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Royal Caribbean Increasing Gratuity Rates From Jan 2, 2018

December 27, 2017

In recent session, Top Ships Inc. They expect $1.20 EPS, down 2.44% or $0.03 from last year's $1.23 per share. In terms of the stock price in relation to its moving averages, company shares are -3.17% away from the 20-day moving average and -3.21% off of the 50-day average.

Short Interest in The Coca-Cola Co (KO) Drops By 12.1%

December 27, 2017

About 388,671 shares traded. It has outperformed by 30.83% the S&P500. Lpl Financial Llc decreased its stake in Honda Motor Ltd (HMC) by 28.26% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. The stock of Cheetah Mobile Inc. The firm had revenue of $9.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.73 billion. Jefferies Group LLC reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and set a $45.00 price objective on shares of The Coca-Cola in a research note on Tuesday.

EPS for Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) Expected At $0.96

December 27, 2017

Profund Advisors Ltd holds 0.03% of its portfolio in Align Technology, Inc. The stock increased 0.39% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $45.77. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus on Friday, June 23 with "Buy". The rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets with "Buy" on Thursday, March 23.

Research Analysts Issue Forecasts for Kosmos Energy Ltd's FY2017 Earnings (NYSE:KOS)

December 27, 2017

Wheatland Advisors Inc who had been investing in At&T Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $239.05 billion market cap company. The stock decreased 1.43% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $6.89. Eqis Mgmt holds 68,250 shares or 0.03% of its portfolio. Rhumbline Advisers has invested 0.5% in The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA). Jennison Associates Ltd Liability Com accumulated 1.24M shares.

S&P 500 Telecom Sector SPDR (XTL): Zooming in on the Technicals

December 27, 2017

The stock has a market capitalization of $275,270.00 and a PE ratio of -183.01. The next couple of weeks may be the flawless time for investors to put the pedal down and try to develop a strategy that will beat the market over the next quarter.

Mackenzie Financial Corp Purchases Shares of 21900 Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN)

December 27, 2017

The stock increased 0.12% or $0.07 during the last trading session, reaching $59.24. About 494,054 shares traded. It has outperformed by 11.93% the S&P500. (NASDAQ:GRMN) on Monday, September 25. In other news, major shareholder Jonathan Burrell sold 254,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 30th.

Brexit: German Min sees model for Turkey, Ukraine

December 27, 2017

In an interview with the Funke newspaper group published on Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said such a deal could offer a solution to the puzzle of how the bloc of 27 can manage its ties with two other large non-members. As relations with Turkey and Berlin are deteriorating, Germany lo longer pays lip service to the prospect of Ankara's prospects for European Union membership.

Could Phillips 66 (PSX) Lose its Strength? The Stock Reaches Record High

December 27, 2017

It has outperformed by 28.95% the S&P500. Conestoga Capital Advisors Llc holds 2.46% of its portfolio in Repligen Corporation for 1.45 million shares. Jennison Limited Liability, a New York-based fund reported 5,217 shares. Therefore 44% are positive. On Wednesday, August 2 the stock rating was maintained by Piper Jaffray with "Buy".

Q3 2017 Sentiment Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:TXN)

December 27, 2017

Among 37 analysts covering Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN ), 17 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 18 Hold. It has outperformed by 48.03% the S&P500. Cullinan Associates Inc decreased its stake in Texas Instruments (TXN) by 4.68% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

$0.75 EPS Expected for PacWest Bancorp (PACW)

December 27, 2017

About 173,987 shares traded. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has risen 28.96% since December 26, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 2.21% the S&P500. Investors of record on Monday, May 22nd were given a $0.50 dividend. The corporation has a market cap of US$65.23 Billion. The firm operates through five divisions: Americas Adhesives; Europe, India, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; Construction Products; and Engineering Adhesives.

Eagle Global Advisors LLC Raised Its Oneok INC New (OKE) Stake

December 27, 2017

It has outperformed by 7.11% the S&P500. Vinit Bodas decreased its stake in Microsoft Corp (MSFT) by 43.56% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. STMicroelectronics had 21 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. UBS upgraded ONEOK, Inc. As per Friday, June 17, the company rating was maintained by Citigroup.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) to Issue Dividend Increase - $0.60 Per Share

December 27, 2017

It has underperformed by 15.55% the S&P500. American National Bank decreased Aflac Inc Com (AFL) stake by 6.95% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Cap Investment Ltd Limited Liability Company stated it has 0.02% in Omnicom Group Inc . The stock of Amazon.com, Inc. (NYSE:OMC) earned "Hold" rating by Jefferies on Monday, September 18. (NYSE:OMC) on Wednesday, October 11 with "Neutral" rating.

Lincoln National Corp Institutional Investor Sentiment Worsened in 2017 Q3

December 27, 2017

The stock decreased 0.37% or $0.25 during the last trading session, reaching $67.18. About 243,155 shares traded. Namaste Technologies Inc. (OTCMKTS:NXTTF) has 0.00% since December 26, 2016 and is. Df Dent & accumulated 11,155 shares. Connable Office reported 7,935 shares stake. Legacy Cap Prtnrs invested in 0.14% or 11,281 shares. Bb&T Corp reported 168,800 shares or 0.24% of all its holdings.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Grows Holdings in Metlife Inc (MET)

December 27, 2017

Rockefeller Financial Services Inc. now owns 37,153 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $1,930,000 after purchasing an additional 24,330 shares in the last quarter. Equities research analysts at Langen Mcalenn reduced their FY2017 earnings per share estimates for Metlife in a report issued on Wednesday. The firm has "Outperform" rating given on Thursday, January 14 by Macquarie Research.

Sells 930844 Shares of Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB)

December 27, 2017

They expect $0.38 earnings per share , up 80.95% or $0.17 from last year's $0.21 per share. In the most recent financial results released by Viacom, Inc ., for the quarter ending on 2017-09-30, the company posted EPS of 0.77. The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, April 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share.

Sprint Corp (NYSE:S) VP Paul W. Schieber, Jr. Sells 144041 Shares

December 27, 2017

The cell phone carrier reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by $0.01. The firm owned 315,856 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after buying an additional 97,068 shares during the period.

Netflix (NFLX) Given Daily Coverage Optimism Rating of

December 27, 2017

The stock decreased 1.31% or $2.49 during the last trading session, reaching $187.45. The data from the past twelve months tells a similar story: insiders executed 2 buys and 107 sells, and ownership decreased by a net of 2.09 million shares.

Are Analysts Bullish Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ:OZRK) After Last Week?

December 27, 2017

The firm has "Outperform" rating by Wood given on Monday, May 16. Stephens maintained Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ: OZRK ) on Friday, July 28 with "Hold" rating. Its deposit services include checking, savings, money market, time deposit and individual retirement accounts. OZRK's profit would be $96.88 million giving it 16.28 P/E if the $0.75 EPS is correct.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT) EPS Estimated At $0.08

December 27, 2017

At one point in the past year, the shares traded as low as $15.74 but has recovered 28.14% since then. The stock of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. The firm earned "Hold" rating on Tuesday, January 24 by TD Securities. Potash Co. of Saskatchewan now has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $20.25.

Superior Energy Services Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (SPN)

December 27, 2017

The stock decreased 1.14% or $0.11 during the last trading session, reaching $9.54. About 501,261 shares traded. Superior Energy Services , Inc. (NYSE: SPN ) has a market cap of $1.48 billion and over the last 12 months, SPN has declined by -42.74%.

Bienville Capital Management LLC Has $680000 Stake in AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL)

December 27, 2017

Lowe Brockenbrough And reported 2,510 shares. Aflac Inc now has $34.29 billion valuation. The stock increased 0.49% or $0.43 during the last trading session, reaching $87.64. Cullen Frost Bankers has invested 0.01% of its portfolio in Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL). Raymond James Na invested in 0.14% or 23,761 shares. Oakworth Cap Inc invested 0.03% in Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL).

What's Ahead for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) After Today's Significant Increase?

December 27, 2017

Sls Management Llc who had been investing in Abercrombie & Fitch Co for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $1.24 billion market cap company. (NYSE:ANF) for 147,231 shares. Frontfour Grp Ltd Company holds 1.43% or 541,292 shares in its portfolio. Bnp Paribas Arbitrage has invested 0.01% in Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Danaher Corporation (DHR) Analysts See $1.15 EPS

December 27, 2017

Torray Llc who had been investing in Danaher for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $65.11B market cap company. (NYSE: DHR ) traded down $0.14 on Tuesday, hitting $93.32. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.64, for a total value of $11,671,620.96. Since August 31, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 4 sales for $13.63 million activity.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Reduces Holdings in Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)

December 27, 2017

The stock increased 0.45% or $0.6 during the last trading session, reaching $135.07. The volume of 0.76 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 1.38 Million shares. Van Eck Assoc holds 0.01% or 57,252 shares in its portfolio. It also reduced Godaddy Inc stake by 27,204 shares and now owns 107,846 shares. The insider Sappington James R sold 8,046 shares worth $1.33M.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. Reaffirms Market Perform Rating for Criteo SA (CRTO)

December 27, 2017

Banque Pictet & Cie SA boosted its stake in Criteo by 1,302.2% in the third quarter. The stock increased 0.28% or $0.15 during the last trading session, reaching $54.2. Icon Advisers has invested 0.09% in VMware, Inc. Exane Derivatives invested in 1.21% or 155,460 shares. Finally, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA boosted its stake in Criteo SA by 121.0% in the third quarter.

Geely could be useful back-seat driver at Volvo

December 27, 2017

Volvo shares were down 1.5 percent to 157.6 Swedish crowns at 1050 GMT on December 27, valuing Geely's stake at roughly 26.4 billion crowns ($3.2 billion). Cevian Capital is an activist investor, which purchases large numbers of shares in order to obtain seats on the board with the goal of effecting a major change in the company.

WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) PT Set at $17.00 by Northland Securities

December 27, 2017

Jvl Advisors Llc who had been investing in Wpx Energy Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $5.53 billion market cap company. Looking into last 5 trades, the stock observed a return of nearly 10.32%. 385.12 million shares or 1.57% more from 379.18 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Covington Mgmt reported 5,233 shares or 0% of all its holdings.

Hot Performer of the day: Itau Unibanco Holding SA (NYSE:ITUB)

December 27, 2017

Itau Unibanco Hldg Sa now has $81.92 billion valuation. Deutsche Bank upgraded shares of Itau Unibanco (NYSE: ITUB ) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Monday, December 11th. The firm earned "Sell" rating on Friday, April 8 by Citigroup. Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (NYSE: ITUB ) has a 20-Day average volume of 9.9 Million. The stock has "Overweight" rating by Barclays Capital on Wednesday, April 27.

$3.11 EPS Expected for Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG)

December 27, 2017

The stock increased 1.57% or $2.63 during the last trading session, reaching $169.7. About 1.03M shares traded. Simon Property Group has a 12-month low of $150.15 and a 12-month high of $188.10. KMB's profit will be $545.22M for 19.57 P/E if the $1.55 EPS becomes a reality. Gofen And Glossberg Limited Liability Corp Il holds 0.08% of its portfolio in Simon Property Group, Inc.

Institutional Portfolio Favorite in Spotlight: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM)

December 27, 2017

Richards held 30,000 shares of the department and specialty retail stores company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $655,000, up from 13,000 at the end of the previous reported quarter. A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of AKAM. Investors sentiment is 0.83 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.18, from 1.33 in 2017Q2.

Earnings Estimates Revision Trends: Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN)

December 27, 2017

It has outperformed by 0.92% the S&P500. Citigroup Incorporated invested 0% of its portfolio in Vail Resorts, Inc. Finally, KeyCorp restated an overweight rating and set a $250.00 price target on shares of Vail Resorts in a report on Wednesday, August 30th.

TSA agents locate gun in carry-on luggage at OIA

December 27, 2017

Officials said this is the 91st gun they've confiscated at the airport in 2017. "An accidental discharge could have tragic results". Orlando Police said there was a gun found in a carry-on bag at the TSA security checkpoint. One hundred, sixty-five or those weapons were from Tampa and Orlando International airports. Agents intercepted 72 guns at Fort Lauderdale's airport, 52 at Miami's airport and 39 at Jacksonville's airport.

South Korean prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for Samsung heir Lee

December 27, 2017

Park and Choi were facing separate trials over a string of charges in connection with the scandal that ultimately led to Park's ouster in March. Lee, in a dark suit and white shirt without a tie at the appeals hearing, earlier on Wednesday denied the bribery charge and also denied recent allegations by prosecutors that he had met Park one-on-one four times, instead of the previously disclosed three times.

United States woman gets $400b electricity bill

December 27, 2017

Despite getting the shock of her life, the Pennsylvania homeowner took the $284bn bill experience with a dash of humour. REUTERS/Rick WilkingU.S. currency and coins in a vault at a bank in Westminster, Colorado. "I can't recall ever seeing a bill for billions of dollars". As for Horomanski, she just got an idea for a new Christmas present from her son - a new heart monitor.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH) - Mover to Watch

December 27, 2017

The price to earnings growth is 6.00. The valuation method to compare Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.'s current share price to its expected per-share earnings via Forward P/E ratio shows a value of 14.66, thus, allowing investors to take a quick look on the company's finances irrespective of its complex details from an accounting report.

MediaTek Expected to Win Apple's Modem Chip Orders for 2018

December 27, 2017

Presently, Qualcomm is a major entity for Apple to deploy advanced modems on its iPhone models. At this point, all of this are still speculations as 9to5Mac did not manage to get an official comment from MediaTek when asked on this matter, but DigiTimes does have a good track record when it comes to supplier news.

EPS for Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) Expected At $0.61

December 27, 2017

About 65,734 shares traded. Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: LKFN ) has risen 35.39% since December 26, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 24.43% the S&P500. Bb&T Securities Limited Liability Corp has 48,074 shares. Ubs Asset Mngmt Americas stated it has 4,260 shares. Among 21 analysts covering Boeing ( NYSE:BA ), 13 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 7 Hold.

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NBIX) Given "Buy" Rating at Jefferies Group LLC

December 27, 2017

Sivik Global Healthcare Llc who had been investing in Neurocrine Biosciences Inc Com Stk for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $6.36 billion market cap company. Axa invested in 147,858 shares. 67 funds opened positions while 169 raised stakes. 589.78 million shares or 2.68% less from 606.01 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported.

Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) Rating Reiterated by Barclays

December 27, 2017

CBSH's total short interest was 3.11 million shares in December as published by FINRA. The stock decreased 1.11% or $0.63 during the last trading session, reaching $56.12. Commerce Bancshares, Inc is a bank holding company of Commerce Bank (the Bank). Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc who had been investing in Ofs Cap Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $160.82 million market cap company.

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages

December 27, 2017

Altrinsic Global Advisors Llc who had been investing in Qualcomm Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $95.42B market cap company. Citadel Advsr Limited Liability Company owns 0% invested in Electronic Arts Inc. Therefore 88% are positive. BidaskClub upgraded shares of MagnaChip Semiconductor from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, August 25th.

Zynga, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA)

December 27, 2017

Zynga, Inc . (NASDAQ: ZNGA ) has the Market Capitalization of 3.45 Billion. The stock decreased 1.61% or $0.0642 during the last trading session, reaching $3.9358. Therefore 33% are positive. International Paper Company had 60 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by Jefferies with "Buy" on Tuesday, July 4.

What's Ahead for Cms Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) After Less Shorted Shares?

December 27, 2017

Market capitalization is the total market value of all of a company's outstanding shares. The counter witnessed a trading volume of 1.38 million shares versus an average volume of 0.93 million shares during last trading session. That's a potential 4.63 increase relative to where CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) has been trading recently. Bokf Na has invested 0.01% of its portfolio in CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS).

Which Stocks To Invest? - Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN), Harsco Corporation (HSC)

December 27, 2017

Urban Outfitters, Inc is a lifestyle specialty retail company. Urban Outfitters ( URBN ) traded down $0.28 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $34.72. State Treasurer State Of Michigan owns 30,600 shares or 0.01% of their U.S. portfolio. State Treasurer State Of Michigan reported 30,600 shares. There has been an observed change of 0.00% in the ownership of the shares in the past six months.

Flight from Los Angeles diverted after 'unauthorised person' found on board

December 27, 2017

USA model Chrissy Teigen and singer husband John Legend were on a flight that was half-way from Los Angeles to Tokyo when it was forced to turn back after an "unauthorised person" was found onboard. During the flight back to Los Angeles the airline determined it was a simple mistake, and not a security issue. ANA spokesperson Koki Murasaki attributed the mix-up to "a problem with a customer", but declined to offer additional details.

Shares in NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Purchased by Engineers Gate Manager LP

December 27, 2017

About 323,139 shares traded. It has outperformed by 39.22% the S&P500. State Of Wisconsin Investment Board increased its stake in Netapp Inc ( NTAP ) by 3.58% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. (NASDAQ:NTAP). Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank) holds 0.06% or 144,027 shares in its portfolio. (NYSE:TJX). Thompson Siegel & Walmsley Lc holds 0% or 215 shares in its portfolio.

Irish woman, 25, among injured after auto hits pedestrians in Australia

December 27, 2017

Following Thursday's incident, police have reviewed every major event across Victoria and added more police, Mr Leane said. He was not on bail or under any corrections orders at the time of the incident, authorities said. Mr Gatt said some police who attended had also been at Bourke Street when a vehicle mowed down pedestrians almost a year ago. It is the second time this year that Melbourne, regularly ranked one of the world's most livable cities, has been traumatized by a vehicle attack.

Enable Midstream Partners (ENBL) Given News Impact Rating of 0.12

December 27, 2017

Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 16,400 shares of the pipeline company's stock valued at $297,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the period. Nj State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, a New Jersey-based fund reported 55,000 shares. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY NOTICE: "Shell Midstream Partners (SHLX) Earning Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Report Shows" was first published by Week Herald and is the property of of Week Herald.

Investors Bancorp, Inc. (ISBC) Analysts See $0.15 EPS

December 27, 2017

About 345,225 shares traded or 80.59% up from the average. Vitality Biopharma, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VBIO) has 0.00% since December 23, 2016 and is. It has outperformed by 1.89% the S&P500. (NASDAQ: ISBC ). New York-based Rafferty Asset Mngmt Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0% in Investors Bancorp, Inc . (NASDAQ: ISBC ). American Research Management invested in 2,550 shares.

Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) Analysts See $0.38 EPS

December 27, 2017

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP decreased its position in Old Republic International Co. Ffcm LLC increased its stake in Old Republic International by 185.0% in the second quarter. The company has a market cap of $5,570.00, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.63 and a beta of 1.36. First Foundation Advsrs stated it has 0.09% of its portfolio in The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA).

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.20

December 27, 2017

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc . The stock was sold at an average price of $114.66, for a total value of $194,119.38. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 295,743 shares of company stock valued at $25,995,942. Janney Montgomery Scott Llc holds 0% in S&W Seed Company (NASDAQ:SANW) or 10,400 shares. Bancshares Of Montreal Can has 336,685 shares. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc designs, develops and markets integrated power semiconductor solutions and power delivery architectures.

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