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There's a turkey hotline to answer all your cooking questions

November 23, 2017

The services are available on Thanksgiving day and every day through December 24. - Butterball is once again taking questions via text to its turkey hotline! You can also talk to a person by calling 1-800-BUTTERBALL (800-288-8372).

Economic Buzz: UK GDP Growth Expands At Faster Rate In Q3

November 23, 2017

Rob Kent-Smith, ONS statistician, said: "GDP growth in the third quarter remains similar to that seen in the first half of 2017, with professional activities, which include employment agencies and accountancy, providing the biggest contribution to growth this quarter".

Broadcom ready to improve Qualcomm bid with more stock

November 23, 2017

Qualcomm's shareholders indicated to Broadcom they expect at least $80 per share for Qualcomm to be sold, Reuters said. Qualcomm Inc. shares traded higher Wednesday following a report that Broadcom Ltd.is considering raising its offer to buy the chipmaker.

Dunkirk and Despicable Me 3 push Cineworld revenues up 10pc

November 23, 2017

At constant currency, United Kingdom and Ireland box office revenue rose 5.8% compared with 8.1% at operations in Eastern Europe and Israel. Revenues across United Kingdom box offices grew 6 percent, dipping from the 12 percent gain reported in the first half, which nonetheless proved ahead of the market's 2 percent growth.

Eurozone Private Sector Growth Strengthens In November

November 23, 2017

Implying a busy end to the year, service firms built up backlogs of work at the fastest rate since May 2011, with the sub-index up from 52.9 to 53.3, pushing them to increase headcount at the fastest rate in nearly 10 years. The reading was forecast to remain unchanged at 56.0. The factory Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 60.0 in November from 58.5 a month ago. "The message from the latest eurozone PMI is clear: Business is booming", said Chris Williamson, chief business economist ...

ThyssenKrupp orders at five-yr high on elevators, components

November 23, 2017

But workers and politicians are concerned about 4,000 jobs in production and administration that hang in the balance. Hiesinger, determined to create Europe's second-largest steelmaker by merging its local steel business with that of Tata Steel, said in a speech all alternatives to the joint venture would "involve far greater job cuts" than now planned.

Broadband companies must advertise average speeds from May 2018

November 23, 2017

The body says numerical speed claims in broadband ads should be based on the download speed available to at least 50% of customers at peak time and described in ads as "average". You may not find that's the case: after all, broadband speed is hindered by plenty of different factors - some technical, some geographical - and the top speed is often only enjoyed by a precious few.

Space dust helped aliens to travel to Earth, astronomers claim

November 23, 2017

However, the mystery may have just been cracked by scientists who believe life was delivered here from deep space. Bugs might have flown across the universe, and onto our planet, scientists have said. The same process could occur in reverse, bringing extraterrestrial bugs to Earth and possibly helping to seed life on the planet, the scientists believe.

Xerox Corporation (XRX) EVP Herve Tessler Sells 6000 Shares

November 23, 2017

The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 30.18 and ATR value of company is 0.64. The stock traded volume of 2.45 million shares during its recent trading session while it's an average volume stands around 1.87 million shares. Among 9 analysts covering Harris ( NYSE:HRS ), 8 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold.

Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED) Overbought but Is That a Sell Indicator?

November 23, 2017

Moreover, Connor Clark Lunn Inv Mngmt has 0.01% invested in Microchip Technology Inc. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.00, for a total value of $1,500,000.00. Therefore 40% are positive. Universal Display had 24 analyst reports since August 11, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Needham & Company LLC reissued a "hold" rating on shares of Universal Display Corporation in a research note on Friday, November 3rd.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC) Trading Up 9.3% After Strong Earnings

November 23, 2017

It dived, as 40 investors sold Jacobs Engineering Group Inc shares while 165 reduced holdings. State Street Corp now owns 4,977,436 shares valued at $290,045,000. The company is up by 1.00% percent from yesterday's close. Media coverage about Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE:JEC) has been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports.

Michael-Bryant Hicks Buys 7900 Shares of Mallinckrodt PLC (MNK) Stock

November 23, 2017

Several brokerages have issued reports on MNK . In a research note issued to investors and clients on Wednesday morning, Mallinckrodt PLC (NYSE: MNK ) shares have had their "Hold" Rating maintained by stock research analysts at Canaccord Genuity.

Tata Nano to go electric, to be available as taxi

November 23, 2017

Subsequently, the report adds, Jayem will manufacture and market the EV. Tata Motors is believed to be supplying the car's body shells, without the engine and transmission, to the Coimbatore-based Jayem Automotives . Tata may also have the Neo under its brand in future. Despite the fact that less than 167 units of Nano have been sold in the month of June, the vehicle continues to be made in the company's Sanand plant in Gujarat.

Hammond pledges further tax clampdown on digital firms

November 23, 2017

The tax will apply regardless of where the payer is located. "This does not solve the problem, but it does send a signal of our determination", said Hammond, also announcing that it has published a postilion paper on the tax "challenges" posed by digital businesses "setting out our emerging thinking about potential solutions".

UK Car Production Rises In October: SMMT

November 23, 2017

Production for export increased by 5%. While exports were up five per cent for October, domestic demand dropped 2.9 per cent amid consumer confidence jitters, and what the SMMT said was confusion over government policies regarding diesel.

Centrica shares slump after customer exodus and one-off charge

November 23, 2017

Centrica sought to reassure investors over its dividend after it said that a one-off charge in North America and poor performance in the United Kingdom would weigh on profits. Centrica, which owns Bord Gáis Energy here, said it expected an adjusted operating cashflow of more than £2 billion, after a result of £2.69 billion a year ago.

SuperTrend Spotted Above Stock Price for Macarthur Minerals (MMSDF) — Signal Focus

November 23, 2017

Many investors will instinctually want to jump in to a stock that has taken off running. It can be very tempting to get in on a name that has been running hot for a time. At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Kroton Educacional S.A. (KROTY) is 15.66. On the flip side, an RSI near 0 may signal weaker momentum. Using the CCI as a leading indicator, technical analysts may use a +100 reading as an overbought signal and a -100 reading as an oversold indicator, suggesting a trend reversal.

Imperial Capital Comments on Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s FY2017 Earnings (SWK)

November 23, 2017

The firm has "Neutral" rating by Goldman Sachs given on Friday, March 11. Seaport Global downgraded the shares of HP in report on Wednesday, June 21 to "Sell" rating. M&T Bancorp stated it has 63,094 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. Liberty Mutual Group Asset Mgmt Incorporated reported 9,464 shares. FBR & Co boosted their target price on Stanley Black & Decker from $165.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 24th.

Revenue Estimates Analysis Encana Corporation (ECA)

November 23, 2017

About 100 shares traded. Encana Corp (USA) (NYSE: ECA ) has risen 50.13% since November 21, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 33.43% the S&P500. Wetherby Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Encana Corporation by 2.1% in the second quarter. It also reduced its holding in Blackberry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) by 50,778 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 118,742 shares, and cut its stake in Myriad Genetics Inc (NASDAQ:MYGN).

Teachers Advisors LLC Sells 7316 Shares of Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP)

November 23, 2017

Hennessy Advisors Inc acquired 5,000 shares as Independent Bank Corp Mass ( INDB)'s stock declined 4.08%. American International Group Inc. now owns 12,533 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $259,000 after purchasing an additional 826 shares in the last quarter.

What Are Analysts Report About Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ)

November 23, 2017

The mathematical calculation that represents the degree of change over time is known as "percentage change". While talking about Performance of the Stock, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc . The transportation company reported $1.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.33 by $0.09. Earnings, with 10 analysts believing the company would generate an Average Estimate of $-0.6.

Dividend Assets Capital LLC Decreases Holdings in Sherwin-Williams Company (The) (SHW)

November 23, 2017

Rockland Trust Co decreased Sherwin Williams Co ( SHW ) stake by 3.73% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) has risen 15.27% since November 20, 2016 and is uptrending. Zelman upgraded Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) on Wednesday, October 18 to "Buy" rating. The firm has "Equal Weight" rating given on Monday, November 2 by Barclays Capital.

The ICICI Bank Ltd (IBN) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts

November 23, 2017

Dalton Investments Llc acquired 167,160 shares as Icici Bk Ltd ( IBN)'s stock rose 14.25%. During previous trade 7.12 Million shares of Icici Bank Ltd (NYSE: IBN ) exchanged hands whereas on average nearly 8.69 Million shares has been traded.

Analyst's Ratings : Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE:KIM)

November 23, 2017

Eqis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Kimco Realty Corporation during the third quarter worth $201,000. After $1.33 actual earnings per share reported by AmerisourceBergen Corp. This cash is what a company uses to meet its financial obligations, such as making payments on debt or to pay out dividends. Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM ) has a beta of 0.63, compared to a beta of 1 for the market, which implies that the stock's price movements are less extreme ...

Most Active Volume Stock: Noble Corporation plc (NE)

November 23, 2017

Where the relative strength index (RSI) is a technical momentum indicator that compares the magnitude of recent gains to recent losses in an attempt to determine excess buying & selling conditions of an asset, it is one of the most popular technical indicators, computed on the basis of the speed and direction of a stock's price movement.

Shares in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) Acquired by Capital Analysts LLC

November 23, 2017

About 175,514 shares traded. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited by 13.0% during the 2nd quarter. Canadian Pacific Railway Limited accounts for approximately 3.2% of Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest position.

Aercap Holdings NV (NYSE:AER) to Repurchase $200.00 million in Outstanding Shares

November 23, 2017

Israel Discount Bank of NY now owns 3,650 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $169,000 after acquiring an additional 950 shares during the last quarter. Out of 2 Wall Street analysts rating iPass, 1 give it "Buy", 0 "Sell" rating, while 1 recommend "Hold". Therefore 92% are positive. A number of equities analysts have commented on AER shares.

Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC (LON:NOG) Rating Reiterated by Credit Suisse Group

November 23, 2017

Whatever the strategy choice, investors who stay the course may have a better chance of coming out a victor in the stock market. Knowing what information to focus on can be the key to sustained success. About 265,377 shares traded. The first half of the year has produced plenty of big winners. Many investors will be keeping a watchful eye on the next round of company earnings reports.

Market Scope: Following the Numbers on Shares of BSE

November 23, 2017

Typically, the CCI oscillates above and below a zero line. Of course, this will result is many false signals in flat or choppy markets. The institutional investor owned 8,695 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 2,460 shares during the quarter.

PDL BioPharma, Inc. (PDLI) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts

November 23, 2017

Additionally, according to the most recent 13F filing from PDL BioPharma, Inc. The institutional investor owned 2,846,346 shares of the biotechnology company's stock after purchasing an additional 931,730 shares during the quarter. PDL BioPharma announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Monday, September 25th that allows the company to buyback $25.00 million in outstanding shares.

Effectively hedging the stocks in today's share market: NIKE, Inc. (NKE)

November 23, 2017

The institutional investor purchased 7,822 shares of the footwear maker's stock, valued at approximately $461,000. Finally, North Star Asset Management Inc. $3.66 million worth of Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE ) shares were sold by PARKER MARK G . The shares were sold at an average price of $55.03, for a total value of $7,429,050.00.

Is CVS Open on Thanksgiving 2017? [CVS & Minute Clinic Hours]

November 23, 2017

A few locations will be shortening their hours on Thanksgiving day, in some places from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Best Buy will open 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and 8 a.m. Sears will be open from 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and at 5 a.m. on Black Friday. The Sears Black Friday circular is here. Toys R Us will be open on Thanksgiving Day at 5 p.m.

Analysts Recommendations Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN)

November 23, 2017

There is rarely any substitute for hard work and dedication, and this is typically true when following the stock market as well. Analysts have given a rating of 2.60 on company shares on a consensus basis. Liberty Global plc (LBTYA ) stock showed the move of 0.49% with the closing price of $30.53. The NASDAQ listed company saw a recent bid of $29.79 on 1760000 volume.

Liberty Global PLC (LBTYK) Given Daily News Sentiment Rating of 0.19

November 23, 2017

The firm has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, June 21 by BOCOM International. (NASDAQ:EA) has "Overweight" rating given on Friday, September 23 by Morgan Stanley. Among 4 analysts covering KT ( NYSE:KT ), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 92% are positive. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Liberty Global PLC from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Monday, August 7th.

Analyst's Predictions on Colony NorthStar, Inc. (CLNS), Baxter International Inc. (BAX)

November 23, 2017

Alternately, if the indicator goes under -80, this may show the stock as being oversold. Analyst recommendation for this stock stands at 2.1. Beta factor is used to measure the volatility of the stock. Measuring its EPS growth this year at -64.8%. Colony Northstar Inc ( CLNS)'s Williams Percent Range or 14 day Williams %R is now sitting at -52.31.

Uber Fined For Hiring Drivers With Criminal Records

November 23, 2017

All of the money collected from Uber by the PUC goes to the state's general fund. PUC says 12 of those drivers had felony convictions, 17 had major moving violations, three had interlock driver's licenses (a penalty for a DUI) and dozens had driver's license issues.

State Parks access free on Black Friday; no pass required

November 23, 2017

Instead of climbing over each other for deals on Black Friday, a social media movement to climb a mountain or otherwise just get outside is gaining momentum, and Lyft is helping you #OptOutside. State parks systems are among the hundreds of organizations that have joined in support. State park fees help keep Alaska State Parks running. However, the company said it will still pay all of its employees for the time off.

ArcBest Corp (ARCB)'s Stock Is Buy After Achieving 52-Week High

November 23, 2017

The value of the total investment in Arcbest Corp went from $2,591,000 to $4,248,000 increasing 64.0% quarter over quarter. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 15,600 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $406,000 after purchasing an additional 1,700 shares during the last quarter.

Shares Continuing to Trade Below Moving Averages: Under Armour, Inc. (:UAA)

November 23, 2017

Institutional investors have also been busy with the stock. Credit Suisse Group now has a neutral rating on the stock. Currently, Under Armour, Inc .net profit margin for the 12 months is at 2.91%. The RSI was created by J. Welles Wilder who was striving to measure whether or not a stock was overbought or oversold. Based on the stock's volatility for the week, which is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given stock and represents average daily high/low percentage range ...

SunTrust Banks Weighs in on DISH Network Corporation's FY2017 Earnings (DISH)

November 23, 2017

The stock of DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ: DISH ) earned "Buy" rating by Vetr on Tuesday, September 8. DISH Network Corporation is a holding company. The Firm operates through two divisions: Pay-TV and Broadband, and Wireless. It has a 23.77 P/E ratio. It offers pay-TV services under the DISH brand and the Sling brand.

Brokerages Set Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) Price Target at $66.00

November 23, 2017

The company has a quick ratio of 2.70, a current ratio of 3.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. They expect $0.53 EPS, up 581.82% or $0.64 from last year's $-0.11 per share. State of Wisconsin Investment Board's holdings in Agnico Eagle Mines were worth $14,104,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. "Rose 2.4% Last Week" on October 30, 2017.

Global Brazil Low Voltage Power Distribution Market 2017- ABB, Eaton, Hager, Siemens and General Electric

November 23, 2017

Global Low Voltage Power Distribution market research report 2017 carries an in-depth investigation of Low Voltage Power Distribution market thus featuring important movements, business conveniences, developments and performances of different players of the Low Voltage Power Distribution market .

YouTube to crack down on videos showing child endangerment

November 23, 2017

In addition, commenting functionality will be disabled on any videos where comments refer to children in a "sexual or predatory" manner. The report highlighted that commentators were making sexual comments or "inviting the children to talk" in videos where young kids were engaged in activities like gymnastics.

Concho Resources Inc. (NYSE:CXO) Holdings Raised by Bessemer Group Inc

November 23, 2017

About 476,206 shares traded. Based in USA, Concho Resources Inc. has a market cap of 20.61B. General American Investors Company Inc increased Arantana Therapeutics Inc. Concho Resources Inc is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development and exploration of oil and natural gas properties.

Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) Now Covered by Piper Jaffray Companies

November 23, 2017

About 850 shares traded. BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) has risen 12.19% since November 21, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 23.20% the S&P500. 47 funds opened positions while 110 raised stakes. Smithfield Tru has invested 0.05% in Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX). The stock of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, October 10 by Jefferies.

Is there Intrinsic Value in AUB Group Limited (ASX:AUB)?

November 23, 2017

ROIC is a profitability ratio that measures the return that an investment generates for those providing capital. Similarly, the Earnings Yield Five Year Average is the five year average operating income or EBIT divided by the current enterprise value.

Budget 2017: Fierce critics win universal credit reform

November 23, 2017

Any new Universal Credit claimant in receipt of housing benefit at the time of the claim will continue to receive that housing benefit for a further two weeks. Hammond said he recognised "the genuine concerns on both sides of the House about the operational delivery of this benefit". An unimpressed Jeremy Corbyn called on Mr Hammond to put the welfare policy "on hold" so it can be fixed to "keep one million of our children out of poverty".

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) To Report Earnings

November 23, 2017

Cantor Fitzgerald maintained it with "Buy" rating and GBX 270 target in Wednesday, September 2 report. As per Friday, August 26, the company rating was maintained by Robert W. Voya Invest Mgmt Limited Liability stated it has 0% of its portfolio in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store , Inc. Plante Moran Financial Ltd Liability stated it has 0.03% of its portfolio in Patterson Companies, Inc.

What Are Analysts Opinions On Brixmor Property Group Inc. (BRX)

November 23, 2017

Van. Several research firms recently commented on BRX . Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) exchanged hands at an unexpectedly high level of 3.46 million shares over the course of the day.

Insider Activity for Investors: Express Inc. (EXPR)

November 23, 2017

They expect this year's earnings to fall -44.44% year-over-year to $0.45, followed by 22.22% growth in the next year to $0.55. On a similar note, analysts expect EPS of $0.08 in October 2017 quarter and $0.4 in January 2018 quarter, representing -27.27% and 37.93% growth, respectively.

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