acquisition Company (NASDAQ:CACQ), Charles & Colvard (NASDAQ:CTHR), Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR), Birks Group (NYSEMKT:BGI)

Caesars Interactive WSOP and the New York Rangers have teamed up in a new partnership deal that will see WSOP.com, one of the leading online gaming portals in New Jersey as the exclusive online gaming partner of the Rangers. CIE is a subsidiary of Caesars Acquisition Company (NASDAQ:CACQ) and Caesars Growth Partners, LLC. Caesars Acquisition…

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