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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Biotech Bullish Stocks: TrovaGene Inc (NASDAQ:TROV), Vital Therapies (NASDAQ:VTL), RXi Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RXII), Applied Genetic Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:AGTC), IGI Laboratories (NYSEMKT:IG)

TrovaGene Inc (NASDAQ:TROV) has been on a bit of a cold streak lately, but there might be light at the end of the tunnel for this overlooked stock. And for technical investors there is some hope when looking at TROV given that, according to its RSI reading of 24.68, it is now in oversold territory. TrovaGene Inc (NASDAQ:TROV) stock performance was 8.73% in last session … Continue reading Biotech Bullish Stocks: TrovaGene Inc (NASDAQ:TROV), Vital Therapies (NASDAQ:VTL), RXi Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RXII), Applied Genetic Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:AGTC), IGI Laboratories (NYSEMKT:IG)

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Tech Watch List: First Financial Service (NASDAQ:FFKY), Transgenomic Inc (NASDAQ:TBIO), Video Display (NASDAQ:VIDE), Covisint Corp (NASDAQ:COVS), Magnachip Semiconductor Corp (NYSE:MX)

Community Bank Shares of Indiana, Inc. (NASDAQ GM:CBIN), the holding company for Your Community Bank and The Scott County State Bank, and First Financial Service Corp. (KY) (NASDAQ:FFKY), the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Elizabethtown, jointly announced on 22 April 2014 they have entered into an agreement and plan of share exchange (the “Agreement”). Under the terms of the Agreement, Community Bank … Continue reading Tech Watch List: First Financial Service (NASDAQ:FFKY), Transgenomic Inc (NASDAQ:TBIO), Video Display (NASDAQ:VIDE), Covisint Corp (NASDAQ:COVS), Magnachip Semiconductor Corp (NYSE:MX)

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Watch List: Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:TYPE), Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:GOGO), Oi SA (ADR) (NYSE:OIBR), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI)

Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:TYPE) Director Robert M. Givens sold 6,008 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.25, for a total value of $163,718.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 231,333 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,303,824. Monotype Imaging Holdings … Continue reading Watch List: Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:TYPE), Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:GOGO), Oi SA (ADR) (NYSE:OIBR), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI)

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Hot Movers: Weibo Corp (ADR) (NASDAQ:WB), Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU), SINA Corp (NASDAQ:SINA), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)

Sina recently led an initial public offering for Weibo Corp. (NASDAQ: WB) in which it holds a majority stake. The IPO was less than a smashing success and then the government withdrew two of its publication and distribution licenses for what the government said was “lewd and pornographic content.” Weibo Corp (ADR) (NASDAQ:WB) stock performance was 4.25% in last session and finished the day at … Continue reading Hot Movers: Weibo Corp (ADR) (NASDAQ:WB), Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU), SINA Corp (NASDAQ:SINA), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)

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Tech Bullish Stocks: Microvision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), Groupon Inc (NASDAQ:GRPN), Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSII)

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display technology, on 06 May 2014 announced its operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2014 and the advancement of its 2014 business objectives. The company also announced in March 2014 that it has agreed to supply customized PicoP display modules to UPS to outfit a distribution facility in the United States. The PicoP … Continue reading Tech Bullish Stocks: Microvision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), Groupon Inc (NASDAQ:GRPN), Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSII)

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Basic Material Active Stocks: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), AK Steel Holding (NYSE:AKS), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), Alpha Natural Resources (NYSE:ANR)

Brazil’s Senate yesterday opened an official investigation of Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) 2006 acquisition of a U.S. refinery for which opposition senators say the company overpaid.The panel’s first action was to vote on a list of more than 70 people who will be called to testify; current CEO Maria das Graças Silva Foster and the CEO before Foster, José Sergio Gabrielli, are expected … Continue reading Basic Material Active Stocks: Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), AK Steel Holding (NYSE:AKS), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), Alpha Natural Resources (NYSE:ANR)

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