Author: Mark Doerr

Mark Doerr is a principal and senior research analyst at Tech Insider covering medical technology companies with a focus on cardiovascular and related therapeutic technology. Mark leverages his prior experience as the director of marketing and business development at a medical device company, along with an extensive network of physician and industry relationships, to provide a unique perspective on the medtech sector. Prior to joining Tech Insider in 2011 he covered medical technology for four years at Craig-Hallum Capital, and has in total 20 years of financial and medtech industry experience.
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Utilities In Bullish Zone: Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP), Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN), Gas Natural (NYSEMKT:EGAS), Vectren Corp (NYSE:VVC)

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has inaugurated its Simulator Training Centre (STC) at Barakah in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, the site of the UAE’s nuclear energy plants. Developed by ENEC’s Prime Contractor, the Korea Electric Power Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:KEP), Western Services Corporation (WSC) and SHINIL, the simulator replicates the actual conditions and environment that the reactor operators would experience in a real … Continue reading Utilities In Bullish Zone: Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP), Northwest Natural Gas (NYSE:NWN), Gas Natural (NYSEMKT:EGAS), Vectren Corp (NYSE:VVC)

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Gilead Sciences GILD NASDAQ:GILD
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NASDAQ Losers: Medidata Solutions (NASDAQ:MDSO), Abraxas Petroleum (NASDAQ:AXAS), Unilife Corp (NASDAQ:UNIS), Arotech Corporation (NASDAQ:ARTX)

Shares of Medidata Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:MDSO) tumbled Tuesday after the software-as-a-service developer reported Q1 earnings and revenue trailing analyst expectations. Medidata Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:MDSO) stock performance was -22.74% in last session and finished the day at $40.71. Traded volume was 10.52million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 763.52K shares. The beta of the stock remained 0.65. Medidata Solutions … Continue reading NASDAQ Losers: Medidata Solutions (NASDAQ:MDSO), Abraxas Petroleum (NASDAQ:AXAS), Unilife Corp (NASDAQ:UNIS), Arotech Corporation (NASDAQ:ARTX)

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Bullish Stocks: Allergan (NYSE:AGN), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Novartis AG (ADR) (NYSE:NVS), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)

Valeant, meanwhile, announced a bid to buy Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) for $45.7 billion, part of its announced strategy to join the ranks of the world’s five biggest drugmakers. Allergan, Inc. (NYSE:AGN) stock performance was 15.25% in last session and finished the day at $163.65. Traded volume was 32.43million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 3.08million shares. The beta … Continue reading Bullish Stocks: Allergan (NYSE:AGN), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Novartis AG (ADR) (NYSE:NVS), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS)

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Notable Losers: Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solutions (NASDAQ:KONE), DARA Biosciences (NASDAQ:DARA), Synergy Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SGYPU), Carver Bancorp (NASDAQ:CARV)

Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solution Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:KONE), a China-based developer and provider of mobile enterprise solutions, announced that the Company and its employees received five awards from its wireless system development work for the Company’s largest client, Hualu Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Hualu”). The awards were issued by Hualu to recognize the excellent work accomplished by Kingtone and its employees. Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solutions Hldg Ltd … Continue reading Notable Losers: Kingtone Wirelessinfo Solutions (NASDAQ:KONE), DARA Biosciences (NASDAQ:DARA), Synergy Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SGYPU), Carver Bancorp (NASDAQ:CARV)

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Gilead Sciences GILD NASDAQ:GILD
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Trending Stocks: Weibo Corp (ADR) (NASDAQ:WB), AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN), AutoZone (NYSE:AZO), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

The two companies that sold their shares within their marketed range—China’s Leju Holdings Ltd. and Weibo Corp. (ADR) (NASDAQ:WB), both opted the day of their offerings to sell fewer shares than planned. Weibo Corp (ADR) (NASDAQ:WB) stock performance was 19.06% in last session and finished the day at $20.24. According to reports, Pfizer Inc. considered buying London-based AstraZeneca plc (ADR) (NYSE:AZN) in informal talks held … Continue reading Trending Stocks: Weibo Corp (ADR) (NASDAQ:WB), AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN), AutoZone (NYSE:AZO), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

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Small Cap Stocks In News: Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA), Scientific Games Corp (NASDAQ:SGMS), FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL), Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG)

Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) announced that it will report its first quarter 2014 financial results on Wednesday May 7 2014 before the market opens. Following the announcement at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time company management will host a conference call and webcast discussion of the results and provide a general corporate update. Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) stock performance was 1.48% in last session and finished the … Continue reading Small Cap Stocks In News: Ariad Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARIA), Scientific Games Corp (NASDAQ:SGMS), FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL), Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG)

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