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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Trending Tickers: Southern Company (NYSE:SO), Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA), Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ:PMBC), MicroFinancial Inc. (NASDAQ:MFI), Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRTX)

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) CEO Stan W. Connally sold 16,164 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.17, for a total transaction of $746,291.88. Southern Company (NYSE:SO) belongs to Utilities sector. Its net profit margin is 12.30% and weekly performance is 1.21%. On last trading … Continue reading Trending Tickers: Southern Company (NYSE:SO), Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA), Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ:PMBC), MicroFinancial Inc. (NASDAQ:MFI), Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRTX)

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Morning Alert: Repros Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:RPRX), Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO), American River Bankshares (NASDAQ:AMRB), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL)

Repros Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:RPRX) on Oct. 21 reported results from a large, controlled, long-term safety study comparing Androxal(R) to a placebo. In this study of Androxal(R), ZA-303, no new safety signals were identified, including no evidence of negative effects on bone mineral density. Over 79% of the Androxal(R)-treated subjects had morning testosterone levels above 300 ng/dL after being treated for 12 months. Repros Therapeutics Inc. … Continue reading Morning Alert: Repros Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:RPRX), Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO), American River Bankshares (NASDAQ:AMRB), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL)

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Top News: ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (NYSE:MT), Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MACK), Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC), Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:HA), BRF S.A. (NYSE:BRFS)

ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (NYSE:MT) South Africa is seeking duties on steel imports from China as the continent’s largest producer tries to return to profitability after posting three straight years of losses. ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (NYSE:MT) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -2.00% and weekly performance is -5.57%. On last trading day company shares ended up $12.37. ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (NYSE:MT) distance … Continue reading Top News: ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (NYSE:MT), Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MACK), Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC), Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:HA), BRF S.A. (NYSE:BRFS)

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Traders Are Watching: Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWAY), Unilife Corporation (NASDAQ:UNIS), Telefonica Brasil, S.A. (NYSE:VIV), Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADMS)

“A common thread in our discussions (with supermarket industry leaders) has been declining Woolworths in-store execution,” said Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) analyst Tom Kierath. “Rising out of stocks, declining fresh food displays and tired stores were comments of note,” said Mr Kierath, who has cut his share price target from $31 to $30 and reduced his net profit forecast from $2.55 billion to $2.53 billion. Analysts … Continue reading Traders Are Watching: Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWAY), Unilife Corporation (NASDAQ:UNIS), Telefonica Brasil, S.A. (NYSE:VIV), Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADMS)

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Active Stocks to Watch: Encana Corporation (NYSE:ECA), Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL), Crystal Rock Holdings, Inc. (NYSEMKT:CRVP), Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), NVR, Inc. (NYSE:NVR)

Encana Corporation (NYSE:ECA) today announced that the tender offer (the “Offer”) made by Encana’s indirect, wholly owned subsidiary to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Athlon Energy Inc. (Athlon) (NYSE: ATHL) for US$58.50 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest, less any applicable withholding taxes, has been extended until 12:00 midnight (New York City time) on … Continue reading Active Stocks to Watch: Encana Corporation (NYSE:ECA), Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL), Crystal Rock Holdings, Inc. (NYSEMKT:CRVP), Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), NVR, Inc. (NYSE:NVR)

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Investors Watch List: Forest Oil Corporation (NYSE:FST), Flextronics International Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX), American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR), Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG), Nidec Corporation (NYSE:NJ)

On Oct 20, Forest Oil Corporation (NYSE:FST) announced that it will commence mailing definitive proxy materials in connection with the meeting to Forest shareholders for the purpose of voting on the previously announced business combination transaction between Sabine Oil & Gas LLC (“Sabine”) and Forest. Forest Oil Corporation (NYSE:FST) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 0.80% and weekly performance is -23.58%. … Continue reading Investors Watch List: Forest Oil Corporation (NYSE:FST), Flextronics International Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX), American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR), Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG), Nidec Corporation (NYSE:NJ)

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