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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Big Movers: Synacor (NASDAQ:SYNC), Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ:SLAB), Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:BECN), Video Display Corporation (NASDAQ:VIDE), Ametek Inc. (NYSE:AME)

On 12 AUG Synacor, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNC) announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2014. For the second quarter of 2014, total revenue was $24.2 million, compared to $26.7 million in the second quarter of 2013. Search and display advertising revenue was $18.5 million, compared to $21.4 million in the second quarter of 2013. Subscription-based revenue was $5.7 million, compared to $5.3 million in … Continue reading Big Movers: Synacor (NASDAQ:SYNC), Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ:SLAB), Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:BECN), Video Display Corporation (NASDAQ:VIDE), Ametek Inc. (NYSE:AME)

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Today’s Hot List: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:NBY), IHS (NYSE:IHS), Solitario Exploration (NYSEMKT:XPL), CIRCOR International, (NYSE:CIR), Hersha (NYSE:HT)

On July 31,2014 NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT:NBY), a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development and commercialization of its non-antibiotic anti-infectives, today reported second quarter 2014 financial results and provided a clinical and commercialization update. NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NBY) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its weekly performance is 22.55%. On last trading day company shares ended up $1.25. NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSEMKT:NBY) distance from 50-day simple … Continue reading Today’s Hot List: NovaBay Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:NBY), IHS (NYSE:IHS), Solitario Exploration (NYSEMKT:XPL), CIRCOR International, (NYSE:CIR), Hersha (NYSE:HT)

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Morning Buzz: Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI), Altria (NYSE:MO), Tofutti Brands (NYSEMKT:TOF), Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:KPTI), ICICI Bank Ltd. (NYSE:IBN)

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) reported Q2 EPS of $0.06, $0.04 better than the analyst estimate of $0.02. Revenue for the quarter came in at $658 million versus the consensus estimate of $607.75 million. Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 29.10% and weekly performance is -2.61%. On last trading day company shares ended up $22.36. Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI), Altria (NYSE:MO), Tofutti Brands (NYSEMKT:TOF), Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:KPTI), ICICI Bank Ltd. (NYSE:IBN)

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Momentum Stocks: Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Sykes Enterprises (NASDAQ:SYKE), Fluor (NYSE:FLR), Cellular Dynamics International (NASDAQ:ICEL)

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Hachette Book Group are entering the fourth month of a standoff over a new e-book contract. If another publisher’s experience is any guide, the dispute could drag on. Kensington Publishing Corp., a small New York book publisher, said it recently struck a new deal for physical and digital books with Amazon. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit … Continue reading Momentum Stocks: Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), Sykes Enterprises (NASDAQ:SYKE), Fluor (NYSE:FLR), Cellular Dynamics International (NASDAQ:ICEL)

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Active Watch List – Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) , Target (NYSE:TGT) , Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:JAZZ) , Tofutti Brands (NYSEMKT:TOF) , MidSouth Bancorp (NYSE:MSL)

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) will invest $50 million in Hortonworks Inc., the venture-backed big-data company that is preparing to go public next year, as part of an extension of the companies’ partnership. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) stock performance was 0.17% in last session and finished the day at $35.04. Traded volume was 7.58million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 9.78million … Continue reading Active Watch List – Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) , Target (NYSE:TGT) , Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:JAZZ) , Tofutti Brands (NYSEMKT:TOF) , MidSouth Bancorp (NYSE:MSL)

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Why Need to Watch – Yelp (NYSE:YELP) , SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY) , MPX , Schweitzer-Mauduit International, (NYSE:SWM) , Equal Energy (NYSE:EQU)

Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP)’s SVP Laurence Wilson sold 11,250 shares of the company’s stock on the open market in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.82, for a total transaction of $785,475.00. Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) stock performance was -0.04% in last session and finished the day at $68.32. Traded volume was 2.03million shares in the last session … Continue reading Why Need to Watch – Yelp (NYSE:YELP) , SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY) , MPX , Schweitzer-Mauduit International, (NYSE:SWM) , Equal Energy (NYSE:EQU)

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