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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.

Diversified Machinery Volatile Stocks: Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT), China Ming Yang (NYSE:MY), Ideal Power (NASDAQ:IPWR), Twin Disc (NASDAQ:TWIN)

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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPTT) announced that Victorian Wave Partners Pty. Ltd. (“VWP”), has received approximately A$5.0 million in initial grant funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (“ARENA”). VWP is a project-specific entity wholly-owned by Ocean Power Technologies (Australasia) Pty. Ltd. (OPTA), which is 88% owned by OPT. Ocean Power Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:OPTT) stock…

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Active Runners At NASDAQ: Windstream Holdings (NASDAQ:WIN), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)

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In trading on Thursday, shares of Windstream Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $8.13, changing hands as low as $8.06 per share. Windstream Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) shares are currently trading down about 1% on the day. Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIN) stock performance was 3.16% in last session and finished the…

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Tech Most Active Stocks: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK), Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL)

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The 22nd richest person in the world earned a $1 salary, making him the latest CEO to join the infamous “Dollar Club.” Despite the paltry salary, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg earned $3.3 billion in stock options in 2013. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) stock performance was 3.95% in last session and finished the day…

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

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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)

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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)

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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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