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Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) Short Interest Up 4.2% in July

August 11, 2017

Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Oppenheimer & Co Inc bolstered its holdings by buying 93,000 shares an increase of 77.4% from 03/31/2017 to 06/30/2017. The business had revenue of $1.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. Several analysts have released their opinion on Sirius XM Holdings Inc.

BTIG Research Cuts Rating On NxStage Medical, Inc. (NXTM) To "Neutral"

August 11, 2017

It closed at $29.32 lastly. It has outperformed by 4.48% the S&P500. Teton Advisors Inc increased Mocon Inc Com (MOCO) stake by 5.1% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. (NYSE:PFE) for 24,991 shares. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 52,900 shares of company stock worth $1,374,813. Shares for $217,575 were sold by Burbank Jeffrey H .

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) Hits New 52-Week Low at $35.59

August 11, 2017

About 162,775 shares traded. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Dick's Sporting Goods had a net margin of 3.57% and a return on equity of 18.61%. Nomura Asset Management Limited holds 0.01% or 11,260 shares. Stephens Ar invested in 22,485 shares. Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 16th.

The Bitcoin Price Just Inched Up to Set Another All-Time High

August 11, 2017

This is over $1,000 increase in Bitcoin price , but the most remarkable growth came in the last week after the fork of the bitcoin blockchain that resulted in the creation of a new cryptocurrency, bitcoin cash . It happened already and I think it will happen one more time. Some investors are turning to an unlikely safe heaven as the rhetoric between US President Donald Trump and North Korea intensifies.

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August 11, 2017

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ISIS sent terror money to USA operatives through eBay, PayPal

August 11, 2017

He denied planning an attack on the country himself but admitted that the money was sent to fund operations like "terror attacks". Elshinawy received $8,700 from ISIS, including five PayPal payments from senior ISIS official Siful Sujan through his technology company.

Pep Guardiola wants Sergio Busquets from Barcelona

August 11, 2017

Priced at £6.5m, the defender is a must from Manchester City's squad. Previous year he was named Man City's Player of the Season and is set to feature in Guardiola's first-team plans despite the arrival of Bernardo Silva from Monaco and the emergence of talented youngsters Phil Foden, Brahim Diaz and Jadon Sancho.

Tata Steel expected to announce new pension scheme for thousands of workers

August 11, 2017

At the same time the British Steel Pension Scheme Trustee will get a one third stake in the steel business. When the RAA takes effect, workers will be able to join a new BSPS, which will have lower future annual increases for pensioners and deferred members, which will give it an improved funding position which would pose "significantly less risk" for Tata, said the company.

Analysts Set The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) PT at $141.60

August 11, 2017

About 4.33 million shares traded or 8.79% up from the average. It is down 0.00% since August 9, 2016 and is. It has underperformed by 29.57% the S&P500. Dimensional Fund Advsrs Lp invested 0.01% in Middleby Corp (NASDAQ:MIDD). TH Capital maintained Middleby Corp (NASDAQ:MIDD) rating on Thursday, November 12.

Swiss franc consolidates after rallying hard on North Korea tensions

August 11, 2017

Tokyo's blue-chip index tumbled 1.3 percent to its lowest close since late May after the Dow's winning streak of nine straight records ended following Trump's sharp rhetoric of "fire and fury", with the main European bourses also opening lower Wednesday.

Nikkei flat as North Korea fears recede; financial stocks tumble

August 11, 2017

Insurers and banks, which invest in higher-yielding products such as foreign bonds, were the two worst performers on the board after U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday, with the yields on the benchmark 10-year note hitting a six-week low.

Manitowoc Company, Inc. (The) (MTW) Lifted to Hold at BidaskClub

August 11, 2017

Shares of The Manitowoc Company, Inc ., (NYSE: MTW ) gained 2.62% to $7.410 on Monday. Analysts expect next quarter's EPS will be $-0.02 and the next full year EPS is projected to be $0.02. Invesco Ltd owns 110,336 shares. Sei Invests Co has 35,207 shares for 0% of their portfolio. (The) (NYSE:MTW) rose 2.2% during trading on Wednesday after Credit Suisse Group raised their price target on the stock from $6.10 to $8.00.

China Steps Up Censorship of Social Media Sites

August 11, 2017

None of the three companies responded to requests for comments. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are not accessible in China, which has recently also banned the image of Winnie the Pooh - reportedly because the bear was being compared to President Xi Jinping.

U.S. wholesale prices edged down 0.1 percent in July

August 11, 2017

On a yearly basis, PPI continued its downward path, slipping to 1.9% from 2% in June and missing the forecast of 2.2%. The core rate, which excludes volatile categories of food, energy and trade, was flat in the month. On the other hand, the central bank of U.S.at its policy meeting is all set to announce a plan to start shrinking its $4.2 trillion portfolio of mortgage-backed securities and Treasury bonds.

Numis Securities Ltd Reiterates "Buy" Rating for Amec Foster Wheeler PLC (AMEC)

August 11, 2017

Jefferies Group LLC reissued an "underperform" rating and set a GBX 414 ($5.39) price target on shares of Amec Foster Wheeler PLC in a report on Monday, June 12th. Shares of AMEC Foster Wheeler plc American Depositary Shares ( NASDAQ:AMFW ) opened at 5.79 on Friday. "Looking forward, I am confident Amec Foster Wheeler is now moving in the right direction, and I believe that our people and shareholders will have an exciting future as part of the Wood Group, once the deal closes in the ...

Nvidia earnings: Self-driving cars, AI, games, Nintendo Switch drive big quarter

August 11, 2017

Analysts had expected earnings of 70 cents a share on a GAAP basis and quarterly revenue of $1.96 billion. Nvidia reported record revenue for the second quarter ended July 30,2017, of $2.23 billion, up 56 percent from $1.43 billion a year earlier, and up 15 percent from $1.94 billion in the previous quarter.

(TSE:T) Price Target Raised to C$50.00 at Scotiabank

August 11, 2017

As of quarter end Uss Investment Management Ltd had bought a total of 45,750 shares growing its position 2.0%. The corporation had a trading volume of 496,795 Stocks. Carret Asset Mgmt Limited Liability reported 0.93% stake. After $0.56 actual earnings per share reported by TELUS Corporation (USA) for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -3.57% negative EPS growth.

SoundCloud's Future Will Be Determined By A Vote On Friday

August 11, 2017

The valuation of the company would sit around $300 million after the investment; however, that investment still has to be approved. Following that decision, SoundCloud CEO Alex Ljung has moved to directly reassured fans and investors on the company's blog .

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:THR) Cut to "Sell" at BidaskClub

August 11, 2017

It has underperformed by 5.01% the S&P500. Schroder Investment Management Group increased Ecolab Inc Common Stock Usd1 (ECL) stake by 2.73% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Therefore 33% are positive. Wolfe Research started coverage on Thermon Group Holdings in a research note on Tuesday, July 11th. On Friday, September 18 the stock rating was maintained by Jefferies with "Buy".

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) Experiences Heavy Trading Volume

August 11, 2017

Nielsen N.V. updated its FY17 guidance to $1.40-1.46 EPS. The firm had revenue of $2.57 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.56 billion. FMR LLC now owns 4,725,860 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $241,680,000 after buying an additional 2,051,894 shares in the last quarter.

The Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates "Overweight" Rating for Amazon.com, Inc

August 11, 2017

Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) has risen 11.43% since August 10, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 14.13% the S&P500. Cypress Capital Management Llc Wy increased its stake in Amazon Com Inc ( AMZN ) by 2550% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Aperio Group LLC Increases Stake in Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB)

August 11, 2017

Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 27,220 shares of the technology company's stock worth $2,332,000 after buying an additional 5,800 shares in the last quarter. The stock's Dividend Yield stands at 0.86%. Blackbaud's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is now 47.06%. WARNING: This article was first reported by Chaffey Breeze and is the property of of Chaffey Breeze.

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) Position Up in Latest Report from Alliancebernstein LP

August 11, 2017

Visa Inc now has $228.38 billion valuation. The stock declined 0.57% or $1.12 reaching $194.36 on the news. About 180,039 shares traded. (NYSE:STZ) has risen 17.20% since August 10, 2016 and is uptrending. Decatur Capital Management Inc invested 1.64% of its portfolio in Constellation Brands, Inc . The firm earned "Neutral" rating on Friday, June 9 by Citigroup.

Francesca's Holdings Corporation (FRAN) Receives "Hold" Rating from Jefferies Group LLC

August 11, 2017

About shares traded. Assembly Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:ASMB) has risen 353.70% since August 8, 2016 and is uptrending. The stock closing price is now trading downward to its 50 day moving average with change of -12.47%, tumbled to its 20 day moving average with figure of -3.20% and behind its 200 day moving average with value -39.11%.

Political tensions continue to weigh on stocks

August 11, 2017

A weaker opening on Wall Street further added to the downward pressure in Europe. The VIX , the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, which measures market expectations for swings in stock prices and traders use as a fear gauge, closed the day on Thursday at 16.04, its highest close since the day of the United States presidential election in November.

Edinburgh and Glasgow airports record busiest ever months

August 11, 2017

The report described the service as "satisfactory" but the CAA added that it was "disappointed to encounter issues that we identified over the year with management oversight at these airports, in particular in regard to recording against 'waiting time" standards'.

Of Nevada Inc. Sells 1997 Shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

August 11, 2017

The company's stock had a trading volume of 3,418,227 shares. Mayo Investment Advisers LLC boosted its stake in Cisco Systems by 12.2% in the fourth quarter. More notable recent Cisco Systems, Inc. Dedicoat Chris also sold $1.18M worth of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) was bought by WEST STEVEN M on Wednesday, February 22.

Digital asset exchange Coinbase raises $100M Series D led by IVP

August 11, 2017

According to the company, it has facilitated the exchange of more than $25 billion in digital currency to date, five times more than the total sum it processed from its founding through the end of previous year. Noting the accelerating pace of innovation, Armstrong said that Coinbase is now preparing to make the transition to "phase three" of the company's " secret master plan " - a strategy that he outlined in another blog post in September 2016.

USA stocks close lower after President Trump's remarks to North Korea

August 11, 2017

Safe-haven assets gained following the rising geopolitical tensions. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 35 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2,438, its biggest drop since mid-May. The media giant late Tuesday announced plans to end (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-details-launch-of-espn-and-disney-streaming-services-plans-end-of-netflix-deal-2017-08-08) its distribution deal with Netflix Inc.(NFLX) and launch its own ESPN and Disney streaming services.

Eqis Capital Management Inc. Has $361000 Position in McDonald's Corporation (MCD)

August 11, 2017

Of the 33 analysts surveyed by Reuters that track MCD 11 of them rate its stock a hold. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 54,363 shares of company stock valued at $8,615,125. $80,220 worth of AutoNation, Inc. Kennedy Thomas A sold 36,682 shares worth $5.56 million. In the transaction dated Jul. 26, 2017, the great number of shares disposed came courtesy the President-Foundational Markets; Borden Ian Frederick disposed a total of 4,820 shares at an average price of $158.37, ...

Eqis Capital Management Inc. Has $217000 Stake in Rio Tinto PLC (RIO)

August 11, 2017

WARNING: " Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO) Earns Daily Media Sentiment Score of 0.24" was originally reported by Sports Perspectives and is owned by of Sports Perspectives. had bought a total of 12,681 shares growing its stake by 81.0%. Howland Capital Management LLC's holdings in Rio Tinto PLC were worth $680,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Barclays PLC Reaffirms Overweight Rating for Stericycle, Inc. (SRCL)

August 11, 2017

Stericycle Inc now has $6.38B valuation. While the stock price moved along with the volume change, shares are touching $71.53. About 686,799 shares traded. (NASDAQ:SRCL) opened at 75.06 on Thursday. Pnc Finance Services Inc holds 0.01% or 65,818 shares in its portfolio. Autonomy Capital Lp, which manages about $4.40 billion and $23.71M US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Ishares Tr (Put) (EEM) by 80,000 shares to 57,000 shares, valued at $2.00M in 2016Q4, according to the filing.

CBS Corporation (CBS) Given "Outperform" Rating at Royal Bank Of Canada

August 11, 2017

Chieftain Capital Management Inc. holds 13.38% of its portfolio in CBS Corporation for 4.23 million shares. Similar statistics are true for the second largest owner, Vanguard Group Inc, which owns 23,881,910 shares of the stock are valued at $1.54 billion.

Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) Stake Lowered by Marsico Capital Management LLC

August 11, 2017

Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. Therefore 40% are positive. A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Therefore 76% are positive. Raytheon Company had 48 analyst reports since July 28, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

Ward Solutions invests €300000 to launch new GDPR consultancy service

August 11, 2017

The new bill will give individuals more control over their data, including the right to ask for it to be deleted. As one of the largest Internet and cloud companies in the world, Google has a lot at stake in ensuring that its services are compliant with GDPR .

Barclays Now Covering Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) With $70.0000 Target

August 11, 2017

HL Financial Services boosted its stake in Delta Air Lines , (NYSE: DAL ) by 8.4% through out the Fiscal Q2, based on the latest 13F document with the Security and Exchange Commission. The correct version of this piece can be read at https://transcriptdaily.com/2017/08/10/first-heartland-consultants-inc-has-1-06-million-stake-in-delta-air-lines-inc-nysedal-updated.html.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IONS) Given New $50.00 Price Target at Stifel Nicolaus

August 11, 2017

Sanford C. Bernstein began coverage on shares of Ionis Pharmaceuticals in a report on Thursday, July 27th. The Children's Place, Inc. has 4 buy ratings, 4 holds and 0 sells even after the stock tumbled -5.83% from its high of $125.3 to a $2.06 billion market value through last close.

TalkTalk handed £100000 fine over customer data breach

August 11, 2017

In autumn 2014 Talktalk notified the authorities that it was investigating a suspected breach.... In some cases, the calls followed a genuine engineering visit, and the scammers were able to give customer addresses and account numbers, helping to give legitimacy to their claim.

Toys 'R' Us to make Times Square return

August 11, 2017

The sportswear retailer has signed a lease for a two-level store at Lechar Realty's 38-story, 550,000-square-foot office building at Broadway and West 41st Street, according to JLL . Additionally, Level One will host a select assortment of electronic and entertainment items such as FUJIFILM INSTAX cameras, Nintendo Switch, and top software launches.

Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) Earns News Sentiment Score of 0.12

August 11, 2017

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Nicolet Bankshares Inc. raised its stake in Twitter by 227.6% in the first quarter. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.13 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Twitter will post $0.34 EPS for the current year.

US stocks slip amid heightened US-North Korea tensions

August 11, 2017

State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said Wednesday that the administration is working in concert with U.S. allies to carry out a "pressure campaign" against North Korea . Dollar on Tuesday, following a volatile trading session. Pyongyang said it was examining plans for attacking Guam, a USA territory in the Pacific with a military base.

General Motors' Maven Gig expanding to LA, other U.S. cities

August 11, 2017

Gig makes cars available for weekly rental for a flat rate, with unlimited mileage. According to Rachael Bhattacharya, they have a strong focus on those markets where the demand for ride hailing services is high and potential of gig earnings is also high.

Applebee's to close more than 100 locations

August 11, 2017

The dinner crowd at Applebees and other full service chain restaurants has thinned in recent years as the Millennial generation gravitates instead toward fast-causal spots (think Chipotle) and now-trendy meal kit delivery services. "Restaurant closures are a normal course of business in the industry and when you have a footprint as large as ours", Amy Mason, senior vice president for global communications and consumer insights, said.

Govt aims to eliminate subsidy on LPG by March 2018

August 11, 2017

The government expects to more than halve its petroleum subsidy bill over the next three years, from Rs. 25,000 crore this year to just Rs. 10,000 crore by 2019-20. Though interest payments were budgeted to be Rs 4,92,670 crore in 2016-17, the provisional actuals for interest payments in 2016-17 worked out to Rs 4,80,519 crore.

ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) Holdings Increased by Neuberger Berman Group LLC

August 11, 2017

Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV bought a new stake in shares of ONEOK during the first quarter valued at about $100,000. Keybank National Association/oh now owns 95,805 shares valued at $4,997,000. WPP plc - American Depositary Shares each representing five Ordinary Shares (NASDAQ:WPPGY) has declined 2.02% since August 10, 2016 and is downtrending.

Pentagon identifies Marines killed in chopper crash off Australia

August 11, 2017

Itsunori Onodera, Japan's new defense minister, had asked the U.S.to temporarily stop flying the aircraft in his country following the accident, the latest deadly incident involving Ospreys. Ospreys take off and land like a helicopter but fly like an airplane. It can travel much faster than a helicopter. In April 2000, 19 Marines were killed in an MV-22 crash in Arizona.

Savills announces strong results despite dip in United Kingdom estate agency business

August 11, 2017

Jeremy Helsby, group chief executive, pointed to strong growth in Asia and a "resilient performance" in the United Kingdom as big factors behind the increase in profits. Underlying profits for the United Kingdom resi side of Savills' business fell 27 per cent to £5.4m - a year ago the comparable figure was £7.4m. Weaker sterling, which fell in the wake of the European Union referendum in June a year ago, has also made United Kingdom real estate a more attractive investment, particularly ...

Haynes International, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAYN) to Issue $0.22 Quarterly Dividend

August 11, 2017

AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 38,035 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $1,450,000 after buying an additional 13,103 shares in the last quarter. Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 insider buys, and 44 sales for $3.02 million activity. Among 4 analysts covering Haynes International (NASDAQ:HAYN), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 2 Hold.

Asian markets stabilise as Tillerson seeks to ease tensions

August 11, 2017

The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks gave up 9 points, or 0.7 percent, to 1,400. The Swiss franc on Wednesday held near the day's highs after posting its biggest single-day rise against the euro since the central bank removed its cap on the currency in January 2015.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA)

August 11, 2017

April 18 investment analysts at Citigroup maintained a company rating of "Buy" but raised the price expectation to $36.00 from $32.00. Axalta Coating Systems (NASDAQ:AXTA) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 3rd. Other hedge funds lately purchased and unloaded stocks of the company. Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Axalta Coating Systems during the second quarter worth $212,000.

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