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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Automaker Stocks In News: Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM)

Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers recently filed a petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for permission to replace side mirrors with cameras, a dumb idea for those of us living above 40 degrees north latitude, stretching from New Jersey to northern California. Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock performance was -0.50% in last session and finished the day at … Continue reading Automaker Stocks In News: Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM)

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Hot Runners: SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY), Yingli Green Energy(NYSE:YGE), JinkoSolar Holding (NYSE:JKS), Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL)

SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY) will continue its services to connect energy storage systems following the regulator’s verdict that they are not liable for utility fees, says a report from Bloomberg. SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY) stock performance was 1.09% in last session and finished the day at $56.72. Traded volume was 4.91million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 5.11million shares. SolarCity … Continue reading Hot Runners: SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY), Yingli Green Energy(NYSE:YGE), JinkoSolar Holding (NYSE:JKS), Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (NYSE:TSL)

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Trader’s Alert: Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI), Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:GOGO), Vodafone Group (NASDAQ:VOD)

Last year, a US non-profit that collects digital royalties for musicians, SoundExchange, filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, DC, against satellite radio company Sirius XM Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) that includes claims of underpayment regarding pre-1972 recordings. The lawsuit remains pending. Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI) stock performance was -0.95% in last session and finished the day at $3.14. Traded volume was 34.47million shares in the … Continue reading Trader’s Alert: Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRI), Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:GOGO), Vodafone Group (NASDAQ:VOD)

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Healthcare Losers: TearLab Corp (NASDAQ:TEAR), Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT), Fibrocell Science (NYSEMKT:FCSC), BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ:BLFS)

TearLab Corporation (NASDAQ:TEAR) expects to announce its Q1 2014 financial results after market closes on Thursday May 8, 2014. TearLab Corporation (NASDAQ:TEAR) is pleased to invite all willing participants in a conference call during which time financial results will be discussed. TearLab Corp (NASDAQ:TEAR) stock performance was -7.61% in last session and finished the day at $4.98. Traded volume was 779,893.00million shares in the last … Continue reading Healthcare Losers: TearLab Corp (NASDAQ:TEAR), Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GALT), Fibrocell Science (NYSEMKT:FCSC), BioLife Solutions (NASDAQ:BLFS)

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Services Sector Upgrades: bebe stores (NASDAQ:BEBE), Globus Maritime (NASDAQ:GLBS), Heartland Payment Systems (NYSE:HPY), Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H)

Bebe Stores, Inc (NASDAQ:BEBE) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares surge over 15% on the day. This jump can be attributable to solid volume too with far more shares frame. changing hands than in a normal session. Bebe Stores Inc (NASDAQ:BEBE) currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). bebe stores, inc. (NASDAQ:BEBE) stock performance was 15.15% in last session … Continue reading Services Sector Upgrades: bebe stores (NASDAQ:BEBE), Globus Maritime (NASDAQ:GLBS), Heartland Payment Systems (NYSE:HPY), Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H)

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Why Services Sector Stocks Plunged: Village Super Market (NASDAQ:VLGEA), Premier Exhibitions (NASDAQ:PRXI), Gordmans Stores (NASDAQ:GMAN), Lightinthebox Holding (NYSE:LITB)

Village Super Market Inc (NASDAQ:VLGEA) major shareholder Of Perry Sumas Estate sold 5,802 shares of Village Super Market stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 7th. Village Super Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLGEA) stock performance was -3.35% in last session and finished the day at $25.11. Traded volume was 19,051.00million shares in the last session and the average volume of the … Continue reading Why Services Sector Stocks Plunged: Village Super Market (NASDAQ:VLGEA), Premier Exhibitions (NASDAQ:PRXI), Gordmans Stores (NASDAQ:GMAN), Lightinthebox Holding (NYSE:LITB)

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