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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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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Trending Stocks : Wix.com L(NASDAQ:WIX), Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT), Lentuo International (NYSE:LAS), Park Electrochemical (NYSE:PKE), Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAWK)

LFE.com’s new Facebook app and Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:WIX) mobile site compatibility help online authors to further expand their audience and reach more than ever before, and thus increasing their sales through social media and mobile websites. LFE.com, a course creation platform site, announced the introduction of its new Facebook app, and Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:WIX) site mobile compatibility; both add additional unique channels for authors to … Continue reading Trending Stocks : Wix.com L(NASDAQ:WIX), Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT), Lentuo International (NYSE:LAS), Park Electrochemical (NYSE:PKE), Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAWK)

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Top Wall Street Stories : Brooks Automation (NASDAQ:BRKS), Fidelity National Information (NYSE:FIS), Halliburton (NYSE:HAL), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF), Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE)

Brooks Automation Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) Insider David Pietrantoni unloaded 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.07, for a total transaction of $27,675.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 78,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $868,840. Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKS) belongs to Technology sector. … Continue reading Top Wall Street Stories : Brooks Automation (NASDAQ:BRKS), Fidelity National Information (NYSE:FIS), Halliburton (NYSE:HAL), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF), Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE)

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