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OmniVision Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OVTI): According to Needham, its channel checks suggest that Sony (NYSE:SNE) has retained its position at Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), as supplier of the 8MP back-camera sensor for the anticipated iPhone 5. The firm thinks OmniVision (NASDAQ:OVTI) will supply the 1.3 MP front-sensors, as well as an extra pixel for image. Because Needham expected Apple to use dual-source for the 8MP sensor socket between OmniVision and Sony, it reduced its estimates for OmniVision after the channel checks. The firm maintains a Buy rating but lowered its price target to $18 from $24 on the stock.

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Gilead Sciences Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GILD) competitor Vertex (NASDAQ:VRTX) reported ph.I monotherapy results for nucleotide. According to Oppenheimer, the potency seems to be at least comparable to Gilead’s nucleotide for HCV, GS-7977, but the firm believes that the 12 month lead Gilead has over Vertex in the development of an all-oral G1 regimen is imperative. The firm keeps its Outperform rating and a $60 target on the stock.

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHN) is expected by Wells Fargo to report data in coming months which will reveal the all-oral strategy of the company and its NS5a inhibitor, ACH-3102. The firm is upbeat on several drugs in the company’s pipeline.

AsiaInfo-Linkage,Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) provided Q3 guidance which is viewed by Roth Capital as “somewhat disappointing,” but the firm still believes that the shares are worth $14-$15. The firm believes that the  privatization process for the company is on-track, and it keeps a Buy rating on the stock.

Linkedin Corporation (NYSE:LNKD) could beat Q2 consensus estimates of $215 million as well as an EPS of 16c, according to Goldman, who cites strength in engagements and the movement of its core Recruiter product. The firm maintains its Buy rating and $150 price target on the stock.

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