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Comcast and Charter want Congress to put net neutrality repeal into law

December 17, 2017

Upon watching the video, Diplo quickly tweeted Baauer writing, "yo @baauer did the FCC license your song for this? this is your moment to become a hero. "My team and I are now exploring every single avenue available to get it taken down", Mr. Rodrigues said in a statement to Billboard Dance . "I support Net Neutrality like the vast majority of this country and am appalled to be associated with its repeal in any way", he added.

Ltd. Raises Position in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)

December 17, 2017

The stock increased 2.14% or $1.16 during the last trading session, reaching $55.33. Another trade for 750 shares valued at $89,848 was sold by Miele Laura. Kerins Sean J sold 4,477 shares worth $345,445. (NASDAQ:EA) was sold by Moss Kenneth A. $179,303 worth of stock was sold by Bruzzo Chris on Friday, September 1.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Raises Holdings in General Mills, Inc. (GIS)

December 17, 2017

Company's existing stock price is at $56.13 with a change in price of -0.60%. Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund (STK) has risen 47.88% since December 16, 2016 and is uptrending. They issued a "hold" rating and a $56.00 target price on the stock. (NYSE:GIS) by 62.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Positive stock of the month - Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) moved 10.44% high

December 17, 2017

The rating was downgraded by Roth Capital to "Neutral" on Friday, May 5. Oppenheimer maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Tuesday, August 29 report. Vanguard Grp stated it has 0% in I.D. Systems, Inc. Since August 4, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 2 sales for $732,156 activity. Vetr upgraded shares of Hanesbrands from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating and set a $26.36 price objective on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 21st.

Christiansen confirms two to return; one remains out of Norwich clash

December 17, 2017

There was very little for Leeds United's supporters to complain about following last weekend's victory over Queens Park Rangers , with Thomas Christiansen's side impressive in their 3-1 triumph . Daniel Farke's side went into Saturday's clash off the back of their first defeat in eight league matches, but defeat at Elland Road left a familiar feeling - even though City's performance was far from below par.

Caxton Associates LP Takes Position in Stamps.com Inc. (STMP)

December 17, 2017

About 205,105 shares traded. Stamps.com Inc. (NASDAQ: STMP ) has risen 54.88% since December 14, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 10.78% the S&P500. As per Thursday, August 3, the company rating was maintained by Craig Hallum. Investors sentiment is 1.01 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.02, from 0.99 in 2017Q1.

KBC Group NV Raises Holdings in Liberty Global PLC (NASDAQ:LBTYK)

December 17, 2017

The company has market cap of $31.49 billion. The stock increased 0.37% or $0.12 during the last trading session, reaching $32.45. About 3.73 million shares traded or 26.41% up from the average. 153 funds opened positions while 670 raised stakes. 10,055 were reported by Carret Asset Mngmt Ltd Liability Corp. Ls Invest Llc invested in 7,595 shares or 0.07% of the stock.

$5.14 EPS Expected for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)

December 16, 2017

The median estimate represents a -0.38% increase from the last price. 5,233,509 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,797,186. Los Angeles Cap Mgmt Equity Research, a California-based fund reported 128,625 shares. Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. owns 10,195 shares or 0.13% of their USA portfolio.

Accenture PLC (ACN) Stake Boosted by Lenox Wealth Management Inc

December 17, 2017

Ntv Asset Management Llc who had been investing in International Business Machs for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $141.18 billion market cap company. Quadrant Capital Lc holds 2.31% or 23,867 shares. Also, CFO David Rowland sold 3,702 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, October 2nd.

Monsanto Company (MON) Stake Decreased by BB&T Securities LLC

December 17, 2017

About 5.50 million shares traded or 120.07% up from the average. More notable recent Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON ) news were published by: Reuters.com which released: "Monsanto says Mexico revokes permit to market GMO soy in seven states" on November 24, 2017, also Reuters.com with their article: "Monsanto will prevail in Brazil patent dispute, South American CEO says" published on December 06, 2017, Investorplace.com published: "Outstanding Earnings Visibility Makes Monsanto Company (MON) a ...

Stocks Present Monotonous Price Growth Rate: Navios Maritime Partners LP (NMM)

December 17, 2017

The employed capital is calculated by subrating current liabilities from total assets. Let's take a look at how the stock has been performing recently. A company that manages their assets well will have a higher return, while a company that manages their assets poorly will have a lower return. It increased, as 1 investors sold Navios Maritime Midstream Partners L.P.

Ball (BLL) Upgraded to Outperform at BMO Capital Markets

December 17, 2017

It has outperformed by 20.71% the S&P500. FMR LLC now owns 18,275,730 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $771,419,000 after acquiring an additional 8,716,359 shares during the period. The stock of Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) has "Hold" rating given on Friday, June 2 by BMO Capital Markets. The stock has "Neutral" rating by Citigroup on Monday, August 17.

The Amazon.com's (NASDAQ:AMZN) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Needham & Company LLC

December 16, 2017

The stock decreased 0.68% or $0.01 during the last trading session, reaching $1.46. About 1.87 million shares traded. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)'s stock had its "buy" rating restated by stock analysts at Needham & Company LLC in a research note issued on Monday, June 19th.

Stifel Nicolaus Reiterates "Hold" Rating for Cisco Systems (CSCO)

December 16, 2017

The stock increased 1.05% or $1.8 during the last trading session, reaching $173.55. About 579,781 shares traded or 65.55% up from the average. Akers Biosciences, Inc. Lvw Advsr Ltd holds 84,727 shares or 0.93% of its portfolio. Wells Fargo And Mn reported 52,555 shares. (NASDAQ:CSCO). Kbc Gru Nv, Belgium-based fund reported 913,997 shares.

Shareholder Artisan Partners Limited Partnership Upped Medtronic Plc (MDT) Stake

December 16, 2017

Diam Company Ltd who had been investing in Eaton Vance Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $6.38B market cap company. Arcus Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,249 shares of the medical technology company's stock valued at $288,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares in the last quarter.

Weatherford International (WFT) Earning Somewhat Positive Press Coverage, Study Finds

December 16, 2017

Whitebox Advisors Llc who had been investing in Weatherford Intl Plc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $3.36 billion market cap company. Baird. The stock of Westar Energy, Inc. On Friday, July 7 the stock rating was maintained by Jefferies with "Hold". CLSA upgraded the stock to "Buy" rating in Thursday, November 10 report.

How Analysts Rated Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) Last Week?

December 16, 2017

Cibc World Inc reported 0.02% in Zoetis Inc. The stock increased 0.18% or $0.13 during the last trading session, reaching $71.89. About 2.84M shares traded or 24.00% up from the average. (NYSE:ZTS). Voya Invest Mngmt Lc invested 0.76% of its portfolio in Zoetis Inc. Oakworth Cap stated it has 200 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Forbes J M Ltd Liability Partnership accumulated 6,568 shares.

Begging For Bitcoin ETFs Intensifies Amid Futures

December 17, 2017

Most of the action this week has been with the altcoins and Bitcoin has been relatively stable. Now that Bitcoin futures have begun trading on the CBOE, one of the largest futures exchanges in the world, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has issued a notice which provides for greater dealer margin requirements for cryptocurrency futures contracts.

Inc. NY Decreases Position in Union Pacific Co. (NYSE:UNP)

December 17, 2017

Weik Investment Inc reported 1.07% of its portfolio in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP ). It has outperformed by 14.75% the S&P500. Legacy Private Trust increased Union Pac Corp ( UNP ) stake by 20.88% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Cullen Frost Bankers holds 0.32% or 87,735 shares. Park Oh holds 39,890 shares or 0.26% of its portfolio. Among 27 analysts covering Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP ), 10 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 15 Hold.

Novartis AG (NVS) Holdings Cut by Davis Selected Advisers

December 16, 2017

The institutional investor owned 7,575 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,845 shares during the period. Novartis (NYSE:NVS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 24th. Kroger had 95 analyst reports since August 25, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The company was maintained on Monday, July 17 by Liberum Capital. The stock has "Buy" rating by Liberum Capital on Friday, January 20.

Royal Bank of Canada Reiterates Hold Rating for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN)

December 17, 2017

The firm has "Outperform" rating by Oppenheimer given on Wednesday, December 2. Zacks has "Strong-Buy" rating and $51 target. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Monday, June 12 by Leerink Swann. BROWN MICHAEL S also sold $712,500 worth of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Qs Investors Limited Liability Company accumulated 900 shares or 0% of the stock.

How Many Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM)'s Analysts Are Bullish?

December 17, 2017

Meanwhile, during the same quarter Williams-Sonoma, Inc. The company trades on average around 191000 shares per market session. Shares of Williams-Sonoma ( NYSE WSM ) opened at $50.39 on Monday. The stock has "Equal-Weight" rating by Morgan Stanley on Thursday, March 17. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION WARNING: "Williams-Sonoma, Inc". (NYSE:WSM) for 456,848 shares.

Duke Energy Corp (DUK) Position Trimmed by American Century Companies Inc

December 17, 2017

The company has analyst rating of 2.90 on scale of 1-5. The stock increased 0.32% or $0.28 during the last trading session, reaching $87.84. About 528,067 shares traded or 36.54% up from the average. The stock of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) has "Hold" rating given on Wednesday, October 18 by KeyBanc Capital Markets. SunTrust maintained Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) rating on Monday, October 23.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) Shares Gap Up Following Analyst Upgrade

December 16, 2017

Financial Architects Inc now owns 4,443 shares of the company's stock valued at $143,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Taking a closer look from a technical standpoint, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA) presently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 202.55.

Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG) Shares Sold by Twin Capital Management Inc

December 16, 2017

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 8,082 shares of the company's stock valued at $538,000 after buying an additional 721 shares during the period. About 518,532 shares traded or 61.46% up from the average. San Francisco Sentry Inv Group Inc (Ca) holds 0.01% or 123 shares. Glob Endowment Mngmt Lp owns 14,140 shares for 0.12% of their portfolio. Lafayette Investments Inc., a Maryland-based fund reported 97,352 shares.

Toscafund Asset Management Llp Boosted Blackstone Group LP (BX) Holding

December 16, 2017

Jefferies maintained it with "Buy" rating and $40.0 target in Friday, October 6 report. On Friday, March 11 the stock rating was downgraded by Deutsche Bank to "Hold". Barclays Capital maintained it with "Overweight" rating and $33 target in Tuesday, August 9 report. The firm has "Outperform" rating by Morgan Stanley given on Tuesday, July 25.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Has $3.53 Million Position in Twitter Inc (TWTR)

December 16, 2017

Analysts await Twitter, Inc . (NYSE: TWTR ) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: "Twitter Tweets Indecisively Around China" published on December 08, 2017 as well as Seekingalpha.com's news article titled: "Twitter: Audience Engagement Catalysts" with publication date: December 14, 2017.

FY2017 EPS Estimates for Kosmos Energy Ltd. Decreased by Analyst (KOS)

December 16, 2017

The oil and gas producer reported ($0.09) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.06) by ($0.03). In terms of Buy, Sell or Hold recommendations, Kosmos Energy Ltd (NYSE: KOS ) has analysts' mean recommendation of 2.1. Therefore 67% are positive.

Achmea Investment Management BV Has $16.82 Million Holdings in Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

December 16, 2017

Holderness Investments Company who had been investing in Pfizer Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $221.74 billion market cap company. On Monday, August 21 OLSON LAURIE J sold $263,693 worth of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) for 119,076 shares. (NYSE:PFE) to report earnings on January, 30. Shares for $249,900 were sold by MACKENZIE ALEXANDER R on Thursday, August 31.

Hutchin Hill Capital LP Holds Stake in Bard CR INC (BCR)

December 16, 2017

The company has market cap of $20.37 billion. The stock increased 1.86% or $0.24 during the last trading session, reaching $13.11. About 374,602 shares traded. 3,495 are owned by Penobscot Inv Com Inc. The stock's average target of $262.50 is -21.02% below today's ($332.37) share price. It also reduced its holding in Level 3 Communications Inc (NYSE:LVLT) by 625,693 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 569,796 shares, and cut its stake in Take (NASDAQ:TTWO).

King Luther Capital Management Corp Has $21.67 Million Holdings in Halliburton Company

December 16, 2017

The stock increased 0.72% or $1.07 during the last trading session, reaching $150.57. About 12.71M shares traded or 65.16% up from the average. It has outperformed by 63.27% the S&P500. It also increased its holding in At & T Inc (NYSE:T) by 14,147 shares in the quarter, for a total of 541,761 shares, and has risen its stake in Bank Amer Corp (NYSE:BAC).

Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) Stake Raised by Stifel Financial Corp

December 16, 2017

The shares were sold at an average price of $96.51, for a total value of $43,429,500.00. Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) has risen 6.81% since December 16, 2016 and is uptrending. Btc has 13,178 shares. Moody Natl Bank Tru Division reported 37,487 shares. Brown Advisory Inc holds 0.01% or 53,405 shares in its portfolio. Sadoff Inv Limited Liability Company has 3.38% invested in Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN).

Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) Upgraded at Tudor Pickering

December 16, 2017

Vantage Investment Partners Llc who had been investing in Enterprise Products Partners L for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $56.38 billion market cap company. The company was initiated on Tuesday, December 20 by Susquehanna. The stock has "Buy" rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Thursday, October 19. Seaport Global downgraded the stock to "Neutral" rating in Friday, April 29 report.

Ltd. Has $7.81 Million Holdings in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)

December 16, 2017

Kingstown Capital Management Lp who had been investing in General Mtrs Co for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $58.17B market cap company. Kingstown Capital Management Lp, which manages about $1.19B and $1.00 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Bank New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK) by 250,000 shares to 1.50 million shares, valued at $76.53M in 2017Q2, according to the filing.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Receives "Buy" Rating from SunTrust Banks

December 17, 2017

Kingdom Ridge Capital Llc who had been investing in Ciena Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $3.05 billion market cap company. The stock decreased 1.51% or $0.27 during the last trading session, reaching $17.23. Investors sentiment increased to 1.12 in Q2 2017. Its down 0.03, from 1.36 in 2017Q1. It is positive, as 35 investors sold CIEN shares while 86 reduced holdings.

Earnings Approximations to Watch: Parsley Energy, Inc. (PE), AerCap Holdings NV (AER)

December 16, 2017

About 138,312 shares traded. Raffles Associates Lp decreased its stake in Aercap Holdings Nv (AER) by 7.26% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. The rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley on Monday, October 23 with "Equal-Weight". Zacks Investment Research upgraded Aercap from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, November 6th.

Newcastle players agree to scrap Christmas party

December 16, 2017

Confidence around the club's players and staff still remains to be high, with captain Jamaal Lascelles echoing those recently, although they know they will be in for a challenge when they meet the Emirates Stadium outfit. "There was no pressure from me", he added. Benitez has confirmed he held talks with Newcastle's managing director Lee Charnley this week over January transfers , but insists he can still get more out the players now at his disposal.

CEO of Airbus to step down

December 16, 2017

Enders has been trying to persuade investigators in France and the United Kingdom that Airbus is serious about tackling abnormalities, warning that inquiries could lead to "significant penalties". Brégier, after 25 years with the company, has indicated to the Board that he does not intend to be part of the selection process for the CEO position in 2019.

Tractor Supply (TSCO) Research Coverage Started at Moffett Nathanson

December 16, 2017

The rating was downgraded by Boenning & Scattergood to "Underperform" on Thursday, November 10. SunTrust downgraded the stock to "Hold" rating in Friday, February 3 report. Pacad Investment has 0.05% invested in Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ) for 6,100 shares. Allstate Corporation reported 0.06% of its portfolio in Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ).

Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) Holdings Reduced by Magnetar Financial LLC

December 16, 2017

The Cooper Companies, Inc. It has outperformed by 61.15% the S&P500. Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. now owns 70,900 shares of the oil and gas development company's stock worth $11,314,000 after purchasing an additional 11,400 shares during the period.

Analysts See $1.36 EPS for Kansas City Southern (KSU)

December 16, 2017

In terms of the mechanics underlying that movement, traders will want to note that the stock is trading on a float of 1.48% with $102.89 Million sitting short, betting on future declines. Its down 0.14, from 1 in 2017Q1. It dropped, as 54 investors sold KSU shares while 170 reduced holdings. Blackrock reported 0.06% of its portfolio in Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU).

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI) Shares Sold by Lenox Wealth Management Inc

December 16, 2017

It has outperformed by 58.64% the S&P500. Wunderlich Capital Managemnt bought 7,154 shares as the company's stock declined 10.51% while stock markets rallied. Riverhead Ltd Liability Co reported 36,929 shares. Ensemble Capital Ltd Liability Co owns 25,495 shares. Cape Ann Comml Bank reported 2,038 shares. Raymond James Service Advsr Inc holds 3,255 shares.

Accident Compensation Corp Reduces Stake in American Water Works (AWK)

December 16, 2017

Smith Graham & Co Investment Advisors Lp who had been investing in Macy's Inc. for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $7.58 billion market cap company. The rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley with "Equal-Weight" on Wednesday, September 27. Janney Montgomery Scott lowered American Water Works from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, November 3rd.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Shares Sold by Farmers National Bank

December 16, 2017

It has outperformed by 41.59% the S&P500. Amica Mutual Insurance Company increased At&T Inc (T) stake by 9.61% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. AHRENDTS ANGELA J had sold 63,388 shares worth $9.78M on Tuesday, October 3. It also increased its holding in General Mls Inc Com (NYSE:GIS) by 424,450 shares in the quarter, for a total of 931,504 shares, and has risen its stake in Amgen Inc Com (NASDAQ:AMGN).

AMP Capital Investors Ltd Boosts Position in Aetna Inc (AET)

December 16, 2017

The stock increased 1.12% or $0.39 during the last trading session, reaching $35.07. About 244,323 shares traded. (NYSE: AET ) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: "CVS Drops The Acquisition Bombshell" on December 05, 2017, also Courant.com with their article: "Aetna's NYC Headquarters Uncertain As CVS Evaluates Sites" published on December 06, 2017, Reuters.com published: "CVS-Aetna deal to change how big employers buy health benefits" on December 03, 2017.

Are Analysts Bullish Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) After Last Week?

December 16, 2017

The Value Composite Two of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC ) is 35. It has underperformed by 10.78% the S&P500. (NYSE:NSC) traded up $0.37 during trading on Thursday, reaching $141.83. Therefore 18% are positive. Barnett & Company Inc. decreased its holdings in Norfolk Southern Corp. The firm has "Hold" rating by BMO Capital Markets given on Wednesday, August 23.

How Many Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC)'s Analysts Are Bearish?

December 16, 2017

The stock increased 1.22% or $0.35 during the last trading session, reaching $29.08. The shares were bought at an average price of $23.81 per share, with a total value of $595,250.00. The stock has "Neutral" rating by UBS on Wednesday, January 11. SunTrust initiated The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) on Wednesday, March 23 with "Neutral" rating.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) stock RSI made a progress toward 72.53

December 16, 2017

This company shares are -18.59% up from its target price of $40.5 and the current market capitalization stands at $2.52B. The stock increased 0.46% or $0.55 during the last trading session, reaching $120.08. When investing in a volatile security, the risk of success is increased just as much as the risk of failure. On a percent-of-sales basis, HAIN's free cash flow was -1.2% while UNFI converted -0.83% of its revenues into cash flow.

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Earns News Impact Rating of 0.13

December 16, 2017

Shareholders of record on Monday, December 4th will be given a dividend of $1.00 per share. Nordea Investment Management Ab sold 28,101 shares as the company's stock rose 11.01% with the market. Petmed Express Inc (NASDAQ:PETS) was reduced too. Since August 1, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 4 selling transactions for $4.75 million activity.

Micron Technology (MU) Given Buy Rating at Deutsche Bank

December 16, 2017

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in MU. Citigroup reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Wednesday, August 2nd.

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