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Yum! Brands (YUM) Receives Consensus Rating of "Buy" from Brokerages

April 24, 2018

YUM! Brands, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants.The company has $28.30 billion market cap. NYSE:YUM) was down -0.17% (-$0.15) to $86.29 and showed a volume of 1.72 mln shares. Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) on Friday, February 9 with "Market Perform" rating. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Thursday, June 22 by RBC Capital Markets.

Tata Sons appoints ex-foreign secretary Jaishankar as global corporate affairs head

April 24, 2018

In his new role, Jaishankar will be responsible for the Tata group's global corporate affairs and worldwide strategy development and Tata Sons' worldwide offices will report to him, according to a statement issued by Tata Sons. Having played a key role in signing Indo-US civil nuclear deal, he is also credited with giving Indian foreign policy the much-need muscle. The highly-regarded career diplomat was said to have enjoyed the Prime Minister's trust during his term in South Block as also a ...

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested After Police Spot Him In Familiar Clothing

April 24, 2018

When a store employee went to confront him, the man displayed a gun before leaving on foot. When police arrived at the store, they viewed surveillance tape and recognized the suspect from prior contacts. Police said the man lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun in his waistband, then he demanded a pack of cigarettes as he was walking out. He was captured "minutes" later, police said.

Ultra-long-range A350 carries out first flight

April 24, 2018

The latest version of the Airbus A350 completed its first flight Monday morning, cruising over the Mediterranean Sea in a series of long loops after taking off from the company's headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 ULR features a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 280 tons, up from the current maximum of 275 tons. The contract will also support the airline's NY and other long-haul service to North America and Europe.

Capital Float raises ₹144 cr in equity funding from Amazon

April 24, 2018

Capital Float had also raised debt financing of $130 million from a number of banks including Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC Bank, RBL Bank, HDFC Bank and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) including Reliance Capital, L&T Finance, and Northern Arc Capital.

Global Dry Electric Shavers Market Overview 2018-2025 BaByliss, Vivitar, Braun, Philips

April 24, 2018

The report provides a basic overview of the Electric Centrifugal Blowers market including definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure. The Various important players are mentioned in the report are GE, Schneider, AeroVironment, ChargePoint, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, ABB, Aker Wade, Eaton, Car Charging, Chargemaster, ClipperCreek, Delta Electronics, Siemens, Hitachi, Legrand, Leviton, NARI Group Corporation, Ten Sources Solar Electircity Limited, ...

Analysts See $0.10 EPS for Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (VSI) on May, 9

April 24, 2018

VSI underperformed the S&P 500 by 89.41%. Shah Capital Management lifted its stake in The Vitamin Shoppe by 157.9% in the fourth quarter. Vitamin Shoppe had a net margin of 3.34% and a return on equity of 11.52%. now owns 31,320 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $138,000 after buying an additional 17,260 shares during the period. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION WARNING: "Analysts Set Vitamin Shoppe Inc (VSI) Target Price at $4.95" was originally posted by Macon Daily and is owned ...

Analyst EPS Forecast Coverage: AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)

April 24, 2018

AstraZeneca plc has a 1-year low of GBX 3,680.00 and a 1-year high of GBX 5,505.00. AstraZeneca PLC is a part of Healthcare sector and belongs to Drug Manufacturers - Major industry. Robert W. Baird maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Tuesday, January 2 report. On Wednesday, August 9 the stock rating was maintained by Piper Jaffray with "Buy".

Steel Dynamics (STLD) PT Raised to $50.00 at Morgan Stanley

April 24, 2018

This is 28.53% from the last stock close. The firm had revenue of $2.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.17 billion. sell-side analysts predict that Steel Dynamics will post 4.5 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Stock Ratings: Hecla Mining Company (HL), Harmonic Inc. (HLIT)

April 24, 2018

The indicator does not indicate the price direction, rather used primarily to measure volatility caused by gaps and limit up or down moves. BMO Capital Markets analysts Initiated the shares of Hecla Mining Company to Market Perform in a research note they presented on November 17th, 2017 but they now have set a price target of $11, which is decrease from the previous $14.

Ferroglobe Plc - Ordinary Shares (NASDAQ:GSM) Sellers Rose By 6.42% Their Shorts

April 24, 2018

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. As per Zacks simplified descending rating scale the ABR rank is displayed in the range of 1 to 5 where 1 represents Strong Buy and 5 a Strong Sell. The company beat the analyst EPS Estimate with the difference of $0.06. The company had revenue of $468.22 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $463.41 million.

As Coca (KO) Shares Declined, Capital International Investors Decreased Stake

April 24, 2018

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes nonalcoholic beverages, primarily products of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States.The company has $1.57 billion market cap. 124 funds opened positions while 492 raised stakes. Lpl Financial Ltd Liability Corp reported 1.29M shares. The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 25th.

Flotek Industries (FTK) closed at $6.32

April 24, 2018

The stock decreased 34.34% or $2.17 during the last trading session, reaching $4.15. FTK underperformed by 57.78% the S&P500. About 78,570 shares traded. The scale runs from 1 to 5 with 1 recommending Strong Buy and 5 recommending a Strong Sell. The company's valuation will be $9.27 million less at $3.90 target.

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) Shares Bought by Envestnet Asset Management Inc

April 24, 2018

The insider Tardio Juan Pablo sold 10,880 shares worth $717,018. HP traded down $0.67 during trading on Friday, hitting $72.33. Greenwich Wealth Management Llc, which manages about $1.66 billion and $598.33 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Interactive Brokers Group In (NASDAQ:IBKR) by 44,151 shares to 255,742 shares, valued at $15.14M in 2017Q4, according to the filing.

EPS for ADMA Biologics, Inc

April 24, 2018

About 30,681 shares traded. Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has risen 6.07% since April 22, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 24.43% the S&P500. Analysts predict that SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ: SSNC ) will announce $0.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks .

Feed Micronutrients Market Growth Analysis and Opportunities Forecast 2018 to 2023

April 24, 2018

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Brookfield Property Partners LP (BPY) Issues Revenue Results

April 24, 2018

The company's stock had a trading volume of 84,195 shares. The stock underperformed the S&P 500 by 23.64%. John C. Walker decreased its stake in Yelp Inc (YELP) by 22.26% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Therefore 47% are positive. Analyst Watch: Analysts have assigned their consensus opinion on this stock with rating of 2 on scale of 1 to 5. The stock has "Outperform" rating by Raymond James on Wednesday, August 10.

Looking at the Big Picture for Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN)

April 24, 2018

About 3.04 million shares traded. Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE:HR) has declined 15.65% since April 23, 2017 and is downtrending. It has outperformed by 8.66% the S&P500. Canaccord Genuity maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Monday, June 26 report. Robert W. Baird maintained Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) with "Buy" rating.

Nokia X gets certified in China ahead of launch

April 24, 2018

The Nokia X is said to arrive in two models with the codenames TA-1109 and TA-1099. The document also revealed that the devices will support 5V/2A power intake, which means that it won't have the fast charging capability. Going by the image, Nokia X is likely to sport a curved 2.5D glass cover on the edges and come with the metallic shell on the back. It was also envisioned to flaunt a notch at the top of the screen and arrive with a full-screen design language.

Tense Standoff Between Security Services and Protesters in Madagascar — Madagascar

April 24, 2018

The violence must stop". The situation was uneasy in Madagascar's capital of Antananarivo on Saturday as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the government quarter to protest a new law they say is created to prevent their candidate from running in this year's presidential elections.

On April, 30 Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Analysts See $0.51 EPS

April 24, 2018

The stock is trading away to its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 1.7% and 22.9%, respectively. The stock has a market cap of $12,119.42, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.71, a PEG ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 0.67. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.72 earnings per share. The current EPS for the company has recorded at $1.41. Glg Ltd Liability Corp invested in 8,400 shares.

Acquires 28100 Shares of Energy Transfer Equity (NYSE:ETE)

April 24, 2018

It has underperformed by 12.79% the S&P500. Miller Investment Management Lp decreased its stake in Energy Transfer Equity LP ( ETE ) by 50% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Regions Fincl owns 30,527 shares for 0.01% of their portfolio. 0 analysts call it Underweight, while 2 think it is Overweight. ( NYSE :MET). 134,631 were accumulated by Walleye Trading.

Global Steel Long Products Market Research - Size, Share and Forecast 2023

April 24, 2018

The Cold Formed Steel market analysis is provided for the global Cold Formed Steel market including development history, competitive landscape analysis, and development status of Cold Formed Steel in major regions Japan, United States, Europe, China.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Lifted to "Outperform" at Wells Fargo

April 24, 2018

Edge Wealth Management Llc who had been investing in Costco Wholesale Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $84.68B market cap company. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Thursday, September 22 by H.C. Wainwright. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Friday, December 15 by Jefferies. RBC Capital Markets maintained the stock with "Sector Perform" rating in Friday, July 22 report.

Steve Madden (SHOO) Earns "Outperform" Rating from Wedbush

April 24, 2018

Now it has a market worth of $36236.82M. Ahl Prtnrs Limited Liability Partnership stated it has 47,055 shares or 0.03% of all its holdings. Principal Financial Gp Inc accumulated 438,485 shares or 0.02% of the stock. (NASDAQ:SHOO). Similarly, investors look up the share price over 12 month periods. 43,886 are held by Sterling Lc. Steve Madden has a fifty-two week low of $36.10 and a fifty-two week high of $49.28.

How expensive a Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) stock is?

April 24, 2018

It has outperformed by 11.62% the S&P500. Provident Investment Management Inc increased its stake in Wabtec Corp ( WAB ) by 3.14% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Its up 0.11, from 0.82 in 2017Q3. On the other hand share of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation , belongs to Services sector and Railroads industry.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Receives Hold Rating from Stifel Nicolaus

April 24, 2018

Private Advisor Group Inc Lc owns 41,889 shares. CL is reaching $67.52 during the last trading session, after decreased 3.22%.Colgate-Palmolive Company has 8.64 million shares volume, 105.62% up from normal. was observed to be priced at Rs. 1105.9 as last checked on April 23, 09:53 A.M. The volume weighted average price (vwap) was observed to be Rs. 1106.50 while the bid-ask spread was recorded to be -0.7 points.

M/A (MTSI) Shareholder Aureus Asset Management LLC Decreased Its Stake

April 24, 2018

DA Davidson dropped their target price on shares of MACOM Technology Solutions from $43.00 to $32.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 7th. The stock of AbbVie Inc. Deutsche Bank maintained Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) on Wednesday, November 11 with "Buy" rating. SunTrust maintained AbbVie Inc.

Should Analyst help in decision?: Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)

April 24, 2018

The hedge fund run by Jeffrey Moskowitz held 37,000 shares of the transportation company at the end of 2017Q4, valued at $2.91M, up from 25,000 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Since October 30, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 2 insider sales for $4.61 million activity. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained Franklin Resources, Inc .

Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (TBPH) Sets 52-Week Low; Strong Momentum for Sellers

April 24, 2018

The stock decreased 0.81% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $22. About 210,880 shares traded. It has underperformed by 94.20% the S&P500. Theravance Biopharma reported earnings of ($1.27) per share during the same quarter last year, which indicates a negative year-over-year growth rate of 1.6%.

Analysts See $0.47 EPS for Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (MLNX)

April 24, 2018

Since January 2, 2018, it had 7 insider purchases, and 8 sales for $4.28 million activity. Shares for $157,340 were sold by Shulman Yakov (Jacob). Another trade for 5,000 shares valued at $355,000 was sold by Kagan Michael. Therefore 54% are positive. Mellanox Tech has $94 highest and $38.0 lowest target. Mellanox Technologies presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $60.22.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Rating Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

April 24, 2018

About 160,705 shares traded. Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) has risen 22.24% since April 23, 2017 and is uptrending. Pictet Asset Management Ltd decreased its stake in Nextera Energy Inc ( NEE ) by 1.75% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Beacon Roofing Suppl (BECN) Moves 0.06%

April 24, 2018

We have $330.11 PT which if reached, will make NYSE:CHE worth $434.52M more. Ls Investment Advsrs Ltd Liability Corp invested 0.01% in Palo Alto Networks , Inc. ValuEngine upgraded Palo Alto Networks from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, April 2nd. Therefore 33% are positive.

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (PIR) Reached 1-Year Low on April, 22

April 24, 2018

Pier 1 Imports, Inc . engages in the retail sale of decorative accessories, furniture, candles, housewares, gifts, and seasonal products.The firm is valued at $220.04 million. (NYSE: PIR ) rating on Friday, September 25. Gordon Haskett has "Reduce" rating and $6 target. Wedge L Ltd Partnership Nc owns 69,806 shs for 0% of their capital.

Amreli SP arrested in bitcoin case

April 24, 2018

It further alleged that the police personnel transferred bitcoins worth Rs 20 crore from Bhatt's digital wallet during his confinement. Nine policemen and a middleman from Amreli have been charged in the case besides Anant Patel. He was then forced to share his passwords and code for the transfer of Bitcoins. Two other locals were also allegedly abducted during the scheme, as alleged by the state's Crime Investigation Department, which launched an investigation earlier this month following ...

PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) PT Set at $147.00 by Susquehanna Bancshares

April 24, 2018

About 2.72 million contracts were traded on 18-Apr-18 compared to daily average volume of 2.33 million shares. It has outperformed by 0.48% the S&P500. (NYSE: PNC ). Cambridge Investment Research has invested 0.04% in The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc . 193.75 million shares or 3.04% less from 199.84 million shares in 2017Q3 were reported.

What Are Analysts Saying? Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

April 24, 2018

The overall volume in the last trading session was 3,171,660 shares. About 5.48M shares traded. It has outperformed by 7.94% the S&P500. Analysts' mean recommendation for Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Target Price/Analysts Mean Suggestion: Mostly, a price target is an individual analyst's expectation on the future price of a security, usually a stock.

Number of zero hour contracts rises to 1.8m

April 24, 2018

Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) this morning show the number of zero hours contracts estimated to be in circulation in the economy rose to 1.8 million in November 2017 - up from 1.7 million a year before. They want the same rights, security and guaranteed hours as other employees. Sophie Wingfield, head of policy at the REC, added: "Being content at work is often about how you're managed rather than the contract you are on".

Sensient Technologies (SXT) Earning Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Study Finds

April 24, 2018

It has outperformed by 12.44% the S&P500. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its position in shares of Sensient Technologies by 6.2% in the first quarter. Sensient Technologies now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $87.58. Since December 14, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 1 sale for $1.24 million activity.

John Lynch: Reuben Foster will be cut if proven he hit woman

April 24, 2018

His injury opened up an opportunity for then-rookie linebacker Reuben Foster to move up the depth chart and get more practice reps as the team prepared for the 2017 season. Foster has been accused of dragging his girlfriend and punching her in the head, rupturing her eardrum. So there's that. But we just wonder if this would be the case under different circumstances.

As Lindsay Corporation (LNN) Shares Rose, Prentiss Smith & Co INC Increased Stake

April 24, 2018

About 188.69 million shares traded or 121.66% up from the average. Since April 19, 2017 LNN has risen 11.31% and is uptrending. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.33, for a total value of $436,650.00. On Sunday, April 1 the firm earned "Hold" rating by Stifel Nicolaus. Shares of Lindsay Manufacturing stock opened at $86.02 on Friday. Stifel Nicolaus has "Hold" rating and $91.0 target.

Hackers Attack Medical Equipment

April 24, 2018

The hackers deploy a custom backdoor called Trojan.Kwampirs within large global corporations that operate within the healthcare sector in the United States, Europe, and Asia. While Orangeworm has impacted only a small set of victims in 2016 and 2017, according to Symantec telemetry, researchers have seen infections in multiple countries due to the nature of the victims operating large worldwide corporations.

Campbell Soup Company (CPB) Hit 12-Month Low at $40.36

April 24, 2018

Canal Insurance Company increased its stake in Campbell Soup Ord ( CPB ) by 200% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. It has underperformed by 37.29% the S&P500. The company was maintained on Wednesday, November 23 by Credit Suisse. The company was maintained on Thursday, April 7 by Jefferies. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 10th.

Electro Scientific Industries Inc (NASDAQ:ESIO) Short Interest Decreased By 13.81%

April 24, 2018

The stock increased 0.43% or $0.35 during the last trading session, reaching $82.33. About 273,415 shares traded. Electro Scientific Industries , Inc. Wells Fargo Mn holds 0% of its portfolio in Electro Scientific Industries , Inc. (NASDAQ: ESIO ) for 264,840 shares. The stock of Electro Scientific Industries , Inc.

Bargain Hunter Investor Update on American Express Company (NYSE:AXP)

April 24, 2018

Another trade for 3,196 shares valued at $304,962 was sold by Zukauckas Linda. Education Realty Trust, Inc. Ideal Power Inc. (NASDAQ:IPWR) has declined 66.08% since April 23, 2017 and is downtrending. Beutel Goodman & Co Ltd, which manages about $36.47B and $13.70B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE:OMC) by 256,713 shares to 3.10 million shares, valued at $180.15M in 2017Q4, according to the filing.

Profits rise 23% at UBS investment bank

April 24, 2018

The bank is in the process of combining its two wealth management businesses into a single one known as Global Wealth Management as it seeks to eliminate double functions and boost growth. Ermotti rejigged the bank's targets earlier this year, committing to buy back as much as 2 billion francs of stock over three years. The buyback would start in the second quarter, UBS said on Monday.

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (FLXS): Watch List Consumer Goods Stock Buzz

April 24, 2018

Cowen & Co upgraded it to "Outperform" rating and $45 target in Monday, March 20 report. The transportation company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.48 by ($0.24). The stock of TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has "Overweight" rating given on Tuesday, August 4 by JP Morgan. Investors sentiment increased to 1.23 in Q4 2017.

Hot Stock to Watch: Glu Mobile, Inc. (GLUU)

April 24, 2018

It has underperformed by 11.55% the S&P500. Three analysts have issued estimates for Glu Mobile's earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $0.01 and the highest estimate coming in at $0.02. The number of shares now owned by investors are 48.28 mln. Price T Rowe Assocs Inc Md has invested 0% in Glu Mobile Inc . Wells Fargo And Mn reported 151,862 shares.

Patterson-UTI (PTEN) Upgraded by BidaskClub to "Hold"

April 24, 2018

The stock decreased 1.53% or $0.31 during the last trading session, reaching $19.99. About 9.81 million shares traded. It has underperformed by 35.83% the S&P500. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with "Buy" on Friday, November 3. The stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $25.88.

Mallinckrodt Public Limited Company (MNK) Sets Yearly Low at $13.17

April 24, 2018

Bankshares Of Montreal Can stated it has 0% of its capital in Mallinckrodt Public Limited Company (NYSE: MNK ). MNK underperformed the S&P500 by 80.24%. Adage Prtnrs Grp Inc Limited Com owns 690,000 shares or 0.04% of their U.S. portfolio. Ls Inv Advsrs Limited Liability invested in 0.01% or 6,592 shares.

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