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In Picture: Gautam Rode & Pankhuri Awasthy at mehndi ceremony

February 05, 2018

The stars got engaged in October previous year in a low-key ceremony. For the uninitiated, Gautam and Pankhuri fell in love on the sets of Suryaputra Karn . This was for the mehndi. Talking about their enagagement party, they wore white and pink coloured matching outfits. However, the biggest highlight of their wedding ceremony was their sangeet when Rode and Awasthy recreated Salman-Katrina's Dil Diyan Gallan look from Tiger Zinda Hai movie.

Services sector sees fastest growth in 3 months in Jan, shows PMI

February 05, 2018

An index reading of above 50 indicates an overall increase in economic activity and below 50 an overall decrease. The Nikkei Hong Kong Purchasing Managers' Index, or PMI, declined slightly to 51.1 in January, weighed down by lower employment and reduced inventories.

Abe happy about Nago mayoral victory

February 05, 2018

Taketoyo Toguchi's victory in the election - which was considered a prelude to a gubernatorial race that could be held as early as this fall - has apparently reassured the government and ruling bloc over the Okinawa gubernatorial election, in which the transfer plan will likely be the biggest point of contention.

Continental Building Products (NYSE:CBPX) Getting Favorable Media Coverage, Study Shows

February 05, 2018

Rockshelter Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Continental Building Product for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $1.03B market cap company. (NYSE:WMT). Princeton Port Strategies Grp Ltd stated it has 0.07% in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:CBPX). Stanley owns 38,026 shares or 0.26% of their U.S. portfolio.

Ryanair profits rise but airline cautious about impact of Brexit

February 05, 2018

He said the decision to recognise unions "after 30 years of successfully dealing directly with our people" could add complexity to the business, and "may cause short-term disruptions and negative PR". Ryanair meanwhile warned that the British government was "under-estimating" the risk of flight disruptions following Brexit, which is due in March 2019.

DXB cements int. pax top spot as traffic up 5.5%

February 05, 2018

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (KTOS)

February 05, 2018

Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) has risen 26.96% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) had an increase of 1.45% in short interest. UBS has "Buy" rating and $180.0 target. The firm has "Buy" rating by Rosenblatt given on Sunday, August 16. Among 28 analysts covering V.F. Corp ( NYSE:VFC ), 10 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 17 Hold.

Tesco Names Booker Chief to Head Its UK, Ireland Operations

February 05, 2018

Matt Davies will continue as CEO of UK & ROI until completion, when he will step down and after supporting a handover, will leave the Group at the end of April 2018. While Tesco has more than 3000 stores across the UK, Booker supplies 5000 - many of which are independent retailers and caterers - and operates the Premier, Londis and Budgens convenience grocery fascias.

Community Health Systems (CYH) Major Shareholder Tian Qiao Chen Buys 995551 Shares

February 05, 2018

The company has market cap of $609.32 million. Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH)'s price sits 25.9% above from its 50-day moving average of $4.68 and -18.54% away from the stock's 200-day moving average which is $5.99. Therefore 74% are positive. Community Health Systems (CYH) opened at $5.44 on Friday. (NYSE:CYH) on Thursday, September 7 with "Hold" rating . Piper Jaffray maintained Community Health Systems , Inc.

LLC Sells 1275 Shares of Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

February 05, 2018

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) was downgraded by analysts at Vetr from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report released on Wednesday, January 17th. It has underperformed by 3.95% the S&P500. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $166.00 price objective (up from $145.00) on shares of Mastercard in a report on Monday, October 30th.

Lazard (LAZ) Earns Media Sentiment Score of 0.19

February 05, 2018

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. FS Investment Corporation (NYSE:FSIC) has risen 1.01% since February 2, 2017 and is uptrending. $57.18's average target is -2.16% below currents $58.44 stock price. RBC Capital Markets maintained it with "Outperform" rating and $140 target in Friday, July 14 report.

Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) CAO Sells $226944.21 in Stock

February 05, 2018

Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC now owns 2,917 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $362,000 after acquiring an additional 12 shares during the last quarter. The firm has "Buy" rating by Pivotal Research given on Friday, December 22. As per Monday, November 21, the company rating was downgraded by BNP Paribas.

Valentine Week List 2018 - Valentine's Day, Dates, Schedule

February 05, 2018

To celebrate love, you can plan a date with your mother/father. Surprise your beloved each day of Valentine's week with a new token of love. The week starts with Rose Day , Propose Day , Chocolate Day , Teddy Day , Promise Day , Hug Day , Kiss day , and at last the Valentine's Day .

Cambiar Investors LLC Sells 34071 Shares of Murphy USA Inc (MUSA)

February 05, 2018

About 764,037 shares traded. Over the last couple of years, revenue growth has not been able to keep up with, earnings, which suggests that Murphy USA's bottom line has been driven by unsustainable cost-reductions. NYSE:MUSA Income Statement Jan 31st 18 Why is this? Oppenheimer Asset reported 75,048 shares. Centurylink Inv Management accumulated 12,410 shares or 0.28% of the stock.

Share Activity Lifted (10.00%) for Energy Metals Ltd (EME.AX) in Session

February 05, 2018

Welles Wilder, and it oscillates between 0 and 100. The RSI, or Relative Strength Index is a popular oscillating indicator among traders and investors. A reading from -80 to -100 would indicate an oversold situation. The ADX is typically used along with the Plus Directional Indicator (+DI) and Minus Directional Indicator (-DI) which point to the direction of the trend.

FMC Corp (FMC) Stake Lowered by Oakbrook Investments LLC

February 05, 2018

The stock has a market cap of $11,508.94, a price-to-earnings ratio of 504.24, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.52. The stock decreased 3.92% or $3.5 during the last trading session, reaching $85.72. The company was maintained on Wednesday, August 23 by Oppenheimer. Its down 0.83, from 2.27 in 2017Q2. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of FMC.

Mayo Investment Advisers LLC Has $667000 Holdings in AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV)

February 05, 2018

The company has market cap of $97.44 million. About 388,322 shares traded or 30.97% up from the average. Curis, Inc. (CRIS) has risen 2.47% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. Td Asset Management stated it has 0.37% in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV). Security Tru invested in 0.93% or 31,717 shares. Tsp Management Group Inc Incorporated Ltd Liability reported 0.31% of its portfolio in AbbVie Inc.

Oil prices fall on strong USA dollar, Brent near one-month low

February 05, 2018

An increasingly correlated trade between oil, stocks, bonds and the dollar has amplified swings in the markets. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 46 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $65.33 as of 1:19 p.m. Speculation has grown that the OPEC and others participating including Russian Federation will end the cuts early with oil prices near a three-year high and stockpiles falling.

Koshinski Asset Management Inc. Acquires Shares of 1276 AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)

February 05, 2018

The institutional investor held 83,037 shares of the business services company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $11.72M, down from 85,438 at the end of the previous reported quarter. (NYSE:AZO) on Wednesday, September 20 with "Hold" rating. (NYSE:AZO) on Wednesday, December 7 with "Hold" rating. Robert W. Baird has "Hold" rating and $590.0 target.

Wix.Com Ltd (WIX) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts

February 05, 2018

Legal & General Group Plc raised its stake in shares of Wix.Com by 2.8% during the second quarter. The stock decreased 0.49% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $61.45. Carey Inc. (NASDAQ:WIX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 8th. Moreover, Northern Corporation has 0% invested in Wix.com Ltd.

How Analysts Feel About MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM)?

February 05, 2018

Shares of MSC Industrial Direct ( MSM ) traded down $2.14 on Friday, hitting $91.37. The stock had a trading volume of 676,676 shares, compared to its average volume of 970,064. It also reduced its holding in Laboratory Corp Amer Hldgs (NYSE:LH) by 27,000 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 129,000 shares, and cut its stake in Ametek Inc New (NYSE:AME).

Carson Wentz tossing passes in warm-ups for Eagles

February 05, 2018

It wasn't that long ago that Carson Wentz was hobbling around with crutches during pregame warmups, and then a cane. During the Super Bowl festivities in Minnesota, he's been walking without an aid. Once he reaches this point in his recovery, he can continue onward as if he suffered just a torn ACL. According to several sources with knowledge of Wentz's rehab, it's "realistic" to believe he'll be good to go for the opener.

Under Critical Volume Chart Analysis: American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)

February 05, 2018

The stock is now showing downward return of -0.49% throughout last week and witnessed bearish return of -4.93% in one month period. About 2.75M shares traded or 40.29% up from the average. Jefferies maintained it with "Hold" rating and $5900 target in Thursday, July 13 report. FBR & Co restated a "buy" rating and issued a $26.00 target price on shares of American Homes 4 Rent in a report on Friday, September 29th.

Analyst Recommendations Review: Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

February 05, 2018

Brandes Investment Partners Lp increased Chesapeake Energy Corp ( CHK ) stake by 15.27% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Capwealth Advisors Llc sold 90,446 shares as the company's stock declined 5.25% while stock markets rallied. The company has a market capitalization of $3,030.00, a PE ratio of -5.74 and a beta of 1.83. Several research analysts have recently commented on CHK shares.

Cwm LLC Decreases Stake in Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL)

February 05, 2018

The stock is now showing negative return of -5.30% throughout last week and witnessed increasing return of 2.32% in one month period. About 23,356 shares traded. Stifel Nicolaus set a $39.00 target price on shares of Noble Energy and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, October 5th. Therefore 73% are positive.

Tyson Foods Inc (NYSE:TSN) Q3 2017 Sentiment

February 05, 2018

About 1.95 million shares traded or 69.47% up from the average. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Bank Of Nova Scotia increased its stake in Tyson Foods Inc ( TSN ) by 8% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial's (FNF) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at Stephens

February 05, 2018

FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial has a twelve month low of $33.91 and a twelve month high of $160.45. The stock increased 0.73% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $24.76. SunTrust maintained Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) to report earnings on February, 7. They expect $0.60 EPS, down 15.49% or $0.11 from last year's $0.71 per share.

Institutional Investors Love Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU)

February 05, 2018

The institutional investor held 2.76 million shares of the apparel company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $171.76 million, down from 2.78M at the end of the previous reported quarter. Lululemon Athletica Inc. had 179 analyst reports since August 18, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Therefore 58% are positive. RBC Capital Markets has "Buy" rating and $156.0 target.

Denbury Resources Inc (NYSE:DNR) Sentiment Up in 2017 Q3

February 05, 2018

Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR ) has average revenue estimates of $300.53 Million, compared to low analyst estimates of $270.2 Million and high estimates of $322.4 Million for the current quarter. Municipal Employees Retirement System of MI now owns 149,470 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock worth $200,000 after purchasing an additional 55,480 shares during the period.

Realty Income Corp (O) Receives $64.09 Consensus Target Price from Analysts

February 05, 2018

About 214,547 shares traded. It is down 0.00% since February 4, 2017 and is. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 4,300 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $145,000 after buying an additional 600 shares in the last quarter.

Mcewen Mining Inc (MUX) — Stock Trending Alert

February 05, 2018

Halcon Resources Corporation (HK ) stock is active player of Wall Street Market in Wednesday trading session. Going move backward a period of six month analysis we come to know that stock soared 26.60% giving rising alert for Investors. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on HK. For Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (NYSE:SID) out of the analyst recommendations 1 analysts recommend stock a Buy, 0 rate the stock Outperform, 1 analysts recommend to Hold the stock, 0 rate ...

Franco Nevada Corp (FNV) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts

February 05, 2018

Northern Trust Corp raised its holdings in shares of Franco Nevada by 5.1% during the second quarter. The stock decreased 1.69% or $1.29 during the last trading session, reaching $74.82. Cigna Investments Inc. New bought a new stake in shares of Franco Nevada during the 4th quarter valued at about $203,000. Since December 13, 2017, it had 3 insider purchases, and 0 insider sales for $4.88 million activity.

Indian equity indices plunge on opening, Sensex slips below 35k

February 05, 2018

The NSE Nifty was trading down by 173.80 points, or 1.61 per cent, at 10,586.80. PC Jeweller rallied more than 20 per cent in early trade on huge buying, after the stock hit hard in previous session. The Indian markets crashed in opening trade, with the 30-share BSE Sensex falling below 35,000 on Long Term Capital Gains Tax as well as global cues.

Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA)

February 05, 2018

The stock has seen its SMA50 which is now -6.36%. The institutional investor held 275,628 shares of the edp services company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $1.04 million, down from 750,000 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Since September 1, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 5 insider sales for $292,370 activity. The stock of Zynga Inc . (NASDAQ:ZNGA) or 20,000 shares.

Seatown Holdings Pte. Ltd. Invests $5.07 Million in Home Depot Inc (HD)

February 05, 2018

The stock decreased 1.11% or $0.15 during the last trading session, reaching $13.33. About 449,177 shares traded. Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) has risen 4.55% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. (NYSE:HD). First Long Island Invsts Ltd Liability owns 99,021 shares. Budros Ruhlin Roe Inc invested in 907 shares or 0.06% of the stock. (NYSE:HD). Bluecrest Mngmt Limited holds 74,225 shares.

Zoe's Kitchen Inc (ZOES) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages

February 05, 2018

TGS's SI was 77,400 shares in February as released by FINRA. Its down 0.82% from 4.82M shares previously. Zoe's Kitchen (NYSE:ZOES) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 9th. The company was maintained on Monday, January 8 by Guggenheim. As per Sunday, August 30, the company rating was maintained by Deutsche Bank. Jefferies Group reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $20.00 price objective on shares of Zoe's Kitchen in a report on Friday, December 22nd.

Edgewood Management LLC Reduces Stake in Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

February 05, 2018

The stock increased 0.17% or $0.11 during the last trading session, reaching $63.83. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.51, for a total transaction of $5,392,858.74. In related news, Director Ellen M. Hancock sold 4,676 shares of Colgate-Palmolive stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 31st. The rating was maintained by JP Morgan with "Neutral" on Thursday, May 19.

Can analysts adopt a bullish outlook for Sequans Communications SA (NYSE:SQNS)?

February 05, 2018

The stock decreased 2.25% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $1.74. About 118,826 shares traded. Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ:CERN) has risen 19.54% since February 2, 2017 and is uptrending. 263.89 million shares or 3.63% more from 254.64 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. 78,192 are owned by Aqr Capital Ltd Liability Corp. Gotham Asset Mgmt Limited stated it has 19,153 shares.

Monro (MNRO) Earns Buy Rating from Oppenheimer

February 05, 2018

Bingham Osborn & Scarborough Llc who had been investing in At&T Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $234.76 billion market cap company. Riverhead Capital Mgmt Lc has invested 0.18% in A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS). It also upped Medtronic Plc (NYSE:MDT) stake by 749,261 shares and now owns 1.73 million shares.

Analog Devices (ADI) Receiving Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Analysis Shows

February 05, 2018

The stock of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. As per Friday, November 10, the company rating was maintained by H.C. Wainwright. (NASDAQ:ADI). Capital One Association has 0.01% invested in Analog Devices, Inc. It has underperformed by 15.67% the S&P500. The company has market cap of $475.65 million. The companyÂ's stores offer fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, deli products, baked goods, dairy and dairy alternatives, frozen foods, body care ...

Sri Lanka celebrates 70th Independence Day today

February 05, 2018

Clerics representing Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Islamic faiths conducted ceremonial rituals and thereafter, the National Day messages of President and Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka were read. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Independence Day message said that it is our responsibility to keep in mind that true independence is only possible when we unite as one nation, rising above political, religious and ethnic differences.

Cordasco Financial Network Raises Holdings in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT)

February 05, 2018

The stock decreased 2.93% or $4.75 during the last trading session, reaching $157.49. The company had a trading volume of 7,600,000 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,580,000. "(CAT)" was reported by The Lincolnian Online and is the property of of The Lincolnian Online. Millennium Mgmt Ltd Liability holds 0% in Stein Mart, Inc.

Sells 684 Shares of Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX)

February 05, 2018

About 523,072 shares traded. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION WARNING: "KCS Wealth Advisory Takes Position in Becton Dickinson and Co ( BDX )" was reported by Week Herald and is the property of of Week Herald. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: "1,200 Shares in Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) Purchased by Private Wealth Partners LLC" was originally reported by StockNewsTimes and is the property of of StockNewsTimes.

Institutional Investors Lead Shift in Energy Transfer Equity LP (NYSE:ETE) Sentiment

February 05, 2018

Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Energy Transfer Partners from $29.00 to $26.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 10th. Hightower Advisors Limited Liability Com owns 22,133 shares. Fincl Architects stated it has 1.88% in Facebook, Inc. Synovus Financial invested in 509,760 shares.

Ball (BLL) Rating Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research

February 05, 2018

In other news, Chairman John A. Hayes sold 5,519 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 6th. JXTG Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:JXHLY) has 0.00% since February 2, 2017 and is. Deutsche Bank maintained Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) on Tuesday, July 18 with "Buy" rating. Ball Corporation (BLL) stock is now showing downward return of -2.19% throughout last week and witnessed decreasing return of -0.72% in one month period.

How Many Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD)'s Analysts Are Bullish?

February 05, 2018

The stock of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD ) has "Outperform" rating given on Wednesday, February 22 by Credit Suisse. It has underperformed by 61.48% the S&P500. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.15 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.01, from 0.82 in 2017Q2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased its position in shares of Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) by 4.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Union Budget is popular, not populist, says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

February 05, 2018

On the other hand, it has lowered customs duty on agricultural commodities such as cashews to 2.5%, hoping to increase capacity utilisation of processing plants and reduce input cost. News Today tries to breakdown the highlights of the Budget presented on Thursday, by talking to economists, stakeholders and the public. " India is expected to become the fifth largest economy very soon", he said .

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Given "Buy" Rating at Bank of America

February 05, 2018

The stock increased 0.36% or $0.17 during the last trading session, reaching $47.62. About 343,615 shares traded. FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX ) has risen 19.02% since January 23, 2017 and is uptrending. CENTRAL TRUST Co boosted its holdings in shares of FedEx by 14.7% in the 4th quarter. Weik Inv Services Incorporated holds 0.27% or 2,550 shares. Nelson Roberts Advisors Ltd Liability Corp invested in 200 shares or 0.01% of the stock.

Fox Run Management LLC Takes Position in First Midwest Bancorp Inc (FMBI)

February 05, 2018

It is down 5.85% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 36.58% the S&P500. Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn Llc increased First Midwest Bancorp Inc/Il ( FMBI ) stake by 4.65% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.58%. FREDERICO DOMINIC sold $38 worth of stock or 1 shares. Investors sentiment increased to 1.57 in Q3 2017.

EPS for Stamps.com Inc. (STMP) Expected At $2.14

February 05, 2018

Citigroup owns 0% invested in Stamps.com Inc. About 312,801 shares traded. It has outperformed by 38.18% the S&P500. (STMP) by 68.21% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Stamps.com had a net margin of 26.66% and a return on equity of 34.46%. The firm earned "Sell" rating on Thursday, July 14 by Prescience Point. The rating was maintained by Northland Capital on Monday, November 20 with "Buy".

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