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Macquarie Group Ltd. Purchases New Position in Office Depot Inc (ODP)

December 27, 2017

The legal version of this story can be viewed at https://stocknewstimes.com/2017/12/25/axa-boosts-stake-in-office-depot-inc-odp.html. The stock increased 2.91% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $3.54. Goldman Sachs Group holds 0.01% in Office Depot, Inc . (NASDAQ: ODP ) has gone weaker by -26.18%. Ubs Asset Mgmt Americas holds 0% or 596,685 shares in its portfolio.

Global Markets: Oil, metals rally supports Asian stocks, dollar steady

December 27, 2017

WTI Crude Oil (Light Sweet) price at NYMEХ Stock Exchange up by 2.09% to $59.71 per barrel. The impending restart of Forties, a key North Sea pipeline, limited the extent of the rally. Oil prices spiked to their highest level in two and a half years after a pipeline exploded in Libya. That outlook is earlier than predicted in OPEC's latest official forecast, which calls for a balanced market by late 2018.

Attack on Libyan pipeline reduces output, United States crude price soars

December 27, 2017

Oil prices surged on Tuesday, in the wake of news of an explosion at a Libyan oil pipeline. Oil prices in NY jumped to a two-and-a-half year high Tuesday and briefly topped $60 a barrel due to a Libyan pipeline explosion and frigid weather in the US.

Broadwood Capital INC Increases Holding in Mallinckrodt Pub LTD Co (MNK)

December 27, 2017

The stock of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) hit a new 52-week high and has $59.42 target or 6.00% above today's $56.06 share price. Sentry Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Mallinckrodt by 1.6% during the 2nd quarter. It also reduced its holding in Prologis Inc (NYSE:PLD) by 107,767 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 3.56 million shares, and cut its stake in Altra Industrial Motion Corp (NASDAQ:AIMC).

Lowe's Companies (LOW) Given Daily Coverage Optimism Score of 0.17

December 27, 2017

Wedge Management L Lp Nc invested in 23,703 shares or 0% of the stock. The home improvement retailer reported $1.05 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.03. (NYSE:LOW) on Friday, May 20 to "Buy" rating. The firm has "Outperform" rating given on Monday, June 27 by Cowen & Co. Institutional investors own 73.12% of the company's stock.

Research Ratings: Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI), Callon Petroleum Company (CPE)

December 27, 2017

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc is a developer of lifestyle-oriented content, providing primarily home, food, travel and other lifestyle-related programing. Therefore 28% are positive. Scripps Networks had 51 analyst reports since August 14, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. (NASDAQ:SNI) earned "Sector Perform" rating by RBC Capital Markets on Monday, November 30.

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (NYSE:PEG) Institutional Investor Sentiment Is 1.06

December 27, 2017

Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:HOLI) has risen 5.83% since December 25, 2016 and is uptrending. (BGS) by 83.45% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. 63 funds opened positions while 200 raised stakes. The investment managers in our partner's database now have: 327.87 million shares, down from 328.43 million shares in 2017Q2.

Delve into today's share market: Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)

December 27, 2017

Another trade for 8,696 shares valued at $1.40M was made by MOULTON PAUL G on Friday, October 20. Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) has risen 11.28% since December 26, 2016 and is uptrending. Fdx Advsr holds 85,407 shares or 0.05% of its portfolio. Shares for $3.86M were sold by LIBENSON RICHARD M. Shares for $1.93 million were sold by PORTERA JOSEPH P on Tuesday, October 24.

Bulls snap skid, shut down Bucks

December 27, 2017

Mirotic had 11 points and Portis had a team best plus-15 for the first half by a large margin. The Bulls today continued hunting season, shooting down the Bucks 115-106. This is his fifth time this season where he scored at least 20 points in a game. I don't know how to feel about the Chicago Bulls . Antetokounmpo had 18.

Applied Optoelectronics' (NASDAQ:AAOI) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at Cowen

December 27, 2017

It closed at $16.59 lastly. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc is a vertically integrated provider of fiber-optic networking products, primarily for networking end markets, such as Internet data center, cable television (CATV), fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and telecommunications (telecom).

Is Buying Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) Here a Winning Strategy?

December 27, 2017

While it's Return on Investment (ROI) value is 17.9%. Cap One Natl Association holds 0.34% or 112,068 shares. BBBY has diverse figures for different time frames; starting from week's performance it is bestowing negative returns of -0.84% in last five regular trading sessions.

Garde Capital Inc. Takes Position in VF Corp (VFC)

December 27, 2017

V.F. Corporation (NYSE: VFC ) has declined 13.07% since December 24, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 29.77% the S&P500. Investors sentiment decreased to 1 in 2017 Q3. Dearborn Partners Llc decreased Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) stake by 7,215 shares to 181,503 valued at $25.63M in 2017Q3. Novartis A G (NYSE:NVS) was raised too.

Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) EPS Estimated At $1.32

December 27, 2017

The company has market cap of $17.24 billion. The stock decreased 0.43% or $0.77 during the last trading session, reaching $179.96. 31,000 shares valued at $3.43 million were sold by JOHNSON JAMES WILLIAM on Tuesday, August 1. Compton Cap Management Inc Ri holds 20,933 shares. TD Asset Management Inc. now owns 29,020 shares of the casino operator's stock worth $3,892,000 after buying an additional 542 shares during the last quarter.

Analyzing Analyst Recommendations: Eaton Vance Corp. (EV), Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)

December 27, 2017

Currently, the 14-day ADX for Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write (ETB) is sitting at 15.26. Punch And Inv Management reported 359,411 shares. Eaton Vance Corp has a 1-year low of $41.40 and a 1-year high of $57.71. (NYSE:EV) or 17,003 shares. Wells Fargo And Mn reported 346,777 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Chicago Equity Prtnrs Ltd Llc reported 25,155 shares.

Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE:TRGP)

December 27, 2017

Cortland Associate Mo has invested 0.08% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). The institutional investor held 1.39 million shares of the public utilities company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $65.73M, up from 1.37M at the end of the previous reported quarter.

(NASDAQ:SBUX) Stake Increased by Scotia Capital Inc

December 27, 2017

The stock decreased 0.20% or $0.115 during the last trading session, reaching $57.185. About 720,298 shares traded. Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:CNQ) has risen 10.32% since December 26, 2016 and is uptrending. Gateway Advisers Limited Liability Corporation has 0.05% invested in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX). Of Toledo Na Oh accumulated 23,814 shares. Aldebaran Finance Inc has 37,561 shares for 1.39% of their portfolio.

Florida man beats ATM, says it gave too much cash

December 27, 2017

Authorities said Oleksik can be seen on surveillance video standing at the ATM, pummeling the electronic teller's touch screen on November 29. Michael Joseph Oleksik, 23, was charged with criminal mischief on Friday for punching a Wells Fargo ATM in Cocoa, Florida, almost a month ago.

First Bancorp (FBNC) Position Raised by Virginia Retirement Systems ET AL

December 27, 2017

South Dakota Investment Council who had been investing in Cerner Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $22.50B market cap company. (NASDAQ:FFBC). Renaissance Tech Ltd Liability Co accumulated 250,843 shares. Omega Advsrs Inc holds 120,000 shares. Qs Investors Llc has 556,640 shares.

Sells 1992115 Shares of Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)

December 27, 2017

About 393,357 shares traded or 7.99% up from the average. Lonza Group Ltd supplies products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets worldwide. 446,908 are held by Chevy Chase Trust Holdings. Advisors Mngmt Ltd Company invested 0.73% in Hanesbrands Inc . (NYSE: HBI ). The Pennsylvania-based Brinker has invested 0.02% in Hanesbrands Inc .

Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN Lowers Position in Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP)

December 27, 2017

About 185,835 shares traded. CLSA initiated Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP ) rating on Tuesday, May 17. It has outperformed by 51.60% the S&P500. Northern Trust Corporation holds 779,779 shares. (NYSE:CAH) for 4,800 shares. Bluestein R H Co stated it has 1,219 shares. Segall Bryant & Hamill Llc, which manages about $9.47B and $4.31B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Cbs Corp Cl B (NYSE:CBS) by 56,662 shares to 240,006 shares, valued at $13.92 million in 2017Q3, ...

Blackhawk Network (NASDAQ:HAWK) Shares Were Downgraded Today by Mizuho Securities

December 27, 2017

The stock increased 3.63% or $0.11 during the last trading session, reaching $3.14. About 420,168 shares traded. SilverBow Resources, Inc. (NYSE:SBOW) has 0.00% since December 22, 2016 and is. The firm earned "Outperform" rating on Friday, December 11 by Credit Suisse. (NYSE:SBOW) rating on Friday, September 29. The stock has "Neutral" rating by Wedbush on Thursday, April 28.

Uber said to be selling its car-leasing business

December 27, 2017

Uber and Fair.com declined to comment. Xchange offered consumers leases with $250 as a deposit and weekly payments taken from Uber earnings, casting the short-term loans as an option for people who otherwise would not have a vehicle. The company charged drivers almost $500 a month on a 36-month lease and deducted payments from their earnings. The leasing business now sports a net book value of $400 million made up of over 30,000 vehicles, according to WSJ , but has suffered heavy losses - ...

King Luther Capital Management Corp Raised Position in Eog Res INC (EOG)

December 27, 2017

Clough Capital Partners LP sold 184,021 shares as Imax Corp (IMAX)'s stock declined 13.83%. Checchi Advisers Lc holds 0.04% or 4,246 shares. Analysts await EOG Resources, Inc . As per Monday, November 9, the company rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets. Eog Res Inc now has $61.93B valuation. A number of equities analysts have weighed in on EOG shares.

Analyst's Review on: Glu Mobile Inc (GLUU)

December 27, 2017

For the current quarter Glu Mobile Inc (NASDAQ: GLUU ) has high EPS estimates of $-0.02 in contradiction of low EPS estimates of $-0.05. On the other hand Glu Mobile Inc (NASDAQ: GLUU ) has Relative Strength Index (RSI 14) of 38.06 along with Average True Range (ATR 14) of 0.26.

Is Buying JC Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) Here a Winning Strategy?

December 27, 2017

About 12.01M shares traded. It has outperformed by 1.95% the S&P500. Dupont Capital Management Corp raised its holdings in shares of J C Penney by 67.4% during the second quarter. Penney Company Inc (NYSE: JCP)'s price will reach at $3.61 during 52 weeks. Therefore 10% are positive. More interesting news about J. C. Penney Company, Inc.

Amgen (AMGN) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Accern Reports

December 27, 2017

It has underperformed by 7.95% the S&P500. Harber Asset Management Llc decreased Travelport Worldwide Ltd (TVPT) stake by 29.62% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. The stock of Amgen Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMGN ) opened at $176.42 on Tuesday. The company was initiated on Friday, May 27 by Robert W. Baird. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Wednesday, June 7 by Bernstein.

Katharine Graham's son takes his own life aged 69

December 27, 2017

William Graham worked as a lawyer in Washington before moving to Los Angeles, where he taught trial law, according to the Washington Post . In the years that followed, Katharine played a crucial role in the Post helping expose President Nixon and the Watergate scandal, and she also led the charge in continuing to publish the Pentagon Papers , despite being challenged by the US government in court.

(AKS) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Tuesday

December 27, 2017

Northern Trust Corp grew its holdings in AK Steel by 3.6% during the 2nd quarter. The stock increased 1.58% or $0.09 during the last trading session, reaching $5.8. Pinnacle Llc accumulated 1,500 shares or 0% of the stock. Ipg Investment Ltd Liability Com reported 0.11% of its portfolio in American Airlines Group Inc.

Home Prices Surge 6.2% Around US, While DC Lags — SWAMP DRAINING

December 27, 2017

Its index, covering all nine US census divisions, reported a 6.2 percent annual gain in October, up from and annual gain of 6.1 percent in September. The 10-City Composite Index increased 6.0 percent year-over-year and 0.7 percent from September, while the 20-City Composite Index grew 6.4 percent year-over-year and 0.7 percent from September.

$2.17 Earnings Per Share Expected for Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) This Quarter

December 27, 2017

The hedge fund run by Ron Gutfleish held 171,869 shares of the finance company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $10.55M, down from 206,487 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Wolfe Research cut Acuity Brands from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a report on Monday, October 9th. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.

Insider MINETTI CARLOS sold 8000 Shares Of Discover Financial Services (DFS)

December 27, 2017

It has underperformed by 1.61% the S&P500. Girard Prtnrs Limited invested in 0.08% or 5,838 shares. The market capitalization (Stock Price Multiply by Total Number of Outstanding Shares) for the company is reported at $28.62B. Its up 0.03, from 1.38 in 2017Q2. It dropped, as 71 investors sold DFS shares while 261 reduced holdings. Financial & Investment Management Group Ltd, which manages about $825.08 million and $302.59 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Kennedy (NYSE:KW) by ...

NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Position Cut by Armstrong Shaw Associates Inc

December 27, 2017

The stock decreased 0.03% or $0.03 during the last trading session, reaching $116.67. About 34,633 shares traded. It has outperformed by 7.97% the S&P500. Gideon Capital Advsrs holds 1.02% or 12,812 shares in its portfolio. Vanguard Grp Inc holds 0.01% of its portfolio in Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE:MET) for 22,433 shares.

Looking at Shares of Malaysia Index MSCI Ishares (EWM) — Equity Focus

December 27, 2017

Some investors may be bemoaning the stock choices they have made over the a year ago. The price index is calculated by dividing the current share price by the share price ten months ago. Using the ADX with the Plus Directional Indicator (+DI) and Minus Directional Indicator (-DI) may help determine the direction of the trend as well as the overall momentum.

North Korea calls latest United Nations sanctions 'an act of war'

December 27, 2017

It singled out the United States for criticism, accusing Washington of having orchestrated the move. North Korea vowed to punish those who supported the resolution, which was passed unanimously by the UN Security Council on Friday. "Those countries that raised their hands in favor of this "sanctions resolution" shall be held completely responsible for all the consequences to be caused by the "resolution" and we will make sure for ever and ever that they pay heavy price for what they have ...

After Christmas, retailers hope new sales will entice shoppers to come back

December 27, 2017

After Christmas shoppers trickled into the mall as the day worn on, but crowds were relatively light on the day after Christmas. The holiday shopping might be over, but stores are still expected to be jam-packed this week, with people returning unwanted items and using their new gift cards.

Musk: Tesla Planning Electric Pickup Truck

December 27, 2017

Have had the core design/engineering elements in my mind for nearly 5 years". In response to that tweet's call for suggestions on how the company could improve, one user asked for an electric pickup truck and Musk responded with his promise.

Securities Analyst Recommendations: Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ADMS), The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)

December 27, 2017

Wealthcare Cap Ltd Liability Corporation accumulated 108 shares. Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS) has risen 26.53% since December 26, 2016 and is uptrending. Keybank National Association Oh has invested 0.01% in Humana Inc. (NYSE:OAS). 623,467 are owned by Credit Suisse Ag. Gsa Capital Prtn Llp, a United Kingdom-based fund reported 58,676 shares.

Are These Just A Random Move? Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST)

December 27, 2017

Morgan Dempsey Management Limited Liability accumulated 4,533 shares or 0.03% of the stock. The Company owned properties and conducted operations through Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. (NYSE:PK) on Thursday, December 21 to "Buy" rating . The Value Composite Two of Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. The rating was initiated by Deutsche Bank with "Hold" on Wednesday, April 12.

Macquarie Group Ltd. Invests $423000 in Denbury Resources Inc. (DNR) Stock

December 27, 2017

The stock increased 0.03% or $0.02 during the last trading session, reaching $71.26. Proshare Lc holds 35,190 shares. (NYSE:PFG) has risen 43.60% since December 25, 2016 and is uptrending. Therefore 33% are positive. Wolverine Asset Management Ltd Llc has invested 0.01% of its portfolio in Denbury Resources Inc . Stifel Nicolaus downgraded the shares of DNR in report on Friday, December 18 to "Sell" rating.

Regal Entertainment (NYSE:RGC) "Buy" Rating Reiterated Today By B

December 27, 2017

The stock price mounted 40.67% in three months and raised 12.07% for the last six months trading period. Trading was heavy with 4,047,706 shares changed hands by the end of trading on Friday. Hartford Financial invested in 0.97% or 119,788 shares. Regal Entertainment Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 81.48%. Regal Entertainment Group now has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $21.83.

Now Owns 62323960 Shares In Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC)

December 27, 2017

Kinross Gold Corp now has $5.37 billion valuation. It opened the session with a $4.26 price tag, later ranging from $4.23 to $4.29, the range at which the stock has traded at throughout the day. The company has 1.25 Billion shares outstanding and 1.25 Billion shares were floated in market. Artisan Prtn Ltd Partnership invested 0.03% in Ambarella, Inc.

Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI) Receives "Outperform" Rating from Wedbush

December 27, 2017

The stock decreased 0.26% or $0.05 during the last trading session, reaching $19.25. About 122,010 shares traded. The Return on Invested Capital (aka ROIC) for Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Jefferies maintained NIKE, Inc. Sterne Agee CRT downgraded the shares of FRGI in report on Tuesday, May 10 to "Neutral" rating. Stephens has "Equal-Weight" rating and $25 target.

KBC Group NV Takes $872000 Position in Stamps.com Inc. (NASDAQ:STMP)

December 27, 2017

The stock increased 0.42% or $0.47 during the last trading session, reaching $113.45. About 1.59M shares traded. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,074 shares of the software maker's stock worth $167,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the period.

Analysts See $0.18 EPS for Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI)

December 27, 2017

Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America who had been investing in Kinder Morgan Inc Del for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $40.31 billion market cap company. Arcadia Investment Mgmt Mi has 2,000 shares. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.81 in 2017 Q3. 132.21 million shares or 0.78% more from 131.19 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported.

Corning Inc (NYSE:GLW): Negative Stock Sentiment

December 27, 2017

Looking into last 5 trades, the stock observed a return of nearly 1.03%. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. now owns 3,747 shares of the electronics maker's stock valued at $112,000 after purchasing an additional 2,650 shares during the last quarter.

Stock in Review: Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRZO)

December 27, 2017

Investors will commonly use Williams %R in conjunction with other trend indicators to help spot possible stock turning points. It has outperformed by 20.71% the S&P500. Its down 0.23, from 1.72 in 2017Q2. Point72 Asia (Hong Kong) Limited invested in 0.03% or 2,224 shares. Louisiana State Employees Retirement Systems holds 31,400 shares.

Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Director Sells 1695 Shares of Stock

December 27, 2017

Further, company shares have been seen trading -1.37% off of the 52 week high and 40.08% away from the 52 week low. The stock increased 0.03% or $0.02 during the last trading session, reaching $65.99. LUV's profit would be $498.45 million giving it 19.63 P/E if the $0.84 EPS is correct. After $0.36 actual EPS reported by 58.com Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 50.00% EPS growth.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV (CBI), Endo International plc (ENDP)

December 27, 2017

Apple Inc now has $875.09B valuation. Currently, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (NYSE: CBI ) has an average volume of 3.13 Million. It has outperformed by 26.06% the S&P500. The rating was initiated by Nomura on Friday, September 18 with "Neutral". Therefore 35% are positive. The stock of Rockwell Automation Inc. Barclays Capital has "Overweight" rating and $16 target.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp Cuts Holdings in News Corp (NWS)

December 27, 2017

Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) has a market cap of $17.16 billion and over the last 12 months, XLNX has risen by 12.84%. The stock increased 0.05% or $0.01 during the last trading session, reaching $19.44. Macquarie Gru Ltd has invested 0.01% of its portfolio in KBR, Inc. Warren Averett Asset Management Ltd Limited Liability Company reported 0.17% of its portfolio in The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK).

What do Insider Trends Have to Say About Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC)?

December 27, 2017

On Monday, December 11th, M Grier Eliasek purchased 10,000 shares of Prospect Capital stock. The stock price volatility for last week at the close of regular trading was 6.24%, pushing the figure for the whole month to now reaching 4.82%. The average analyst recommendation for PSEC is 3.80, or a underperform. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Thursday, April 28 by Deutsche Bank. ValuEngine upgraded shares of Prospect Capital from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note ...

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