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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Shining on Major News : Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Methes Energies International Ltd. (NASDAQ:MEIL), MICROS (NASDAQ:MCRS), Equity One (NYSE:EQY)

On 27 Aug 2014 Shares of Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY) were the recipient of some unusual options trading on Wednesday. Stock investors acquired 8,328 call options on the company, American Banking and Market News reports. This is an increase of approximately 382% compared to the typical daily volume of 1,727 call options. Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) belongs to Financial sector. Its net profit margin is 42.50% … Continue reading Shining on Major News : Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Methes Energies International Ltd. (NASDAQ:MEIL), MICROS (NASDAQ:MCRS), Equity One (NYSE:EQY)

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Active Watch List : VIVUS Inc. (NASDAQ:VVUS), Arch Coal Inc. (NYSE:ACI), FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM), U.S. Global Investors (NASDAQ:GROW), Select Income REIT Common (NYSE:SIR)

VIVUS Inc. (NASDAQ:VVUS) The company on Aug. 25 announced the acquisition of a group of patents from Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. covering uses of topiramate as monotherapy and in combination with other pharmaceutical agents to treat a variety of medical conditions. Janssen has agreed to dismiss the lawsuit it brought against VIVUS on August 22, 2014 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware … Continue reading Active Watch List : VIVUS Inc. (NASDAQ:VVUS), Arch Coal Inc. (NYSE:ACI), FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM), U.S. Global Investors (NASDAQ:GROW), Select Income REIT Common (NYSE:SIR)

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Market Movers : WPCS International (NASDAQ:WPCS), RADA Electronic Industries (NASDAQ:RADA), Coast Distribution (NYSEMKT:CRV), USANA Health Sciences (NYSE:USNA), Tile Shop (NASDAQ:TTS)

WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ:WPCS) has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), as the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock has been $1.00 per share or greater for the last 10 consecutive business days. Accordingly, NASDAQ has advised that the matter is now closed. WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ:WPCS) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -48.90% and weekly performance is 42.48%. On … Continue reading Market Movers : WPCS International (NASDAQ:WPCS), RADA Electronic Industries (NASDAQ:RADA), Coast Distribution (NYSEMKT:CRV), USANA Health Sciences (NYSE:USNA), Tile Shop (NASDAQ:TTS)

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Stocks in Focus : Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solution Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:KONE), Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE), NCI Building Systems Inc. (NYSE:NCS)

Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) has for the first time decided to expand the use of ETFs and Bond Funds to create some good quality portfolios. As per the information made available by the company, it used to invest into individual securities including bonds in order to generate significant returns under Compass Advisory Program’s fixed income accounts. The market has started offering more challenges and … Continue reading Stocks in Focus : Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solution Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:KONE), Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ:CREE), NCI Building Systems Inc. (NYSE:NCS)

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Top Stories: ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN), Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG), FTD Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTD), CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS)

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) was upgraded to “neutral” from “underperform” at Bank of America . The firm raised its price target to $90 from $84. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 16.00% and weekly performance is -2.36%. On last trading day company shares ended up $78.99. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -4.53%. Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) shares … Continue reading Top Stories: ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN), Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG), FTD Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTD), CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS)

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Best Stocks: Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MPEL), Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD), Unitil Corp. (NYSE:UTL), Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII)

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)’s cost-cutting may not be helping the company. For example, at Goldstrike (a large mine in Nevada), all-in sustaining costs decreased from $1,226 to $886 year over year. But that’s because Barrick focused on mining much higher-grade ore. The company also cut sustaining capital expenditures by 15%. Such a strategy is not sustainable in the long run if the company wants to … Continue reading Best Stocks: Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MPEL), Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD), Unitil Corp. (NYSE:UTL), Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII)

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