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Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) Stake Increased by Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC

December 18, 2017

About 47.48M shares traded or 76.43% up from the average. It has outperformed by 2.77% the S&P500. Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Mgmt reported 0.02% of its portfolio in Southwest Airlines Co. Old Second Bank & Trust Of Aurora owns 300 shares. Next Group Incorporated holds 8,874 shares. South Dakota Inv Council reported 18,600 shares stake.

Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) Position Boosted by Barings LLC

December 18, 2017

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives for heavy and general construction, rental, quarry, aggregate, mining, waste, material handling, gas and oil, power generation, marine, rail, and industrial markets.

Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC Invests $503000 in Incyte Corporation (INCY)

December 18, 2017

The shares were sold at an average price of $105.24, for a total value of $3,000,076.68. It has outperformed by 56.14% the S&P500. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA now owns 1,325 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock worth $177,000 after acquiring an additional 750 shares in the last quarter.

LLC Buys New Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG)

December 18, 2017

Procter & Gamble Company has a fifty-two week low of $83.24 and a fifty-two week high of $94.67. It has underperformed by 9.16% the S&P500. Spindletop Capital Llc increased its stake in Signature Bk New York N Y (SBNY) by 7.02% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC.

As Fiserv INC (FISV) Stock Price Rose, Holder Sprott INC Lowered Position

December 18, 2017

Sprott Inc who had been investing in Fiserv Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $27.50B market cap company. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,644,671 shares, compared to its average volume of 796,390. Hightower Advisors Limited Liability Company owns 5,562 shares. Catalyst Capital Advsrs Lc holds 24,000 shares. The Wisconsin-based State Of Wisconsin Invest Board has invested 0.09% in Fiserv, Inc.

Can analysts adopt a bullish outlook for Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX)?

December 18, 2017

Crestpoint Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Lam Research for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $30.17B market cap company. Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank) reported 0.12% stake. Carret Asset Mngmt Limited Liability Company holds 0.18% of its portfolio in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) for 7,759 shares.

Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates $17.00 Price Target for Horizon Pharma (HZNP)

December 18, 2017

Broadfin Capital Llc who had been investing in Horizon Pharma Plc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $2.46B market cap company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $18.64.

Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (CCI)

December 18, 2017

During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.09 earnings per share . research analysts predict that Crown Castle International Corp. Therefore 65% are positive. Crown Castle International Corp had 57 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Wells Fargo maintained the shares of CCI in report on Monday, October 23 with "Outperform" rating.

Rating Roundup: Ascena Retail Grp Cmn (ASNA)

December 18, 2017

Sapience Investments LLC now owns 5,451,695 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $11,721,000 after acquiring an additional 2,692,810 shares in the last quarter. Therefore 78% are positive. BidaskClub cut Ascena Retail Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, December 8th. A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on ASNA shares.

The Copart, Inc. (CPRT) Position Boosted by Origin Asset Management LLP

December 18, 2017

The stock increased 1.56% or $0.5 during the last trading session, reaching $32.58. B2Gold Corp. (NYSEMKT:BTG) has risen 23.27% since December 17, 2016 and is uptrending. Barometer Capital Inc invested in 84,750 shares or 1.3% of the stock. Robert W. Baird maintained Copart, Inc. A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on CPRT shares.

EPS for TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (AMTD) Expected At $0.48

December 18, 2017

FMR LLC now owns 10,475,718 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $450,351,000 after purchasing an additional 5,336,529 shares during the last quarter. In other TD Ameritrade news, major shareholder Luxembourg International Ho Td bought 11,074,197 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 18th.

Return of the captain: Blues activate Pietrangelo from IR

December 18, 2017

The St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets meet Sunday in National Hockey League action at the MTS Centre. Will the St. Louis Blues skate to a win this evening when they battle the host Winnipeg Jets at 6PM ET? Pietrangelo has missed the past four games with a lower-body injury.

Corning INC (GLW) Shareholder Artemis Investment Management Llp Lifted Its Holding

December 18, 2017

The stock increased 0.75% or $0.24 during the last trading session, reaching $32.05. Jefferies Group reaffirmed a "hold" rating and issued a $29.50 target price on shares of Corning in a research report on Friday, October 6th. First Manhattan holds 0% of its portfolio in Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) for 17,015 shares. Princeton Capital Management Inc decreased its stake in Corning Inc (GLW) by 16.02% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Winchester, NH Boy Killed While Sledding

December 17, 2017

Mike Tollett said a bystander immediately began performing CPR on the boy, who later died at Cheshire Medical Center. Authorities were called to Michigan Street after reports of a child hit by a vehicle. Police have not released the name of the child or driver. Police do not believe speed or impairment were factors in the accident. Police aren't releasing the name of the driver of the vehicle, a Subaru, until the investigation is completed, the release said.

Chilly Saturday stays sunny and dry

December 18, 2017

The rain will come to an end before the afternoon, and we will have cloudy skies. It'll be a warm start to winter this year (next Thursday ) with highs in the lower 60s - partly cloudy skies. Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Both of these days should provide a nice, quick break from the rain.

NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) Shares Sold by Brown Advisory Inc

December 18, 2017

Hilltop Holdings Inc decreased its stake in Mcdonalds Corp (MCD) by 14.19% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. First Personal Financial Services now owns 2,764 shares of the data storage provider's stock worth $121,000 after acquiring an additional 2,754 shares in the last quarter.

Why are Muslims who adorn hijab 'molested' ?, Sultan asks

December 18, 2017

A Nigerian Law School graduate, Amasa Firdaus, who was refused her call to bar for failing to remove her hijab, has said her defiance was to challenge the status quo. "His Eminence has asked Nigerians to reflect and see that this is not only an Islamic mode of dressing but a Christian mode of dressing". Firdaus, who spoke to TheCable and has been asked by the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria not to speak on the controversial issue, said she intentionally wore the hijab in a bid to ...

Cuts Holdings in Parsley Energy, Inc. (NYSE:PE)

December 17, 2017

Third Point Ltd Liability Corporation has invested 1.11% in Parsley Energy, Inc. It has outperformed by 9.39% the S&P500. The hedge fund run by Todd J. The rating was downgraded by Janney Capital to "Neutral" on Thursday, August 4. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, September 7 with "Buy".

Stock to Watch For: Tenet Healthcare Corp. (THC)

December 18, 2017

Tenet Healthcare (NYSE: THC ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 6th. It has underperformed by 53.51% the S&P500. The stock has "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Thursday, June 1. Among 4 analysts covering First of Long Island ( NASDAQ:FLIC ), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained the stock with "Hold" rating in Thursday, February 23 report.

Mckesson Corp (MCK) Holder Arbiter Partners Capital Management LLC Decreased Position

December 17, 2017

McKesson now has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $174.31. The stock has "Buy" rating by Needham on Monday, October 16. The company was maintained on Tuesday, October 24 by Needham. Its up 0.52, from 1.56 in 2017Q1. It dropped, as 66 investors sold MCK shares while 305 reduced holdings. 100 funds opened positions while 253 raised stakes.

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW) Announces Dividend Increase - $0.46 Per Share

December 17, 2017

About 3.20M shares traded or 97.06% up from the average. It is down 0.00% since December 16, 2016 and is. It has underperformed by 24.55% the S&P500. Among 37 analysts covering Citigroup Inc. Prentiss Smith & holds 390 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. Twin Mngmt has 15,382 shares for 0.06% of their portfolio. Tiverton Asset Management Limited Co, Delaware-based fund reported 63,578 shares.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)'s Stock Is Buy After Today's Big Increase

December 18, 2017

The stock was sold at an average price of $371.18, for a total value of $5,567,700.00. Picton Mahoney Asset has invested 1.52% in Intuitive Surgical, Inc . The company was upgraded on Wednesday, July 29 by TD Securities. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Monday, October 2 by RBC Capital Markets. On Friday, January 22 the stock rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus with "Buy".

Bogart Wealth LLC Sells 1567 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)

December 18, 2017

Acropolis Investment Management LLC now owns 1,045 shares of the company's stock valued at $123,000 after buying an additional 5 shares in the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $135.00 target price (down from $140.00) on shares of Philip Morris International in a research report on Wednesday, November 15th.

LHC Group Inc (NASDAQ:LHCG) Institutional Investors Sentiment Change

December 18, 2017

About 677,480 shares traded or 222.97% up from the average. LHC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LHCG ) has risen 42.98% since December 17, 2016 and is uptrending. First Allied Advisory Incorporated invested in 0.01% or 10,396 shares. Loomis Sayles Limited Partnership holds 0% or 485 shares in its portfolio. (NYSE:FIX).

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Position Cut by Beacon Financial Group

December 17, 2017

Shares of Wells Fargo & Company ( NYSE WFC ) traded up $0.65 on Friday, hitting $59.87. About 36.47 million shares traded or 96.81% up from the average. (NASDAQ:CSCO). Cadence Capital Mgmt Ltd Company stated it has 0.87% in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMMU). Axiom Int Invsts Limited Liability De reported 196,873 shares.

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Stake Boosted by WINTON GROUP Ltd

December 17, 2017

Hemenway Trust Company Llc who had been investing in Mastercard for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $162.40B market cap company. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 12,685,589 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $1,540,665,000 after buying an additional 1,729,179 shares during the last quarter.

Birinyi Associates Trimmed Its Verizon Communications (VZ) Holding; Travelzoo Has 0.83 Sentiment

December 17, 2017

It has a 21.01 P/E ratio. The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 1st. Sterling Investment Management Inc decreased its stake in Verizon Communications (VZ) by 47.38% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC.

$0.28 EPS Expected for General Electric Company (GE)

December 17, 2017

The stock increased 2.60% or $2.34 during the last trading session, reaching $92.2. The stock was bought at an average cost of $18.24 per share, with a total value of $100,320.00. Clarivest Asset Mgmt Limited Liability Corporation invested 0.04% in Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR). The conglomerate reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.49 by ($0.20).

Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) Stake Lowered by Riverpark Capital Management LLC

December 17, 2017

Oceanfirst Finl Corp now has $881.68M valuation. The stock decreased 0.11% or $0.25 during the last trading session, reaching $233.55. About 345,822 shares traded or 129.57% up from the average. Also, CMO Raphael Pascaud sold 5,400 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 3rd. Public Sector Pension Invest Board has 8,600 shares for 0.01% of their portfolio.

Western Digital Corp (WDC) Stake Lifted by Clear Harbor Asset Management Llc

December 18, 2017

The stock increased 1.61% or $0.79 during the last trading session, reaching $50.01. The stock had a trading volume of 6,815,974 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,156,775. Therefore 0 are positive. Incyte had 73 analyst reports since August 6, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has "Outperform" rating by Robert W.

FCB Financial Holdings Inc (NYSE:FCB) Insider Sells $1994015.52 in Stock

December 17, 2017

Fcb Financial Holdings Incorporated (NYSE:FCB) had a decrease of 45.7% in short interest. The Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors Ltd holds 275,968 shares with $13.18 million value, up from 253,878 last quarter. (NYSE:FCB). D E Shaw Comm reported 31,298 shares. Westfield Capital Mgmt L P invested 0.27% in FCB Financial Holdings, Inc . FCB's SI was 754,600 shares in December as released by FINRA.

Marianas Fund Management LLC Takes Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

December 17, 2017

About 89,165 shares traded. Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) has risen 12.48% since December 17, 2016 and is uptrending. Alexandria Ltd has invested 0% in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc . (NYSE:CMG). Dubuque Bancorporation Com accumulated 15 shares or 0% of the stock. Srouji Johny had sold 10,469 shares worth $1.70M. Rmb Limited Liability Corporation owns 13,339 shares.

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG) a Sell? The Stock Declines Again

December 18, 2017

The stock increased 1.38% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $21.35. About 698,767 shares traded or 3691.26% up from the average. It has outperformed by 44.27% the S&P500. (NYSE:CPG) news were published by: Benzinga.com which released: "11 Stocks Moving In Friday's After-Hours Session" on January 08, 2016, also Benzinga.com published article titled: "Strength In Crescent Point Due To Report Of An Activist Investor", Livetradingnews.com published: "Crescent Point Energy ...

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) Downgraded by JP Morgan Chase & Co

December 17, 2017

IFP Advisors Inc now owns 128,305 shares of the specialty pharmaceutical company's stock valued at $2,220,000 after buying an additional 509 shares during the period. The stock of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) has "Outperform" rating given on Friday, November 11 by Telsey Advisory Group. (NYSE:VRX) on Wednesday, March 2 to "Hold" rating.

Welch & Forbes LLC Acquires 1386 Shares of EOG Resources Inc (EOG)

December 18, 2017

The shares were sold at an average price of $97.03, for a total value of $330,969.33. EOG Resources , Inc. (NYSE:EOG) has risen 17.15% since December 17, 2016 and is uptrending. The rating was upgraded by UBS on Thursday, March 30 to "Buy". Wells Fargo has "Outperform" rating and $110 target. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,848,193 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $15,803,000 after buying an additional 84,072 shares during the last quarter.

Today Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Stock Reaches 52-Week High

December 17, 2017

The stock increased 2.03% or $1.21 during the last trading session, reaching $60.79. (NYSE:WMB) has risen 40.20% since December 16, 2016 and is uptrending. Pacad Invest Ltd holds 0.2% or 44,100 shares in its portfolio. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $2.00 per share.

Trump's likely tax victory overshadowed by probe

December 18, 2017

Marc Short, the White House director of legislative affairs, was also peppered with questions about Mueller's fate during his own appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" and again urged a quick end to the investigation but insisted that Trump has not discussed firing Mueller.

Is Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) a Buy? The Stock Reported Less Sellers

December 17, 2017

Centre Asset Management Llc acquired 2,260 shares as Nvidia Corp (NVDA)'s stock rose 26.83%. Philippe Laffont decreased its stake in Nvidia Corp (NVDA) by 0.27% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. As per Wednesday, October 11, the company rating was maintained by KeyBanc Capital Markets. The rating was maintained by Wedbush with "Outperform" on Thursday, February 18.

EPS for MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) Expected At $0.28

December 17, 2017

Analysts expect MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE: MTG ) to report $0.28 EPS on January, 18.They anticipate $0.00 EPS change or 0.00 % from last quarter's $0.28 EPS. Among 11 analysts covering MGIC Investment Corp. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of MGIC Investment from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $13.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 22nd.

Atlanta International Airport power outage affects flights, leaves travelers in darkness

December 17, 2017

The busiest airport in the world was left without power on Sunday as holiday travel in the US kicks into high gear. Airport officials told NBC News that electrical issues at a Georgia substation "has impacted the power at the airport".

Riverpark Capital Management LLC Has $26.36 Million Position in Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)

December 17, 2017

The shares were sold at an average price of $455.42, for a total transaction of $683,130.00. It has outperformed by 2.33% the S&P500. Eagle Boston Investment Management Inc decreased its stake in Dycom Industries Inc (DY) by 12.23% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Toro (NYSE:TTC) Announces Earnings Results

December 17, 2017

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt sold 15,000 shares as Toro Co (TTC)'s stock rose 10.12%. It also reduced its holding in Paypal Holdings Inc by 15,135 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 97,204 shares, and cut its stake in Ryman Hospitality Pptys Inc (NYSE:RHP).

Westchester Capital Management LLC Increases Position in Time Warner INC (TWX)

December 17, 2017

The Netherlands-based Apg Asset Management Nv has invested 0.43% in Time Warner Inc. Shares of Time Warner Inc ( NYSE TWX ) traded up $0.60 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $90.25. (NYSE:TWX), 14 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 25 Hold. Therefore 46% are positive. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.83 earnings per share.

$0.91 EPS Expected for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)

December 17, 2017

The stock increased 0.87% or $0.46 during the last trading session, reaching $53.1. Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) has risen 28.24% since December 17, 2016 and is uptrending. Oppenheimer Asset Management has invested 0.03% in The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK). Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed a "hold" rating and set a $58.00 price target on shares of Bank Of New York Mellon in a report on Wednesday, November 15th.

Pepsico (PEP) Receives Coverage Optimism Score of 0.17

December 17, 2017

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 3,317,230 shares of the company's stock worth $371,065,000 after buying an additional 1,593,550 shares in the last quarter. The rating was maintained by Cowen & Co with "Buy" on Tuesday, July 11. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION WARNING: "Investment Centers of America Inc". On Wednesday, June 7 the stock rating was downgraded by BMO Capital Markets to "Market Perform".

Are Analysts Bullish about Analog Devices, Inc

December 17, 2017

The insider SICCHITANO KENTON J sold 15,000 shares worth $1.32 million. The hedge fund run by Israel Englander held 63,829 shares of the medical specialities company at the end of 2017Q2, valued at $1.59 million, up from 41,399 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

Hollywood Bowl Group (BOWL) PT Raised to GBX 250

December 17, 2017

As per Friday, November 13, the company rating was maintained by Bryan Garnier & Cie. The company was maintained on Monday, October 9 by Berenberg. The stock of TCP Capital Corp. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Monday, December 11 by Shore Capital. The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 18th.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) Stake Decreased by JPMorgan Chase & Co

December 17, 2017

About 495,735 shares traded or 185.65% up from the average. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. has a twelve month low of $3.35 and a twelve month high of $6.35. The stock has "Buy" rating by Maxim Group on Monday, June 12. For more information about research offerings from Zacks Investment Research , visit Zacks.com Receive News & Ratings for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc.

Neuberger Berman Group LLC Trims Holdings in Roper Technologies Inc (ROP)

December 17, 2017

It has outperformed by 6.81% the S&P500. American National Bank decreased its stake in Roper Industries Inc (ROP) by 33.62% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. PREZZANO WILBUR J sold $471,597 worth of Roper Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ROP) on Wednesday, August 9. JOHNSON ROBERT D sold $469,940 worth of Roper Technologies, Inc.

American Century Companies Inc. Invests $498000 in Freeport-McMoran, Inc. (FCX) Stock

December 17, 2017

The company was maintained on Tuesday, October 10 by Cowen & Co. The stock of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NASDAQ:NMRX) has "Equal-Weight" rating given on Thursday, January 12 by First Analysis. Its the same as in 2017Q1. It fall, as 72 investors sold FCX shares while 201 reduced holdings. 962.50 million shares or 2.74% less from 989.56 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported.

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