Traders Are Gambling on: Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), TGC Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:TGE), Ikanos Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:IKAN), Mobile Mini, Inc. (NASDAQ:MINI)

Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) rose on unsubstantiated speculation of an acquisition by Google Inc. (GOOGL). Twitter, which reports quarterly results next month, has also previously moved on chatter about chief executive officer turnover, alleged interest from activist investors and speculation of other potential takeovers. Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is -82.60% and weekly performance is 6.74%. On last trading day … Continue reading Traders Are Gambling on: Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), TGC Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:TGE), Ikanos Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:IKAN), Mobile Mini, Inc. (NASDAQ:MINI)

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Momentum Stocks: Halcon Resources (NYSE:HK), Ikanos Communications (NASDAQ:IKAN), JMP Group (NYSE:JMP), Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR), Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB)

Halcon Resources Corp (NYSE:HK) was upgraded by Zacks from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday. The firm currently has a $6.00 price objective on the stock.Halcon Resources Corp. (NYSE:HK) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its weekly performance is -17.20%. On last trading day company shares ended up $5.15. Halcon Resources Corp. (NYSE:HK) distance from 50-day simple moving … Continue reading Momentum Stocks: Halcon Resources (NYSE:HK), Ikanos Communications (NASDAQ:IKAN), JMP Group (NYSE:JMP), Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR), Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ:MLAB)

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