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Synchrony Financial (SYF) Analysts See $0.68 EPS

December 18, 2017

It has underperformed by 5.19% the S&P500. Gruss Capital Management Lp bought 30,000 shares as the company's stock declined 26.83% while stock markets rallied. The stock has "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Monday, October 16. Boston Partners now owns 12,891,959 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $384,439,000 after buying an additional 3,637,487 shares during the last quarter.

Four Killed During Attack On WFP Food Trucks In Borno

December 18, 2017

Four people were killed when a UN World Food Program (WFP) aid convoy escorted by the Nigerian military was attacked in northeast Nigeria, a WFP spokeswoman said Sunday. "Four people, including the driver of a WFP hired truck and his assistant, were killed in the incident". "There was an ambush but the soldiers killed six Boko Haram insurgents and recovered weapons".

Time to worry about the flu? Not yet, says Thurston County health official

December 18, 2017

Children younger than 6 months of age have a higher risk of flu complications than older children, so it's important that members of their households and their caregivers are vaccinated. While there is minimal activity now, it can quickly change, Mosher said. You can get a flu shot at Public Health, pharmacies, and your primary care doctor.

Drug tycoon Barry Sherman found dead with wife

December 18, 2017

Ontario's health minister, Eric Hoskins, said Friday via his official Twitter account that his "dear friends" Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead. The address where the bodies were found was recently listed for sale for CAD$6.9 million. "We urge the Toronto Police Service to conduct a thorough, intensive and objective criminal investigation, and urge the media to refrain from further reporting as to the cause of these tragic deaths until the investigation is completed", the family said ...

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Downgraded to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

December 18, 2017

The company has a current ratio of 2.34, a quick ratio of 1.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. About 58.72 million shares traded or 53.99% up from the average. Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.37 by $0.25.

Shelve your planned strike — Ngige to PENGASSAN

December 18, 2017

In a release signed by PENGASSAN Public Relation Office, Fortune Obi, and made available to newsmen on Friday, the union said it would embark on industrial action on Monday. Obi said: "Following the failure of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, to settle the rift between this body (PENGASSAN) and Neconde, the management of PENGASSAN has agreed to start the strike on Monday night (December 18th, 2017)".

First Recreational Marijuana License Issued in California

December 18, 2017

The key factors driving the growth of the marijuana/cannabis market are technological advancement, premium pricing due to high energy consumption in marijuana production, changing peoples attitude toward marijuana use and growing business opportunities, increasing business sophistication, large base of potential cannabis consumers, medical cannabis on the rise, increasing licensed producers and the growth of the vaporizer industry.

RKL Wealth Management LLC Sells 7073 Shares of Celgene Co. (NASDAQ:CELG)

December 18, 2017

The stock increased 0.23% or GBX 2 during the last trading session, reaching GBX 872. 9,719,225 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,339,085. The rating was upgraded by Deutsche Bank to "Buy" on Friday, January 13. On Friday, October 20 the stock rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with "Equal-Weight".

Brokerages Set Altria Group Inc (MO) Price Target at $72.66

December 18, 2017

About 3.30 million shares traded or 49.31% up from the average. It has outperformed by 2.84% the S&P500. Since August 10, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 2 insider sales for $2.95 million activity. Therefore 68% are positive. Edward Jones raised Altria Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 1st. CLSA maintained Altria Group, Inc.

American Homes 4 Rent (AMH), GrubHub Inc. (GRUB)

December 17, 2017

The stock increased 1.09% or $0.24 during the last trading session, reaching $22.25. About 45.46 million shares traded. Thrivent For Lutherans has invested 0.01% in American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH ). Deutsche Natl Bank Ag reported 538,215 shares. Heartland Advisors Inc holds 711,089 shares or 1.03% of its portfolio. Fil Limited accumulated 0.14% or 2.11M shares.

Simon Property Group (SPG) Getting Somewhat Favorable News Coverage, Accern Reports

December 17, 2017

Trust Company who had been investing in Microsoft Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $667.23B market cap company. The stock increased 1.91% or $2.1 during the last trading session, reaching $111.87. (NYSE:SPG) for 171 shares. SPG's profit will be $1.12B for 13.23 P/E if the $3.13 EPS becomes a reality. The original version of this story can be accessed at ...

2017-18 Flu Season in US Dominated by H3N2 Viruses — CDC

December 17, 2017

Fifteen people died from the flu a year ago, compared to the six deaths in the previous season. Australia, which runs a season ahead of the United States, just went through a particularly rough flu season. Many mothers-to-be, though, have not heeded this advice. While it's unclear what the implications of what's going on in Australia are for the Northern Hemisphere, medical professionals here in Iowa still express a high degree of confidence in the effectiveness of the flu vaccine.

CDC given list of 'forbidden' words for budget

December 17, 2017

According to CNN , "Alternative word choices reportedly were presented in some cases". The Hill added that an analyst who attended the meeting told the Washingrton Post "that other branches of President Trump's health department are likely adhering to the same list of banned words".

Do Institutional Investors Love Sangamo Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:SGMO)?

December 17, 2017

It has underperformed by 48.30% the S&P500. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: "Insider Selling: Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc ". The average 1-year price target for Navient Corporation (NAVI) - averaging the work of different analysts - reveals a mean PT of $15.83/share.

Timothy Piazza's parents react to Penn State greek life grand jury recommendations

December 17, 2017

Video shows a drunken Piazza as he "stumbles" around the first floor in "excruciating pain; sometimes plunging head-first into solid objects, such as doors, metal bannisters, and heavy side tables", according to the report released Friday. The Greek-life Response Team is a quintet reporting directly to Barron that includes: Sims, Vice President for Administration Thomas Poole, associate general counsel Frank Guadagnino, Vice President for Government and Community Relations Zack Moore, and ...

Can´t stop taking pictures of yourself? Then you might…

December 17, 2017

It was scale tested using a survey of 400 participants. "As with internet addiction, the concepts of selfitis and selfie addiction started as a hoax, but recent research including the present paper has begun to empirically validate its existence", it said .

Japanese snow monkeys are studying to have intercourse with deer

December 17, 2017

The team also found that the adolescent females emitted high pitched calls at the deer when gazing at them, and threw tantrums if the deer walked away, as they do when engaged in sexual interactions with other monkeys . "The male mounted the deer and displayed some copulation behaviors, which included about 15 sexual movements over a period of 10 seconds, before dismounting", said Bonnefoy, explaining what he saw.

Delhi court convicts ex-TV producer Suhaib Ilyasi for wife's murder

December 17, 2017

Suhaib Ilyasi's wife - Anju, was admitted to a hospital with several stab wounds on January 11, 2000. "The section 302 (murder) was added after the Supreme Court dismissed Suhaib Ilyasi's appeal challenging the Delhi high court (HC) order of inclusion of section 302 in the case".

Sri Lanka drop Lasith Malinga from T20Is against India

December 17, 2017

Malinga, who has also not been included in the ongoing ODI series against India , has been struggling with his global form since returning from ankle surgery in 2015. The first match will be played at Cuttack on December 20 followed by matches in Indore and Mumbai on December 22 and 24 respectively. "I am enthused to sit in the gallery and watch the match with my son after the double century by Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Mohali".

Braves Send Matt Kemp to Dodgers in Five-Player Trade

December 16, 2017

The Dodgers are sending first baseman Adrian Gonzalez , pitchers Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy and infielder Charlie Culberson and cash to Atlanta. Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw also has an opt-out clause in his contract he could activate following the 2018 season. Kemp will make $21.5 million in 2018 and another $21.5 million in 2019.

The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Given Daily Media Sentiment Rating of 0.11

December 16, 2017

Bislett Management Llc who had been investing in Discovery Communications Inc New Com Ser A for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $11.52B market cap company. (NASDAQ:FB). Glob Endowment LP owns 36,000 shares. Gsa Ptnrs Ltd Liability Partnership accumulated 1,959 shares. Macquarie Grp has invested 0% of its portfolio in Thor Industries, Inc.

Klopp admits system changes but says Liverpool had 'enough chances to win'

December 16, 2017

I was celebrating for a while. "It is twice deflected and I am still not sure", said Klopp. The boys have massive chests so it's absolutely possible that he did it with the chest! And the Englishman was far from happy with referee Paul Tierney after the final whistle, claiming he "changed his mind" on the goal, having previously awarded it.

New Drug Ketamine can Reduce Suicidal thoughts in Depressed Patients

December 16, 2017

Suicidal, discouraged patients require medications that are quickly powerful in diminishing suicidal thoughts when they are at most elevated hazard. Michael Grunebaum, MD and a research psychiatrist at CUMC, who led the study said, "There is a critical window in which depressed patients who are suicidal need rapid relief to prevent self-harm", according to a report by Science Daily .

Moyes tells West Ham not to get carried away by results

December 16, 2017

While the arrival of Sam Allardyce at Everton has seen the side improve and pull away from the drop zone, the same can not be said about West Ham's David Moyes . Stoke are 15th with 16 points, while West Ham are 19th. West Ham have the next worst record, having let in 32 goals. 5 of the last 6 games between these two sides have ended in draws.

House Speaker Paul Ryan denies reports he may leave Congress

December 16, 2017

Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican who reluctantly took over the speaker's gavel after Boehner's departure, had just finished talking up the GOP tax plan, which leaders hope to pass next week. "I'm not, no", he responded. Ryan shot down suggestions Thursday that he might soon be retiring. The denials from Ryan's camp didn't stop his Democratic challengers, Caledonia iron worker Randy Bryce and Janesville school board member Cathy Myers, from trying to cash in on the reports.

Sleeping With Your Cellphone Could Cause Cancer, Health Officials Warn

December 16, 2017

The attorneys argued that the public has a compelling interest in evaluating how the department is responding to a potential health risk to which millions of Californians are exposed. Smith added each preventative action will greatly decrease a person's risk of exposure. Following the state's announcement Wednesday, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, the wireless industry's trade group, issued a statement saying "Americans' health is important to CTIA and the wireless ...

Wagner questionable for NFC West showdown; Wright doubtful for Sunday

December 16, 2017

Todd Gurley's lowest-touch games of the season were in last week's loss to Philadelphia and an October 1 loss to Seattle. Wagner did not practice at all this week. And the Rams need to move that ball, in what figures to be one of their most hard challenges of the season. Seattle held Gurley to 43 yards rushing in that game, but the team knows how challenging it could be this time around against the NFL's third-leading rusher.

2 dead, 2 missing after portion of Zaveri Bazaar building collapses

December 16, 2017

The search operation to rescue the other two workers is still in progress. The building, which belonged to the Maharashtra Housing Development Authority (MHADA), was undergoing fix when the collapse occurred, DNA reported. He said that narrow lanes and congestion was hampering the work of fire brigade personnel at the site. Also, the remaining part of the building was in a risky state and could collapse at any time.

New York doctor accused of spiking drink with abortion pill

December 16, 2017

Fiske said she was 17 weeks pregnant when she went to Virginia to visit Imran to plan how they would raise the child. When Fiske spoke with Imran, he threw her in the tea tablets. "He gave me 800 [milligrams]", Fiske said. Authorities arrested Imran and charged him with illegally causing an abortion to occur and premeditated killing of a fetus.

Sean Payton slapped with $10K fine for unsportsmanlike conduct during Falcons game

December 16, 2017

Like Carroll, Payton drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for going on the field. "I called a time out and then he asked me again and I said "I've already called the time out, '" Payton said, via NBC Sports" Pro Football Talk . The players involved have yet to be fined. "The Head Coach may enter the field to check on the welfare of a player who is injured, but no assistant coach may enter the field".

Mom arrested for son's 323 hospital visits, 13 unnecessary surgeries

December 16, 2017

His mother also claimed that he had cancer and that he suffered from a rare illness. Ryan Crawford, the boy's father, told the station Bowen-Wright began complaining of their son's health soon after he was born. She asked doctors to install a feeding tube directly into his stomach which led to three blood infections which could have proven deadly. Investigators confirmed that the child was abused starting in his early childhood.

Almost half of millennials don't use condoms with a new partner

December 16, 2017

Twice as many young people said the main reason for using condoms is to avoid pregnancy (58%), rather than to avoid getting an STI (29%). Public Health England say they want to raise awareness of the serious consequences of some STIs , which can include infertility, an infection of the womb, swollen testicles and meningitis.

Sharad Yadav Rajya Sabha disqualification case: Delhi HC refuses to interfere

December 15, 2017

Sharad Yadav, who has challenged his disqualification from the Rajya Sabha and also sought interim relief to attend the session, said that he was not given any chance to defend his case by the authorities before passing the order against him.

Antares Pharma, Inc. (ATRS), Oil States International, Inc. (OIS) — Optimistic Trending Companies

December 15, 2017

Janney Montgomery Scott Limited Liability Company has invested 0% in Antares Pharma, Inc . (NASDAQ:ATRS) to report earnings on March, 13. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new stake in Antares Pharma in the second quarter valued at approximately $174,000.

RTW Investments LP Has $69.94 Million Stake in PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (PTCT)

December 15, 2017

About 285,138 shares traded. PTC Therapeutics , Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT ) has risen 104.51% since December 15, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 87.81% the S&P500. Among 12 analysts covering PTC Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTCT), 4 have Buy rating , 1 Sell and 7 Hold. Therefore 33% are positive. Zacks' earnings per share calculations are an average based on a survey of sell-side research analysts that that provide coverage for PTC Therapeutics .

City Council Committee Hearing To Be Held On L Train Disruptions

December 15, 2017

Below are the details: SUBWAY SERVICE: - Increased service on the G and JMZ lines; additional station turnstile, stair and control area capacity at numerous stations on the G, JMZ and L lines - Longer G and C trains to increase capacity (C train lengthening is also part of the broader Subway Action Plan) - Weekends and overnights, M will run to 96 St/2 Av - Free MetroCard transfers between Broadway G and Lorimer-Hewes JMZ - Free MetroCard transfers between 3 train at Junius St and L train at ...

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations mission in South Sudan

December 15, 2017

The conflict in South Sudan, now in its fifth year, has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced more than two million of them. In the Equatoria region in southern South Sudan, Amnesty has reported on how government and opposition forces have cut food supplies to certain areas, systematically looted food from markets and homes, and targeted civilians carrying even the smallest amount of food across frontlines.

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ACHN)'s Stock Is Sell After Touching 52 Week Low

December 15, 2017

One of these technical indicators is the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which now stands at 45.856 for Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc over the last 14 days - indicating a Neutral. Equities researchers at Leerink Swann issued their Q1 2018 earnings estimates for shares of Achillion Pharmaceuticals in a note issued to investors on Monday.

Which Way is The Street Betting Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV) Will Go?

December 15, 2017

Jpmorgan Chase & Co now has $366.09B valuation. The stock decreased 3.67% or $0.205 during the last trading session, reaching $5.375. In order to know the value of a stock, there is need to compare its current price to its likely trading price in the future.

Annihilation Sci-Fi Horror Movie Starring Natalie Portman

December 15, 2017

In the story, a team of four women set out on an expedition into Area X, a misunderstood region of lethal, freaky anomalies and contradictory aspects to the known world. She , along with three other women, are then sent to the same location, the mysterious "Area X", a portion of land in the United States that has been secretly quarantined due to abnormal activity.

Robert Mugabe visits Singapore hospital on first trip since ouster

December 15, 2017

He also said, "The Central Committee must assume full responsibility of re-engineering our party". However, former spokesman George Charamba said he had flown to Singapore for a routine medical check-up. Mugabe's overseas travel means that he will not be in Zimbabwe for the ruling party's annual conference later this week, in which party officials are expected to confirm Mnangagwa as their presidential candidate in next year's elections.

Humble cuppa could lower risk of developing glaucoma

December 15, 2017

People who drink at least one cup of tea a day are 74 per cent less likely to develop glaucoma , U.S. researchers have found. As part of the research, participants were asked how often they drank a variety of drinks including tea, coffee and fizzy drinks throughout the year.

Ex-President Aquino attends Senate hearing on Dengvaxia

December 15, 2017

In one of his rare public appearances since he stepped down as the president in June 2016, Aquino appeared in a public hearing conducted by the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that is conducting hearings on the alleged scam covered live on nationwide TV.

Gene mutation causing low sensitivity to pain identified

December 15, 2017

According to study co-author Anna Maria Aloisi, of the University of Siena in Italy, "By identifying this mutation and clarifying that it contributes to the family's pain insensitivity, we have opened up a whole new route to drug discovery for pain relief".

Analysts' Recommendations in Limelight: Marinus Pharma CS (MRNS)

December 15, 2017

Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNS ) has grabbed attention from the analysts when it experienced a change of 4.06% in the current trading session to trade at $7.69. More volatility means greater profit or loss. Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc . (NASDAQ: MRNS ) has a beta of 2.55, compared to a beta of 1 for the market, which implies that the stock's price movements are more extreme than the market as a whole.

France gives 'Make our Planet Great Again' grants to United States scientists

December 15, 2017

The One Planet Summit marks the second anniversary of the Paris accord. The summit comes two years after almost 200 nations agreed to the Paris climate accord , which calls for nations to limit greenhouse gas emissions and for rich nations to help developing countries deal with the impacts of climate change.

Bomb scare in Delhi's Khan Market, search on

December 15, 2017

Soon after this, police officials along with a bomb disposal squad and a dog squad rushed to the market and began search operation to trace the bomb. Security in the market and its surrounding areas has been beefed up, Deputy Commissioner of Police B.K Singh said.

Invests $320000 in Puma Biotechnology Inc (PBYI)

December 15, 2017

Puma Biotechnology, Inc. Underpriced by 55 .89% . Analyzing the last five market sessions, the stock was able to report -28.22% losses, thus going down by -43.63%, compared with its 200-day moving average of $16.76. Hudson Bay Capital LP reported 0.09% in Puma Biotechnology, Inc. California Employees Retirement Systems holds 0.01% or 107,200 shares. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc.

Folketrygdfondet Maintains Position in Novo (NVO)

December 15, 2017

Mycio Wealth Partners LLC now owns 20,410 shares of the company's stock valued at $849,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley upgraded the shares of NVO in report on Friday, December 1 to "Overweight" rating. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Novo Nordisk A/S from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, October 9th.

Does Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (ESPR) Have Any Gas After Today's Significant Increase?

December 15, 2017

In other Esperion Therapeutics news, Director Nicole Vitullo sold 9,326 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 6th. The Iguana Healthcare Management Llc holds 100,000 shares with $4.63 million value, up from 75,000 last quarter.

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