02/18
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Today’s Stocks : Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU), SkyPeople Fruit Juice (NASDAQ:SPU), Electro-Sensors (NASDAQ:ELSE), Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE:LVLT), WGL Holdings Inc. (NYSE:WGL)

Chris Lewis03 mins

Chinese search engine giant Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) on Wednesday launched a service that enables merchants to attract smartphone users searching for restaurants or other services, in an attempt to challenge a similar service offered by rival Tencent Holdings. Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 29.70% and weekly…

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Best Stocks : Centene (NYSE:CNC), Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB), RPX (NASDAQ:RPXC), Black Hills Corporation (NYSE:BKH), Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. (NYSE:AHH)

Mark Doerr03 mins

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says that Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC)’s plans to build a new claims processing center in Ferguson doesn’t just create jobs. It’s also about sending a message. “We’re very heartened by their willingness to make an investment,” Nixon said Tuesday. “It now sends a signal, not only in St. Louis but around the…

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Stock Highlights: CGI Group (NYSE:GIB), TASER International (NASDAQ:TASR), CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CNX), L Brands, Inc. (NYSE:LB), Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI)

Mark Doerr02 mins

CGI Group, Inc. (NYSE:GIB) today announced that it is joining forces with insurance expert Aon to provide cyber insurance risk assessment services across Finland. CGI Group, Inc. (NYSE:GIB) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 7.50% and weekly performance is 2.26%. On last trading day company shares ended up $36.61. CGI Group, Inc….

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Market Movers : 3M Company (NYSE:MMM), Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR), Denny’s (NASDAQ:DENN), Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

John Meady03 mins

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) recently completed the acquisition of its Japanese joint venture Sumitomo 3M Ltd. to be the sole owner of the entity. 3M purchased Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd’s 25% stake in the joint venture for approximately $865 million. Post acquisition, the business will be known as 3M Japan Ltd, with 3M having full control…

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Stock Runners: Repligen (NASDAQ:RGEN), Durata Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DRTX), Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR), International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), DDR Corp. (NYSE:DDR)

Chris Lewis03 mins

Repligen Corp. (NASDAQ:RGEN) released its earnings data on Monday, 11 Aug 2014. The company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $15.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.90 million. During the same quarter in the prior…

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Moving Stocks : Primo Water Corporation (NASDAQ:PRMW), Hertz Global (NYSE:HTZ), Newpark Resources Inc. (NYSE:NR), Patterson (NASDAQ:PDCO), Huttig Building Products Inc. (NASDAQ:HBP)

Chris Lewis04 mins

Lake Street Capital started coverage on shares of Primo Water Corp. (NASDAQ:PRMW) in a research note issued on Wednesday. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $6.50 price target on the stock. Primo Water Corporation (NASDAQ:PRMW) belongs to Consumer Goods sector. Its net profit margin is -16.80% and weekly performance is 5.74%. On last…

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