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Airlines Inch Back to Normalcy After Atlanta Airport Blackout Snarls Traffic

December 20, 2017

Some flights were diverted - airports serving Cincinnati and New York City were among those that took in Atlanta-bound planes - and hotels near Hartsfield-Jackson were crammed. After initial anxiety inside Terminal B, she said, things had calmed down by about 4:30 p.m. - even as there was little indication of when power would be restored.

Foreign investment in Toronto, Vancouver housing below 5 pct

December 19, 2017

Today's data release shows that for Vancouver, non-residents own properties that are worth on average $80,500 more than those owned by residents. Non-residents owned 7.9 percent of condos in Vancouver and 7.2 percent of condos in Toronto, the report showed.

Vident Investment Advisory LLC Buys New Stake in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp

December 19, 2017

The stock increased 0.70% or $0.52 during the last trading session, reaching $75.32. About 1.05 million shares traded or 33.50% up from the average. San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:SJT) has risen 21.85% since December 19, 2016 and is uptrending.

SEC suspends trading in tiny firm after eye-popping rise

December 19, 2017

Trading in shares of The Crypto Company - which saw "potentially manipulative transactions" last month, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission - has been suspended until January 3, the SEC said in an order released late Monday.

Microsoft Changes Its Sexual Harassment Policies In the Wake of #MeToo

December 19, 2017

No more forced arbitration at Microsoft . Microsoft is making it easier for employees to sue the software giant over sexual harassment. "We'll continue to identify new opportunities within our own company to support the respectful culture we're working to advance".

Unitedhealth Group INC (UNH) Holder Gyroscope Capital Management Group LLC Trimmed Holding

December 19, 2017

Park National Corp who had been investing in Ball Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $13.60B market cap company. The stock decreased 0.12% or $0.2627 during the last trading session, reaching $222.4073. Therefore 33% are positive. Credit Suisse maintained UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) rating on Thursday, July 13. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Tuesday, October 17 by Keefe Bruyette & Woods.

Ameriprise Financial Inc. Has $39.85 Million Holdings in Symantec Corporation (SYMC)

December 19, 2017

The company had a trading volume of 5,089,223 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,725,693. Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC ) gross margin percentage stands at 77.8% while its operating margin for the past trailing twelve month is -5.4 percent and its overall profit margin (ttm) is -5.3 Percent.

Lemonade Raises $120 Million Led by the SoftBank to Fund Global Expansion

December 19, 2017

Lemonade says it takes a flat fee and donates a portion of unclaimed premiums to nonprofits as part of its annual "Giveback ". David Thevenon, a managing director at Softbank, will join Lemonade's board of directors. Lemonade first launched in September 2016 as a licensed insurance carrier offering homeowners and renters insurance in NY. The company's business model bypasses traditional insurance brokers and instead relies on bots and machine learning technology to connect with customers, who ...

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp (NASDAQ:BGFV) Institutional Investor Sentiment Analysis

December 19, 2017

It has outperformed by 2.84% the S&P500. Shares of Big 5 Sporting (NASDAQ: BGFV ) now have an Average Brokerage Recommendation of 3, number of Recs in ABR is 2 while industry rank of the company by ABR is out of 265. grew its holdings in shares of Big 5 Sporting Goods by 18.9% in the second quarter. The returns on assets of firm also on noticeable level, it has ROA of 5.70%, which signifies how profitable a firm is relative to its total assets.

Craig Hallum Reiterates "Buy" Rating for Cypress Semiconductor (CY)

December 19, 2017

It has outperformed by 22.75% the S&P500. The California-based Firsthand Capital Management Inc. has invested 0.07% in the stock. Westfield Capital Management Co. Koch Industries owns 388,591 shares or 0.1% of their U.S. portfolio. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney And Strauss Ltd Liability Corporation has 594 shares. Macquarie Grp Incorporated has 193,193 shares.

Russell 2000 Growth Ishares (IWO): Span A is Above Span B

December 19, 2017

On the other hand, a reading of -100 would imply that the stock is oversold and possibly set for a rally. The Williams %R was developed by Larry Williams. The ETF is -0.72% of its 52-Week High and 26.43% of its low, and is now having ATR of 1.14. This process may also help keep the investor buying low and selling high.

" "Robert W. Baird Reiterates "$27.00" Price Target for Whiting Petroleum (WLL)

December 19, 2017

Concho Resources Inc now has $20.68B valuation. The stock increased 2.09% or $0.485 during the last trading session, reaching $23.735. About 190,126 shares traded. Piper Jaffray Companies dropped their price target on Whiting Petroleum from $40.00 to $28.00 and set a neutral rating for the company in a research report on Monday, September 18th.

Mohawk Inds INC (MHK) Holder Incline Global Management LLC Has Upped Holding

December 19, 2017

The company has market cap of 142.38 million GBP. The stock increased 0.77% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $37.97. The NYSE listed company saw a recent bid of 275.53 and 183613 shares have traded hands in the session. The stock has "Overweight" rating by Barclays Capital on Monday, October 30. (NYSE:MHK) has "Buy" rating given on Monday, October 9 by RBC Capital Markets.

Grupo Televisa, SAB (TV) Consensus EPS Forecasts

December 19, 2017

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE:BANC) has risen 6.54% since December 17, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 36.65% the S&P500. With a change of 1.18% the price for TV is $18.94. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Monday, May 1 by Credit Suisse. Select Equity Group Lp increased Grupo Televisa Sa (TV) stake by 15.14% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) Getting Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage, Study Shows

December 19, 2017

General Dynamics ( NYSE GD ) opened at $198.84 on Thursday. Moreover, Amp Capital Investors Ltd has 0.11% invested in the company for 1.59 million shares. General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 25th. The aerospace company reported $2.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.43 by $0.09.

PG&E (NYSE:PCG) Downgraded to "Neutral" at Mizuho

December 19, 2017

It has underperformed by 2.80% the S&P500. Finally, Calamos Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of PG&E by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. Apple Inc now has $907.80B valuation. The rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley with "Overweight" on Wednesday, July 27. The stock has "Neutral" rating by Sidoti on Wednesday, November 16.

Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) Stock Formed Bullish Inverse H&S. What To Expect?

December 19, 2017

Baird on Wednesday, January 20. Janney Capital reinitiated the stock with "Neutral" rating in Wednesday, April 27 report. The firm has "Equal-Weight" rating given on Tuesday, March 21 by Morgan Stanley. Investors sentiment increased to 1.43 in Q2 2017. The company reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.11 by ($0.04).

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) Position Lowered by Principal Financial Group Inc

December 19, 2017

The stock decreased 0.74% or $0.51 during the last trading session, reaching $68.69. About 88.38M shares traded or 18.03% up from the average. The company was initiated on Wednesday, January 4 by Loop Capital. Finally, Fiera Capital Corp increased its position in shares of Tractor Supply by 14.9% in the second quarter. Jane Street Gru Lc holds 51,139 shares.

Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P) Holdings Trimmed by Macquarie Group Ltd.

December 19, 2017

Sls Management Ltd Liability holds 19.79% of its portfolio in Pandora Media, Inc . It has underperformed by 29.20% the S&P500. Price T Rowe Associates Inc decreased its stake in Bankunited Inc (BKU) by 0.66% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Chartists Place Poland Index MSCI Ishares (EPOL) on Radar

December 19, 2017

The Williams %R oscillates in a range from 0 to -100. A reading under 20 would indicate no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear trend signal. On the other side, a stock may be considered to be in a downtrend if trading below the moving average and sloping downward. Rebalancing the portfolio may help provide a strategy for when the market becomes highly volatile.

Cimarex Energy Co (XEC) CEO Sells $565700.00 in Stock

December 19, 2017

The stock increased 1.21% or $21.35 during the last trading session, reaching $1781.35. EverBank Financial Corp. (NYSE:EVER) has risen 34.51% since December 19, 2016 and is uptrending. San Francisco Sentry Invest Grp Inc (Ca) invested 0.09% in Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON). The fund owned 4,165,198 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock after selling 797,740 shares during the period.

Has $34.09 Million Position in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

December 19, 2017

Capital Counsel Llc who had been investing in Johnson & Johnson Com for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $380.95 billion market cap company. (NYSE:WMT) was sold by WALTON S ROBSON. Soroban Capital Partners Lp bought 5.00M shares as the company's stock declined 2.52% while stock markets rallied.

Endurant Capital Management LP Maintains Holding in Thermo Fisher Scientific INC (TMO)

December 19, 2017

About 1.31M shares traded. It has underperformed by 1.13% the S&P500. Endurant Capital Management Lp increased its stake in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc ( TMO ) by 139.38% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. Among 17 analysts covering Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO), 16 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Ross Stores Inc. had 66 analyst reports since August 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

The OppenheimerFunds Inc. Boosts Position in Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS)

December 19, 2017

Based on a recent trade, the shares are hovering around $8.73 which, according to analysts, yield significant upside potential to the $9.50 consensus target price. will post $0.55 EPS for the current year. Towerview Ltd Liability Company reported 2.38M shares. Barnes & Noble Education, Inc is a contract operator of bookstores on college and university campuses across the United States and a provider of digital education services.

Is Egalet Corporation (NASDAQ:EGLT) A Safe Bet For Investors?

December 19, 2017

The volume of the company in the last trading session was 19.32 Million. Egalet Corporation ( EGLT ) average trading volume of 2,901,375 during the past month is 232.19% above its average volume over the past year, indicating that investors have been more active than usual in the stock in recent times.

Is there a Bearish outlook for Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) this week?

December 19, 2017

Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION ) has risen 48.85% since December 17, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 55.75% the S&P500. Zions Bancorporation is a financial holding company. TravelCenters of America had 16 analyst reports since August 7, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has "Strong Buy" rating by Raymond James given on Monday, May 9.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Shares Sold by Canal Capital Management LLC

December 19, 2017

About 2.89 million shares traded or 7.29% up from the average. (NYSE:VZ) were released by: Prnewswire.com and their article: "Morning Technical Insight on These Telecom Services Stocks - AT&T ..." published on December 19, 2017 as well as Investorplace.com's news article titled: "Trade of the Day: Verizon Communications Inc".

SKY (SKY) Given "Neutral" Rating at Credit Suisse Group

December 19, 2017

Its down 0.23% from 173,200 shares previously. Gamco Et Al holds 0.01% or 333,000 shares in its portfolio. Vanguard Inc accumulated 240,518 shares. Robotti Robert reported 0.19% of its portfolio in Sky plc (LON:SKY). The correct version of this piece of content can be accessed at https://stocknewstimes.com/2017/12/19/diageo-dge-rating-reiterated-by-credit-suisse-group.html.

Morgan Motor Company embraces the age of electricity

December 19, 2017

For Morgan the Frazer-Nash connection will help ease the company into the relative unknown of electric vehicle production - something "no manufacturer can afford to ignore", according to Noamaan Siddiqi, Managing Director of Frazer-Nash Energy Systems.

UPS is Tesla's latest electric semi-truck customer

December 19, 2017

While this is Tesla Semi's biggest order yet, it's a small fleet update for UPS , which is one of the biggest fleet operators with 108,000 delivery vehicles around the world. The tally of confirmed reservations is now just over 400 trucks, but that's just from companies having publicly announced their Tesla Semi pre-orders.

Broadcom's (AVGO) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Oppenheimer

December 19, 2017

The company reported its EPS on 10/30/2017. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a top pick rating and issued a $230.00 price objective (up from $225.00) on shares of Broadcom Limited in a report on Tuesday, February 21st. The RSI is computed base on the speed and direction of a stock's price movement. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link .

Falcon Edge Capital LP Maintains Holding in Cheniere Energy INC (Call) (LNG)

December 19, 2017

About 301 shares traded. (MSF) has risen 26.86% since December 19, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 18.91% the S&P500. Levin Capital Strategies Lp increased Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) stake by 10.42% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing.

Looking Under the Hood at Shares of Scala, Inc. (TSE:4845)

December 19, 2017

The stock increased 2.52% or $2.3 during the last trading session, reaching $93.65. About 164,438 shares traded. WPP plc (NASDAQ:WPPGY) has declined 2.02% since December 19, 2016 and is downtrending. The stock has "Neutral" rating by Bank of America on Tuesday, November 22. The stock has "Overweight" rating by JP Morgan on Monday, August 15. The stock of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

The Aercap Holdings NV (AER) Downgraded by ValuEngine to "Buy"

December 19, 2017

Intrust Bank Na increased its stake in Aercap Holdings Nv ( AER ) by 25.75% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. Royal Bank of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Aercap from $77.00 to $74.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 14th.

Activist investor Hohn to fight on despite defeat in LSE board battle

December 19, 2017

LSE's chairman faces a vote this week on his future following a row with the Children's Investment Fund (TCI), which owns five percent of the exchange. "It seems to me the old boys' network has got together and the establishment is winning out", Franklin said. A spokesperson for the LSE said that none of the large shareholders have expressed that view in meetings.

Platform Specialty Products Corp (PAH) Check on Ratings

December 19, 2017

Metropolitan Life Ins Ny reported 0% stake. GSA Capital Partners LLP now owns 107,656 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock worth $1,200,000 after purchasing an additional 88,722 shares during the period. Ing Groep Nv has 0.01% invested in Kindred Healthcare, Inc. Gliklich Benjamin also bought $9,550 worth of Platform Specialty Products Corporation (NYSE:PAH) shares.

Pilots call off Ryanair Christmas strike

December 19, 2017

This follows an announcement earlier in the week by the airline's Dublin-based pilots that they meant to strike for 24 hours on December 20 over a dispute about the absence of union representation. The carrier has agreed to recognise unions for the first time. The firm's chief operations officer, Peter Bellew, said: "Let's keep talking". The airline announced this morning that it has written to the pilot unions in Ireland, Britain, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal inviting each of ...

Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) Analyzing Financial Health

December 19, 2017

The average 1-year price target for Xerox Corporation ( XRX ) - averaging the work of different analysts - reveals a mean PT of $36.72/share. Jabil Inc. Its down 0.29, from 1.17 in 2017Q1. It improved, as 41 investors sold GME shares while 83 reduced holdings. 40 funds opened positions while 106 raised stakes.

Insider Activity of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG)

December 19, 2017

Thanks to an increase of nearly 1.15% in the past one month, the stock price is now outperforming with 18.44% so far on the year - still in strong zone. About 1.24 million shares traded. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on shares of Public Service Enterprise Group from $51.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Friday, September 8th.

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Analysts See $0.63 EPS

December 19, 2017

The firm earned "Outperform" rating on Monday, June 6 by Macquarie Research. J.P. Morgan downgraded the shares of CLD in report on Monday, November 20 to "Hold" rating. The firm operates through Owned and Operated Mines, and Logistics and Related Activities. It owns and operates three surface coal mines comprising the Antelope Mine and the Cordero Rojo Mine located in Wyoming; and the Spring Creek Mine located in Montana.

Microchip Technology (MCHP) Coverage Initiated at Piper Jaffray Companies

December 19, 2017

Tremblant Capital Group who had been investing in Red Hat Inc (Call) for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $22.90 billion market cap company. Washington Tru invested in 148,189 shares. HPM Partners LLC now owns 17,185 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $623,000 after acquiring an additional 7,437 shares in the last quarter.

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) Given Daily Media Impact Score of 0.17

December 19, 2017

Since September 5, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 sale for $1.71 million activity. Gradient Lc holds 0% of its portfolio in Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL ) for 86 shares. (NYSE:HUM). Liberty Mutual Grp Inc Asset Management Incorporated owns 9,671 shares or 0.09% of their U.S. portfolio. Cubist Systematic Strategies Lc stated it has 104,463 shares or 0.29% of all its holdings.

Corbyn Investment Management Position In New York Reit (Nyrt) (NYRT) Was Upped; Permal Asset Management Increased Holding in Enlink Midstream Partners LP (ENLK) as Stock Declined

December 19, 2017

The stock increased 1.55% or $0.24 during the last trading session, reaching $15.73. About 341,184 shares traded. SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX) has risen 29.93% since December 19, 2016 and is uptrending. Deutsche Bankshares Ag invested in 128,515 shares. Moreover, First Manhattan Com has 0.51% invested in Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE:ORI).

Jack in the Box selling Qdoba for $305 million

December 19, 2017

The deal is expected to close by April 2018. The sales comes in the wake of falling same-store revenues for Qdoba, which has more than 700 locations in 47 states. The fast-casual Mexican chain struggled against competition as higher food, packaging, and labor costs weighed on the restaurant. The company also owns specialty grocery retailer The Fresh Market and Chuck E.

Summit X LLC Sells 955 Shares of Celgene Co. (CELG)

December 19, 2017

Cypress Capital Management Llc Wy bought 1,030 shares as the company's stock declined 3.49% while stock markets rallied. Celgene Corp now has $85.06 billion valuation. Stifel Nicolaus maintained it with "Buy" rating and $106.0 target in Thursday, October 5 report. Celgene presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $136.21.

Private Capital Advisors Inc. Purchases Shares of 182750 Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

December 19, 2017

It has outperformed by 15.16% the S&P500. More interesting news about Cisco Systems , Inc. Barclays Plc, which manages about $93.36B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in P T Telekomunikasi Indonesia (NYSE:TLK) by 112,200 shares to 17,978 shares, valued at $606,000 in 2017Q2, according to the filing.

Stifel Financial Corp Grows Holdings in XPO Logistics Inc (XPO)

December 19, 2017

BidaskClub upgraded shares of XPO Logistics from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Friday, June 16th. Bruni J V & Company sold 9,586 shares as the company's stock rose 0.35% with the market. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.41 EPS. equities analysts forecast that XPO Logistics Inc will post 1.92 earnings per share for the current year.

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Position Trimmed by Martin & Co. Inc. TN

December 19, 2017

During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.28 EPS. analysts anticipate that QUALCOMM will post 3.07 earnings per share for the current year. Canaccord Genuity reinitiated the shares of PLUS in report on Tuesday, January 5 with "Buy" rating. Analysts await EOG Resources, Inc. (NYSE:EOG) to report earnings on February, 26.

Narwhal Capital Management Has $1.21 Million Holdings in Starbucks Co. (SBUX)

December 19, 2017

The company has a market cap of $84.56B. The stock increased 0.21% or $0.12 during the last trading session, reaching $58.15. About 642,165 shares traded. 109,588 are owned by West Coast Finance Limited Liability Co. Mairs reported 0.01% in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX ). Lord Abbett And Com Lc stated it has 0.11% in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX ).

Victory Capital Management Inc. Trims Holdings in Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG)

December 19, 2017

Procter And Gamble Co now has $233.10 billion valuation. Insiders have sold a total of 21,575 shares of company stock worth $1,927,095 over the last 90 days. 53 funds opened positions while 108 raised stakes. Jefferies maintained The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) rating on Wednesday, November 15. Oregon-based Auxier Asset has invested 0.8% in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG).

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