Markets
Stocks Rally after Fed Decides to Tighten Gradually
- July 28, 2017
The Dow Jones rose 0.5% to 21,734, while the wider S&P 500 index added 0.13% to 2,480 and the tech-focused Nasdaq index was up 0.29% at 6,430. Among blue-chip companies, Boeing shares (BA) jumped more than 8%, powering the benchmark into record territory. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The Dow Jones rose 0.5% to 21,734, while the wider S&P 500 index added 0.13% to 2,480 and the tech-focused Nasdaq index was up 0.29% at 6,430. Among blue-chip companies, Boeing shares (BA) jumped more than 8%, powering the benchmark into record territory. (more...)
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $21 billion
- July 28, 2017
Musk made the big announcement on his official Twitter account, with a link to the Instagram posting that showed an image of a conceptual depiction of the Falcon Heavy's launch along with its target launch date. The space company has managed to raise funding from several investors, which include Founders Fund, Google, Fidelity, Capricorn, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Valor Equity Partners. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Musk made the big announcement on his official Twitter account, with a link to the Instagram posting that showed an image of a conceptual depiction of the Falcon Heavy's launch along with its target launch date. The space company has managed to raise funding from several investors, which include Founders Fund, Google, Fidelity, Capricorn, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Valor Equity Partners. (more...)
Boko Haram attack on Nigeria oil team killed more than 50
- July 28, 2017
Unfortunately, he said the Army was unable to rescue nine of its personnel and a civilian who were killed by the insurgents. Sources told the BBC that more than 40 people, a lot of them soldiers and volunteers from a vigilante group, had been killed in total - although other sources suggest the number killed may rise further still. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Unfortunately, he said the Army was unable to rescue nine of its personnel and a civilian who were killed by the insurgents. Sources told the BBC that more than 40 people, a lot of them soldiers and volunteers from a vigilante group, had been killed in total - although other sources suggest the number killed may rise further still. (more...)
Is Momentum Building For Link Real Estate Investment Trust
- July 28, 2017
It now has negative earnings. Its segments include Multifamily, Healthcare and All Other. The legal version of this news story can be read at https://www.thestockobserver.com/2017/07/27/pennsylvania-real-estate-investment-trust-pei-receives-new-coverage-from-analysts-at-stifel-nicolaus-updated.html. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
It now has negative earnings. Its segments include Multifamily, Healthcare and All Other. The legal version of this news story can be read at https://www.thestockobserver.com/2017/07/27/pennsylvania-real-estate-investment-trust-pei-receives-new-coverage-from-analysts-at-stifel-nicolaus-updated.html. (more...)
Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) PT Raised to $17.00
- July 28, 2017
In fact, with the exception of the year's first quarter, Twitter has demonstrated the exact same trading pattern heading into earnings and shortly after earnings in four of the past six quarters. In other news, insider Robert Kaiden sold 4,569 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 1st. On 6/8/2017 Vijaya Gadde, General Counsel, sold 15,000 with an average share price of $17.46 per share and the total transaction amounting to $261,900.00. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
In fact, with the exception of the year's first quarter, Twitter has demonstrated the exact same trading pattern heading into earnings and shortly after earnings in four of the past six quarters. In other news, insider Robert Kaiden sold 4,569 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 1st. On 6/8/2017 Vijaya Gadde, General Counsel, sold 15,000 with an average share price of $17.46 per share and the total transaction amounting to $261,900.00. (more...)
Axis Bank is all set to buy FreeCharge for Rs 400 crore
- July 28, 2017
Snapdeal had bought Freecharge in April 2015 for an estimated Dollars 400 million or over Rs 2,500 crore at current rates. Yes Bank's profitability zoomed 31 percent in the first quarter of FY18 to Rs 965 crore, while net non-performing assets reduced significantly to below 0.5 percent coming in at 0.39 percent in the first quarter. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Snapdeal had bought Freecharge in April 2015 for an estimated Dollars 400 million or over Rs 2,500 crore at current rates. Yes Bank's profitability zoomed 31 percent in the first quarter of FY18 to Rs 965 crore, while net non-performing assets reduced significantly to below 0.5 percent coming in at 0.39 percent in the first quarter. (more...)
Japan June jobless rate falls to 2.8 percent: government
- July 28, 2017
New job openings for regular workers in June increased 8.7% from the same month past year, higher than the overall 6.3% rise, including temporary workers. The leading indicator for the labor market shows the number of job postings for every job seeker, excluding new graduates, at Japan's Hello Work public employment office. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
New job openings for regular workers in June increased 8.7% from the same month past year, higher than the overall 6.3% rise, including temporary workers. The leading indicator for the labor market shows the number of job postings for every job seeker, excluding new graduates, at Japan's Hello Work public employment office. (more...)
AK Steel Holding Corporation
- July 28, 2017
Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of United States Steel Corporation from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a report on Tuesday, May 23rd. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 7th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.80%. Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado boosted its stake in shares of United States Steel Corporation by 1.9% in the second quarter. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of United States Steel Corporation from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a report on Tuesday, May 23rd. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 7th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.80%. Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado boosted its stake in shares of United States Steel Corporation by 1.9% in the second quarter. (more...)
Barclays swings to loss on Africa write-down
- July 28, 2017
Meanwhile, the PPI writedown pushed the bank's United Kingdom operation to a £285 million loss, compared to a £470 million profit in the first quarter. Barclays shares fell 1.3% by 0700 GMT. The mixed trading performance followed that of Barclays' US rivals, which earlier this month saw profits slump amid low volatility levels in markets that have left investors struggling to make directional bets. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Meanwhile, the PPI writedown pushed the bank's United Kingdom operation to a £285 million loss, compared to a £470 million profit in the first quarter. Barclays shares fell 1.3% by 0700 GMT. The mixed trading performance followed that of Barclays' US rivals, which earlier this month saw profits slump amid low volatility levels in markets that have left investors struggling to make directional bets. (more...)
Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) Raised to Buy at BidaskClub
- July 28, 2017
The stock's market capitalization is $35.01 billion. Usca Ria LLC increased its stake in shares of Nokia Corporation by 15.1% in the first quarter. Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of NOK . Anand Parekh increased its stake in Nokia Corp ( NOK ) by 111.6% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. SOL Capital Management CO boosted its stake in shares of Nokia Corporation by 41.5% in the first quarter. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The stock's market capitalization is $35.01 billion. Usca Ria LLC increased its stake in shares of Nokia Corporation by 15.1% in the first quarter. Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of NOK . Anand Parekh increased its stake in Nokia Corp ( NOK ) by 111.6% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. SOL Capital Management CO boosted its stake in shares of Nokia Corporation by 41.5% in the first quarter. (more...)
Comprehensive Stock Analysis Of Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID)
- July 28, 2017
Wells Fargo Mn has invested 0% of its portfolio in Guidance Software, Inc . (NASDAQ: GUID ). Manufacturers Life The invested in 16,392 shares. Envestnet Asset Mgmt has invested 0% of its portfolio in Guidance Software, Inc . As per Friday, February 26, the company rating was upgraded by Goldman Sachs. The company now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $14.59. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Wells Fargo Mn has invested 0% of its portfolio in Guidance Software, Inc . (NASDAQ: GUID ). Manufacturers Life The invested in 16,392 shares. Envestnet Asset Mgmt has invested 0% of its portfolio in Guidance Software, Inc . As per Friday, February 26, the company rating was upgraded by Goldman Sachs. The company now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $14.59. (more...)
Suncor Energy declares dividend
- July 28, 2017
The stock of Suncor Energy Inc . After having $0.49 EPS previously, Suncor Energy Inc .'s analysts see -36.73 % EPS growth. Syncrude has been running at reduced rates since a fire in March forced the company to bring forward planned maintenance and it is not expected to return to normal operating rates until early August. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The stock of Suncor Energy Inc . After having $0.49 EPS previously, Suncor Energy Inc .'s analysts see -36.73 % EPS growth. Syncrude has been running at reduced rates since a fire in March forced the company to bring forward planned maintenance and it is not expected to return to normal operating rates until early August. (more...)
ELM Advisors LLC Holds Stake in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)
- July 28, 2017
TNB Financial raised its position in shares of Intel Corporation by 6.6% in the second quarter . Cordasco Financial Network now owns 5,699 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $206,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
TNB Financial raised its position in shares of Intel Corporation by 6.6% in the second quarter . Cordasco Financial Network now owns 5,699 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $206,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. (more...)
Interpublic Group of Companies, (IPG) Trades at New 52-Week High
- July 28, 2017
For the week, the stock is performing -4.64%. Now the P/E of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (The) announced a Quarterly dividend of $0.18 2.91% with an ex dividend date of 2/27/2017 which will be payable on 3/15/2017. The business services provider reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.07. (The) had a net margin of 7.95% and a return on equity of 29.00%. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
For the week, the stock is performing -4.64%. Now the P/E of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (The) announced a Quarterly dividend of $0.18 2.91% with an ex dividend date of 2/27/2017 which will be payable on 3/15/2017. The business services provider reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.07. (The) had a net margin of 7.95% and a return on equity of 29.00%. (more...)
Nationwide Fund Advisors Sells 1284 Shares of Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA)
- July 28, 2017
Analysts are also projecting an Average Revenue Estimate for Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc.as $231280 in the Current Quarter. FMSA Holdings Inc. The company surged 1.89% and closed its last trading session at $2.65. Finally, Princeton Alpha Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Fairmount Santrol Holdings during the first quarter worth about $141,000. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Analysts are also projecting an Average Revenue Estimate for Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc.as $231280 in the Current Quarter. FMSA Holdings Inc. The company surged 1.89% and closed its last trading session at $2.65. Finally, Princeton Alpha Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Fairmount Santrol Holdings during the first quarter worth about $141,000. (more...)
African Barrick Gold Ltd (ABGLF) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
- July 28, 2017
The firm has price to sales ratio of 3.31 and its price to book per share was 4.08. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Barrick Gold Corporation during the second quarter worth $453,000. Since the beginning of the calendar year, the stock is 0.63%. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 20 cents per share. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The firm has price to sales ratio of 3.31 and its price to book per share was 4.08. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Barrick Gold Corporation during the second quarter worth $453,000. Since the beginning of the calendar year, the stock is 0.63%. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 20 cents per share. (more...)
(NASDAQ:ADP) and Essendant Inc. (:ESND)
- July 28, 2017
Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) has risen 44.63% since July 26, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 12.78% the S&P500. Honkamp Krueger Financial Services Inc. Therefore 60% are positive. Automatic Data had 22 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 insider buys, and 2 sales for $1.02 million activity. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) has risen 44.63% since July 26, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 12.78% the S&P500. Honkamp Krueger Financial Services Inc. Therefore 60% are positive. Automatic Data had 22 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 insider buys, and 2 sales for $1.02 million activity. (more...)
United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Touching Most Active List Today
- July 28, 2017
It has underperformed by 14.60% the S&P500. Inc. now has $5.75B valuation. Pub Sector Pension Inv Board reported 152,395 shares stake. MA now owns 24,295,470 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $2,606,905,000 after buying an additional 1,246,981 shares in the last quarter. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
It has underperformed by 14.60% the S&P500. Inc. now has $5.75B valuation. Pub Sector Pension Inv Board reported 152,395 shares stake. MA now owns 24,295,470 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $2,606,905,000 after buying an additional 1,246,981 shares in the last quarter. (more...)
Stock Movements Activity: PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
- July 28, 2017
A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in PYPL . Additionally, volume at Venmo, a key unit for PayPal , has doubled in the past year, reaching $8 billion in payments and benefiting from deals to allow Venmo use at USA merchants that accept PayPal, and keeping the social payment app competitive with the rival bank-powered Zelle service. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in PYPL . Additionally, volume at Venmo, a key unit for PayPal , has doubled in the past year, reaching $8 billion in payments and benefiting from deals to allow Venmo use at USA merchants that accept PayPal, and keeping the social payment app competitive with the rival bank-powered Zelle service. (more...)
SoftBank Reportedly Approached Uber About a 'Multibillion-Dollar Stake'
- July 28, 2017
In November it closed a $250 million raise from SoftBank , after which it has kept the funding round open. The Japanese telco giant, which owns a mobile operation in Japan as well as Sprint in the U.S., has made numerous significant investments in recent years, including satellite company OneWeb. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
In November it closed a $250 million raise from SoftBank , after which it has kept the funding round open. The Japanese telco giant, which owns a mobile operation in Japan as well as Sprint in the U.S., has made numerous significant investments in recent years, including satellite company OneWeb. (more...)
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