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Benzinga's Top ETF Decliners (SOXL, TNA, TMV, FAS)
Monday, August 30, 2010 - 5:05pm | 172Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE: SOXL) lost 7.23% today, and closed at $23.08. In the semiconductor space, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE: AMD) fell 4.93%, and Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) fell 3.57%. Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares(ETF) (NYSE: TNA) traded...
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ATMI Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase (ATMI)
Monday, August 30, 2010 - 4:41pm | 78ATMI, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATMI) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a discretionary share repurchase program for up to $50 million of ATMI common stock. Share repurchases under the program may be made from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices, or in...
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John Pollock Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Aetrium (ATRM)
Monday, August 30, 2010 - 4:02pm | 93Aetrium Incorporated (Nasdaq: ATRM) today announced that John Pollock, President of the Company, will now also serve as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Pollock has been with Aetrium for 14 years and has successfully served in a variety of positions for Aetrium, and was promoted to the position of...
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Benzinga’s Top Pre-Market NASDAQ Losers (DGIT, ERIC, ASML, VOD)
Monday, August 30, 2010 - 8:32am | 132DG FastChannel Inc (NASDAQ: DGIT) dipped 18.50% to $20 in the pre-market session. The Board of Directors of DGIT has authorized a stock repurchase program worth $30 million. LM Ericsson Telephone Company (NASDAQ: ERIC) lost 1.60% to $9.82 in the pre-market session. ERIC’s earnings are likely to...
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Unconfirmed Chatter that (KLAC) will make bid for (NETL) at $35.00 a share
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 11:42am | 53Unconfirmed rumor that (KLAC) will make a bid for NetLogic Microsystems Inc.(NETL)at $35.00 a share...Neither company could be reached for comment..(NETL),(KLAC)
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: China Sunergy, LDK Solar, Real Goods Solar, ReneSola and Solarfun Power Holdings - Press Releases
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 8:36am | 1357For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 27, 2010 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses the Medical Device industry, including China Sunergy Co. Ltd. (CSUN), LDK Solar Co. Ltd. (LDK), Real Goods Solar Inc. (RSOL), ReneSola Ltd. (SOL) and Solarfun Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (SOLF). A synopsis of...
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Pressing Pause 'Til Friday - Analyst Blog
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 2:36pm | 478The market bounced a little on Wednesday in the face of some pretty horrific economic news (Durable Goods and New Home Sales). And at the open on Thursday it extended the run after a mildly positive weekly Jobless Claims report. Yes, 473,000 new jobs lost is better than 495,000 expected. But it’s...
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Veeco Instruments, Inc. Long Call Play
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 8:04am | 45http://blog.theoptionplayer.com recommends a semiconductor equipment and materials company bullish option play. Traders could buy the Veeco Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: VECO) September 32 calls for approx $2.23. The target price is approx. $5; we suggest a .45 trailing stop-loss.
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Veeco Instruments, Inc. Long Call Play
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 8:04am | 45http://blog.theoptionplayer.com recommends a semiconductor equipment and materials company bullish option play. Traders could buy the Veeco Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: VECO) September 32 calls for approx $2.23. The target price is approx. $5; we suggest a .45 trailing stop-loss.
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Benzinga’s Volume Movers (OSIS, GENZ, VECO, ISRG)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 1:50pm | 179OSI Systems Inc (NASDAQ: OSIS) shares moved up 7.13% to $28.84 at 12:38 pm. The volume of OSIS shares traded was 166% higher than normal. OSIS has reported better-than-expected Q4 results. Genzyme Corporation (NASDAQ: GENZ) shares rose 0.93% to $68.02. The volume of GENZ shares traded was 147%...
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Piper Jaffray Remains Neutral On VECO
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 10:32am | 87Analysts at Piper Jaffray maintained its Neutral rating on shares of Veeco Instruments (VECO), along with its $40 price target. In its report, Piper Jaffray notes, "Our outlook on the Company's business remains intact as we are cautious on equipment order momentum in the second half of 2010, thus...
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VECO: Fears Of Falling Demand Appear Overdone
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 9:32am | 203Analysts at Citigroup reiterate their "buy" rating on Veeco Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: VECO). The target price for VECO is set to $52. According to Citigroup, “VECO announced its Board authorized the repurchase of up to $200MM in common stock over the next 12mos. Based upon today’s closing price of...
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The Daily Long and Short Setup
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 8:56am | 196After the Durable Goods report came out that was absolutely horrible (0.3% actual vs. 2.5 expected!), futures have seen another move down, with the S&P almost taking out the critical 1040 level. So the Head and Shoulders pattern support level is definitely in play for today. If the New Home...
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Benzinga’s Top Pre-Market NASDAQ Gainers (ACTG, VECO, ARMH, VRML)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 8:38am | 133Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) rose 7.30% to $16.76 in the pre-market session. Renesas Electronics Corporation and ACTG have entered into a strategic patent licensing alliance. Veeco Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: VECO) added 2.84% to $31.90 in pre-market trading. The board of VECO had...
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Veeco Announces $200 Million Buyback Plan (VECO)
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 5:14pm | 112Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of the Company’s common stock over the next year. “This authorization reflects our continued confidence in and positive outlook for our business,” said John R....