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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Active Stocks: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:NBY), Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ:NVTL), Chicago Rivet & Machine (NYSEMKT:CVR), CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS), Umpqua (NASDAQ:UMPQ)

On 20 AUG NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NBY) announced that its NVC-422 ophthalmic formulation did not meet the primary or secondary endpoints in a Phase 2 clinical study in patients with adenoviral conjunctivitis. NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NBY) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance is -36.00%. On last trading day company shares ended up $0.80. NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NBY) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) … Continue reading Active Stocks: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:NBY), Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ:NVTL), Chicago Rivet & Machine (NYSEMKT:CVR), CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS), Umpqua (NASDAQ:UMPQ)

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Watch List: Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ:DMRC), Autohome (NYSE:ATHM), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL), Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRTX)

Digimarc Corp. (NASDAQ:DMRC) CEO Bruce L. Davis sold 5,000 shares of Digimarc Corp. stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.66, for a total transaction of $123,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $123,300.  Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ:DMRC) belongs to Technology … Continue reading Watch List: Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ:DMRC), Autohome (NYSE:ATHM), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL), Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRTX)

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Stocks in Focus: Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX), Capstone Turbine Corp. (NASDAQ:CPST), WHZ, Citizens & Northern Corp. (NASDAQ:CZNC), American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG)

Business process and document management company Xerox Corporation (XRX) recently entered into an agreement with MoneyGram – a leading money transfer and payment services firm — for effective transmission of child support payments. Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 5.30% and weekly performance is 1.12%. On last trading day company shares ended up $13.60. Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) distance from … Continue reading Stocks in Focus: Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX), Capstone Turbine Corp. (NASDAQ:CPST), WHZ, Citizens & Northern Corp. (NASDAQ:CZNC), American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG)

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Today’s Watch List: Dresser-Rand (NYSE:DRC), Corning (NYSE:GLW), Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT), First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW)

Analysts at Guggenheim upgraded shares of Dresser-Rand Group from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 14th. Dresser-Rand Group Inc. (NYSE:DRC) belongs to Industrial Goods sector. Its net profit margin is 4.60% and weekly performance is 6.53%. On last trading day company shares ended up $68.20. Dresser-Rand Group Inc. (NYSE:DRC) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is … Continue reading Today’s Watch List: Dresser-Rand (NYSE:DRC), Corning (NYSE:GLW), Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT), First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW)

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Hot Stocks : Yelp, Inc. (NYSE:YELP), Sabre (NASDAQ:SABR), Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC), The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ:CG), Saratoga Resources (NYSEMKT:SARA)

San Francisco-based Yelp, Inc. (NYSE:YELP) plans to open a new office at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart next year.  Yelp, Inc. (NYSE:YELP) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -1.40% and weekly performance is 10.96%. On last trading day company shares ended up $77.85. Yelp, Inc. (NYSE:YELP) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 8.79%. Shares of Sabre Corp (NASDAQ:SABR) have been given an … Continue reading Hot Stocks : Yelp, Inc. (NYSE:YELP), Sabre (NASDAQ:SABR), Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC), The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ:CG), Saratoga Resources (NYSEMKT:SARA)

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Eye Catching Stocks : NVE Corp. (NASDAQ:NVEC), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL), QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:QTS), Toro Co. (NYSE:TTC), Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE:ETN)

NVE Corp. (NASDAQ:NVEC) Director James D. Hartman unloaded 2,000 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated Thursday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.50, for a total transaction of $133,000.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC. NVE Corp. (NASDAQ:NVEC) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 44.70% and … Continue reading Eye Catching Stocks : NVE Corp. (NASDAQ:NVEC), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL), QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:QTS), Toro Co. (NYSE:TTC), Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE:ETN)

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