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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Today’s Hot List : Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY), Post Properties Inc. (NYSE:PPS), International Shipholding (NYSE:ISH), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM)

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) ’s effort to sell a majority stake in its networking business in China to a local buyer is the latest example of tension between the U.S. and China affecting the ability of technology firms from both countries to do business in each others’ markets. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 4.50% and weekly performance is 2.25%. … Continue reading Today’s Hot List : Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY), Post Properties Inc. (NYSE:PPS), International Shipholding (NYSE:ISH), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE:CM)

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Top News : Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY), Yamana Gold, Inc. (NYSE:AUY), Nimble Storage, Inc. (NYSE:NMBL), Solera Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLH), PBF Logistics (NYSE:PBFX)

Two hundred highly-skilled jobs are to come to Chester after world-leading bio-pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) announced expansion plans. Chester MP Stephen Mosley met with representatives from Bristol-Myers Squibb last week to discuss their plans for expanding current operations on Chester Business Park and in the UK. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 16.60% and weekly performance … Continue reading Top News : Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY), Yamana Gold, Inc. (NYSE:AUY), Nimble Storage, Inc. (NYSE:NMBL), Solera Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLH), PBF Logistics (NYSE:PBFX)

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Stocks in News : The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), SouFun Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:SFUN), Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp. (NYSE:NOR), The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), HURN

FIG Partners reaffirmed their hold rating on shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in a research note issued to investors on Friday. The firm currently has a $4.00 price target on the stock. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 15.40% and weekly performance is 7.65%. On last trading day company shares ended up $87.99. The Walt … Continue reading Stocks in News : The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), SouFun Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:SFUN), Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp. (NYSE:NOR), The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), HURN

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Don’t Miss : Corinthian Colleges Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO), Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX), Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I), INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ:INTL), Crown Media Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWN)

On Oct. 3, Corinthian Colleges Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO) has received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The Rule requires timely filing of reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Corinthian Colleges Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is -6.60% and weekly performance is … Continue reading Don’t Miss : Corinthian Colleges Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO), Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX), Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I), INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ:INTL), Crown Media Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWN)

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Stocks in Focus : Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG), CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE), Theravance Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX), Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. (NYSE:MHR), SLG

On Oct 17, Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) confirms it will release the Company’s 2014 third quarter results on November 12, 2014. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) belongs to Technology sector. Its weekly performance is -1.83%. On last trading day company shares ended up $4.29. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -13.80%. CBOE Holdings (NASDAQ:CBOE) CEO Edward T. Tilly sold 6,250 … Continue reading Stocks in Focus : Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG), CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE), Theravance Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX), Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. (NYSE:MHR), SLG

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Boart Longyear Struggles Evident in Half Year Report

Boart Longyear announced a disappointing first-half 2013 result, incurring an operating net loss after tax, or NPAT of USD 60 million, after reporting a profit of USD 98 million in first-half 2012. In addition, Boart incurred USD 269 million of post tax, mainly non-cash restructuring charges and asset impairments. The result reflected a weak operating environment with significantly reduced demand for drill rigs and related … Continue reading Boart Longyear Struggles Evident in Half Year Report

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