Morning Buzz: International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Pope Resources (NASDAQ:POPE), Hancock Holding Company (NASDAQ:HBHC), Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE:RKUS)

Technology company International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)entered into a new seven-year cloud-computing services contract with British advertising giant WPP Plc (WPP.L, WPPGY) for IBM to transform and manage WPP’s global technology platform. The deal will enable WPP to accelerate its digital transformation and global leadership. International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 15.70% and weekly performance is 0.32%. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Pope Resources (NASDAQ:POPE), Hancock Holding Company (NASDAQ:HBHC), Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE:RKUS)

Hot News: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI), Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ:AGEN), SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE)

3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) recently reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers, Cimatron Ltd. (CIMT). The news was received warmly by investors as the stock rose nearly 6.7% in yesterday’s session. The transaction, valued at about $97 million or $8.97 per Cimatron’s share, is likely to be closed by the first quarter of 2015. … Continue reading Hot News: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI), Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ:AGEN), SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE)

Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA) on Nov. 5 reported a third-quarter loss of $50.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of analysts was for a loss of 30 cents per share. The company posted revenue of $14.7 million in the period, which did not meet Street … Continue reading Stocks in News: Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), SIGA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIGA), VASCO Data Security International (NASDAQ:VDSI), GigOptix (NYSEMKT:GIG)

China Finance Online Co. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JRJC), a leading web-based financial services company that provides Chinese retail investors online access to securities, commodities and wealth management products, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Great Wall Securities Co. Limited (“Great Wall Securities”), to integrate Great Wall Securities’ backend systems with China Finance Online’s web-based trading platform, “Securities Master,” or “Zhengquantong.” Along … Continue reading Stocks to Watch: China Finance Online Co. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JRJC), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ARIA), CBL, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES)

On Oct. 27, Birch Communications, Inc., announced it has been named a Platinum Level Polycom Choice Partner by Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM). Now organizations seeking to invest and implement world-class collaboration solutions can turn to Birch for customized solutions that address their unique needs. Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 1.50% and weekly performance is 1.31%. On last trading day … Continue reading Top News: Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLCM), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Thoratec Corp. (NASDAQ:THOR), CafePress Inc. (NASDAQ:PRSS), M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB)

Equities researchers at ISI Group assumed coverage on shares of Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) in a research report issued on Monday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $6.00 price target on the stock. ISI Group’s target price suggests a potential upside of 25.00% from the stock’s previous close. Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 1.00% … Continue reading Investors Alert: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), LiveDeal, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIVE), Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Graham Corporation (NYSE:GHM)