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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News Buzz : Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), Gerdau (NYSE:GGB), Tenaris (NYSE:TS), Hansen Medical (NASDAQ:HNSN), Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN)

Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) CEO David J. Aldrich sold 21,800 shares of Skyworks Solutions stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $56.57, for a total value of $1,233,226.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 187,742 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,620,565. Skyworks Solutions … Continue reading News Buzz : Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), Gerdau (NYSE:GGB), Tenaris (NYSE:TS), Hansen Medical (NASDAQ:HNSN), Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN)

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Best Stocks : Centene (NYSE:CNC), Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB), RPX (NASDAQ:RPXC), Black Hills Corporation (NYSE:BKH), Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. (NYSE:AHH)

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says that Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC)’s plans to build a new claims processing center in Ferguson doesn’t just create jobs. It’s also about sending a message. “We’re very heartened by their willingness to make an investment,” Nixon said Tuesday. “It now sends a signal, not only in St. Louis but around the world that North County is open for business.” Nixon offered … Continue reading Best Stocks : Centene (NYSE:CNC), Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB), RPX (NASDAQ:RPXC), Black Hills Corporation (NYSE:BKH), Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. (NYSE:AHH)

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Stock Highlights: CGI Group (NYSE:GIB), TASER International (NASDAQ:TASR), CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX), L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB), Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI)

CGI Group, Inc. (NYSE:GIB) today announced that it is joining forces with insurance expert Aon to provide cyber insurance risk assessment services across Finland. CGI Group, Inc. (NYSE:GIB) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 7.50% and weekly performance is 2.26%. On last trading day company shares ended up $36.61. CGI Group, Inc. (NYSE:GIB) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 4.26%. … Continue reading Stock Highlights: CGI Group (NYSE:GIB), TASER International (NASDAQ:TASR), CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX), L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB), Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI)

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Stocks in News : JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), TriQuint (NASDAQ:TQNT), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), Fieldpoint Petroleum Corp. (NYSEMKT:FPP), Perma-Fix Environmental (NASDAQ:PESI)

With cyber-attacks at an all-time high many people are looking for other ways to store personal information. It has become a field day for hackers this past year, a week ago the FBI announced that they have created a report which revealed companies, big and small that have been victims of cyber-attacks. Last week JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) released a company statement which confirmed … Continue reading Stocks in News : JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), TriQuint (NASDAQ:TQNT), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK), Fieldpoint Petroleum Corp. (NYSEMKT:FPP), Perma-Fix Environmental (NASDAQ:PESI)

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Big Movers : NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), EnLink Midstream Partners (NYSE:ENLK), Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO), Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB)

A subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), Icera, has reportedly sought the intervention of the European antitrust organ while accusing QUALCOMM (QCOM) of anti-competitive practices. Icera is a British cellphone chip manufacturer. It claims that Qualcomm is using patent incentives and other pricing strategies to deny it business. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 12.00% and weekly performance is 1.94%. … Continue reading Big Movers : NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), EnLink Midstream Partners (NYSE:ENLK), Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO), Gerdau S.A. (NYSE:GGB)

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Today’s Stocks : National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG), Peabody (NYSE:BTU), Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG), Kate Spade & Company (NYSE:KATE), American Electric (NASDAQ:AETI)

National Bank of Greece SA (NYSE:NBG), the country’s biggest bank, is bidding for 1.6 billion euros, according to a spokesman. Piraeus Bank SA (TPEIR), the nation’s second-biggest lender, is seeking 2.75 billion euros in the September auction, according to a senior executive, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public. National Bank of Greece SA (NYSE:NBG) belongs to Financial sector. Its net … Continue reading Today’s Stocks : National Bank of Greece (NYSE:NBG), Peabody (NYSE:BTU), Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG), Kate Spade & Company (NYSE:KATE), American Electric (NASDAQ:AETI)

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