Author: Mark DeFrance

Mark DeFrance is a senior research analyst at Tech Insider, focusing on the enterprise software sector. Prior to joining TI, Mark covered enterprise software for First Albany, and prior to that he worked in equity research at B.T. Alex Brown and Bankers Trust. Mark has written software applications in various programming languages including BASIC, Pascal, and COBOL. He has also been recognized in The Wall Street Journal's "Best on the Street" survey and was recognized by Forbes Magazine as the No. 1 sell-side stock picker in the software industry for a five-year period, with returns of 115% versus 26% for the software industry.
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Trader’s Watch List : Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Energous (NASDAQ:WATT), MRC Global (NYSE:MRC), Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD), Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK)

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) today announced its participation in an unprecedented pilot project in Canada that could eventually make EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr. (epinephrine) Auto-Injectors available to every restaurant and food court in Hamilton, Ontario. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 59.30% and weekly performance is 0.03%. On last trading day company shares ended up $29.40. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) distance … Continue reading Trader’s Watch List : Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Energous (NASDAQ:WATT), MRC Global (NYSE:MRC), Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD), Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK)

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Today’s Hot List : CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR), LipoScience, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPDX), India Fund, Inc. (NYSE:IFN), FreeSeas Inc. (NASDAQ:FREE), Enventis Corporation (NASDAQ:ENVE)

CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR), a biopharmaceutical research and development company specializing in oncology, today announced a change in the Company’s presentation time at the at Aegis 2014 Healthcare & Technology Conference. President and CEO Steven A. Kriegsman and Vice President of Business Development David Haen will present on Friday, September 12th at 10:45am Pacific Time. CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR) belongs to Healthcare sector. weekly performance is 5.72%. On … Continue reading Today’s Hot List : CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR), LipoScience, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPDX), India Fund, Inc. (NYSE:IFN), FreeSeas Inc. (NASDAQ:FREE), Enventis Corporation (NASDAQ:ENVE)

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Worth Watching Stocks: SemiLEDs (NASDAQ:LEDS), Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR), Forestar Group (NYSE:FOR), Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO), Sterling Bancorp. (NYSE:STL)

On 21 Aug 2014 SemiLEDs Corporation (NASDAQ:LEDS), a global provider of vertical LED technology solutions, today announced sampling and volume availability of the first in its new Enhanced FlipChip, or EF, LED series. The series launches with the EF-B40, a blue 40-mil flip chip that simplifies the packaging and integration process by eliminating wire-bonding while increasing both lumen-density and decreasing the lumen-per-dollar value proposition while … Continue reading Worth Watching Stocks: SemiLEDs (NASDAQ:LEDS), Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR), Forestar Group (NYSE:FOR), Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO), Sterling Bancorp. (NYSE:STL)

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Shining on Major News : Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN), Digi International Inc. (NASDAQ:DGII), Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE:MTH), ERBA Diagnostics, Inc. (NYSEMKT:ERB), WESCO International (NYSE:WCC)

On SEP 5, Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City, beginning at 9:10 a.m. ET. Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer at Amgen, will present at the conference.  Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 25.70% and weekly … Continue reading Shining on Major News : Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN), Digi International Inc. (NASDAQ:DGII), Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE:MTH), ERBA Diagnostics, Inc. (NYSEMKT:ERB), WESCO International (NYSE:WCC)

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Hot Alert : CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Donegal Group (NASDAQ:DGICB), Micronet Enertec Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MICT), TSR, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRI)

Wipro Ltd. (WIT), a leading global Information Technology, Consulting and Business Process Services company and CA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:CA), on 21 Aug 2014 announced that they have expanded their strategic partnership to jointly deliver next generation DevOps solutions for testing. CA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:CA) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 17.70% and weekly performance is 4.12%. On last trading day company shares … Continue reading Hot Alert : CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Donegal Group (NASDAQ:DGICB), Micronet Enertec Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MICT), TSR, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRI)

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Stocks in Focus : American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO), International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), Poage Bankshares (NASDAQ:PBSK), Harman International (NYSE:HAR), FelCor Lodging (NYSE:FCH)

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reissued by Zacks in a report issued on Thursday. They currently have a $15.00 price target on the stock. Zacks‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 6.08% from the stock’s previous close. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 1.40% and weekly performance is 1.48%. On last … Continue reading Stocks in Focus : American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO), International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), Poage Bankshares (NASDAQ:PBSK), Harman International (NYSE:HAR), FelCor Lodging (NYSE:FCH)

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