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.
Finance

Trader’s Recap : NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), JGWPT Holdings (NYSE:JGW), Eagle Bancorp Montana (NASDAQ:EBMT), Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), QCR Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:QCRH)

On August 8,2014 NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) reported strong results for the second quarter 2014 (2QFY14), yesterday. The graphics chips maker posted revenues which were in-line with analysts’ estimate of $1.1 billion. GAAP earnings per share (EPS) came in at 22 cents, 2 cents higher than analysts’ expectation. Moreover, the company issued an upbeat guidance for the third quarter on the back of improved business in … Continue reading Trader’s Recap : NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), JGWPT Holdings (NYSE:JGW), Eagle Bancorp Montana (NASDAQ:EBMT), Erickson Incorporated (NASDAQ:EAC), QCR Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:QCRH)

Mark DeFrance
Finance

Investors Alert : Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE), Novadaq Technologies (NASDAQ:NVDQ), Internet Gold Golden (NASDAQ:IGLD), City National (NYSE:CYN), Cleantech Solutions (NASDAQ:CLNT)

Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE) VP Candice J. Wells unloaded 6,104 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.57, for a total value of $192,703.28. Following the sale, the vice president now directly owns 25,431 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $802,857.  Linn Energy, LLC (NASDAQ:LINE) belongs to Basic Materials sector. … Continue reading Investors Alert : Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE), Novadaq Technologies (NASDAQ:NVDQ), Internet Gold Golden (NASDAQ:IGLD), City National (NYSE:CYN), Cleantech Solutions (NASDAQ:CLNT)

Mark DeFrance
Finance

Big Movers : Peregrine Semiconductor (NASDAQ:PSMI), Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI), SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB), Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:MO), XRS Corporation (NASDAQ:XRSC)

Peregrine Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:PSMI)‘s stock had its “sector perform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Pacific Crest in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday. Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:PSMI) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -9.60% and weekly performance is 5.42%. On last trading day company shares ended up $7.20. Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:PSMI) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is … Continue reading Big Movers : Peregrine Semiconductor (NASDAQ:PSMI), Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI), SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB), Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:MO), XRS Corporation (NASDAQ:XRSC)

Mark DeFrance
Finance

Top Stories : STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), Mandalay Digital. (NASDAQ:MNDL), OCI Partners (NYSE:OCIP), Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCLS), Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATR)

The growing adoption of NFC technology in smartphones emerged as the most significant growth driver for Near Field Communication Market. In 2012, North America was the largest market for NFC which held a share of around 32% in terms of revenue owing to the significant demand for contactless payments and early implementation of technology. In 2012, NXP Semiconductors NV (NYSE:STM) and STMicroelectronics N.V. emerged as … Continue reading Top Stories : STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), Mandalay Digital. (NASDAQ:MNDL), OCI Partners (NYSE:OCIP), Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCLS), Patriot Transportation Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATR)

Mark DeFrance
Finance

Today’s Watch List: Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB), Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:UEIC), Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN), Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR)

On 5 AUG The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) said that The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) and its African bottling partners today announced a new investment of US$5 billion during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit here. The investment, to be made over the next six years, increases its total announced investment in Africa to $17 billion from 2010 to 2020.The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its … Continue reading Today’s Watch List: Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB), Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:UEIC), Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN), Esperion (NASDAQ:ESPR)

Mark DeFrance
Finance

Active Watch List: Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), Envivio (NASDAQ:ENVI), Crescent Point Energy (NYSE:CPG), Response Genetics (NASDAQ:RGDX), Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF)

On 5 AUG Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE:ODP) announced results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2014. Total reported sales for the second quarter of 2014 were $3.8 billion compared to $2.4 billion in the second quarter of 2013, reflecting the inclusion of OfficeMax sales in 2014, and were 2% lower than combined pro forma sales of $3.9 billion in the second quarter of the … Continue reading Active Watch List: Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), Envivio (NASDAQ:ENVI), Crescent Point Energy (NYSE:CPG), Response Genetics (NASDAQ:RGDX), Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF)

Mark DeFrance