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Western Gas Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Stifel Nicolaus

August 13, 2017

U S Global Invsts Inc holds 0.52% or 20,900 shares in its portfolio. Harbour Mgmt Limited Liability invested in 1.62% or 18,466 shares. With 721,900 avg volume, 3 days are for Stag Industrial Incorporated (NYSE:STAG)'s short sellers to cover STAG's short positions.

Dollar at eight-week low vs yen as North Korea tensions simmer

August 13, 2017

USA gold futures gained 1.63 percent to $1,283.20 an ounce. "This selloff could be more than just a North Korea induced blip on the screen", Peter Boockvar, chief market analyst at The Lindsey Group, wrote in a report on Friday. BIG GAINERS: Health care stocks were among the big gainers. OIL: Benchmark U.S. crude rose 23 cents to settle at $48.82 a barrel on the on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

What Are Analysts Report About Array BioPharma Inc. (ARRY)

August 13, 2017

About 215,961 shares traded. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) has risen 17.20% since August 10, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 27.92% the S&P500. Foot Locker Inc (NYSE:FL) was reduced too. About 916,856 shares traded. It has outperformed by 159.81% the S&P500. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.3 in Q4 2016.

MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) closed with a change of -3.97%

August 13, 2017

More recent MGIC Investment Corp. A number of equities research analysts recently commented on MTG shares. MARSHALL WACE ASIA Ltd bought a new stake in shares of MGIC Investment Corporation during the first quarter valued at $52,793,000.

Nuveen Enhanced Municipal Value Fund of Beneficial Interest

August 13, 2017

Nuveen Global High Income Fund of Beneficial Interest ( NYSE:JGH ) opened at 16.98 on Friday. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.12 per share. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION NOTICE: " Nuveen Municipal High Income Oppty Fund (NYSE:NMZ) Plans Monthly Dividend of $0.07" was originally published by Rincon Hill News and is the sole property of of Rincon Hill News.

AU Optronics Corp. Shares See a Change of -2.28% This Week

August 13, 2017

The company beat the analyst EPS Estimate with the difference of $0.01. Let's have a look at some of the important valuation ratios of the AU Optronics Corp ( AUO ). State Street Corp controls 906,972 shares with a value of $3,464,000. Allianz Asset Management AG has an ownership of 333,222 stocks of the semiconductor firms shares valued $1,180,000 after scooping up an extra 243,142 shares through out the quarter.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly eyeing a reunion with Sergio Busquets

August 13, 2017

Brighton, who returned the top tier after a 34-year absence by finishing second in the Championship, last hosted City in a 2008 League Cup tie. "It's a wonderful game for the club and supporters, as a first game in the Premier League, but we have to make sure it's a good day for the team as well", said Hughton.

Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB Boosts Position in Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS)

August 13, 2017

Farmers & Merchants Investments holds 0% of its portfolio in Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS ) for 446 shares. (The) during the first quarter valued at about $2,813,000. This dividend represents a yeild of $3.85 which is the dividend as a percentage of the current share price. It dropped, as 46 investors sold Global Positioning System shares while 142 reduced holdings.

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Stake Decreased by Neuberger Berman Group LLC

August 13, 2017

It has outperformed by 55.52% the S&P500. The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in two divisions: Marine Transportation and Diesel Engine Services. 627 were reported by Northwestern Mutual Wealth Mngmt. Whittier Trust Of Nevada has 0% invested in Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) for 35 shares.

Protesting homebuyers call Jaypee insolvency issue a scam

August 12, 2017

This time frame could further be extended to 3 months, however, as soon as the time limit exhausts the assets of the company will be frozen and sold to recover debts. Although the company had claimed that it held adequate assets to repay the loan, IDBI went ahead and filed the plea. The NCLT is the agency appointed to undertake the proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Japanese Yen Benefits as Geopolitical Tensions Rise

August 13, 2017

The euro fell to $1.1735 from $1.1757. "The war of words taking place between the U.S. and North Korea at the moment, which includes very real threats of action, is taking its toll on investor sentiment". Bond prices were little changed. Hong Kong was down 1.1%. Mainland China share prices fell on worries regulators will continue to clamp down on debt.

Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) to Sell

August 12, 2017

It has underperformed by 4.73% the S&P500. Zacks Investment Research lowered Minerals Technologies from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 10th. Telsey Advisory Group maintained the stock with "Outperform" rating in Friday, January 6 report. The company was maintained on Tuesday, September 22 by Telsey Advisory Group.

BidaskClub Lowers Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (BUD) to Sell

August 12, 2017

The firm has a market capitalization of $223.96 billion, a PE ratio of 57.74 and a beta of 1.07. In looking at volatility levels, the shares saw weekly volatility of 0.88% and 1.00% over the past month. First Manhattan Co cut its holdings by shedding 46,294 shares a decrease of 2.5% as of 06/30/2017. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management stated it has 79,156 shares.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Holdings Decreased by Proshare Advisors LLC

August 12, 2017

The company stands with 341.94 million outstanding shares and 341.94 million shares are floating in market. Vaughan David Investments Inc decreased Spectra Energy Corp (SE) stake by 3.28% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. (NYSE:ITW) has been on a free fall - declining -0.38 percent in just three months. Fifth Third Bankshares, Ohio-based fund reported 435,323 shares. State Of Tennessee Treasury Department, Tennessee-based fund reported 250,964 shares.

FY2017 EPS Estimates for Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Increased by Wedbush (CNK)

August 12, 2017

BB&T Corp now owns 23,182 shares of the company's stock valued at $900,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. This dividend amount was represent a yeild of $3.04. (NYSE:CNK)'s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) has reached 46.21, putting it inside a neutral zone. Macquarie Research has "Neutral" rating and $81 target.

Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE:LUK) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

August 12, 2017

Unifirst Corp. now has $2.80 billion valuation. About 44,072 shares traded. (GHL) has risen 14.04% since August 11, 2016 and is uptrending. Sg Americas Securities Llc acquired 82,553 shares as Leucadia Natl Corp Com ( LUK)'s stock declined 3.60%.

Luxoft Holding, Inc. (NYSE:LXFT) Reaches New 52-Week Low at $46.50

August 12, 2017

State Treasurer State Of Michigan increased Skechers U S A Inc (SKX) stake by 78.3% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. The business's quarterly revenue was up 20.6% compared to the same quarter past year. (-) BBOX, (-47.3%) Surprise fiscal Q1 operating loss of $0.33 per share reverses year-ago profit and misses consensus call expecting $0.01 per share.

Contaminated eggs scandal spreads from Europe to Asia

August 13, 2017

Shell shock The Netherlands, one of the largest exporters of eggs and egg products in the world, is in the eye of a storm over an egg scandal. Nearly all lab tests show that only very low levels of Fipronil - seven to 10 times lower than the maximum permitted - have been detected in eggs from the treated chickens, although one test in Belgium was above the European limit.

BMW Group global sales up 0.4% in July 2017

August 12, 2017

The scheme allows owners of any Euro-4 or older standard diesel-powered vehicle to swap their auto for a £2,000 discount - as well as a part-exchange payment - on any Euro-6-compliant BMW or Mini vehicle, as well as any electrified auto from either brand.

North Korea threatens strike on Guam

August 13, 2017

The exercise around Japan's southern Kyushu island involved two US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and two Japanese F-2 jet fighters, Japan's Air Self Defence Force (ASDF) said in a news release. troops to defend it from the North, is banned from building its own nuclear weapons under a 1974 atomic energy deal it signed with the U.S., which instead offers a "nuclear umbrella" against potential attacks, AFP reported.

Investors Buy Shares of Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) on Weakness

August 13, 2017

It last trading capacity has been watched at 1.85 million shares and 2.14 million shares are explored as seeing the average capacity of last three months trading period. Wisconsin-based A D Beadell Counsel has invested 1.75% in Carnival plc (LON:CCL). Its up 0.07, from 0.95 in 2016Q3. The total value of its holdings increased 55.1%.

BHP Billiton Limited (NYSE:BHP) Stock Rating Lowered by BidaskClub

August 12, 2017

BHP Billiton Limited closed its last trading session at $41.36 with the loss of -1.79%. BHP Billiton plc ( BBL ) stock exposed a turn of -0.56% in most recent week and accomplished 6.27% performance over the last one month. The company now has a P/E ratio of 37.99 and market capitalization is 94.23B. Lastly, Argus trimmed the price target on stocks of BHP Billiton from $46.00 to $34.00 and fixed a "buy" recommendation on the share in a study note on early Tue, Jun 27th.

Paloma Partners Management Co Cuts Position in Hospitality Properties Trust (NASDAQ:HPT)

August 13, 2017

Hospitality Properties Trust makes up 2.1% of Capital Management Corp VA's portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest position. Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.09 earnings per share. In the latest earnings report the EPS was $1.18 and is estimated to be $1.43 for the current year with 164,123,000 shares now outstanding.

Summit Securities Group LLC Reduces Position in American Airlines Group, Inc. (AAL)

August 12, 2017

In other news, EVP Elise R. Eberwein sold 33,400 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 2nd. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG reduced their price target on shares of American Airlines Group from $55.00 to $54.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 28th.

New York State Teachers Retirement System Reduces Position in BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)

August 12, 2017

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Twin Cap Mgmt owns 0.39% invested in BlackRock, Inc. Davis R M Inc. now owns 564 shares of the asset manager's stock worth $238,000 after buying an additional 2 shares in the last quarter. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 31st.

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) Downgraded by ValuEngine to "Hold"

August 12, 2017

Denali Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 272.5% in the first quarter. 172,397 shares of the stock were exchanged. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co holds 0% or 47 shares in its portfolio. Quantum Mgmt owns 90,193 shares. TCW Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle by 4.7% in the first quarter.

Investors Traded Stock:: Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (OZM)

August 12, 2017

Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (NYSE: OZM ) closed down -0.03 points or -0.99% at $3 with 0.63 mln shares exchanging hands. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA (BBVA) — Traders Focused Stock

August 12, 2017

The company had revenue of $6.96 billion for the quarter. Zacks Investment Research cut Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, May 15th. It is now trading at $8.78 just a bit higher than $8.77, the 50 day moving average and quite a bit higher than the 200 day moving average of $7.86.

Fmr LLC Acquires 73851 Shares of Rowan Companies PLC (RDC)

August 12, 2017

As per Friday, October 7, the company rating was downgraded by Seaport Global Securities. Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of RDC. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: This report was reported by Community Financial News and is the property of of Community Financial News. If you are reading this report on another website, it was illegally stolen and reposted in violation of United States and global trademark and copyright laws.

Online music service SoundCloud saved by $170 million investment

August 12, 2017

Digital music service SoundCloud will continue to operate following a new investment round. "The investment will ensure a strong, independent future for SoundCloud , funding deeper development and marketing of its core tools used by millions of audio creators", said a representative for SoundCloud .

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE:TMO) Trading Volume Significantly Higher

August 12, 2017

Mondelez Intl Inc now has $65.76 billion valuation. It improved, as 52 investors sold TMO shares while 371 reduced holdings. (NASDAQ:PZZA) has risen 30.02% since August 10, 2016 and is uptrending. City Fl accumulated 20,546 shares. (NYSE:TMO) or 3,142 shares. Hl Ser Lc holds 0.01% or 3,587 shares. Aperio Gru Ltd owns 0.32% invested in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EPC) Downgraded by TheStreet to "C+"

August 12, 2017

Public Employees Retirement System of OH owned approximately 0.05% of Energizer Holdings worth $1,779,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 17th. The value of the total investment in Energizer Holdings, Inc . went from $420,000 to $492,000 increasing 17.1% for the reporting period.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) Position Raised by James Investment Research Inc

August 12, 2017

Steel Dynamics , Inc. has a 52-week low of 22.79 and a 52-week high of 40.17. It has outperformed by 27.69% the S&P500.The move comes after 8 months negative chart setup for the $8.39 billion company. About 1.26M shares traded. 12,496 are held by Cambridge Inv Advsrs Inc. Lombard Odier Asset Management Usa Corp decreased Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD ) stake by 66.72% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing.

BidaskClub Lowers Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:CDR) to Hold

August 12, 2017

Volume in the last session has increased compared with OCN's average trading volume. Dana Inc (NYSE:DAN) has risen 70.12% since August 11, 2016 and is uptrending. Emerson Electric Co. had 55 analyst reports since August 6, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Catawba Capital Va invested in 0.1% or 3,101 shares. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust stated it has 66,926 shares.

Futures lower as N.Korea tensions extend to third day

August 12, 2017

South Korea's KOSPI fell 1.8 percent to a 9 1/2-week low, taking its losses this week to almost 2.7 percent. "What has changed this time is that the scary threats and war of words between the USA and North Korea have intensified to the point that markets can't ignore it", said Shane Oliver, head of investment strategy at AMP Capital in Sydney.

Internap Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP) Major Shareholder Sells $523750.00 in Stock

August 12, 2017

Atlantic Trust LLC now owns 30,910 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $115,000 after buying an additional 6,085 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned about 0.09% of Internap Corporation worth $192,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Nationwide Fund Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Internap Corporation during the second quarter valued at approximately $166,000.

MA Sells 6140 Shares of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

August 12, 2017

Comerica Bankshares reported 0.02% of its portfolio in Palo Alto Networks Inc (NYSE:PANW). Glynn Capital Management Llc increased its stake in Palo Alto Networks Inc . Global X Management Co. 06/01/2017 - Palo Alto Networks, Inc . had its "buy" rating reiterated by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. "(PANW)" was first reported by Stock Observer and is the sole property of of Stock Observer.

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc (LL) Rating Lowered to Sell at BidaskClub

August 12, 2017

Average estimation for the current quarter has been provided by 8 analysts. About 138,872 shares traded. Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (NYSE:LL)'s price sits 38.82% above from its 50-day moving average of $26.45 and 79.22% far from the stock's 200-day moving average which is $22.55.

Simmering North Korea tensions knock back Wall Street

August 12, 2017

At 11:03 a.m. ET (1503 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was down 110.36 points, or 0.5 percent, at 21,938.34, the S&P 500 .SPX was down 19.12 points, or 0.77 percent, at 2,454.90. Futures pointed to further declines on Wall Street , with S&P 500 futures down 0.4 percent and Dow futures falling 0.3 percent. Both were coming off record highs .

LendingClub Corporation (NYSE:LC) Experiences Heavy Trading Volume

August 12, 2017

Analysts are expecting EPS growth rates to be at 130.00% this quarter and EPS estimate for next year reflect 497.06% growth rate. Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a hold rating and set a $7.00 target price on shares of LendingClub Corporation in a research report on Monday, May 15th.

WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (NASDAQ:WETF) Short Interest Down 4.9% in July

August 12, 2017

With that said, researchers took a deep dive into the hotly debated question: is it too late to buy WisdomTree Investments, Inc . With all other things going on, WisdomTree Investments, Inc. The firm earned "Market Perform" rating on Thursday, September 3 by Wood. Stocks with higher EPS growth rates are generally more preferred by investors than those with slower earnings-per-share growth rates, though in general high growth rates have a propensity to revert over the longer term to more ...

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc

August 12, 2017

The stock declined 1.41% or $0.38 reaching $26.49 per share. About 2.10 million shares traded. Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ:EXPD) has risen 10.45% since August 9, 2016 and is uptrending. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Tuesday, April 11 by RBC Capital Markets. CapitalOne upgraded the shares of FTI in report on Thursday, August 25 to "Overweight" rating.

Tech lead worst day for market since May

August 12, 2017

Grant Williamson, director at Hamilton Hindin Greene, said today's selling was based on the offshore leads, but is also an excuse for investors to take some profits from the local market which has been hitting record highs. Japan is the world's biggest creditor nation and there is an assumption Japanese investors may repatriate their foreign holdings in times of heightened global uncertainty.

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research

August 12, 2017

The stock declined 0.04% or $0.02 reaching $34.97 per share. About 67,978 shares traded. Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) has risen 41.13% since August 11, 2016 and is uptrending. Laurion Capital Mngmt Limited Partnership reported 25,495 shares. Ls Invest Advsr Limited Liability reported 0.09% stake. Bankshares Of Montreal Can has invested 0.1% in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT).

Healthcare Realty Trust (HR) Earning Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Study Finds

August 12, 2017

The stock has 117.79 shares outstanding while 97.70% shares of the company were owned by institutional investors. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Healthcare Realty Trust during the first quarter worth about $19,801,000.

Here Is North Korea's Guam Strike Plan

August 12, 2017

Pacific territory seem to be taking things in their stride. Padilla was also confident that there "is still a lot of room for dialogue" to thwart the North Korea's plan. territorial waters. Its chief languages are English and Chamorro. Both are managed under Joint Base Marianas. Flatter flight paths could make them more threatening to extended targets, including, it now appears, the area around Guam .

The KeyCorp Comments on Asbury Automotive Group Inc's FY2017 Earnings (ABG)

August 12, 2017

It has outperformed by 3.75% the S&P500. Therefore 40% are positive. The firm has "Buy" rating by Roth Capital given on Monday, August 10. KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded the shares of PAG in report on Tuesday, June 28 to "Sector Perform" rating.

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Position Held by State Treasurer State of MI

August 12, 2017

Analysts await Hormel Foods Corp (NYSE: HRL ) to report earnings on August, 17. In the market the company is trading up by 0.15 percent from yesterday's close. On Wednesday, June 14 the insider Marconi Luis G sold $45,258. During the session shares traded on below-average volume. ( HRL)'s stock declined 6.52%.

Canaccord Genuity Increases Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Price Target to $76.00

August 12, 2017

The stock increased 3.81% or $1.65 during the last trading session, reaching $45. 11,395,130 shares of the stock traded hands. (NYSE:CRM) has risen 7.78% since August 11, 2016 and is uptrending. Moreover, Bell Bancshares has 1.74% invested in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). Microsoft Corporation comprises about 2.0% of Clarkston Capital Partners LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position.

United States stocks tumble on North Korea worries

August 12, 2017

The yen jumped against the dollar - a negative for Japanese shares - as traders looked for safe investments after President Donald Trump vowed a devastating response to any escalation of Pyongyang's nuclear programme. "Pretty remarkable, perhaps even extraordinary, considering", said Tim Ash, strategist at fund manager BlueBay. Asian markets continued to fall on Thursday (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/asian-markets-continue-to-fall-after-wednesdays-selloff-2017-08-09), with losses of ...

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