Author: Richard Atkins

Richard Atkins is a senior contributor at Tech Insider covering online media, online travel, and video games. Richard has been with Tech Insider covering companies in these industries since 2011 and has authored numerous industry reports, including "Internet Video: Field of Dreams or Nightmare on Elm Street," "The Next Leg of Online Travel," and "Pwned: How Casual Games Changed The Gaming Landscape." Atkins was recognized as the No. 2 stock picker and earnings estimator in the 2011 Financial Times / StarMine Internet & Catalog Retail category and was ranked in the 2010 Wall Street Journal "Best On The Street" for the Leisure Goods & Services category.
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Trader’s Alert: Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU), Qihoo 360 Technology (NYSE:QIHU), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK)

Analysts at Citigroup Inc. raised their price objective on shares of Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) from $175.00 to $215.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, AmericanBankingNews.com reports. Citigroup Inc.’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 26.66% from the company’s current price. Shares of Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) closed at $172.42 in last trading session. Yesterday share price of the company … Continue reading Trader’s Alert: Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU), Qihoo 360 Technology (NYSE:QIHU), Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK)

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Social Stocks In News: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP), Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN)

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)’s Paper application was launched last month as a way for users to find and share news stories socially. This recent update gives users more ways to share articles they like with others, even friends who aren’t on the popular social network. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) stock performance was 2.06% in last session and finished the day at $68.80. Traded volume was 41,955,848 million … Continue reading Social Stocks In News: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP), Renren Inc (NYSE:RENN)

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Large Cap Most Active Stocks: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA), Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU)

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is in talks to buy solar-powered drone maker Titan Aerospace for $60 million, in a bid to provide affordable internet access to consumers in undeveloped parts of the world, technology blog TechCrunch reported on Monday, citing an anonymous source. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) stock performance was 2.06% in last session and finished the day at $68.80. Traded volume was 41,955,848 million shares in … Continue reading Large Cap Most Active Stocks: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA), Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU)

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Stock in News: A Look at the Potential of Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Watch

Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) is probably the best stock to have in the market currently. The stock which is trading at a high level of around $125, has been predicted to go even higher by the analysts in the coming months. Since the closing parts of 2014, Apple has been reaping in the success of iPhone 6 which got a positive market response. Apple would be … Continue reading Stock in News: A Look at the Potential of Apple (NASDAQ AAPL) Watch

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Consumer Goods Top Gainers: Crystal Rock Holdings (NYSEMKT:CRVP), Coca-Cola Bottling (NASDAQ:COKE), Origin Agritech (NASDAQ:SEED), Verso Paper (NYSE:VRS)

Crystal Rock Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:CRVP) announced its financial results for its fiscal year that ended October 31, 2013. These results will be filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission today. Crystal Rock Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:CRVP) stock performance was 11.92% in last session and finished the day at $1.40. Traded volume was 213,888.00 shares in the last session and the average volume of … Continue reading Consumer Goods Top Gainers: Crystal Rock Holdings (NYSEMKT:CRVP), Coca-Cola Bottling (NASDAQ:COKE), Origin Agritech (NASDAQ:SEED), Verso Paper (NYSE:VRS)

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Financial Sector Most Active Stocks: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), Citigroup (NYSE:C), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC)

In the shareholder letter, published this weekend, Buffett noted that the Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) common stock warrants that Berkshire holds are basically an overlooked — and valuable — asset for the Omaha-based holding company. “Bank of America is, in effect, our fifth-largest equity investment and one we value highly,” Buffett wrote. Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) stock performance was -1.39% in last session … Continue reading Financial Sector Most Active Stocks: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), Citigroup (NYSE:C), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC)

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