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Great Plains Energy Incorporated (GXP), ConocoPhillips (COP)

August 12, 2017

The value of the investment in (GXP) went from $25,048,000 to $24,037,000 decreasing 4.0% quarter to quarter. Needle moving action has been spotted in Tim Participacoes SA (TSU) as shares are moving today on volatility 1.03% or 0.18 from the open.

CIBC Raises Franco Nevada Corp (TSE:FNV) Price Target to C$110.00

August 12, 2017

GoldCorp " on July 27, 2017. Franklin Resources Inc grew its position by buying 645,429 shares an increase of 30.2% from 03/31/2017 to 06/30/2017. Sq Advisors Llc, a Florida-based fund reported 6.82 million shares. This dividend represents a yeild of $1.55 which is the dividend as a percentage of the current share price. The dividend payment was $0.220 per share for the quarter or $0.88 annualized.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Upgraded by Vetr Inc. to "Strong-Buy"

August 12, 2017

The oil and gas exploration company reported $0.18 earnings per share (EPS ) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.04. R. Brad Martin, Director acquired $92,820 worth of shares at an average price of $4.55 on Friday the 23rd. Martin now owns $2,640,299 of stock as reported to the SEC.

Markel Corp Has $3831000 Stake in NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI)

August 12, 2017

About shares traded. SunOpta, Inc. Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) has risen 2.57% since August 10, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 33.04% the S&P500.The move comes after 7 months negative chart setup for the $29.71M company.

Blue Apron revenue beats forecast, but hurt by plant delays

August 12, 2017

Blue Apron Holdings Inc. lost $31.6 million, or 47 cents per share, in the quarter. They now have a $6.50 price objective on the stock, down from their prior price objective of $10.00. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. purchased a new position in Blue Apron Holdings during the second quarter worth about $464,000. Blue Apron Holdings (NASDAQ:APRN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 10th.

Has $2941000 Position in Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)

August 12, 2017

Bronfman E.L. Rothschild L.P. now owns 3,587 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $131,000 after buying an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Wetherby Asset Management Inc. now owns 7,456 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $273,000 after buying an additional 496 shares in the last quarter.

Shares in Domino's Pizza Inc (NYSE:DPZ) Acquired by ING Groep NV

August 12, 2017

This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.96%. Stock buyback plans are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued. Lastly, Meeder Asset Management bought a fresh stake in stocks of Domino's Pizza through out the Fiscal Q2 valued roughly $160,000. (LON: DOM ) rating on Wednesday, November 2.

Analysis of Analyst Stock Recommendation:: MGM Resorts International (MGM)

August 12, 2017

The institutional investor acquired 6,990 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $219,000. A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on MGM. Investors of record on Monday, September 11th will be paid a $0.11 dividend. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.44%.

RAIT Financial Trust (RAS) Rating Lowered to Underperform at JMP Securities

August 12, 2017

Varonis Systems Inc now has $1.01 billion valuation. The stock exchanged hands 2.63 Million shares versus average trading capacity of 690.62 Million shares. increased its position in shares of RAIT Financial Trust by 0.8% in the first quarter. Morgan Stanley reported 486,307 shares or 0% of all its holdings.

Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Has $659000 Stake in Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)

August 12, 2017

Pictet Asset Management Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Valmont Industries during the first quarter valued at $33,365,000. The Nomura Asset Management Company Ltd holds 39,192 shares with $3.86 million value, up from 35,752 last quarter.

Retirement Systems of Alabama Sells 503 Shares of Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)

August 12, 2017

Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.98% of the company's stock. Janus Capital Management LLC now owns 3,608,710 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $463,214,000 after buying an additional 433,555 shares in the last quarter.

Cantor Fitzgerald Analysts Give Mylan NV (MYL) a $34.00 Price Target

August 12, 2017

Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL ) has been assigned a $34.00 price target by Cantor Fitzgerald in a research report issued on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on Mylan N.V. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.00, for a total value of $400,000.00. In the transaction dated August 09, 2016, the great number of shares disposed came courtesy the CEO; BRESCH HEATHER M disposed a total of 100,200 shares at an average price of $50, amounting to approximately $5,010,000.

Advisor Partners LLC Increases Position in Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN)

August 12, 2017

As of the end of the quarter Thrivent Financial For Lutherans had sold a total of 14,410 shares trimming its stake by 1.6%. The company has market cap of $206.37 million. (USA) (NYSEMKT:NGD) has "Underperform" rating given on Tuesday, January 31 by Credit Suisse. The stock now has a consensus recommendation of "Buy" and an average price target of $47.71.

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc

August 12, 2017

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc .is a holding company and conducts all of its operations through its subsidiary, Carrols Corporation (Carrols) and Carrols' subsidiary, Carrols LLC. Carrols Restaurant Group had a net margin of 3.93% and a return on equity of 10.18%. Victory Capital Management Inc expanded its ownership by buying 19,315 shares an increase of 14.1% from 12/31/2016 to 06/30/2017.

PBF Energy (PBF) Getting Somewhat Positive Press Coverage, Study Finds

August 12, 2017

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of PBF Energy from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note on Friday, July 28th. On June 20 the company was rated "Underperform" by Credit Suisse down from the previous "Neutral" rating. The ex-dividend date will be Friday the 12th of May 2017. With these kinds of figures it is worthy to note that PBF Energy Inc. Also, insider Connor Thomas L.

Texas' 2017 Tax Free Weekend

August 12, 2017

Friday was the start to the Tax Free Weekend . "You'll save approximately $8 for every $100 you spend", said Candace Foster, the marketing director at Broadway Square Mall. Parents and guardians can do some much-needed school supply shopping during the state sales tax holiday this weekend. Online purchases are included in tax-free weekend as well.

Synchrony Financial (SYF) Stake Up in Latest Report from Tcw Group Inc

August 12, 2017

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. increased its stake in shares of Synchrony Financial by 41.7% in the first quarter. "Buys Panera Bread Co, Altaba Inc, CR Bard Inc, Sells ..." on August 03, 2017. Synchrony Financial's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is now 22.64%. WARNING: " Zacks: Brokerages Expect Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) Will Post Earnings of $0.67 Per Share" was posted by ...

With Shares Trading up at $139.00 (HON) Honeywell Connected Aircraft Software…

August 12, 2017

At&T Inc now has $235.53 billion valuation. Moreover, Tanaka Capital Management Inc has 1.21% invested in the company for 25,250 shares. Honeywell International adjusted its guidance for the Fiscal Year 17 to $7.00-7.10 Earnings Per Share and its Third Quarter guidance to $1.70-1.75 Earnings Per Share.

Herbalife LTD. (HLF) Downgraded by BidaskClub to "Hold"

August 12, 2017

Its down 0.38% from 23.56 million shares, reported previously. The firm now has a neutral rating on the stock. Credit Suisse has "Hold" rating and $12800 target. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.82 in Q4 2016. Its down 0.13, from 0.95 in 2016Q3. It worsened, as 50 investors sold HLF shares while 67 reduced holdings.

Nationwide profits drop by a fifth

August 12, 2017

Net mortgage lending was £2.4 billion in the quarter, down from £3.5 billion previous year. It said that buy-to-let lending had dropped because of "criteria changes" it introduced previous year. Chief executive Joe Garner said that while consumers were becoming more anxious about the United Kingdom outlook - which has turned gloomier as Brexit approaches - most did not see the fall-out from the European Union referendum affecting their access to borrowing.

Needle Moving Activity Spotted in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX)

August 12, 2017

It has underperformed by 4.22% the S&P500. Bank Of The West increased Starbucks Corp (SBUX) stake by 8.61% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. A simple moving average (SMA) is an mathematical moving average calculated by adding the closing price of the security for a number of time periods and then dividing this total by the number of time periods.

Endo International PLC (NASDAQ:ENDP) Earns "Hold" Rating from BMO Capital Markets

August 12, 2017

The company now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $14.86. Shares of Endo International PLC ( NASDAQ ENDP ) traded up 0.53% during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $7.59. The company holds 1.68 billion outstanding shares and 1.68 billion shares are floating in market. Endo International PLC has a 12 month low of $7.41 and a 12 month high of $24.93.

How Does Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) Stack Up Right Now?

August 12, 2017

Dow Chemical Co/The now has $77.33 billion valuation. About 516,150 shares traded. It is down 20.72% since August 10, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 25.96% the S&P500. Dow Chemical Company (The) presently has a average recommendation of "Buy" and an average price target of $71.42. On July 11 Jefferies maintained a company rating of "Buy" and raised the price target to $96.00 from $90.00.

Proshare Advisors LLC Increases Its Stake in PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)

August 12, 2017

About 2.00 million shares traded or 39.86% up from the average. In the market the company is trading down by -0.26 percent from yesterday's close. It has underperformed by 15.67% the S&P500. Jefferies Group LLC reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $120.00 target price (up from $113.00) on shares of PPG Industries in a report on Tuesday, April 18th.

Tech companies lead broad slide in USA stocks; oil rises

August 12, 2017

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 39.02 points to 15,217.33, with most sectors finishing in the red while bullion stocks surged almost 1.9 per cent. "The yen is the big story really". The dollar index .DXY , which measures against a basket of currencies, fell 0.05 percent. United States producer prices unexpectedly fell in July, recording their biggest drop in almost a year, while another set showed the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week.

With Shares Trading up at $113.31 (CAT) Caterpillar Names General Counsel,…

August 12, 2017

The institutional investor owned 41,757 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 8,455 shares during the period. Caterpillar comprises 1.7% of Anderson Hoagland & Co.'s portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest position.

MA Technicals at a Glance For B. Riley Financial Inc (RILYL) Shares

August 12, 2017

A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on LII . Schroder Investment Management Group raised its stake in shares of Lennox International by 65.0% in the first quarter. Lennox International (NYSE:LII) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 24th. Institutional investors own 69.49% of the company's stock.

Colony Starwood Homes (SFR) Stake Increased by Loeb Partners Corp

August 12, 2017

It has been assigned a low target price of $25 and a high target price of $46. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Colony Starwood Homes from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report on Friday, May 12th. The business had revenue of $154.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $153.39 million. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter a year ago.

Automotive Emission Analyzer Global Market Outlook, Demand, Forecast, Strategy and Growth 2017

August 12, 2017

Moreover, it also gives a gist about the favorable conditions of the Physical Analysis Equipment market . The Pediatric Vaccines report covers the precisely studied and evaluated data of the global market players and their scope in the market using a number of analytical tools.

Wall St rises on inflation data but on track for weekly losses

August 12, 2017

The Consumer Price Index was the main economic focus for the day. Over the five days, the S&P 500 dropped 1.43 percent, one basis point shy of the year's biggest weekly drop, posted in March. This gave investors some hope at the end of a jittery week, which could show the S&P's biggest weekly loss in more than four months, primarily due to a continuous exchange of threats between the United States and North Korea.

BLB&B Advisors LLC Has $873000 Position in ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP)

August 12, 2017

Pinnacle Holdings Llc increased its stake in First United (FUNC) by 396.96% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in COP. While in the same Quarter Previous year, the Actual EPS was $0.13. On average, equities analysts expect that ConocoPhillips will post $0.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Giant pipes wash up on United Kingdom beaches

August 12, 2017

Eight lengths of the eight-foot-wide pipe were "secured and under control", according to Brtiain's Maritime & Coastguard Agency. Authorities said the beached pipes ranged from around 200 metres to 480 metres long. This process is expected to take several weeks. The company website says it is Norway's largest producer and supplier of plastic pipe systems. With a diameter of 2.4 metres the pipes are wide enough to drive a auto through.

Morgan Stanley Lowers Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) Price Target to $9.00

August 12, 2017

The following firms have also recently changed their position in NBR . Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 2nd. Nabors Industries Ltd. recently declared a dividend that will be paid on Tue Oct 3, 2017. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 12th will be given a $0.06 dividend.

Trump escalates 'fire and fury' threat to N. Korea

August 12, 2017

While the Post's headline today was 'Trump escalates rhetoric, ' in truth he went from threatening responses if they said bad things (which they immediately did, re Guam) to if they did bad things against the USA or allies (or "anybody that we love").

Reviewing Individual Broker Targets Of Government Properties Income Trust (NASDAQ:GOV)

August 12, 2017

About 1.25M shares traded. Shares of Medical Properties Trust, Inc. McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has risen 18.25% since August 11, 2016 and is uptrending. McKenzie William G sold $514,224 worth of stock. $3.85M worth of Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Aldag Edward K JR had sold 301,845 shares worth $3.85M.

Jefferies Group LLC Reaffirms Buy Rating for OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS)

August 12, 2017

Cumberland Partners Ltd decreased Newell Brands Inc (NWL) stake by 29.35% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. The stock of NN, Inc. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 160,326 shares of the technology company's stock worth $11,702,000 after buying an additional 33,273 shares during the last quarter.

Precision Drilling Corp (PDS)

August 12, 2017

The company reported the earnings of $-0.1/Share in the last quarter where the estimated EPS by analysts was $-0.16/share. The Market Capitalization of the company stands at 862.12 Million. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the a year ago is $6.28. Analyst mean recommendation on a stock by the analyst community is at 2.40.

The Priceline Group's (PCLN) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at UBS AG

August 11, 2017

It has outperformed by 27.93% the S&P500. The stock of Live Oak Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:LOB) is a huge mover today! About 22 shares traded. Live Oak Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:LOB) has risen 55.47% since August 10, 2016 and is uptrending. The firm has "Overweight" rating by Barclays Capital given on Wednesday, June 22. The stock is a Buy among 4 brokerage firms polled by Factset Research.

Diamondrock Hospitality (NYSE:DRH) Earning Favorable News Coverage, Study Finds

August 11, 2017

Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Diamondrock Hospitality from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $13.00 target price for the company in a research report on Monday, July 10th. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System now owns 81,500 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $909,000 after buying an additional 1,000 shares during the period.

BMO Capital Markets Reiterates Outperform Rating for Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN)

August 12, 2017

About 786,367 shares traded. Independent Portfolio Consultants has an ownership of 1,065 stocks of the biopharmaceutical firms shares valued $129,000 after scooping up an extra 340 shares through out the previous quarter, Huntington National Bank increased its position in stocks of Alexion Pharmaceuticals by 1,084.6% in the Fiscal Q2.

Hot Stocks For Today: Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (MDRX), Nokia Corporation (NOK)

August 11, 2017

The company rocked its 52-Week High of $13.83 and touched its 52-Week Low of $9.8. Allscripts' continued reliance on mergers and acquisition activities presents a substantial integration risk for the company. The original version of this story can be viewed at https://stocknewstimes.com/2017/08/10/allscripts-healthcare-solutions-inc-mdrx-stake-lowered-by-alliancebernstein-l-p-updated-updated.html.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp

August 11, 2017

First Advsrs L P has invested 0% in Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. (NASDAQ:BRCD). Credit Agricole S A has 0.01% invested in Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Ramsey Gregory sold $48,592 worth of stock. Checking in on additional numbers for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (FMCCJ), we can see that the company has a Williams Percent Range or 14 day Williams %R of -32.26.

Comprehensive Stock Analysis Of Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA)

August 11, 2017

The RSI oscillates between zero and 100. Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc is a provider of sand-based proppant solutions. (FMSA) is at 40.07. This is a near-term estimation for the next 12-18 months. A moving average (MA) is a trend-following or lagging indicator because it is based on past prices. While trading at volume above than average, Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

HSBC Holdings, plc. (HSBC) Stake Decreased by Matthews International Capital Management LLC

August 11, 2017

Greenleaf Trust now owns 13,595 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $631,000 after buying an additional 2,877 shares in the last quarter. The dividend payment will be $0.500 per share for the quarter or $2.00 on an annualized basis. The company declared a dividend payable on Wednesday the 20th of September 2017.

Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZYNE) Cut to Neutral at Piper Jaffray Companies

August 11, 2017

Market capitalization is the total market value of all of a company's outstanding shares. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers acquired a new position in shares of Zynerba Pharmaceuticals during the second quarter valued at approximately $232,000. If you are viewing this piece of content on another publication, it was stolen and reposted in violation of United States & global copyright and trademark laws.

Stock Traders Buy Large Volume of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation Call Options (CY)

August 12, 2017

Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CY? Advantus Capital Management Inc raised its stake in Cypress Semiconductor Corporation by 5.2% in the first quarter. About shares traded. Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (CY ) has risen 39.45% since August 11, 2016 and is uptrending. If you are accessing this article on another website, it was stolen and reposted in violation of worldwide copyright & trademark legislation.

Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) Given Overweight Rating at Morgan Stanley

August 12, 2017

Taking a deeper look into the technical levels of BHP Billiton Ltd (BHP.AX), we can see that the Williams Percent Range or 14 day Williams %R now sits at -45.63. A value of 50-75 would signal a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100 would indicate an extremely strong trend. Looking further at additional technical indicators we can see that the 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) for Alliance Resources Ltd (AGS.AX) is sitting at -70.54.

The Top Three Holders Of Deere & Company (DE)

August 11, 2017

Huntington National Bank increased Ishares (Prn) (SUB) stake by 14,929 shares to 17,953 valued at $1.89 million in 2016Q4. Huntington National Bank sold 11,817 shares as Deere & Co (DE)'s stock rose 9.64%. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.82%. WARNING: This piece of content was reported by Week Herald and is the property of of Week Herald.

Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE:SWN) Short Interest Update

August 12, 2017

The forward P/E ratio stands at 6.38. The Firm operates through six divisions: North America Clean Air; North America Ride Performance; Europe, South America and India Clean Air; Europe, South America and India Ride Performance; Asia Pacific Clean Air, and Asia Pacific Ride Performance.

Philip Morris International Inc (PM) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research

August 11, 2017

On Wednesday, April 20 the stock rating was maintained by Goldman Sachs with "Neutral". As of the end of the quarter Investment Centers Of America Inc had disposed of 8,545 shares trimming its position 11.7%. Investors sentiment is 1.03 in 2016 Q4. Its the same as in 2016Q3. Renaissance Lc holds 0.01% or 232,743 shares. 6,204 shares were sold by Lee Jae Hyun, worth $213,236.

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