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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Momentum Stocks : TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE:TPH), Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE:TWO), T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE:TMUS), Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), CBB

Shares of TRI Pointe Homes (NYSE:TPH) have earned an average recommendation of “Buy” from the eight brokerages that are presently covering the company, American Banking News reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last … Continue reading Momentum Stocks : TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE:TPH), Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE:TWO), T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE:TMUS), Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), CBB

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Trending Tickers : PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI), F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV), Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA), Evolution Petroleum Corp. (NYSEMKT:EPM), SigmaTron International Inc. (NASDAQ:SGMA)

On Sept. 4, PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI) announced that the adjusted conversion rate for the: 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due May 1, 2015 (May 2015 Notes), is 167.9812 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount or approximately $5.95 per share, effective September 3, 2014;. PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 55.70% and weekly performance is -2.21%. On … Continue reading Trending Tickers : PDL BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDLI), F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV), Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA), Evolution Petroleum Corp. (NYSEMKT:EPM), SigmaTron International Inc. (NASDAQ:SGMA)

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Morning Alert : Covidien plc (NYSE:COV), Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN), Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE:WPG), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT), Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY)

Covidien plc (NYSE:COV) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the nineteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Analyst Ratings.Net reports. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company. Covidien plc (NYSE:COV) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 14.50% and weekly performance is -1.82%. On last … Continue reading Morning Alert : Covidien plc (NYSE:COV), Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN), Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE:WPG), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT), Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY)

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Don’t Miss : NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG), The Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC), Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE), Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE:BWP),

Research analysts at Deutsche Bank assumed coverage on shares of NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) in a report released on Tuesday. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $37.00 price target on the stock. Deutsche Bank’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 19.55% from the stock’s previous close. NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) belongs to Utilities sector. Its net profit margin is -2.60% and weekly … Continue reading Don’t Miss : NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG), The Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC), Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE), Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE:BWP),

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Trending Stocks : Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM), DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV), KCG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:KCG), Seabridge Gold, Inc. (NYSE:SA), Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RVNC),

Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reiterated by Zacks in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday. They currently have a $123.00 price target on the stock. Zacks‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 2.99% from the company’s current price. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its net profit margin is 7.40% and weekly … Continue reading Trending Stocks : Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM), DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV), KCG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:KCG), Seabridge Gold, Inc. (NYSE:SA), Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:RVNC),

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Top Stories : Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM), Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED), CR Bard Inc. (NYSE:BCR), United Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI), CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE:COR),

Fresnillo PLC said it has agreed to buy Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) 44% stake in their Mexican Penmont joint venture for $450 million in cash, increasing its presence in the country’s gold mining industry. Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -6.20% and weekly performance is -2.76%. On last trading day company shares ended up $24.67. Newmont Mining … Continue reading Top Stories : Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM), Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED), CR Bard Inc. (NYSE:BCR), United Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI), CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE:COR),

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