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Chinese investor backs out of $5.2B deal for Hong Kong skyscraper

February 28, 2018

Several analysts recently issued reports on CHU shares. Peaceful Development, the investment vehicle used to buy a stake in the Center, Hong Kong's fifth tallest skyscraper, Reuters reported. If you are viewing this piece of content on another publication, it was illegally copied and reposted in violation of United States & global copyright and trademark law.

American Airlines seeks Trump administration blessing for expanded Australia partnership with Qantas

February 28, 2018

Qantas and American Airlines are trying again for approval for a joint venture which they say will lead to cheaper flights across the Pacific, benefiting all passengers, including New Zealanders. The two airlines add that the joint venture could also result in $310 million of "quality of service benefits" such as improved connections as well as lower fares.

Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE) Upgraded to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research

February 26, 2018

The hedge fund run by Martin Hughes held 430,000 shares of the major banks company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $31.28 million, up from 420,000 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Apple Inc. had 378 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has "Overweight" rating given on Tuesday, August 16 by Barclays Capital.

Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) Position Increased by Brown Advisory Inc

February 26, 2018

Following the sale, the director now directly owns 295,753 shares of the company's stock, valued at $64,420,918.46. The hedge fund run by Chao Ku held 68,900 shares of the central company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $759,000, up from 18,800 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

Parkwood LLC Has Lowered Position in Anthem INC (ANTM) by $3.49 Million

February 26, 2018

Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Anthem by 0.4% in the second quarter. The company has a market cap of $60,400.00, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.15, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.83. (NYSE:ANTM) has "Buy" rating given on Friday, November 3 by Credit Suisse. The legal version of this piece can be viewed at https://theenterpriseleader.com/2018/02/26/american-century-companies-inc-has-2-77-million-holdings-in-anthem-inc-antm.html.

NRA comes out against Trump's proposal to raise gun-buying age

February 26, 2018

Delta said in a statement it was "ending its contract for discounted rates through our group travel program", and having its information removed from the group's website. More big names followed suit. Allied Van Lines and North American Van Lines, along with security company Symantec , have also severed ties. The company did not describe what kind of benefits had been offered to NRA members.

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)

February 26, 2018

The company's ATR (Average True Range) is 0.43. Candriam Luxembourg S.C.A.'s holdings in Barrick Gold Corp. were worth $531,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. During the same quarter past year, the firm earned $0.22 EPS. The River & Mercantile Asset Management Llp holds 240,000 shares with $3.85M value, up from 120,000 last quarter.

Norinchukin Bank The Lowers Stake in Kohl's Co. (KSS)

February 26, 2018

Kohl's has a 1 year low of $35.16 and a 1 year high of $69.14. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC now owns 20,653 shares of the company's stock worth $799,000 after acquiring an additional 2,238 shares in the last quarter. On Tuesday, January 9 the stock rating was maintained by Guggenheim with "Buy". The firm earned "Buy" rating on Thursday, December 14 by Guggenheim. J.P.

(NYSE:PHM) Expected to Earn FY2018 Earnings of $3.02 Per Share

February 26, 2018

Halosource Inc. (HALO.L)'s Triple Exponential Moving Average has been spotted as trending higher over the past five bars, suggesting that momentum is building for the shares. Bank of America maintained it with "Buy" rating and $34 target in Wednesday, October 25 report. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus with "Hold" on Monday, October 23.

Financial Counselors Inc. Reduces Position in Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB)

February 26, 2018

First Fiduciary Investment Counsel Inc who had been investing in Schlumberger Ltd for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $92.03 billion market cap company. Jefferies maintained it with "Buy" rating and $80.0 target in Friday, September 29 report. Piper Jaffray has "Buy" rating and $100.0 target. Societe Generale has "Hold" rating and $86 target.

Dunkin' Donuts offering Girl Scout Cookie inspired coffee

February 26, 2018

These flavors will not just be limited to standard coffees. You'll have to see for yourself if a Dunkin' Donuts near you will be participating. Customers can get these flavors in iced coffee, lattes, macchiatos and frozen chocolate from now until the end of May.

Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) Stake Lessened by Wedbush Securities Inc

February 26, 2018

The correct version of this piece can be viewed at https://stocknewstimes.com/2018/02/21/capital-advisors-inc-ok-increases-stake-in-vodafone-group-plc-vod.html. Nextera Energy Inc. had 39 analyst reports since August 5, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock now has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $33.32.

PM Back To New Deputy

February 26, 2018

This content is restricted to site members. Mr Turnbull confirmed the investigations as Labor used the ongoing controversy around the besieged former deputy prime minister to call for the secretive Coalition agreement between the Liberal and National parties to be released to the public.

Yum! Brands (YUM) Price Target Lowered to $82.00 at Wells Fargo & Co

February 26, 2018

The Home Depot, Inc. Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has risen 13.83% since February 25, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 66.36% the S&P500. Horan Capital Management decreased Yum Brands Inc (YUM) stake by 81.29% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing.

Hennessy Advisors Inc. Sold shares of General Electric Co. (GE)

February 26, 2018

Endurant Capital Management Lp, which manages about $127.40 million and $330.07M US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Teva Pharmaceutical Inds Ltd (NYSE:TEVA) by 44,700 shares to 18,133 shares, valued at $319,000 in 2017Q3, according to the filing.

Korea Electric Power (KEP) Upgraded by Goldman Sachs Group to "Neutral"

February 26, 2018

The company has market cap of $33.14 billion. About 9,732 shares traded. First Trust Advisors LP lowered its holdings in shares of American Electric Power Company Inc (NYSE: AEP ) by 1.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cisco Systems (CSCO) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at Goldman Sachs Group

February 26, 2018

Factory Mutual Insurance Company who had been investing in Cisco Sys Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $211.97B market cap company. Jefferies maintained the shares of CSCO in report on Friday, May 26 with "Buy" rating. Therefore 68% are positive. Cisco Systems Inc. had 151 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

Man in his 30s on life support following shooting in Coolock

February 26, 2018

Speaking this morning, superintendent Gerard Donnelly said: "No motive at this stage has been identified for this shooting ". A man in his 20s is reported to have been shot and said to be in a very serious condition, which took place in Dublin 5.

Fiat Chrysler will drop diesel cars by 2022, report says

February 26, 2018

Diesel has fallen from favour following the Volkswagen Group's emissions scandal that triggered stricter rules from lawmakers and a shift in preferences from carmakers and their customers. Forbes , for instance, reported that diesel sales in Germany were down in January to 33.3 per cent of the market from 45.1 per cent during the same month a year ago.

EXACT Sciences (EXAS) Given a $67.00 Price Target at Leerink Swann

February 26, 2018

Elk Creek Partners Llc who had been investing in Exact Sciences Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $5.85 billion market cap company. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: "EXACT Sciences (EXAS) Given a $67.00 Price Target at Leerink Swann" was originally published by Week Herald and is the sole property of of Week Herald.

Credit Suisse Group Reaffirms Hold Rating for General Electric (NYSE:GE)

February 26, 2018

Shares of General Electric (NYSE:GE) opened at $14.49 on Monday. It has underperformed by 21.16% the S&P500. Mai Wealth Advisors decreased Facebook (FB) stake by 17.2% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on General Electric from $19.00 to $17.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 1st.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) Insider Sells 21252 Shares of Stock

February 26, 2018

Sterling Investment Advisors Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Goldman Sachs Group by 35.7% during the second quarter. Corporate insiders own 2.57% of the company's stock. 23,517 are held by Ipswich Inv Mgmt Communication. (NYSE:V). Piedmont Investment Advsrs Ltd Llc holds 0.95% or 425,671 shares in its portfolio. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund owns 129,123 shares or 0.49% of their U.S.

ExxonMobil shuts PNG gas conditioning plant

February 26, 2018

There have also been a series of aftershocks. "The company is presently confirming that all personnel have been accounted for". The U.S. oil giant closed the facilities to assess damage from a magnitude 7.5 natural disaster early Monday morning, it said in a statement.

Urban Outfitters (URBN) Given "Buy" Rating at SunTrust Banks

February 26, 2018

About 2.30M shares traded. SunTrust Banks reiterated their buy rating on shares of Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) in a report published on Friday, February 2nd. Granite Point Cap Lp invested in 58,450 shares. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.6 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.22, from 0.82 in 2017Q2. It is negative, as 37 investors sold URBN shares while 88 reduced holdings.

Sex Scandal: The Weinstein Company to File for Bankruptcy

February 26, 2018

Mr Weinstein has denied having non-consensual sex with anyone. 'Today, those discussions concluded without a signed agreement'. The statement continued: 'While we recognise that this is an extremely unfortunate outcome for our employees, our creditors and any victims, the board has no choice'.

Chicken shortage causes KFC to close hundreds of United Kingdom stores

February 26, 2018

The chicken had a kill date and the use-by date on it and everything. He told Devon Live : "I was working on a traffic signal upgrade in the area and I'd just nipped away for lunch". The "chicken shop without chicken" fiasco started as a result of "operational issues" when KFC switched its delivery supplier to DHL on February 14 this year.

Transocean (RIG) Receiving Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Report Shows

February 26, 2018

The stock increased 2.18% or $1.42 during the last trading session, reaching $66.47. About 12.04 million shares traded. Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) has risen 15.86% since February 24, 2017 and is uptrending. Lmr Prtn Llp holds 0.39% or 336,329 shares. Kingdon Capital Management Limited Liability Corp holds 0.75% or 162,796 shares in its portfolio. Evercore Wealth Mngmt Ltd holds 0% in Transocean Ltd.

Vocus Group CEO leaves the company

February 26, 2018

The company said in a statement that Horth and Vocus had been considering a change in leadership since the start of the year, but had made a decision to bring the process forward. Revenue was up 9% to $967.3 million. It was also expected to allege that Vocus breached its obligations of continuous disclosure by failing to disclose that it would not achieve the FY17 guidance.

Delta Air Lines terminates discount program for NRA members

February 26, 2018

Trumps flirtation with modest gun control measures drew swift condemnation from gun groups, hunters and sportsmen who banked on the president to be a stalwart opponent to any new restrictions. And sadly, it may be working.. Hollywood celebrities including "Law & Order: SVU" executive producer Warren Leight and actors Misha Collins, Evan Handler, Amy Hargreaves, Alyssa Milano, Tara Strong and Ally Walker on Thursday began pushing Amazon to stop streaming NRAtv, the NRA's public relations ...

Somewhat Positive Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect PepsiCo (PEP) Stock Price

February 26, 2018

PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP ) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, September 29th. It has underperformed by 4.38% the S&P500. River Road Asset Management Llc decreased its stake in Spectra Energy Partners Lp (SEP) by 2.59% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Jack in the Box (JACK) Given Buy Rating at Wedbush

February 26, 2018

Jack in the Box (JACK) opened at $89.24 on Thursday. The firm has "Outperform" rating by Wedbush given on Friday, February 19. (NASDAQ:JACK) earned "Equal-Weight" rating by Barclays Capital on Friday, February 19. (NASDAQ:JACK) were released by: Globenewswire.com and their article: "Martha Stewart to Appear in New Jack in the Box Ad in the Super Bowl" published on January 30, 2018 as well as Schaeffersresearch.com's news article titled: " Jack in the Box Rallies on Jana's "Undervalued" ...

Enterprise Rent-a-Car: No More Discounts for NRA Members

February 26, 2018

The push back at the NRA continued Thursday as students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida continue to push for stricter guns laws and for people to boycott the NRA lobby and politicians who accept money from the group. Chubb said it notified the NRA three months ago that it would end its participation in the program. "The recent shootings in Florida could be a turning point in trying to being more proactive about dealing with this serious problem".

Vodafone Group (VOD) Getting Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Accern Reports

February 26, 2018

Vodafone Group Plc New now has $76.93 billion valuation. Shares of Vodafone Group ( LON:VOD ) traded up GBX 2 ($0.03) on Thursday, reaching GBX 203.85 ($2.82). On Tuesday, October 24 the stock rating was maintained by Citigroup with "Neutral". The company was maintained on Wednesday, August 2 by Jefferies. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 7,630,584 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock valued at $217,166,000 after buying an additional 386,931 shares during the period.

Dollar General Corp. (DG) Shares Sold by Comerica Bank

February 26, 2018

The stock increased 1.51% or $0.73 during the last trading session, reaching $49.1. About 1.67M shares traded. Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) has declined 12.26% since February 24, 2017 and is downtrending. American Century Companies Inc accumulated 712,712 shares. Employees Retirement Sys Of Texas has 101,722 shares. Scott And Selber holds 1.94% or 132,604 shares.

Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) Receiving Positive Press Coverage, Accern Reports

February 26, 2018

Chatham Lodging Trust has a one year low of $16.12 and a one year high of $24.80. It has underperformed by 1.99% the S&P500. Guggenheim Capital Lc reported 92,346 shares. Kennedy Mgmt has 0.1% invested in Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE:CHSP). Chatham Lodging Trust earned a daily sentiment score of 0.32 on Accern's scale.

Hand luggage bursts into flames on plane

February 26, 2018

The blaze reportedly started after a power unit inside a passengers bag caught fire on the China Southern Airlines flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai. Flight CZ-3539 had begun boarding when a passenger spotted another passengers bag on fire with smoke coming from the overhead bin, stated China Southern Airlines to the microblogging site Weibo.

Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) Stake Lessened by HL Financial Services LLC

February 26, 2018

EBITDA was significantly below expectations driven mainly by what seems like (very sparse commentary provided) higher commodity costs & strategic investments (mostly in the US)". Investors of record on Friday, March 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 8th. For the trailing twelve months, this company is paying dividend with the payout ratio of 3.70% to its shareholders.

Herbalife (HLF) Releases Q1 Earnings Guidance

February 26, 2018

Woodmont Investment Counsel Llc who had been investing in Costco Whsl Corp New for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $83.35 billion market cap company. As per Wednesday, February 7, the company rating was maintained by Robert W. Baird. The firm has "Outperform" rating by RBC Capital Markets given on Thursday, April 27.

(NYSE:ORCL) Stake Lessened by Union Bankshares Corp

February 26, 2018

Montag & Caldwell Llc who had been investing in Oracle Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $209.05 billion market cap company. The stock increased 1.84% or $0.91 during the last trading session, reaching $50.5. State Of Alaska Department Of Revenue holds 0.04% of its portfolio in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) for 15,520 shares. Hudson Valley Inv Advsrs Adv stated it has 69,288 shares or 0.87% of all its holdings.

Boohoo.Com's (BOO) "Underperform" Rating Reiterated at Royal Bank of Canada

February 26, 2018

Among 7 analysts covering Iqe ( LON:IQE ), 6 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Peel Hunt reissued their buy rating on shares of Revolution Bars Group (LON:RBG) in a research note released on Thursday. This represents a yield of 1.25%. In related news, insider Iain McDonald purchased 25,000 shares of Boohoo.Com stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 8th.

LLC Raises Stake in Equifax Inc. (EFX)

February 26, 2018

Equifax Inc. The stock has a market capitalization of $13,668.64, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.00, a PEG ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 0.92. The stock increased 0.16% or $0.19 during the last trading session, reaching $115.4. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Equifax from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, November 14th. Therefore 33% are positive.

Bank of America Lowers Plains GP (PAGP) Price Target to $23.00

February 26, 2018

The company has market cap of $145.30 million. About 3.14M shares traded. Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the development of products for inflammation, inborn errors of metabolism, and other diseases in the United States and internationally.

Oil prices hit high

February 26, 2018

Brent for April settlement fell 2 cents to $67.29 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. USA crude exports jumped to just above 2 million barrels per day (bpd) last week, data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed on Thursday, close to a record high of 2.1 million hit in October.

Is Stock's Performance Impressive? CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

February 26, 2018

Therefore 50% are positive. Apple Inc. had 378 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of Ulta Beauty, Inc. The rating was maintained by SunTrust on Friday, October 13 with "Buy". The firm earned "Underperform" rating on Friday, September 29 by Bank of America. The company was maintained on Thursday, February 8 by RBC Capital Markets.

Smith Sells 1250 Shares of BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) Stock

February 26, 2018

News articles about BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. It has underperformed by 4.51% the S&P500. Its up 0.10, from 1.28 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 27 investors sold BLK shares while 287 reduced holdings. Oakworth Capital Inc. raised its stake in shares of BlackRock by 67.6% in the 4th quarter.

Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

February 26, 2018

Indaba Capital Management Lp bought 1.30M shares as the company's stock declined 0.45% while stock markets rallied. Sabra Health Care Reit Inc now has $2.97 billion valuation. (NASDAQ:SBRA) to report earnings on February, 28. Natixis stated it has 30,650 shares. Loomis Sayles Limited Partnership reported 328,797 shares. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 15th will be issued a $0.45 dividend.

Facebook Inc (FB) Shares Sold by TimesSquare Capital Management LLC

February 26, 2018

The stock increased 2.40% or $4.3 during the last trading session, reaching $183.29. About 1.12 million shares traded. Shares of Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) traded up $4.30 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $183.29. Therefore 93% are positive. Several research analysts recently issued reports on FB shares. The stock has "Buy" rating by SunTrust on Thursday, October 19.

Mutual Advisors LLC Invests $237000 in Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (CCI)

February 26, 2018

The stock increased 1.83% or $1.98 during the last trading session, reaching $110.44. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 16th will be issued a dividend of $1.05 per share. (NYSE:WPX) or 12,073 shares. The firm has "Underperform" rating given on Monday, August 22 by BMO Capital Markets. Guggenheim reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $115.00 price target on shares of Crown Castle International in a research report on Friday, January 26th.

Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Danaher (DHR) Share Price

February 26, 2018

First Manhattan Company who had been investing in Danaher Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $69.29B market cap company. 1,650,000 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,760,000. Among 2 analysts covering China Biologic Products ( NASDAQ:CBPO ), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 75% are positive. China Biologic Products had 6 analyst reports since September 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

US Bancorp DE Lowers Position in EXACT Sciences Co. (EXAS)

February 26, 2018

The stock decreased 0.57% or $0.28 during the last trading session, reaching $48.86. Moreover, Ubs Asset Americas Inc has 0.05% invested in Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: EXAS ) for 1.07 million shares. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.84 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.42, from 1 in 2017Q2. 132 funds opened positions while 462 raised stakes. Johnson Gp stated it has 0.03% in Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ:EXAS).