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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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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Healthcare Stocks Touched New Highs: Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE:SEM), Kindred Healthcare (NYSE:KND), RadNet (NASDAQ:RDNT), Questcor Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:QCOR)

Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE:SEM) was upgraded by research analysts at RBC Capital from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report released on Monday,TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE:SEM) stock performance was 1.91% in last session and finished the day at $13.88. Traded volume was 552,844.00million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 841.93K … Continue reading Healthcare Stocks Touched New Highs: Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE:SEM), Kindred Healthcare (NYSE:KND), RadNet (NASDAQ:RDNT), Questcor Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:QCOR)

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Computer Based System: Ruckus Wireless (NYSE:RKUS), Lexmark International Inc (NYSE:LXK), RadiSys Corporation (NASDAQ:RSYS), Silver Spring Networks (NYSE:SSNI)

Investment analysts at Northland Capital Mkts initiated coverage on shares of Ruckus Wireless Inc (NASDAQ:RKUS) in a note issued to investors on Friday, AmericanBankingNews.com reports. The firm set a “market perform” rating and a $12.00 price target on the stock. Ruckus Wireless Inc (NYSE:RKUS) stock performance was 2.16% in last session and finished the day at $10.90. Traded volume was 1.26million shares in the last … Continue reading Computer Based System: Ruckus Wireless (NYSE:RKUS), Lexmark International Inc (NYSE:LXK), RadiSys Corporation (NASDAQ:RSYS), Silver Spring Networks (NYSE:SSNI)

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Industrial Goods Active runners: Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP), PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM), D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE)

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (USA)(NASDAQ:BLDP) is poised to report the first profit in its 21-year history as a public company, evidence the fuel-cell maker isn’t heading for a repeat of the 2000 technology bust. “When you think of Ballard Power Systems Inc. (USA)(NASDAQ:BLDP) today, it’s a completely different company,” said Chief Executive Officer John Sheridan, who retires at the end of 2014 after nine years … Continue reading Industrial Goods Active runners: Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP), PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM), D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE)

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Financial Sector Active Runners: Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), National Bank of Greece (ADR) (NYSE:NBG)

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) may be considered the poster child for stocks whose valuations are based on earnings and earnings growth. Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC)’s has recovered from the financial crisis and will soon have greater flexibility to implement shareholder-friendly policies. Its dividend is expected to grow considerably over the next few years. Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) stock performance was -2.51% in … Continue reading Financial Sector Active Runners: Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), National Bank of Greece (ADR) (NYSE:NBG)

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