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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Healthcare Losers: Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY), LDR Holding Corp (NASDAQ:LDRH), Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VNDA), Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:INFI)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) and Urban Outfitters (URBN) retreated 6.1 percent and 3.6 percent respectively, after brokers lowered their ratings on these stocks. Weaker-than-expected first-quarter results and dismal second-quarter earnings guidance led Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) to drop 2.4 per cent. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) stock performance was -6.12% in last session and finished the day at $48.93. Traded volume was 28.56million shares in the last … Continue reading Healthcare Losers: Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY), LDR Holding Corp (NASDAQ:LDRH), Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VNDA), Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:INFI)

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Biotech Bullish Stocks: ImmuCell Corporation (NASDAQ:ICCC), TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:TGTX), Relypsa Inc (NASDAQ:RLYP), OHR Pharmaceutical Inc (NASDAQ:OHRP)

ImmuCell Corporation (NASDAQ:ICCC), a growing animal health company that is developing, manufacturing and selling products that improve animal health and productivity in the dairy and beef industries, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2014. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2014, ImmuCell Corporation (NASDAQ:ICCC) reported a product sales increase of 13% to $2.08 million versus $1.85 million in the … Continue reading Biotech Bullish Stocks: ImmuCell Corporation (NASDAQ:ICCC), TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:TGTX), Relypsa Inc (NASDAQ:RLYP), OHR Pharmaceutical Inc (NASDAQ:OHRP)

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Biotech Losers: Insys Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:INSY), Enzymotec Ltd (NASDAQ:ENZY), Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN), Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHN)

Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSY)’s shares have been under pressure recently on news regarding prescribing patterns for Subsys. The stock price of the company tumbled 17.41% and 15.45% in the last two consecutive trading sessions. Insys Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:INSY) stock performance was -15.70% in last session and finished the day at $23.01. Traded volume was 3.24million shares in the last session and the average volume of … Continue reading Biotech Losers: Insys Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:INSY), Enzymotec Ltd (NASDAQ:ENZY), Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN), Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHN)

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Biotech Gainers: MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD), Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CLDX), Dendreon Corporation (NASDAQ:DNDN), Intrexon Corp (NYSE:XON)

MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ: MNKD) was raised to Neutral from Underweight by Piper Jaffray. MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) stock performance was 6.53% in last session and finished the day at $7.01. Traded volume was 16.68million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 10.11million shares. The beta of the stock remained 1.40. MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) insider ownership is 0.30%. Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. … Continue reading Biotech Gainers: MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD), Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CLDX), Dendreon Corporation (NASDAQ:DNDN), Intrexon Corp (NYSE:XON)

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Services Sector Gainers: InterCloud Systems Inc (NASDAQ:ICLD), Vantiv Inc (NYSE:VNTV), Scientific Games Corp (NASDAQ:SGMS), Pacific Sunwear of California (NASDAQ:PSUN)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that all purchasers of the securities of InterCloud Systems Inc (NASDAQ:ICLD) between November 5, 2013 and March 17, 2014, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until May 27, 2014, to file a motion to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the shareholder lawsuit. InterCloud Systems Inc (NASDAQ:ICLD) stock performance was 63.22% in last session and finished the day … Continue reading Services Sector Gainers: InterCloud Systems Inc (NASDAQ:ICLD), Vantiv Inc (NYSE:VNTV), Scientific Games Corp (NASDAQ:SGMS), Pacific Sunwear of California (NASDAQ:PSUN)

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Industrial Goods New Highs: Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), 3M Co (NYSE:MMM), L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LLL)

Companies including Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT), United Parcel Service Inc.(UPS:US) and Honeywell International Inc. (HON:US) are pushing for a long-term bill, after a 2012 drive on legislation collapsed in a dispute over funding and resulted in the current two-year law that expires at the end of September. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) stock performance was 0.89% in last session and finished the day at $107.15. Traded volume was … Continue reading Industrial Goods New Highs: Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), 3M Co (NYSE:MMM), L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LLL)

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