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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Investors Are Watching : Video Display (NASDAQ:VIDE), TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ:TACT), Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWHC), Telenav (NASDAQ:TNAV), First Bancorp (NYSE:FBP)

On August 2,2014 Video Display Corporation (NASDAQ:VIDE) announced that it has completed the sale of its specialty CRT business to Citidal Holdings LLC for $3.9 million subject to certain customary closing adjustments and other items. The definitive agreement was announced on July 26, 2013. Video Display Corporation (NASDAQ:VIDE) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -19.70% and weekly performance is -1.18%. On last … Continue reading Investors Are Watching : Video Display (NASDAQ:VIDE), TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ:TACT), Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWHC), Telenav (NASDAQ:TNAV), First Bancorp (NYSE:FBP)

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Why Need to Watch: Avis Budget (NASDAQ:CAR), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Global Eagle Entertainment (NASDAQ:ENT), The Chubb (NYSE:CB), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS)

Avis Budget Group (NYSE:CAR) SVP Edward P. Linnen sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $59.63, for a total transaction of $298,150.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 2,641 shares in the company, valued at approximately $157,483. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the … Continue reading Why Need to Watch: Avis Budget (NASDAQ:CAR), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Global Eagle Entertainment (NASDAQ:ENT), The Chubb (NYSE:CB), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS)

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Morning Watch List: Kandi Technolgies (NASDAQ:KNDI), QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM), Teekay Offshore Partners (NYSE:TOO), Flexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FLXN), Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP)

On July 30,2014 Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:KNDI), announced that, due to the high demand for EV charging and parking facilities in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province in China, on-street EV charging/parking stations have been added to the Hangzhou Car-Share Program network to meet the needs of the Car-Share Program participants.  Kandi Technolgies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:KNDI) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its net profit margin is … Continue reading Morning Watch List: Kandi Technolgies (NASDAQ:KNDI), QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM), Teekay Offshore Partners (NYSE:TOO), Flexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FLXN), Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP)

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Trending Tickers : Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH), Care.com, Inc. (NYSE:CRCM), Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMPL)

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) still owns the rights to Voodoo PC, but it’s not really doing anything with the brand. That leaves Dell and its Alienware brand as the main targets, and it appears Origin PC is ready for a fight. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 4.90% and weekly performance is -0.37%. On last trading day company shares ended … Continue reading Trending Tickers : Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH), Care.com, Inc. (NYSE:CRCM), Simplicity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMPL)

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Worth Watching Stocks : Dendreon (NASDAQ:DNDN), Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM), G&K (NASDAQ:GK), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD)

On July 30,2014 Dendreon Corporation (Nasdaq: DNDN) announced that its board of directors has appointed W. Thomas Amick as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Amick has also been appointed to the Company’s board of directors. Mr. Amick succeeds John H. Johnson, who previously announced his plans to step down as president and chief executive officer for personal reasons. Mr. Johnson will work with … Continue reading Worth Watching Stocks : Dendreon (NASDAQ:DNDN), Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM), G&K (NASDAQ:GK), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD), Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD)

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Active Stocks: Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), Athersys (NASDAQ:ATHX), Superior Energy (NYSE:SPN), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS), Home Loan Servicing (NASDAQ:HLSS)

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO)’s largest bottling partner in India, has expressed interest to set up a Rs 1,000-crore bottling plant in Telangana and has sought land for the proposed venture. The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its net profit margin is 18.10% and weekly performance is 0.43%. On last trading day company shares ended up $39.57. The Coca-Cola Company … Continue reading Active Stocks: Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), Athersys (NASDAQ:ATHX), Superior Energy (NYSE:SPN), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS), Home Loan Servicing (NASDAQ:HLSS)

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