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.
Diversified Tech

Diodes Reports In-Line Quarterly Results

Following in the footsteps of comparable companies, Diodes reported in-line 3Q13 results but also provided below-consensus 4Q13 revenue guidance. Management’s 4Q13 revenue guidance of -5.5% quarter over quarter (midpoint) is an indication of weaker market conditions and not indicative of the company losing market share. We are sticking with our Buy rating as we believe the company can generate >$2.00 in non-GAAP EPS once all … Continue reading Diodes Reports In-Line Quarterly Results

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Diversified Tech, Mergers & Acquisitions, Software, Tech IPO

BBVA’s Sees Increased Profits

In the first quarter, Spain’s Grupo BBVA reported profits of EUR 1,734 million, largely driven by gains of about EUR 823 million on disposals. Impairment losses fell 51% sequentially to EUR 1,376 million on the non-recurrence of special provisions in the trailing quarter, but the benefit of this was largely offset by a 7% sequential drop in net interest income, to EUR 3,623 million, as … Continue reading BBVA’s Sees Increased Profits

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Mix Sector Stocks News: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT), United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS), Signature Bank (NASDAQ:SBNY), Martin Midstream Partners (NASDAQ:MMLP), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

On Jan 21 Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT) said it has launched a service allowing customers to pick up tax refunds in cash at stores across the United States. The service, Walmart Direct2Cash, was made available at Wal-Mart stores from Tuesday, the company said. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 3.30% and weekly performance is 1.29%. On last trading … Continue reading Mix Sector Stocks News: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT), United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS), Signature Bank (NASDAQ:SBNY), Martin Midstream Partners (NASDAQ:MMLP), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

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Market Alert: Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR), QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM), ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE), Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (NYSE:ARI), ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW)

On Jan. 11, Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR), announced that they have agreed to merge to create a new leading global HBV company focused on developing a curative regimen for hepatitis B patients by combining multiple therapeutic approaches. Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance is 55.49%. On last trading day company shares ended up $22.95. Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR) distance from … Continue reading Market Alert: Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:TKMR), QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM), ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE), Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (NYSE:ARI), ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW)

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Mix Sector Stocks News: Alcobra Ltd. (NASDAQ:ADHD), United States Steel (NYSE:X), Buckeye Partners, L.P. (NYSE:BPL), Nautilus (NYSE:NLS), The Babcock & Wilcox (NYSE:BWC)

Alcobra Ltd. (NASDAQ:ADHD) announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 6,500,000 ordinary shares at an offering price of $4 per share. Gross proceeds from the sale of the shares by Alcobra before underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses are expected to be approximately $26 million. The offering is expected to close on January 14, 2015, subject to customary closing … Continue reading Mix Sector Stocks News: Alcobra Ltd. (NASDAQ:ADHD), United States Steel (NYSE:X), Buckeye Partners, L.P. (NYSE:BPL), Nautilus (NYSE:NLS), The Babcock & Wilcox (NYSE:BWC)

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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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