Author: Ryan Holtz

Ryan Holtz is a Senior Editor at Tech Insider covering Technology & Services sector stocks. His coverage universe includes Chinese Internet stocks in the eCommerce and online video sectors, Chinese online games stocks, as well as education companies. Holtz previously lived in Hong Kong for four years where he served in a dual role as head of Piper Jaffray Asia equity research and senior research analyst covering Chinese stocks. Before joining TI, Ryan was a management consultant at Deloitte & Touche LLC, where he worked in the financial services group.
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Don’t Miss: Ciena Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVTI), CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE), Exterran Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:EXLP), Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP)

Ciena Corp. (NYSE: CIEN) and Avaya are introducing an end-to-end WAN-LAN data networking solution to cost-effectively simplify network operations for enterprises while increasing control when delivering on-demand services. Combining the intelligence and simplicity of Avaya Fabric Connect technology with the programmability and scalability of Ciena’s converged packet optical and packet networking platforms, the solution provides enterprises of all sizes with a flexible architecture that can … Continue reading Don’t Miss: Ciena Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVTI), CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE), Exterran Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:EXLP), Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP)

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Investors Watch List : Mylan, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYL), Chimerix, Inc. (NASDAQ:CMRX), Universal Display Corp. (NASDAQ:OLED), Luxottica Group SpA (NYSE:LUX), Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE)

Mylan, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYL) has become the target of anti-death penalty campaigners with a German investment fund selling its shares in the pharmaceuticals group because of concern that one of its products could be used in executions by American prisons. Mylan, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYL) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 8.10% and weekly performance is 5.60%. On last trading day company shares ended up … Continue reading Investors Watch List : Mylan, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYL), Chimerix, Inc. (NASDAQ:CMRX), Universal Display Corp. (NASDAQ:OLED), Luxottica Group SpA (NYSE:LUX), Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE)

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WR Announces Cost Cutting Initiative

Westar management announced a cost-cutting initiative via employee reductions to save $16 million annually (roughly 3% of total operating and maintenance and selling, general, and administrative expenses) beginning in the fourth quarter of 2012 and extending through the third quarter of 2013, given continued economic weakness and soft customer growth. Westar filed an abbreviated rate case in April 2013 to recover $335 million of its … Continue reading WR Announces Cost Cutting Initiative

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Traders Are Watching : Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microvision Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE:YOKU), Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE:HE)

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is working on a top-secret project that would offer “support communities” for its users to connect and discuss illnesses, according to a Reuters report on Friday. The social network also has a few employees working on preventative care apps that could help people make better lifestyle choices, the report said. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is … Continue reading Traders Are Watching : Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microvision Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE:YOKU), Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE:HE)

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Dell Vote and the Impact for Shareholders

Many agree with Dell’s special committee’s assertion that Michael Dell’s bid of $13.65 per share is the best offer available to shareholders, constituting a superior offer to Carl Icahn’s partial buyout proposal.  A growing number of major shareholders have voiced their dissent, and on the eve of the vote, nearly 30% of Dell’s shares had stated positions against the buyout. While some of the shareholders … Continue reading Dell Vote and the Impact for Shareholders

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Morning Alert : CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX), Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (NYSE:LPI), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Announced Sept. 17, that CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) will release third-quarter financial and operating results on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, after the market close. CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 14.70% and weekly performance is -2.97%. On last trading day company shares ended up $31.09. CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 0.84%. Zacks lowered … Continue reading Morning Alert : CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX), Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (NYSE:LPI), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

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