Active Stocks to Watch: Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET), PDL BioPharma (NASDAQ:PDLI), Hanwha SolarOne (NASDAQ:HSOL), Baytex Energy (NYSE:BTE), The Interpublic (NYSE:IPG)

Arista Networks had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. They now have a $90.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $70.00.Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 13.10% and weekly performance is 8.85%. On last trading day company shares ended up $83.16. Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is … Continue reading Active Stocks to Watch: Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET), PDL BioPharma (NASDAQ:PDLI), Hanwha SolarOne (NASDAQ:HSOL), Baytex Energy (NYSE:BTE), The Interpublic (NYSE:IPG)

Eye Catching Stocks: Youku Tudou (NYSE:YOKU), Sonus Networks (NASDAQ:SONS), VMware (NYSE:VMW), Gordmans Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:GMAN), Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL)

Youku Tudou Inc was downgraded by analysts at TH Capital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE:YOKU) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -17.80% and weekly performance is 0.10%. On last trading day company shares ended up $19.54. Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE:YOKU) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -6.49%. Sonus Networks (NASDAQ:SONS) CFO Mark T. Greenquist … Continue reading Eye Catching Stocks: Youku Tudou (NYSE:YOKU), Sonus Networks (NASDAQ:SONS), VMware (NYSE:VMW), Gordmans Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:GMAN), Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL)

Morning Alert: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Southwest Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:OKSB), Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE)

Intel Corporation (INTC) has announced its modem that is integrated with a power amplifier to provide 3G network speeds to devices. The size of the modem is approximately 300 square millimeters, potentially the smallest modem-chip in the world. Called the XMM 6255, Intel targets the modem at the Internet of Things devices, for use in fields like healthcare and technology. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) belongs to Technology … Continue reading Morning Alert: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Southwest Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:OKSB), Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE)

Traders Are Watching: Transgenomic (NASDAQ:TBIO), Autohome (NYSE:ATHM), Thor Industries (NYSE:THO), Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX), Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN)

On August 6,2014 Transgenomic, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBIO) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, and provided a business update. Net sales for the second quarter of 2014 were $6.8 million compared with $7.3 million for the same period in 2013.  Transgenomic Inc. (NASDAQ:TBIO) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -71.80% and weekly performance is 2.57%. On last trading day company … Continue reading Traders Are Watching: Transgenomic (NASDAQ:TBIO), Autohome (NYSE:ATHM), Thor Industries (NYSE:THO), Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX), Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN)

Biotech Stocks: The Consequences of Intermune Takeover

Roche’s (RHHBY) $8.3 billion deal, announced over the weekend, to take over biotech firm InterMune (ITMN) triggered significant stock price appreciation in many mid-cap firms in the space on Aug 25. Switzerland-based Roche is looking to strengthen its respiratory portfolio through the impending InterMune buy. The offer price of $74.00 per share represents a premium of 37.5% to InterMune’s closing price on Aug 22, 2014. … Continue reading Biotech Stocks: The Consequences of Intermune Takeover

Microsoft Stock MSFT Update: Will Windows 9 help the MSFT Stock

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is expected to launch Windows 9 preview on September 30. Full release of the OS is due early next year. Several reports claim that Microsoft will give away Windows 9 to existing users for free, or offer them another lucrative incentive to upgrade to the new OS. Such deals could entice Windows 7, XP and Windows 8 users to upgrade, IF … Continue reading Microsoft Stock MSFT Update: Will Windows 9 help the MSFT Stock