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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Active Movers: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW), Vale (NYSE:VALE), EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC)

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is in talks to buy drone maker Titan Aerospace for $60 million, according to media reports. The high-flying drones would give Facebook, the world’s No.1 Internet social network, the ability to beam wireless Internet access to consumers in undeveloped parts of the world, according to the technology blog TechCrunch. Yesterday share price of the company was traded in the range of $67.62 … Continue reading Active Movers: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW), Vale (NYSE:VALE), EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC)

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Consumer Goods Unusual Volume: Reynolds American (NYSE:RAI), Vector Group (NYSE:VGR), Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:CALM), Coca-Cola Bottling (NASDAQ:COKE)

The tobacco giant Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE:RAI) may be considering a bid for its smaller rival Lorillard, apparently to investors’ pleasure. Shares of the possible target, which specializes in menthol cigarettes, leaped more than 9 percent after The Financial Times indicated that Lorillard might attract an offer of more than $20 billion. Reynolds American, Inc. (NYSE:RAI) stock performance was 5.67% in last session and finished … Continue reading Consumer Goods Unusual Volume: Reynolds American (NYSE:RAI), Vector Group (NYSE:VGR), Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:CALM), Coca-Cola Bottling (NASDAQ:COKE)

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Industrial Goods Active Runners: Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), JinkoSolar (NYSE:JKS), 3M Co (NYSE:MMM)

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP) has announced that 4,935,600 warrants to purchase shares – which were issued as part of two underwritten offerings closed in 2013 – have been exercised, generating proceeds of approximately US $7.6 million. These warrants represent 50% of the total issued under the 2013 offerings. Ballard Power Systems Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ:BLDP) stock performance was 26.71% in last session and finished the day … Continue reading Industrial Goods Active Runners: Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), JinkoSolar (NYSE:JKS), 3M Co (NYSE:MMM)

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Consumer Goods Most Active: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL), The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) rolled out its new in-car iphone called CarPlay on Mar. 3 that will be installed initially in Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo vehicles. According to Apple Inc (AAPL), CarPlay gives iPhone users an incredibly intuitive way to make calls, use maps, listen to music and access messages with just a word or a touch. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock performance was 0.29% in last … Continue reading Consumer Goods Most Active: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL), The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO)

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After Hours Alert: Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT), AuRico Gold Inc. (NYSE:AUQ), Theravance, Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX)

Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT), an integrated manufacturer of corrugated and consumer packaging, has agreed to acquire the Simpson Tacoma Kraft Paper Mill located in Tacoma, Wash., for approximately $343 million. The transaction is structured as an asset purchase. Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT) has committed to invest $60 million in the mill during the next three years and has also entered into a seven-year wood chip supply contract … Continue reading After Hours Alert: Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT), AuRico Gold Inc. (NYSE:AUQ), Theravance, Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX)

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Earnings Movers – Exlservice Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:EXLS), HCA Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), Corporate Resource Services (NASDAQ:CRRS)

Exlservice Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:EXLS) rose 7.1% after the company reported Q4 earnings that beat analysts’ estimates. The consulting company said adjusted Q4 earnings increased 25% from a year earlier to $0.55 a share, exceeding estimates on Capital IQ of $0.49. Exlservice Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:EXLS)  had diluted earnings per share of $0.47 compared to $0.36 a year ago. Revenue grew 5.4% to $124.1 million, exceeding the consensus … Continue reading Earnings Movers – Exlservice Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:EXLS), HCA Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), Corporate Resource Services (NASDAQ:CRRS)

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