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 : Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF), POSCO (NYSE:PKX), Sanofi SA (ADR) (NYSE:SNY), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)

Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the twenty-one brokerages that are covering the company, Stock Ratings Network.com reports. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and seven have issued a buy recommendation on the company. Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 2.60% and weekly performance is … Continue reading Active Stocks : Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF), POSCO (NYSE:PKX), Sanofi SA (ADR) (NYSE:SNY), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)

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Active Watch List: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS), Concert Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CNCE), ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT)

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in South East Asia (SEA) on 10 October announced changes to its management team to position for rapid growth in the film and media distribution landscape in the region. Amit Malhotra, previously General Manager Disney Media Distribution and Media+ becomes General Manager, Studio Entertainment SEA and will oversee all the Studio businesses (Theatrical, In-Home, Live Events and Stage Plays) in … Continue reading Active Watch List: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS), Concert Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CNCE), ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT)

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AutoNation Matches Consensus

AutoNation reported second-quarter results that matched consensus EPS expectations of $0.73 while revenue of $4.4 billion exceeded consensus expectation of $4.3 billion. Analysts  intend to raise the  fair value estimate to account for higher revenue growth and AutoNation capturing slightly more market share than we currently model in our five-year forecast period.  The results show that the U.S. auto recovery continues at a strong pace … Continue reading AutoNation Matches Consensus

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Today’s Stocks : Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY), Infoblox Inc. (NYSE:BLOX), Adobe Systems (NASDAQ:ADBE), Carrols Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:TAST)

Standard & Poor’s created a deep trouble for Canada based natural gas producer, Talisman Energy Inc. (USA) (NYSE:TLM) yesterday. The credit rating agency has downgraded the company to just one point above junk over its inability to generate sufficient cash flow to counter higher operation costs. Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -19.50% and weekly performance is … Continue reading Today’s Stocks : Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY), Infoblox Inc. (NYSE:BLOX), Adobe Systems (NASDAQ:ADBE), Carrols Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:TAST)

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STERV Sees Loss in Paper and Writing Segment

In the second quarter, Finnish forest products company Stora Enso had a surprising loss in its Paper and Writing segment. Even though the secular headwinds for publishing paper in Europe are well known, Stora had previously been able to turn a consistent profit in the business in recent years. Management says it is stepping up its cost-cutting efforts in response to the loss, but many … Continue reading STERV Sees Loss in Paper and Writing Segment

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Big Movers : Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), Colfax Corporation (NYSE:CFX), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY), DragonWave Inc. (NASDAQ:DRWI)

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) has earned an average rating of “Buy” from the twenty-three ratings firms that are presently covering the stock. Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 2.40% and weekly performance is -8.14%. On last trading day company shares ended up $19.76. Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -20.70%. Taiwan’s major … Continue reading Big Movers : Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), Colfax Corporation (NYSE:CFX), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY), DragonWave Inc. (NASDAQ:DRWI)

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