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Capital Advisors Inc. OK Takes $214000 Position in Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB)

February 05, 2018

Armbruster Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,043 shares of the company's stock worth $135,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mosaic Family Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Kimberly Clark by 0.5% during the second quarter. Moreover, Cambridge Inv Research Advsrs Inc has 0.08% invested in Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) for 50,709 shares.

Newell Brands (NWL) Downgraded by Royal Bank of Canada

February 05, 2018

About 200,460 shares traded. Ensign Energy Services Inc. (NYSE: NWL ). Franklin has 0.06% invested in Newell Brands Inc. It has outperformed by 605.35% the S&P500. 42 funds opened positions while 100 raised stakes. State Of Tennessee Treasury Department invested in 0.08% or 391,444 shares. (NYSE:WST). Cap One National Association, New York-based fund reported 13,717 shares.

Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC Buys 1209640 Shares of Wells Fargo & Co

February 05, 2018

Greystone Invest Management Ltd Liability Co invested in 5.23% or 197,179 shares. The stock decreased 2.20% or $1.44 during the last trading session, reaching $64.07. The rating was downgraded by Pacific Crest on Wednesday, July 27 to "Sector Weight". Since November 17, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 1 insider sale for $292,234 activity.

Telemus Capital LLC Boosts Stake in American Water Works Company Inc (AWK)

February 05, 2018

Raymond James & Associates who had been investing in Umpqua Hldgs Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $4.81 billion market cap company. The company was maintained on Sunday, November 5 by SunTrust. On Thursday, January 11 the stock rating was downgraded by Bank of America to "Hold". Investors sentiment increased to 1.05 in Q3 2017.

Hot Stock for Investors: Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFLY)

February 05, 2018

Currently, Christopher North owns 12,394 shares which make up roughly 0.04% of Shutterfly Inc's total market capitalization. Its up 4.25% from 6.09M shares previously. Boothbay Fund Mngmt Llc owns 4,569 shares. Moreover, Federated Investors Incorporated Pa has 0.01% invested in Shutterfly, Inc. Since September 18, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 5 sales for $2.03 million activity.

Targa Resources Corp (TRGP) Position Lessened by Center Coast Capital Advisors LP

February 05, 2018

In other news, VP John Richard Klein sold 2,292 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 16th. Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Targa Resources (NYSE: TRGP ) from a neutral rating to a buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning, MarketBeat .com reports.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) Shares Sold by Oakbrook Investments LLC

February 05, 2018

The stock decreased 1.61% or $1.35 during the last trading session, reaching $82.63. 3,156,057 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,480,000. Clinton Gp Incorporated accumulated 17,381 shares. Moreover, Advisors Asset Management has 0.02% invested in Yum! Rutabaga Capital Management Llc Ma holds 3.34% of its portfolio in Mistras Group, Inc.

Apple (AAPL) PT Lowered to $200.00 at Morgan Stanley

February 05, 2018

Lynch & Associates who had been investing in Cincinnati Finl Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $12.53B market cap company. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 81,560 shares in the company, valued at $14,246,900.80. Raymond James Trust N.A. grew its stake in shares of Apple by 2.0% in the 4th quarter.

Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Stake Boosted by SNS Financial Group LLC

February 05, 2018

Dean Investment Associates Llc who had been investing in The Procter & Gamble Co for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $212.39B market cap company. 110 funds opened positions while 558 raised stakes. Benjamin F Edwards And Incorporated accumulated 0.01% or 936 shares. Bb&T Secs Llc reported 0.68% in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG).

Wesfarmers writes down Target by $300 million

February 05, 2018

Wesfarmers bought the British chain Homebase as a fixer-upper project for $705 million in 2016 , and planned to spend up to a $1 billion re-branding and overhauling stores to the Bunnings brand and format. Some of the strategies to be employed include reducing cost base and inventory levels, improving merchandise disciplines and increasing the level of direct sourcing - all techniques used to create Kmart as a market leader.

Extra Space Storage, Inc. (NYSE:EXR) EVP Sells $72934.40 in Stock

February 05, 2018

The stock decreased 2.73% or GBX 60 during the last trading session, reaching GBX 2135. 1,219,523 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,163,598. The stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $86.42. "Announces Date of Earnings Release and Conference ..." on January 22, 2018, also Seekingalpha.com published article titled: "Extra Space Storage Is The Stock Every Portfolio Needs", Seekingalpha.com published: "This Storage REIT Is A ...

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) Institutional Investors Sentiment Index Flat in 2017 Q3

February 05, 2018

During the recent trading sessions stock of Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR ) was gathering the crowd in the stock market. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.17, for a total value of $7,017,000.00. Maryland-based Lasalle Invest Mgmt Securities Ltd Liability Corp has invested 8.45% in Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR). Asset Mngmt invested 0.08% of its portfolio in Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR).

Institutional Investor's Anti-Xerox Corp (NYSE:XRX) Sentiment In Q3 2017

February 05, 2018

Among 14 analysts covering Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX ), 8 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 5 Hold. Therefore 57% are positive. Xerox Corp has a 12 month low of $26.64 and a 12 month high of $37.42. The California-based Boltwood Capital Management has invested 0.26% in the stock. Dreman Value Mngmt L L C invested 0.24% of its portfolio in Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX).

$3.12 Billion in Sales Expected for Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP) This Quarter

February 05, 2018

It has outperformed by 13.55% the S&P500. Myriad Asset Management Ltd decreased its stake in Melco Resort Entertainment L (MPEL) by 60.29% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Its up 0.05, from 1.86 in 2017Q2. 23 funds opened positions while 42 raised stakes. The active investment managers in our partner's database now have: 116.09 million shares, up from 114.55 million shares in 2017Q2.

Summit Hotel Properties Inc (INN) Shares Sold by Boston Advisors LLC

February 05, 2018

The stock decreased 1.30% or $0.2 during the last trading session, reaching $15.2. It has outperformed by 146.46% the S&P500. Teachers Ins And Annuity Association Of America owns 0.04% invested in Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. Underhill Invest Management invested 5.23% of its portfolio in D.R. Horton, Inc. Schwab Charles Inv holds 0.02% or 1.12 million shares in its portfolio.

Callidus Software (CALD) Downgraded by Lake Street Capital

February 05, 2018

Elk Creek Partners Llc sold 221,052 shares as the company's stock rose 3.72% with the market. About 1.84 million shares traded or 151.15% up from the average. Callidus Software had 36 analyst reports since July 31, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The support line generally displays the lowest price that investors will let a stock trade.

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) Position Cut by Train Babcock Advisors LLC

February 05, 2018

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) has risen 11.22% since February 2, 2017 and is uptrending. Hospitality Properties Trust is a publicly owned real estate investment trust. (NASDAQ:PAYX). Essex Invest Mngmt Co Ltd has invested 0.57% in Paychex, Inc. Coastline has invested 0.56% of its portfolio in Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUPN) or 8,320 shares.

Fagan Associates Inc. Grows Position in Celgene Co. (CELG)

February 05, 2018

Polen Capital Management LLC now owns 5,082,991 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock valued at $660,128,000 after purchasing an additional 363,108 shares during the period. Shares for $248,498 were sold by Curran Terrie on Monday, September 25. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.52, for a total transaction of $2,415,403.12.

Analysts See $2.14 EPS for FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (FLT)

February 05, 2018

Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) has risen 35.85% since February 3, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 6.54% the S&P500. According to Zacks, "FleetCor is a leading independent global provider of fuel cards, commercial payment and data solutions, lodging and transportation management services, stored value solutions, and workforce payment products and services to businesses, retailers, commercial fleets, major oil companies, petroleum marketers and government entities in countries ...

DCT Industrial Trust (NYSE:DCT) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Report Shows

February 05, 2018

It has outperformed by 65.60% the S&P500. DCT Industrial Trust has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $58.40. Heitman Real Estate Securities Llc sold 76,130 shares as the company's stock rose 11.50% with the market.

Shares in E*TRADE Financial Corp (ETFC) Acquired by Acadian Asset Management LLC

February 05, 2018

Northern Trust Corp who had been investing in Gartner Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $12.26B market cap company. The stock increased 1.33% or $0.16 during the last trading session, reaching $12.16. Fmr Ltd Limited Liability Company, a Massachusetts-based fund reported 12.24M shares. Victory Capital Management Inc.'s holdings in E*TRADE Financial were worth $352,633,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Is there a Bearish outlook for Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc

February 05, 2018

The stock increased 1.82% or $0.225 during the last trading session, reaching $12.575. About 308,116 shares traded or 18.75% up from the average. Carrols Restaurant Group , Inc. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.79, a current ratio of 0.95 and a quick ratio of 0.85. Equity Research firms now have a positive stance on shares of Carrols Restaurant Group , Inc.

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Macquarie

February 05, 2018

Live Nation Entertainment's revenue for the quarter was up 12.3% compared to the same quarter previous year. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $42.60. Gamco Invsts Incorporated Et Al owns 1.04M shares. Moreover, Next Fincl Grp has 0% invested in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. The original version of this report can be viewed at ...

Ctrip.Com International (NASDAQ:CTRP) Earns Outperform Rating from Oppenheimer

February 05, 2018

Clifford Swan Investment Counsel Llc who had been investing in Discovery Communications Ser. for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $14.34B market cap company. It also reduced its holding in Ring Energy Inc (NYSEMKT:REI) by 124,293 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 410,492 shares, and cut its stake in Matador Resources Co (NYSE:MTDR).

Superior Energy Services (NYSE:SPN) Given Daily News Impact Score of 0.19

February 05, 2018

Aqr Cap Ltd Liability Corporation invested in 0.02% or 1.44 million shares. Superior Energy Services (NYSE: SPN ) as of recent trade, has shown weekly downbeat performance of -7.19% which was maintained at 8.52% in 1-month period. Raymond James And invested 0% in Superior Energy Services , Inc. (NYSE:SPN). Wedge L L P Nc stated it has 91,291 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings.

Were Analysts Bullish Mazor Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ:MZOR) This Week?

February 05, 2018

About 86.59 million shares traded or 195.07% up from the average. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY NOTICE: "SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC Takes $934,000 Position in Mazor Robotics Ltd - ( MZOR )" was posted by Dispatch Tribunal and is owned by of Dispatch Tribunal.

Applied Materials (AMAT) Upgraded at ValuEngine

February 05, 2018

Albion Financial Group UT now owns 16,534 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock valued at $683,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the period. also sold $40,105 worth of Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ZAYO) shares. $68,749 worth of Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ZAYO) was sold by Steinfort Matt.

Icon Plc (ICLR) Looking To Gain Traction: What the Technicals Reveal

February 05, 2018

ResMed Inc. (RMD) has risen 20.34% since February 3, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 7.22% the S&P500. Christopher Medlock James increased its stake in Icon Plc ( ICLR ) by 28.61% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Oppenheimer

February 04, 2018

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) has risen 41.46% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 24.76% the S&P500. Manufacturers Life The, a Ontario - Canada-based fund reported 63,118 shares. Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 30th. ULTA's profit would be $168.96M giving it 19.81 P/E if the $2.77 EPS is correct.

(MRK) Shares Bought by Pictet & Cie Europe SA

February 04, 2018

Channing Capital Management Llc decreased its stake in Symantec Corp (SYMC) by 5.13% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Hollencrest Securities Llc sold 41,320 shares as Merck & Co Inc ( MRK)'s stock declined 2.46%. Finally, TheStreet downgraded shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from a "b" rating to a "c" rating in a research report on Monday, November 27th. The stock of Mattel, Inc.

Schneider Capital Management Corp Lifted Its Whiting Petroleum Corp. (WLL) Position

February 04, 2018

It has underperformed by 37.57% the S&P500. M&T Natl Bank reported 11,956 shares stake. We have $5.32 PT which if reached, will make NASDAQ:BLCM worth $17.49M less. From a safety point of view, a company's size and market value do matter. It sells gas and oil to end users, marketers, and other purchasers. It now has negative earnings.

Institutional Investors Are Crazy About Interpublic Group Of Companies Inc (NYSE:IPG)

February 04, 2018

The stock of Braskem S.A. (NYSE:BAK) has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, October 11 by HSBC. Shares are now up over the past year, outperforming the broad market by -100% and outperformed a peer group of similar companies by 33%. The firm has "Overweight" rating given on Wednesday, March 29 by Piper Jaffray. The rating was downgraded by Seaport Global to "Neutral" on Wednesday, June 21.

Investors Buy Cisco Systems (CSCO) on Weakness

February 05, 2018

The stock decreased 1.77% or $3.74 during the last trading session, reaching $207.51. About 5.56 million shares traded or 7.58% up from the average. It has outperformed by 13.19% the S&P500. Barnett & Company Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems by 1,511.5% in the second quarter. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.02 in Q3 2017.

Oppenheimer Reiterates "Buy" Rating for Starbucks (SBUX)

February 04, 2018

Force Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Starbucks Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $78.37 billion market cap company. Argent Trust Co stated it has 10,646 shares. Gmt Capital Corp reported 3.27M shares stake. The institutional investor held 383,966 shares of the television services company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $14.78M, down from 421,605 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

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

February 04, 2018

The SI to Valeant Pharmaceuticals Internat's float is 10.39%. The stock decreased 2.43% or $1.32 during the last trading session, reaching $52.98. CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS) has risen 18.35% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. Since August 28, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 3 selling transactions for $89,365 activity. Private Vista LLC now owns 389,552 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock worth $143,000 after purchasing an additional 378,225 shares in the last quarter.

Southwestern Energy Co (NYSE:SWN) Institutional Investors Quarterly Sentiment

February 04, 2018

The stock decreased 3.40% or $3.93 during the last trading session, reaching $111.64. State Common Retirement Fund holds 0.01% or 1.30 million shares. On Tuesday, November 17 the stock rating was downgraded by Sterne Agee CRT to "Underperform". Piper Jaffray maintained Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE:SWN) rating on Thursday, July 13.

Public Storage (PSA) EPS Estimated At $2.71

February 04, 2018

Following the sale, the director now directly owns 8,350 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,770,951.50. The rating was maintained by Oppenheimer on Wednesday, January 27 with "Outperform". Among 26 analysts covering Prologis ( NYSE:PLD ), 14 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 11 Hold. The rating was maintained by Shore Capital with "Buy" on Thursday, February 9.

Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Cerner (CERN) to "Buy"

February 04, 2018

With 18,600 avg volume, 0 days are for KSIX MEDIA HOLDINGS INCORPORATED (OTCMKTS:KSIX)'s short sellers to cover KSIX's short positions. About 461,387 shares traded. Illig sold 140,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 16th. Metro Inc. (TSE:MRU) has 0.00% since February 3, 2017 and is.

Checchi Capital Advisers LLC Boosts Stake in Tesla Inc (TSLA)

February 04, 2018

Moreover, Van Hulzen Asset Mngmt Llc has 0.97% invested in Tesla, Inc. Tesla ( NASDAQ TSLA ) traded down $5.50 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $343.75. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has "Sell" rating given on Wednesday, October 4 by Standpoint Research. Global Equities Research maintained the shares of TSLA in report on Thursday, September 3 with "Buy" rating.

Garmin LTD Institutional Investor Sentiment Improved in Q3 2017

February 04, 2018

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank boosted its holdings in shares of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN ) by 17.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The stock has "Neutral" rating by Sterne Agee CRT on Tuesday, September 29. State Street Corp increased Garmin Ltd (GRMN ) stake by 4.73% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing.

Valero Energy (VLO) Position Has Boosted by Ajo Lp

February 04, 2018

Axa who had been investing in Valero Energy Corp New for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $40.78B market cap company. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.91, for a total transaction of $4,059,363.87. The stock has "Buy" rating by Wunderlich on Wednesday, November 11. As per Thursday, July 27, the company rating was maintained by Cowen & Co. RBC Capital Markets maintained Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) rating on Wednesday, December 20.

Institutional Investors Lead Shift in Lenox Group Inc (NYSE:DFS) Sentiment

February 04, 2018

The stock of Autoliv, Inc. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 21,812 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,742,560.68. (NYSE:PVH) on Tuesday, December 1 with "Buy" rating. The stock has "Buy" rating by Deutsche Bank on Tuesday, August 16. The firm has "In-Line" rating by Evercore given on Thursday, January 25.

AirAsia to shift Melbourne operations to Avalon Airport under 10-year deal

February 04, 2018

A total of 500,000 global passengers are projected to move through the Avalon Airport in the first year of operations. Linfox founder Lindsay Fox AC said ongoing government support was important. "This is about bringing people to Victoria, there will be an opportunity for more business travel, more tourists from southeast Asia", she said at the launch.

Short Interest in SINA Corp (NASDAQ:SINA) Expands By 43.4%

February 04, 2018

Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd who had been investing in Sina Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $8.05 billion market cap company. for 207,500 shares. Royal Commercial Bank Of Canada stated it has 5,512 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Verition Fund Management Limited Liability Corporation has 3,387 shares.

Snap-on (NYSE:SNA) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Hold

February 04, 2018

Alexander's, Inc. (NYSE:ALX) has risen 11.36% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 5.34% the S&P500. Park National Corp increased its stake in Snap ( SNA ) by 93.28% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

MA Grows Stake in LeMaitre Vascular Inc (LMAT)

February 04, 2018

The stock has moved north 0.40% over the past week of trading. About 66,438 shares traded. Shares of LeMaitre Vascular Inc (LMAT) opened at $35.17 on Friday. Investors sentiment is 1.71 in Q3 2017. Its the same as in 2017Q2. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of LMAT.

Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) Given a $10.00 Price Target at Cowen

February 04, 2018

The stock increased 1.39% or $0.11 during the last trading session, reaching $7.66. Helix Energy Solutions Group has a fifty-two week low of $4.82 and a fifty-two week high of $8.73. London Co Of Virginia owns 1.17 million shares for 0.57% of their portfolio. Etrade Cap Mgmt Ltd Com accumulated 39,897 shares. Pine River Capital Lp reported 9,130 shares.

ONE Gas (NYSE:OGS) Issues FY17 Earnings Guidance

February 04, 2018

Under Armour Inc Cl A now has $5.66 billion valuation. About 545,241 shares traded. Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) has declined 16.63% since February 3, 2017 and is downtrending. D L Carlson Investment Group Inc holds 26,513 shares or 0.61% of its portfolio. Advantus Capital invested in 0.01% or 6,588 shares. ONE Gas had a net margin of 7.61% and a return on equity of 3.90%.

Time Warner (TWX) Downgraded by ValuEngine to Hold

February 04, 2018

The stock now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $104.68. The stock had a trading volume of 6,080,000 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,760,000. Wedbush maintained the shares of TWX in report on Friday, July 29 with "Outperform" rating. More notable recent Time Warner Inc. Loop Capital cut their target price on Time Warner from $107.50 to $102.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 9th.

Has $58.82 Million Holdings in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)

February 04, 2018

About 1.26 million shares traded or 117.26% up from the average. It has underperformed by 36.98% the S&P500. Veritable Lp increased its stake in Martin Marietta Matls Inc ( MLM ) by 28.94% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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